Ed Reef's Shallow Crest Inspired ART - Page 11

jrreese · 09/22/2009, 02:02 PM

OK ED, You are the Man!!! I have been a bit over whelmed with my own build but had to say "I just love the Island LOOK" well done, jr

HomeSlizzice · 09/22/2009, 11:37 PM

WOW, that is AWESOME! I can't wait until you start to put some live plants on that "island."

eyesinthedrk · 09/23/2009, 12:50 PM

here is an idea for you

since you plan on having the island rock absorb water and grow natural plant life, but being as its going to be salt water so most likely its going to be some type of algae......how about modifying your island rock into a foutain, something light weight and low flow like this http://www.peacefulwaterfountains.co...reneStones.jpg as algae grows along the water path you might be able to add function to the art in the form of an algae turf scrubber.....might take care of your po4 problem in the process

did i confuse the hell out of you? when i reread it i almost confused myself

szatquo · 09/23/2009, 02:46 PM

I'm a huge fan of the shallow reef aquariums...keep up the good work

Ed Reef · 09/23/2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally posted by Lightsluvr
Well Ed, you fooled me.

When I saw the first pictures of your island and bonsai pine tree, I thought that was a living tree! I was astounded how it could survive so close to saltwater! Ya got me!

Beautiful aquascaping - very creative.

Maybe you could trickle your ATO outflow over the rock to keep it moist... freahwater instead of salt. Just a thought.

LL

Thanks LL - you guys are giving me so much ideas my head is spinning

Might need to figure out a way to do that?? Problem is my reservoir is about 3m away from the rock. You think an aqua lifter will be powerful enough to lift water that distant - 2m parallel and 1m upwards?

Ed Reef · 09/23/2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by jrreese
OK ED, You are the Man!!! I have been a bit over whelmed with my own build but had to say "I just love the Island LOOK" well done, jr

Thanks Jr - I think some love it and some hate it cause it's not the norm look

Glad you love it

Ed Reef · 09/23/2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally posted by HomeSlizzice
WOW, that is AWESOME! I can't wait until you start to put some live plants on that "island."

i know...I know...now i'm more excited to watch green plants and moss grows over the rocks than my corals growth

Ed Reef · 09/23/2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eyesinthedrk
here is an idea for you

since you plan on having the island rock absorb water and grow natural plant life, but being as its going to be salt water so most likely its going to be some type of algae......how about modifying your island rock into a foutain, something light weight and low flow like this http://www.peacefulwaterfountains.co...reneStones.jpg as algae grows along the water path you might be able to add function to the art in the form of an algae turf scrubber.....might take care of your po4 problem in the process

did i confuse the hell out of you? when i reread it i almost confused myself

No, you didn't confuse me and I know exactly what you mean. Lot's of those false mountain with waterfalls here in China and yeah, if the moss and plants did not take off in 2-3 months, I might just change and get me one of them instant waterfall

Ed Reef · 09/23/2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally posted by szatquo
I'm a huge fan of the shallow reef aquariums...keep up the good work

Thank you and glad you're enjoying the build thread so far...

Ed Reef · 09/24/2009, 05:23 AM

Took more pictures of different angle…

And you can see the sea waves at my reef crest

The island is also strategically position not to block the corals at the bottom….

Leonardo_ · 09/24/2009, 05:52 AM

I really like it Ed. The idea sounded great and you managed to make it look very logical and natural.

Leonardo

Ed Reef · 09/24/2009, 06:00 AM

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Originally posted by Leonardo_
I really like it Ed. The idea sounded great and you managed to make it look very logical and natural.

Leonardo

Thanks Leo - yeah it's hard to see it now but once the moss and plants takes over it will look like a lost island lol

How's France??

When are you going to rescape yours??

Dejavu · 09/24/2009, 06:02 AM

Love it Ed!

Lightsluvr · 09/24/2009, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ed Reef
Thanks LL - you guys are giving me so much ideas my head is spinning

Might need to figure out a way to do that?? Problem is my reservoir is about 3m away from the rock. You think an aqua lifter will be powerful enough to lift water that distant - 2m parallel and 1m upwards?

I have no experience with AquaLifter. But it would be cool to have water trickle out of an opening in the rock and into the tank. If you have a slow steady trickle from your ATO pump, that would be very interesting...

The scaping looks great! Truly one of a kind!

LL

DiazE · 09/24/2009, 09:37 AM

There is nothing wrong with your rock layout; it's is just that the rock textures don't match and it confuses the eye. This is just my humble opinion, but if you match all the rocks above the water to the bottom one, it will look more natural like a shelf reef between a lagoon and mangrove shore.

P.S. - You should add some lightfoot rock crabs so they can crawl in and out of the rock.

Leonardo_ · 09/24/2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by Ed Reef
Thanks Leo - yeah it's hard to see it now but once the moss and plants takes over it will look like a lost island lol

How's France??

When are you going to rescape yours??

Read my thread Ed!

I already rescaped a few months ago and yesterday decided to quit the tank.
France was great, unfortunately it's back to work and study for some months now

In April I will go to China for more then a month, if you would like it I can stop by.

Leonardo

Rocketboy52 · 09/24/2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by Ed Reef
Took more pictures of different angle…

very, VERY, COOL!

Ed Reef · 09/24/2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally posted by Dejavu
Love it Ed!

Thanks Brian

Ed Reef · 09/24/2009, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lightsluvr
I have no experience with AquaLifter. But it would be cool to have water trickle out of an opening in the rock and into the tank. If you have a slow steady trickle from your ATO pump, that would be very interesting...

The scaping looks great! Truly one of a kind!

LL

True but to create a waterfall, I would either need some solid granite rocks (which weight is my challenge) or used fiberglass rock works (which will look too artificial for my liking)

I'm hoping once this porous rocks start to get some moss and plants growing, it will bend in and look more natural and less 'out of place'

Ed Reef · 09/24/2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DiazE
There is nothing wrong with your rock layout; it's is just that the rock textures don't match and it confuses the eye. This is just my humble opinion, but if you match all the rocks above the water to the bottom one, it will look more natural like a shelf reef between a lagoon and mangrove shore.

P.S. - You should add some lightfoot rock crabs so they can crawl in and out of the rock.

That's true on the different texture (the darker texture is fiberglass) but I'm hoping overtime the rocks above will grow out with green moss and plants and only thing visible will then be the fiberglass rocks and it should then blend in.

Good idea on the rock crabs there lol

Ed Reef · 09/24/2009, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Leonardo_
Read my thread Ed! I already rescaped a few months ago and yesterday decided to quit the tank.
France was great, unfortunately it's back to work and study for some months now In April I will go to China for more then a month, if you would like it I can stop by.

Leonardo

I just did - sorry to hear that Leo..... !! Will be missed for sure here in RC as it has been an inspiration to a lot of us, me included

Drop me a PM when your plans to China is finalized man and we can see how we can hook up.......

Ed Reef · 09/24/2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally posted by Rocketboy52
very, VERY, COOL!

Thanks Rocketboy - glad you're digging it

InsaneClownFish · 09/25/2009, 01:59 AM

Keep it up...slowly becoming my favorite build!

Ed Reef · 09/26/2009, 11:27 PM

Thank you.....

Ed Reef · 09/28/2009, 12:07 AM

And did my usual weekly 10% WC and check my water params as below:

• Temperature – 26.4 degree C (light on for 7-8 hours)
• Salinity Gravity – 34.5ppt (up from last week 34)
• pH – 8.42 (light on)
• NO3 – 0.00 (Salifert Test kit – same as last week)
• PO4 – 0.03 (D&D Test kit – same as last week)
• dKH – 8.0 (API test kit – same as last week)
• dKH – 8.0 (Elos test kit – drop from last week 8.5)
• Ca – 430 (Salifert test kit – same as last week)
• Ca – 0.000 (Elos test kit – ran out of testkit)
• Ca – 440 (API test kit – same as last week)
• Mg – 1290 (Salifert test kit – same as last week)
• Mg – 1250 (Elos test kit – same as last week)
• Potassium –400 – 410 range (Kz Test kit – same as last week)

I did the testing this time around late in the evening (after my lights has been on for a good 7-8 hours) and I’m please to see the results are basically the same as last week when I tested when the lights was off.

My PO4 is still hanging in the 0.03 level and didn’t come down yet so took out my Zeo reactor pump to check and found that the pump is stuck with a lot of debris and this could cause less water flow through the reactor and causing the zeolite less affective so I dismantle it and gave it a good wash so hopefully now it will start to come down again.

I’m starting to like my API testkit BUT don’t use their test tube that comes along with the set. I use instead Salifert plastic test tube and it mixed much better with more accurate results.

Other params are spot on but I will try to raise my Mg level a little to the 1350 level.

09/22/2009, 02:02 PM	#251
jrreese Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Halsey, OR Posts: 46	OK ED, You are the Man!!! I have been a bit over whelmed with my own build but had to say "I just love the Island LOOK" well done, jr __________________ HAPPY REEFING Current Tank Info: Miracles in Glass rimless 250 Gal peninsula, sphire Glass on three sides with external over flow, two CL's, three pendent 400 wt reflux bulbs, lumibright reflectors with coralvue dimmable ballasts, ZEO all the way!

09/22/2009, 11:37 PM	#252
HomeSlizzice Angelfish/Wrasse Nut! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 800	WOW, that is AWESOME! I can't wait until you start to put some live plants on that "island." __________________ Baby, I'm like that item on the top shelf that you just can't reach. Current Tank Info: 24 Gallon Aqaupod, and wanting an upgrade

09/23/2009, 12:50 PM	#253
eyesinthedrk Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: houma, la Posts: 280	here is an idea for you since you plan on having the island rock absorb water and grow natural plant life, but being as its going to be salt water so most likely its going to be some type of algae......how about modifying your island rock into a foutain, something light weight and low flow like this http://www.peacefulwaterfountains.co...reneStones.jpg as algae grows along the water path you might be able to add function to the art in the form of an algae turf scrubber.....might take care of your po4 problem in the process did i confuse the hell out of you? when i reread it i almost confused myself __________________ Everybody knows you never go full retard. Current Tank Info: 90 gal Dt, 30 gal sumps, 8 x 54 watt t5 lighting

09/24/2009, 05:23 AM	#260
Ed Reef Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,039	MORE PICTURES…… Took more pictures of different angle… And you can see the sea waves at my reef crest The island is also strategically position not to block the corals at the bottom…. __________________ Ed ~ Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risks. ~ Current Tank Info: Ed Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

09/24/2009, 05:52 AM	#261
Leonardo_ Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 936	I really like it Ed. The idea sounded great and you managed to make it look very logical and natural. Leonardo __________________ Formosa Forest; 92 Gallon Rimless Cube (32” x 32” x 21”) † Leonardo's Lagoon; 160 Gallon Super Shallow Rimless (63" x 44" x 14" ) †

09/23/2009, 02:46 PM	#254
szatquo Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 30	I'm a huge fan of the shallow reef aquariums...keep up the good work

09/24/2009, 06:02 AM	#263
Dejavu Team RC Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,281	Love it Ed! __________________ Brian You can not solve problems with the same thinking that caused those problems. -Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: 270 Starphire by Miracles in GlassBK 250 InternalSequence Blackfin 1800(4) 6105 Tunzes Streams(3) 400 watt Blueline E-Ballast400w 20k Radiums(3) Lumanarc IIIGEO 624 Ca ReactorTunze OsmolotorPM SR45 and TLF PhosBan Reactor 150Apex

09/24/2009, 09:37 AM	#265
DiazE Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 1,033	There is nothing wrong with your rock layout; it's is just that the rock textures don't match and it confuses the eye. This is just my humble opinion, but if you match all the rocks above the water to the bottom one, it will look more natural like a shelf reef between a lagoon and mangrove shore. P.S. - You should add some lightfoot rock crabs so they can crawl in and out of the rock.

09/25/2009, 01:59 AM	#273
InsaneClownFish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,211	Keep it up...slowly becoming my favorite build! __________________ 6 Years Reefing and Many Fresh 8 Foot Envisions

09/26/2009, 11:27 PM	#274
Ed Reef Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,039	Thank you..... __________________ Ed ~ Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risks. ~ Current Tank Info: Ed Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

09/28/2009, 12:07 AM	#275
Ed Reef Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,039	Water parameter udpates….. And did my usual weekly 10% WC and check my water params as below: • Temperature – 26.4 degree C (light on for 7-8 hours) • Salinity Gravity – 34.5ppt (up from last week 34) • pH – 8.42 (light on) • NO3 – 0.00 (Salifert Test kit – same as last week) • PO4 – 0.03 (D&D Test kit – same as last week) • dKH – 8.0 (API test kit – same as last week) • dKH – 8.0 (Elos test kit – drop from last week 8.5) • Ca – 430 (Salifert test kit – same as last week) • Ca – 0.000 (Elos test kit – ran out of testkit) • Ca – 440 (API test kit – same as last week) • Mg – 1290 (Salifert test kit – same as last week) • Mg – 1250 (Elos test kit – same as last week) • Potassium –400 – 410 range (Kz Test kit – same as last week) I did the testing this time around late in the evening (after my lights has been on for a good 7-8 hours) and I’m please to see the results are basically the same as last week when I tested when the lights was off. My PO4 is still hanging in the 0.03 level and didn’t come down yet so took out my Zeo reactor pump to check and found that the pump is stuck with a lot of debris and this could cause less water flow through the reactor and causing the zeolite less affective so I dismantle it and gave it a good wash so hopefully now it will start to come down again. I’m starting to like my API testkit BUT don’t use their test tube that comes along with the set. I use instead Salifert plastic test tube and it mixed much better with more accurate results. Other params are spot on but I will try to raise my Mg level a little to the 1350 level. __________________ Ed ~ Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risks. ~ Current Tank Info: Ed Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART