November 2010 Tank of the Month

Dejavu · 11/05/2010, 07:45 PM

This month we are featuring the beautiful 709 gallon SPS reef aquarium of Luc Lonyen (jawsee).

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Congratulations, Luc!

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LifeAquatic · 11/05/2010, 08:55 PM

Wow!

Prince916 · 11/05/2010, 09:01 PM

Wow now that is nice, so nice it looks fake. but that is nice

Palting · 11/05/2010, 09:38 PM

I had to pick my jaw off the floor. That is gorgeous!

Congrats, Luc!

scubasteve06 · 11/05/2010, 10:19 PM

I do not mean to offend ching chai, but I had never seen this tank before when I said that ching's was the most single best re-creation of a reef environment. The colors and tabling of the corals in this tank are absolutely stunning, not to mention the frag tank systems in the basement. And that ATB skimmer is a giant like no other! Hands down the best tank I have ever seen in my life.

berlin-riff · 11/06/2010, 04:45 AM

LUC! DEIN BECKEN IST EINFACH NUR DER HAMMER! WIE ICH SCHON 1000x gesagt habe

VERy nice luc! Keep up the good worK!!!!!

n8ball2013 · 11/06/2010, 10:28 AM

wow its amazing how many truly stunning tanks are in the world. this is amazing.

chingchai · 11/06/2010, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubasteve06

I do not mean to offend ching chai, but I had never seen this tank before when I said that ching's was the most single best re-creation of a reef environment. The colors and tabling of the corals in this tank are absolutely stunning, not to mention the frag tank systems in the basement. And that ATB skimmer is a giant like no other! Hands down the best tank I have ever seen in my life.

You are right.
This tank is the best of the best.
Truly inspiration.

Luc. Congratulation.

P.S. If possible, can you please introduce Theo to me. I would love to buy some nice SPS from him.

NYCBOB · 11/06/2010, 03:27 PM

gorgeous tank! wish my tank was that big!

Pylos · 11/06/2010, 04:26 PM

What an absolute marvel! Congrats on your accomplishment.

p stegmaier · 11/06/2010, 08:15 PM

Thank you for being real, and not just talking about your successes. Stories like yours encourage people like me to continue on even after complete losses. Two years after wiping out all my fish and corals, I still am rebuilding,I too will march on
Paul Stegmaier

mark54321 · 11/06/2010, 08:35 PM

Absolutely stunning tank, the best I've ever seen.Congratulation on TOTM.

Nanook · 11/06/2010, 08:44 PM

WOW!!!! This is one of my all time favorite SPS tanks

Your fish are absolutely stunning as well

Faisal1976us · 11/06/2010, 08:46 PM

Wow , unbelievable colors ,, did you use any zeolith media with zeovit product ?

cal_stir · 11/06/2010, 09:44 PM

Magnificent Luc

I have been considering using ceramic as a biomedia, what kind of ceramic did you use and did you place it under the substrate in your display. I am currently battling dinoflagalettes and wondering if you've had the battle and if so , how did you remedy it.

Cal

scubasteve06 · 11/07/2010, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chingchai

You are right.
This tank is the best of the best.
Truly inspiration.

Luc. Congratulation.

P.S. If possible, can you please introduce Theo to me. I would love to buy some nice SPS from him.

After posting that I felt I was out of place for doing so because when it comes to tanks like yours and this one there really is no judging as they are so magnificent in their own right that you cannot say which ones which one is better. Both yours, luc's, peter's, and I am sure many more out there that are what we as hobbyist and reefkeepers strive to re-create in our own homes. You are the inspiration in this hobby that gives us the driving on to keep doing this, even in the face of failure. Best of luck to to you, Luc and the rest of the truly marvelous tanks out there.

jawsee · 11/07/2010, 05:44 AM

Chingchai,thanks but my tank is not the best,i believe the best does not exist,if you self are happy whit your tank it is the best,for me it is no competition

but i always try too make the best of it offcourse for my animals.
People are always looking up too big tanks but if you take the time too see around there are many small top tanks around us.

I send you an pm whit Theo`s contactnrs.

I really enyoud the article from your tank in the magazine overhere Tanne made when he visit you

Quote:

Originally Posted by chingchai

You are right.
This tank is the best of the best.
Truly inspiration.

Luc. Congratulation.

P.S. If possible, can you please introduce Theo to me. I would love to buy some nice SPS from him.

jawsee · 11/07/2010, 05:47 AM

Paul,thanks

I personal don`t know anybody who has continues success in the marine hobby

here we always say marinewater tanks keeping is trying too be ahead for the problems that come

i really like your cellar,very nice

Quote:

Originally Posted by p stegmaier

Thank you for being real, and not just talking about your successes. Stories like yours encourage people like me to continue on even after complete losses. Two years after wiping out all my fish and corals, I still am rebuilding,I too will march on
Paul Stegmaier

jawsee · 11/07/2010, 05:50 AM

I have some zeolitstones (4kg) in the sump where the water runs trough,furthermore i use kalium jodid fluor,zeobak,coral vitalizer an now an then amino`s,the last one only when ik think the tank is too poor on nutrients.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faisal1976us

Wow , unbelievable colors ,, did you use any zeolith media with zeovit product ?

jawsee · 11/07/2010, 05:54 AM

Cal,
thanks,i have used ceramic made by a friend Wolle,this ceramic is very light an it absorbs a lot of water when you put it into the water so in my eyes it can work later good for baterial live.

I have now and then small spots in the tank but i don`t do anything,they dissepear by themslef after a while.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cal_stir

Magnificent Luc

I have been considering using ceramic as a biomedia, what kind of ceramic did you use and did you place it under the substrate in your display. I am currently battling dinoflagalettes and wondering if you've had the battle and if so , how did you remedy it.

Cal

jawsee · 11/07/2010, 06:03 AM

Steve,thanks,i like it better that way

After posting that I felt I was out of place for doing so because when it comes to tanks like yours and this one there really is no judging as they are so magnificent in their own right that you cannot say which ones which one is better. Both yours, luc's, peter's, and I am sure many more out there that are what we as hobbyist and reefkeepers strive to re-create in our own homes. You are the inspiration in this hobby that gives us the driving on to keep doing this, even in the face of failure. Best of luck to to you, Luc and the rest of the truly marvelous tanks out there.

lilise · 11/07/2010, 07:55 AM

Hey, I'm from belgium too. Gorgeous display tank. I would like to know if I could come and see your tank in real. Would be nice. Thank you.

v1...rotate · 11/07/2010, 10:56 AM

Congratulations on TOTM... you have a beautiful tank!!! Well done

That video was amazing!! Superb colours

James404 · 11/07/2010, 11:30 AM

This tank is truly an inspiration, thank you for sharing it with us and congratulations!

jsdancer · 11/07/2010, 01:59 PM

What a gorgeous tank jawsee! I love that fact that you went after what made you feel happy and then you thought about how to continue with it. Your set up is abosolutely amazing! Kudos to you and of course continued success!

11/05/2010, 09:38 PM	#4
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	I had to pick my jaw off the floor. That is gorgeous! Congrats, Luc! __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam

11/06/2010, 04:45 AM	#6
berlin-riff Berlin SPS-Junky Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Berlin Posts: 271	LUC! DEIN BECKEN IST EINFACH NUR DER HAMMER! WIE ICH SCHON 1000x gesagt habe VERy nice luc! Keep up the good worK!!!!! __________________ Greetings from Berlin Dennis

11/06/2010, 08:35 PM	#12
mark54321 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 2,040	Absolutely stunning tank, the best I've ever seen.Congratulation on TOTM. __________________ ############## ______MARK_______ ##############

11/06/2010, 08:44 PM	#13
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	WOW!!!! This is one of my all time favorite SPS tanks Your fish are absolutely stunning as well __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

11/07/2010, 10:56 AM	#23
v1...rotate A Reef In The Sky Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 718	Congratulations on TOTM... you have a beautiful tank!!! Well done That video was amazing!! Superb colours __________________ 'A Reef in the Sky' Zeovit Featured Tank 2012 Reef Central TOTM Nov 2013 Reef Hobbyist Magazine Featured Tank 2015 Current Tank Info: 'A Reef in the Sky'

11/05/2010, 08:55 PM	#2
LifeAquatic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 922	Wow!

11/05/2010, 09:01 PM	#3
Prince916 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 549	Wow now that is nice, so nice it looks fake. but that is nice

11/05/2010, 10:19 PM	#5
scubasteve06 Jeeper Reefer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 1,171	I do not mean to offend ching chai, but I had never seen this tank before when I said that ching's was the most single best re-creation of a reef environment. The colors and tabling of the corals in this tank are absolutely stunning, not to mention the frag tank systems in the basement. And that ATB skimmer is a giant like no other! Hands down the best tank I have ever seen in my life.

11/06/2010, 10:28 AM	#7
n8ball2013 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 57	wow its amazing how many truly stunning tanks are in the world. this is amazing.

11/06/2010, 03:27 PM	#9
NYCBOB Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 1,768	gorgeous tank! wish my tank was that big!

11/06/2010, 04:26 PM	#10
Pylos Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 139	What an absolute marvel! Congrats on your accomplishment.

11/06/2010, 08:15 PM	#11
p stegmaier Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 68	Thank you for being real, and not just talking about your successes. Stories like yours encourage people like me to continue on even after complete losses. Two years after wiping out all my fish and corals, I still am rebuilding,I too will march on Paul Stegmaier

11/06/2010, 08:46 PM	#14
Faisal1976us Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,076	Wow , unbelievable colors ,, did you use any zeolith media with zeovit product ?

11/06/2010, 09:44 PM	#15
cal_stir Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: corunna,ontario,canada Posts: 269	Magnificent Luc I have been considering using ceramic as a biomedia, what kind of ceramic did you use and did you place it under the substrate in your display. I am currently battling dinoflagalettes and wondering if you've had the battle and if so , how did you remedy it. Cal

11/07/2010, 06:03 AM	#21
jawsee Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 735	Steve,thanks,i like it better that way After posting that I felt I was out of place for doing so because when it comes to tanks like yours and this one there really is no judging as they are so magnificent in their own right that you cannot say which ones which one is better. Both yours, luc's, peter's, and I am sure many more out there that are what we as hobbyist and reefkeepers strive to re-create in our own homes. You are the inspiration in this hobby that gives us the driving on to keep doing this, even in the face of failure. Best of luck to to you, Luc and the rest of the truly marvelous tanks out there.

11/07/2010, 07:55 AM	#22
lilise Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belgium (Verviers) Posts: 78	Hey, I'm from belgium too. Gorgeous display tank. I would like to know if I could come and see your tank in real. Would be nice. Thank you.

11/07/2010, 11:30 AM	#24
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	This tank is truly an inspiration, thank you for sharing it with us and congratulations! __________________ 80g Deep Blue Rimless - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2651295 225g Reef Savvy SPS Dominant - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1945361

11/07/2010, 01:59 PM	#25
jsdancer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Orlando Posts: 796	What a gorgeous tank jawsee! I love that fact that you went after what made you feel happy and then you thought about how to continue with it. Your set up is abosolutely amazing! Kudos to you and of course continued success! __________________ 180g mostly sps, 3 250 wt radiums w lumenmax reflectors, 9 superbrights actinics, 2 MP 40ES Vortex, Reef Octopus SRO 3000, Bubble blaster 10,000 all controlled by an ACJR

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