Tank of the Month - February '06 - Page 11

zlonespava · 05/07/2006, 12:15 AM

Does anyone sees where are the owerflow boxes?

Blueboxer · 05/26/2006, 12:47 PM

damn

Acolin · 05/26/2006, 01:00 PM

I do not know if the entire volume of the main tank goes out through overflow boxes. There is an entire tank that the public does not see, but which provides the limitless horizon seen from the front side of the main tank. At the top of this second tank is another tidal pool, where water overflows from the main tank. This is where they grow some corals, propagate mangroves and release fish so they can swim out into the main tank only when they are ready to explore further. New fish can stay in the tide pool for days and weeks before venturing out into the larger display.

Much of the water in the tank is pumped through to a row of rotating splash buckets along one edge of the main tank. The buckets fill and dump in a crescendo of flushing power. This action breaks the water surface, retards any build-up of scum or oily surface and mixes the upper waters with those below it.

vijaym85 · 07/30/2006, 12:04 PM

best individal /personal tank ever!

55semireef · 08/19/2006, 04:40 PM

I just saw this tank and wow. This should be the tank of the year.

Tanu · 09/02/2006, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Acolin
I do not know if the entire volume of the main tank goes out through overflow boxes. There is an entire tank that the public does not see, but which provides the limitless horizon seen from the front side of the main tank. At the top of this second tank is another tidal pool, where water overflows from the main tank. This is where they grow some corals, propagate mangroves and release fish so they can swim out into the main tank only when they are ready to explore further. New fish can stay in the tide pool for days and weeks before venturing out into the larger display.

Much of the water in the tank is pumped through to a row of rotating splash buckets along one edge of the main tank. The buckets fill and dump in a crescendo of flushing power. This action breaks the water surface, retards any build-up of scum or oily surface and mixes the upper waters with those below it.

This sounds nice, but I've never seen it on this tank, although it is only about 2 miles from my house...

You don't see the overflowboxes because they are hidden behind the rockwork. In each of the two back-corners there is an overflowbox. Splash buckets aren't used either: they would make too much noise and -even worse- too much bubbles.

inspiredaqua · 01/19/2007, 10:35 PM

I am truly inspired by this tank. I have been a fish lover all my life and have always dreamed of owning a tank that magnificent! I know it is some months later, but I had to comment on this tank! TOTALLY Magnificent!

arkie · 02/12/2007, 10:17 PM

in this amazing tank's one year anniversary as the TOTM, i am wondering if there is any update information on this tank.

Ronsreef · 02/13/2007, 09:43 AM

Hi,

I just finished a brand new series of pictures of this tank. Its even more beautiful as it was.

I will post some pictures very soon

Regards,

Ron Hessing.

Ronsreef · 03/02/2007, 04:58 PM

oke, not so soon, but anyway

here they are

The new pictures. Tank looks even more stunning than ever!!
Pieter has added 36 bags of live sand in his tank recently.

Regards,

Ron.

Skipper · 03/02/2007, 05:52 PM

Awesome!!! Thanks, Ron.

Justjoe · 03/02/2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ronsreef
Hi,

I just finished a brand new series of pictures of this tank. Its even more beautiful as it was.

I will post some pictures very soon

Regards,

Ron Hessing.

Ron,
Is this tank near the upcoming conference in April?
Thanks,
Joe

Ronsreef · 03/03/2007, 01:30 AM

Hi Skipper,

My pleasure! Even if you visit this tank every few months, it remains you wonder,..

Hi Joe,

Its a 1,30 minute drive. You cant mis this one. When you,re here I,ll direct you and introduce you and your friends to Peter.

Regards,

Ron.

charles matthews · 03/10/2007, 10:12 PM

It seems that the Dendronephthya installed in the right side of the tank have now been in the system for well over one year. There is a phytoplankton reactor on the system.

It would be very interesting to find out how the Dendronephthya are doing at this time (14 months?). This information would mean a great deal to me.

Charles Matthews M.D.
luvstns726@nc.rr.com

davidryder · 04/05/2007, 09:41 PM

How was this tank nominated as tank of the month?

Skipper · 04/06/2007, 05:25 AM

Habib found some pictures of it and showed them to our TOTM committee.

Aimforever · 04/13/2007, 09:50 PM

WOW..... he should charge admission for people to see that thing. I paid $23 to go to Shedd Aquarium and none of their reef tanks were even CLOSE to that incredible. Job well done sir. I was speechless looking at the pictures.

killkult · 05/11/2007, 08:54 AM

I've been there

that tank is awesome.
i went in there and this salesperson came up to me (can i help you).
no no i'm just looking arround.
after one and a half hours this salesperson comes up to me again
(can i help you ) no no i'm just looking arround.
they had to physicly remove me from the premesis.
simply beautifull.

FunkieReefJunkie · 12/19/2007, 07:45 AM

Just had to bump this TOTM so as to continue the sense of inadequacy felt by all reefers after looking at this tank.

jwre · 12/28/2007, 11:28 PM

Here are some more recent shots of this fantastic reef in our little country below sea level.

He feeds lots and lots.....

They have a separate tank in the equipment room with these little guys !

Apparition · 12/29/2007, 10:53 PM

Just astounding. I can't believe it's been almost 2 years since I first saw this tank and I'm still in awe of it.

Haddonisreef · 01/25/2008, 07:47 PM

Wow nice pics! In Amsterdam i think that it would be more then enough fun to sit in front of your tank

Volkman · 02/08/2008, 04:00 PM

Since there is not a TOTM up yet, I gotta bump this one... OH MY GOD!!! I am speechless!!! WOW!!!

Erikk · 09/27/2008, 09:43 AM

ok some new pictures and 3 movies of this aquarium

Movies:

Part 1 : http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=A2pPFv9lP7k

Part 2: http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=6x951dH0lfg

Part 3: http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=mm8X4lx8zb8

asnatlas · 09/28/2008, 03:10 AM

This tank is soo AWESOME... I would love to see it in person...

05/26/2006, 01:00 PM	#253
Acolin Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Siesta Key Posts: 1,703	I do not know if the entire volume of the main tank goes out through overflow boxes. There is an entire tank that the public does not see, but which provides the limitless horizon seen from the front side of the main tank. At the top of this second tank is another tidal pool, where water overflows from the main tank. This is where they grow some corals, propagate mangroves and release fish so they can swim out into the main tank only when they are ready to explore further. New fish can stay in the tide pool for days and weeks before venturing out into the larger display. Much of the water in the tank is pumped through to a row of rotating splash buckets along one edge of the main tank. The buckets fill and dump in a crescendo of flushing power. This action breaks the water surface, retards any build-up of scum or oily surface and mixes the upper waters with those below it. __________________ Always use natural filtration Current Tank Info: Back to Betta Bowls

02/13/2007, 09:43 AM	#259
Ronsreef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 75	Hi, I just finished a brand new series of pictures of this tank. Its even more beautiful as it was. I will post some pictures very soon Regards, Ron Hessing. __________________ for the best european tanks, check my site.

03/02/2007, 04:58 PM	#260
Ronsreef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 75	New pictures, taken a week ago oke, not so soon, but anyway here they are The new pictures. Tank looks even more stunning than ever!! Pieter has added 36 bags of live sand in his tank recently. Regards, Ron. __________________ for the best european tanks, check my site.

03/02/2007, 05:52 PM	#261
Skipper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 18,271	Awesome!!! Thanks, Ron. __________________ Skip Attix Former Editor of Reefkeeping Magazine

03/03/2007, 01:30 AM	#263
Ronsreef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 75	Hi Skipper, My pleasure! Even if you visit this tank every few months, it remains you wonder,.. Hi Joe, Its a 1,30 minute drive. You cant mis this one. When you,re here I,ll direct you and introduce you and your friends to Peter. Regards, Ron. __________________ for the best european tanks, check my site.

05/07/2006, 12:15 AM	#251
zlonespava Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	Does anyone sees where are the owerflow boxes?

05/26/2006, 12:47 PM	#252
Blueboxer Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 6	damn

07/30/2006, 12:04 PM	#254
vijaym85 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queens NYC Posts: 1,296	best individal /personal tank ever!

08/19/2006, 04:40 PM	#255
55semireef Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,322	I just saw this tank and wow. This should be the tank of the year.

01/19/2007, 10:35 PM	#257
inspiredaqua Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hagerstown Posts: 43	I am truly inspired by this tank. I have been a fish lover all my life and have always dreamed of owning a tank that magnificent! I know it is some months later, but I had to comment on this tank! TOTALLY Magnificent!

02/12/2007, 10:17 PM	#258
arkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 14	in this amazing tank's one year anniversary as the TOTM, i am wondering if there is any update information on this tank.

03/10/2007, 10:12 PM	#264
charles matthews Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 178	It seems that the Dendronephthya installed in the right side of the tank have now been in the system for well over one year. There is a phytoplankton reactor on the system. It would be very interesting to find out how the Dendronephthya are doing at this time (14 months?). This information would mean a great deal to me. Charles Matthews M.D. luvstns726@nc.rr.com

04/05/2007, 09:41 PM	#265
davidryder Claris or Elliot? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nightopia Posts: 2,750	How was this tank nominated as tank of the month? __________________ A rolling stone gathers no moss... Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef, corner overflow (Mag 9.5), 25g refugium (Mag 5), 15g refugium, Orbit 260w pc, Pan World 50PX-X (Closed loop), AquaC EV-120 (now skimmerless)

04/06/2007, 05:25 AM	#266
Skipper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 18,271	Habib found some pictures of it and showed them to our TOTM committee. __________________ Skip Attix Former Editor of Reefkeeping Magazine

04/13/2007, 09:50 PM	#267
Aimforever Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 281	WOW..... he should charge admission for people to see that thing. I paid $23 to go to Shedd Aquarium and none of their reef tanks were even CLOSE to that incredible. Job well done sir. I was speechless looking at the pictures.

05/11/2007, 08:54 AM	#268
killkult Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1	I've been there that tank is awesome. i went in there and this salesperson came up to me (can i help you). no no i'm just looking arround. after one and a half hours this salesperson comes up to me again (can i help you ) no no i'm just looking arround. they had to physicly remove me from the premesis. simply beautifull.

12/19/2007, 07:45 AM	#269
FunkieReefJunkie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TotallyLostItville Posts: 781	Just had to bump this TOTM so as to continue the sense of inadequacy felt by all reefers after looking at this tank. __________________ The Gerson Diet saves lives! May everyone be happy, May everyone be free from misery, May no one ever be separated from their happiness, May everyone have equanimity, free from hatred and attachment. Current Tank Info: Down to a 15 g from a 600g system. Nano is whole different ballgame.

12/28/2007, 11:28 PM	#270
jwre Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amsterdam, Holland Posts: 267	Here are some more recent shots of this fantastic reef in our little country below sea level. He feeds lots and lots..... They have a separate tank in the equipment room with these little guys ! __________________ Peace Love Freedom Forever Current Tank Info: 250x70x70 cm, 4 x Tunze 12.000 liter, 2 ATI power module ( 16 x 54 Watt ) with Korallen Zucht tubes ( coral light 12 x and purple fiji 4 x), Bubble King mini 200 , calcium reactor, Aquamedic cooler, Zeo reactor 5 liter rocks, Phyto reactor 20 l

12/29/2007, 10:53 PM	#271
Apparition Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 199	Just astounding. I can't believe it's been almost 2 years since I first saw this tank and I'm still in awe of it.

01/25/2008, 07:47 PM	#272
Haddonisreef Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Where ever she needs me Posts: 2,902	Wow nice pics! In Amsterdam i think that it would be more then enough fun to sit in front of your tank

02/08/2008, 04:00 PM	#273
Volkman Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Barrington, IL Posts: 418	Since there is not a TOTM up yet, I gotta bump this one... OH MY GOD!!! I am speechless!!! WOW!!!

09/27/2008, 09:43 AM	#274
Erikk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 35	ok some new pictures and 3 movies of this aquarium Movies: Part 1 : http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=A2pPFv9lP7k Part 2: http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=6x951dH0lfg Part 3: http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=mm8X4lx8zb8

09/28/2008, 03:10 AM	#275
asnatlas Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waukee, IA Posts: 4,198	This tank is soo AWESOME... I would love to see it in person... __________________ Shawn