Bonsai Tree inspired Aquascape - Page 28

twolfe98 · 10/21/2009, 06:37 PM

very nice job.. I wonder also about the sand.. His hands must be pruned!

crazy4acros · 10/21/2009, 09:37 PM

Guys the sand gets vacuumed with a gravel cleaner at every water change monthly. Tank gets topped off with new sand 8-12 months to replenish whatever gets lost during water changes. Carbon Dosing also aids in keeping my sand white.

popper231 · 10/21/2009, 10:10 PM

the bonsai effect?

northbay-reefer · 11/02/2009, 11:52 AM

Thanks to the original creator of this Bonsai style, I created this:

Paul B · 11/02/2009, 01:05 PM

I absolutely love it, one of the nicest I have ever seen

Reef Ridster · 11/02/2009, 03:55 PM

WOW! Crazy's tank inspired me to get into the Hobby (not joking) and the bonsai inspired tank you just pulled off Northbay-Reefer is just plain awesome!

Crazy, did you ever guess you would have such an influence

jamesdawson · 11/02/2009, 05:56 PM

Schweet! Lots of open space and great for flow!

James

northbay-reefer · 11/02/2009, 07:46 PM

Thanks a lot guys, once I have the tank cleaned up I'll take new pictures. Am still trying to figure out my cannon rebel camera

The tank flow is much better than before, my old tank was full of rock and is overgrown with sps so I had to continually trimming it, I can't even clean the sand, and keep the tank as clean as I should so eventually it has some problems. Now I have space to clean.

Reefrider, I am glad that you have found a new addiction ...lol

Reef Ridster · 11/02/2009, 08:40 PM

Oh oh, something tells me you know something I don't...lol! BTW: I can help you with that Canon

northbay-reefer · 11/02/2009, 08:48 PM

Reefrider hahah am not trying to talk you out of it ... but it does take a huge commitment if you want to do it right ... otherwise you will be wasting a lot of money ... we wouldn't want you to do that do we?

you know how to use camera? ... coolnessss yeah please help me

I want to do a full tank shot clearer than the pix that I posted ... if you know the setting please help.

my setting is manual, raw mode, apt 6.7 auto white balancing, no flash, iso 100, and am using tripot, lense just the regular 35mm 50 .. i do have a macro lense and a telephoto .. TIA

Reef Ridster · 11/02/2009, 09:36 PM

So that's what I have been doing with my money......sheesh, if I had only known....hehe! In order not to jack the thread, I'll pm you tomorrow..I shoot for a living.

lastlight · 11/03/2009, 02:07 AM

I've posted this already in a few relevant threads but since this one was one of my biggest influences here we go. I'm not saying mine is 100% bonsai but it's get some elements =)

gkimble · 11/03/2009, 08:48 AM

lastlight-I love that setup. Thats what I want to shoot for in my next setup.

BucNtears · 11/03/2009, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northbay-reefer

Thanks to the original creator of this Bonsai style, I created this:

One of not the best scape I've seen. Very well done

DeMartini · 11/03/2009, 11:33 AM

beautiful!!! I'm totally inspired, but I'm afraid to change my current aquascape lol

crazy4acros · 11/03/2009, 09:51 PM

WOW!!!! great job guys!!!! Lastlight you have some nice platforms for your corals and will look natural as they fill in. Northbay-reefer your aquascape is awesome, and looks like a giant playground for your fishes, see if you can clean up the back wall and place a dark background. It will show off your caves and arches more and make your aquascape pop.

ineedvalume · 11/03/2009, 09:56 PM

wow , looks awesome ! I love the rockwork !

sweet ride · 11/15/2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy4acros

Guys the sand gets vacuumed with a gravel cleaner at every water change monthly. Tank gets topped off with new sand 8-12 months to replenish whatever gets lost during water changes. Carbon Dosing also aids in keeping my sand white.

how about under those ledges, do you just try to move the sand or do you only vacuum the open areas.

crazy4acros · 11/15/2009, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweet ride

how about under those ledges, do you just try to move the sand or do you only vacuum the open areas.

I try to get as much as i can under there, but i don't stress it if i don't get them all.

james3370 · 11/15/2009, 10:41 AM

eventually, i plan on doing a penninsula tank & have been following this thread for quite awhile for inspiration on doing the aquascape....which i think is the best route on a 3-side viewable tank

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy4acros

I try to get as much as i can under there, but i don't stress it if i don't get them all.

looks on the 1st page you run a moderately shallow sandbed??? about how deep (if i missed it being posted previously)?

crazy4acros · 11/15/2009, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james3370

eventually, i plan on doing a penninsula tank & have been following this thread for quite awhile for inspiration on doing the aquascape....which i think is the best route on a 3-side viewable tank

looks on the 1st page you run a moderately shallow sandbed??? about how deep (if i missed it being posted previously)?

Id say about an 1 1/2 to 2 inches.

northbay-reefer · 11/16/2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy4acros

WOW!!!! great job guys!!!! Lastlight you have some nice platforms for your corals and will look natural as they fill in. Northbay-reefer your aquascape is awesome, and looks like a giant playground for your fishes, see if you can clean up the back wall and place a dark background. It will show off your caves and arches more and make your aquascape pop.

Thank you, yeah the fishies loves to swim around now instead of hiding all of the time. Thanks for your inspiration, I though about your rock work while working on mine

My buddies from different local reef clubs just set me up with about 40 free frags of rare sps and lps so it is starting to look like Christmas ... LOL

eskymick · 11/16/2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy4acros

MORNING SHADOW

I was finally able to find a pendant similar to yours to place over my 36" cube. I purchased a Hamilton Cozumel Sun pendant with 400w bulb.

I'd like your advice in placement. Could you measure for me the distance from the bottom edge of your pendant to the water line in your reef?

Thanks in advance.

salali · 11/16/2009, 03:19 PM

this tank is amazing. I would do this work it is full of skills and talent.

crazy4acros · 11/16/2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eskymick

I was finally able to find a pendant similar to yours to place over my 36" cube. I purchased a Hamilton Cozumel Sun pendant with 400w bulb.

I'd like your advice in placement. Could you measure for me the distance from the bottom edge of your pendant to the water line in your reef?

Thanks in advance.

Sure, i measured 8 inches from bottom of fixture to waterline.

11/02/2009, 11:52 AM	#679
northbay-reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wine country Posts: 4,831	Thanks to the original creator of this Bonsai style, I created this: __________________ go BIG or go home Current Tank Info: Tankless :D

11/02/2009, 01:05 PM	#680
Paul B Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 15,549	I absolutely love it, one of the nicest I have ever seen __________________ I used to get shocked when I put my hand in my tank. Then the electric eel went dead. Current Tank Info: 100 gal reef set up in 1971

11/02/2009, 05:56 PM	#682
jamesdawson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I AM THE SEA Posts: 1,303	Schweet! Lots of open space and great for flow! James __________________ Old Reefers Never Die, they just...join the crew! Current Tank Info: I'm expanding my reach

11/02/2009, 07:46 PM	#683
northbay-reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wine country Posts: 4,831	Thanks a lot guys, once I have the tank cleaned up I'll take new pictures. Am still trying to figure out my cannon rebel camera The tank flow is much better than before, my old tank was full of rock and is overgrown with sps so I had to continually trimming it, I can't even clean the sand, and keep the tank as clean as I should so eventually it has some problems. Now I have space to clean. Reefrider, I am glad that you have found a new addiction ...lol __________________ go BIG or go home Current Tank Info: Tankless :D

11/02/2009, 08:48 PM	#685
northbay-reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wine country Posts: 4,831	Reefrider hahah am not trying to talk you out of it ... but it does take a huge commitment if you want to do it right ... otherwise you will be wasting a lot of money ... we wouldn't want you to do that do we? you know how to use camera? ... coolnessss yeah please help me I want to do a full tank shot clearer than the pix that I posted ... if you know the setting please help. my setting is manual, raw mode, apt 6.7 auto white balancing, no flash, iso 100, and am using tripot, lense just the regular 35mm 50 .. i do have a macro lense and a telephoto .. TIA __________________ go BIG or go home Current Tank Info: Tankless :D

10/21/2009, 06:37 PM	#676
twolfe98 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hollywood MD Posts: 68	very nice job.. I wonder also about the sand.. His hands must be pruned!

10/21/2009, 09:37 PM	#677
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	Guys the sand gets vacuumed with a gravel cleaner at every water change monthly. Tank gets topped off with new sand 8-12 months to replenish whatever gets lost during water changes. Carbon Dosing also aids in keeping my sand white.

10/21/2009, 10:10 PM	#678
popper231 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SJC \ Palo Alto Posts: 676	the bonsai effect?

11/02/2009, 03:55 PM	#681
Reef Ridster Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 109	WOW! Crazy's tank inspired me to get into the Hobby (not joking) and the bonsai inspired tank you just pulled off Northbay-Reefer is just plain awesome! Crazy, did you ever guess you would have such an influence

11/02/2009, 08:40 PM	#684
Reef Ridster Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 109	Oh oh, something tells me you know something I don't...lol! BTW: I can help you with that Canon

11/02/2009, 09:36 PM	#686
Reef Ridster Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 109	So that's what I have been doing with my money......sheesh, if I had only known....hehe! In order not to jack the thread, I'll pm you tomorrow..I shoot for a living.

11/03/2009, 02:07 AM	#687
lastlight Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: calgary, alberta Posts: 422	I've posted this already in a few relevant threads but since this one was one of my biggest influences here we go. I'm not saying mine is 100% bonsai but it's get some elements =) __________________ Brett

11/03/2009, 08:48 AM	#688
gkimble Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 751	lastlight-I love that setup. Thats what I want to shoot for in my next setup.

11/03/2009, 11:33 AM	#690
DeMartini Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 151	beautiful!!! I'm totally inspired, but I'm afraid to change my current aquascape lol

11/03/2009, 09:51 PM	#691
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	WOW!!!! great job guys!!!! Lastlight you have some nice platforms for your corals and will look natural as they fill in. Northbay-reefer your aquascape is awesome, and looks like a giant playground for your fishes, see if you can clean up the back wall and place a dark background. It will show off your caves and arches more and make your aquascape pop.

11/03/2009, 09:56 PM	#692
ineedvalume Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 31	wow , looks awesome ! I love the rockwork !

11/16/2009, 03:19 PM	#699
salali Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 291	this tank is amazing. I would do this work it is full of skills and talent.