Full Tank Progression Shots

ReefBum · 07/20/2009, 06:31 PM

I have been collecting some full tank shots since I started my reef back in April 2007 so I thought I would share. Enjoy!!!

April 16, 2007

June 19, 2007

August 6, 2007

October 13, 2007

December 23, 2007

April 20, 2008

ReefBum · 07/20/2009, 06:34 PM

September 13, 2008

January 24, 2009

May 1, 2009

July 15, 2009

plyle02 · 07/20/2009, 06:39 PM

Very cool, really neat to see some of those frags grow into some beautiful colonies. Great journal of pics to timeline the tanks progression...

volcom69 · 07/20/2009, 06:57 PM

Umm wow very nice shots

mylittlejade · 07/20/2009, 07:15 PM

Nice tank. Ary you still running the same light set up as when you started? Also great growth.

ReefBum · 07/20/2009, 07:21 PM

Thanks everybody!

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Originally posted by mylittlejade
Nice tank. Ary you still running the same light set up as when you started? Also great growth.

Nope....I started with 400W 10k bulbs on HQI ballasts plus 8 39W full spectrum T5s and then switched to 250W 14k bulbs on HQI ballasts and mixed in some actinic T5s. For the past 10 months or so I have been running 400W Radiums on HQI ballasts and super actinic T5s.

mylittlejade · 07/20/2009, 07:34 PM

I noticed a change with the pictures, thats why I asked. It looks really nice. I can't wait for my tank to look half as good as yours.

Jay03GT · 07/20/2009, 07:40 PM

That is amazing! What do you have for flow? Just the 2 tunzes in the back? Are they pointed at each other?

Dansin · 07/20/2009, 08:24 PM

Vary nice.

qn5reef · 07/20/2009, 09:33 PM

wow, crazy looking Green Slimer.

zef004 · 07/20/2009, 09:55 PM

Wow amazing. I'm going to a timeline pic with my next build. Thanks for shareing. Keep the good work.

29reef · 07/20/2009, 10:01 PM

Nice to see the new photo of the tank! What's the maricultured coral on the right in the sand. It seems to be a slow grower. Looks interesting. The pink BN on the right looks like a ten pounder!

thanks for sharing.

jackson6745 · 07/20/2009, 10:41 PM

WOW this has to be one of my most favorite tanks. It looked great in the past but these last few months things are looking CRAZY! There is something you guys from CT do to your tanks that I just can't figure out

. After seeing kedd's tank and Jason's from Grenwich Aquaria.....it's like you guys have your tanks on steriods..LOL

Magga Pie · 07/21/2009, 01:06 AM

Your tank is amazing looking!! When the time comes for me to start getting into sps your tank will be my inspiration. Again amazing tank!

Emster · 07/21/2009, 04:02 AM

Very nice! Thanks for sharing that. This is why I always recommend using metal halides over T-5's. When I see a multiple T-5 only tanks growing like this is the day I will switch. I think your right on using a combo of both

2farNorth · 07/21/2009, 04:50 AM

Very nice tank! And AWESOME growth!!

Well planned out initial rockwork, that's where alot of people (including myself) mess up, add too much rock to the display in the beginning, we never realize how much room the coral itself is going to take up!!

Well done!

ReefBum · 07/21/2009, 06:08 AM

Thanks again everybody!

Quote:

Originally posted by mylittlejade
I noticed a change with the pictures, thats why I asked. It looks really nice. I can't wait for my tank to look half as good as yours.

Yes....My old tank had 400W 20K Radiums on HQI ballasts and I always loved that combo. They have really helped me with my colors and really turbo-charged the growth. I actually feel fortunate to have the 400W HQI ballasts since PFO is now out of business and Sunlight Supply discontinued its 400W HQI ballast (I snagged the last 2 dual ballasts from Premium Aquatics).

Quote:

Originally posted by Jay03GT
That is amazing! What do you have for flow? Just the 2 tunzes in the back? Are they pointed at each other?

Thanks! I actually just added a Vortech MP40w to the back of the tank since all the growth was cutting back on the flow. I am also adding a frag tank to do some more serious pruning

Quote:

Originally posted by qn5reef
wow, crazy looking Green Slimer.

Yes...it grows like a weed.

Quote:

Originally posted by 29reef
Nice to see the new photo of the tank! What's the maricultured coral on the right in the sand. It seems to be a slow grower. Looks interesting. The pink BN on the right looks like a ten pounder! thanks for sharing.

Thanks....is this the one you are talking about?....not sure of the ID. That birdsnest is going to need its own tank soon!!!

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Originally posted by jackson6745
WOW this has to be one of my most favorite tanks. It looked great in the past but these last few months things are looking CRAZY! There is something you guys from CT do to your tanks that I just can't figure out . After seeing kedd's tank and Jason's from Grenwich Aquaria.....it's like you guys have your tanks on steriods..LOL

Thanks! Perhaps there is something in the water!! Jason's tank at Greenwich Aquaria was definitely an inspiration. He really know his stuff.

Quote:

Originally posted by Emster
Very nice! Thanks for sharing that. This is why I always recommend using metal halides over T-5's. When I see a multiple T-5 only tanks growing like this is the day I will switch. I think your right on using a combo of both

I haven't seen many T5 only tanks but I have to agree with you about the halides since they provide great punch for me.

Quote:

Originally posted by 2farNorth
Very nice tank! And AWESOME growth!!

Well planned out initial rockwork, that's where alot of people (including myself) mess up, add too much rock to the display in the beginning, we never realize how much room the coral itself is going to take up!!

Well done!

Thank you!!! Yes...I learned this lesson from my last tank. Less is better.

OzarksReef · 07/21/2009, 06:45 AM

Those are some great shots - really convey the change in your aquarium well. I'm afraid if I did mine over two or three years, none would like the same because I rearrange so often! The goniopora looks like it's doing pretty well in your system - do you direct feed it?

bravor77 · 07/21/2009, 07:14 AM

Wow amazing progress, what an inspiration I just started a 30 gallon tank about a month ago, was skeptical about venturing into this hobby. I have to admit I feel like it's my worst addiction, I started off with a false percula clown fish, then introducing every other week a 6line wrasse, goby clown fish if he's still alive, and a royal gramma, mandarin physcoldelic fish, and a few bubble anemones. Then a few "enough to support the 30 G tank" turbo snails, hermit crabs, emerald crabs, a variety of corals, now which I'm proud too have done my research too be able too maintain a happy life for them. I'm constantly surveying the real-estate in my tank to see what will be my next coral purchase. I know some people would think that I'm crazy for make such a huge investment in such a short period of time with my tank set up but it seems that I was born with a "salty thumb" instead of a green thumb! I will figure out somehow being new to forums and start posting my progress pics to show every true reefer.

Cheers
Bravo

Joel A · 07/21/2009, 07:16 AM

really awesome tank... great growth and color.

Personally though, i like the look of the tank around september 2008-january 2009 the most.. i think that being able to see between the islands really helps the look of the tank, as well as keeping that green slimer on the far left down to size.

Get fraggin dude!

KniLLifer · 07/21/2009, 07:30 AM

ReefBum,

Great tank and great pics! Inspiring!

WhoDey64 · 07/21/2009, 07:34 AM

Simply stunning, I envy you!

eaglesrx · 07/21/2009, 07:39 AM

This tank is the reason why I'm still in the reef hobby! Truly an inspiration. Your tank and Jason's at Greenwich Aquaria are just crazy tanks! Keep up the good work!!

So, what's your current fish list? Your corals are so big that I can't see some of the fish

mpoletti · 07/21/2009, 07:50 AM

Great shots Reefbum. Once the corals begin to take off, there is no stopping them

Thanks for sharing.

hatfielj · 07/21/2009, 08:32 AM

Magnificent! I sure hope my tank follows a similar course.

07/20/2009, 06:31 PM	#1
ReefBum Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Warren, VT Posts: 1,181	Full Tank Progression Shots I have been collecting some full tank shots since I started my reef back in April 2007 so I thought I would share. Enjoy!!! April 16, 2007 June 19, 2007 August 6, 2007 October 13, 2007 December 23, 2007 April 20, 2008 __________________ March 2009 TOTM July 2003 TOTM Current Tank Info: Eurobraced 187g Low Iron Glass Tank

07/20/2009, 06:34 PM	#2
ReefBum Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Warren, VT Posts: 1,181	September 13, 2008 January 24, 2009 May 1, 2009 July 15, 2009 __________________ March 2009 TOTM July 2003 TOTM Current Tank Info: Eurobraced 187g Low Iron Glass Tank

07/20/2009, 06:39 PM	#3
plyle02 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Helen, FL Posts: 5,526	Very cool, really neat to see some of those frags grow into some beautiful colonies. Great journal of pics to timeline the tanks progression... __________________ Perry "Anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" ~Buddha~ Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon AIO Cube, Aquamaxx WS-1 Skimmer, LED/ Hybrid 4x24 watt t5

07/20/2009, 09:55 PM	#11
zef004 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Donelson/Nashville Posts: 1,857	Wow amazing. I'm going to a timeline pic with my next build. Thanks for shareing. Keep the good work. __________________ My goal in life is to be, the sort of person my dog thinks I am! Current Tank Info: 72x24x24glass/control by apex/ 523w LEDs/ ecobak/ 4x mp40w/ Itech 200

07/20/2009, 10:01 PM	#12
29reef It's all about the flow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Huntington Beach OC Posts: 3,643	Nice to see the new photo of the tank! What's the maricultured coral on the right in the sand. It seems to be a slow grower. Looks interesting. The pink BN on the right looks like a ten pounder! thanks for sharing. __________________ -Brian RIP-The Metal Halide- My SPS may never know such a great friend again. Current Tank Info: Currently Tankless

07/20/2009, 06:57 PM	#4
volcom69 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA Posts: 1,132	Umm wow very nice shots

07/20/2009, 07:15 PM	#5
mylittlejade Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Irvine, california Posts: 948	Nice tank. Ary you still running the same light set up as when you started? Also great growth.

07/20/2009, 07:34 PM	#7
mylittlejade Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Irvine, california Posts: 948	I noticed a change with the pictures, thats why I asked. It looks really nice. I can't wait for my tank to look half as good as yours.

07/20/2009, 07:40 PM	#8
Jay03GT Registered Member. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 606	That is amazing! What do you have for flow? Just the 2 tunzes in the back? Are they pointed at each other?

07/20/2009, 08:24 PM	#9
Dansin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Il. Posts: 467	Vary nice.

07/20/2009, 09:33 PM	#10
qn5reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 191	wow, crazy looking Green Slimer.

07/20/2009, 10:41 PM	#13
jackson6745 Yeah Yeah Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rockaway Park, NY Posts: 5,822	WOW this has to be one of my most favorite tanks. It looked great in the past but these last few months things are looking CRAZY! There is something you guys from CT do to your tanks that I just can't figure out . After seeing kedd's tank and Jason's from Grenwich Aquaria.....it's like you guys have your tanks on steriods..LOL __________________ Richard - Officially done shipping coral. Don't ask! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2357196"]http://www.reefcentralcom/forums/showthread.php?t=2357196 Officially Done Shipping

07/21/2009, 01:06 AM	#14
Magga Pie Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 1,490	Your tank is amazing looking!! When the time comes for me to start getting into sps your tank will be my inspiration. Again amazing tank!

07/21/2009, 04:02 AM	#15
Emster Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 2,364	Very nice! Thanks for sharing that. This is why I always recommend using metal halides over T-5's. When I see a multiple T-5 only tanks growing like this is the day I will switch. I think your right on using a combo of both __________________ Emmett Jan. 09 TOTM Current Tank Info: 180 gal, Iwaki 70, 4-3/4" sea swirls, 3-400 watt Radiums, 4-80watt T-5's , custom Ca reactor, 1/3hp aqualogic chiller, i-Tech 400, Tunze osmolator

07/21/2009, 04:50 AM	#16
2farNorth Moved On Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Posts: 929	Very nice tank! And AWESOME growth!! Well planned out initial rockwork, that's where alot of people (including myself) mess up, add too much rock to the display in the beginning, we never realize how much room the coral itself is going to take up!! Well done!

07/21/2009, 06:45 AM	#18
OzarksReef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 418	Those are some great shots - really convey the change in your aquarium well. I'm afraid if I did mine over two or three years, none would like the same because I rearrange so often! The goniopora looks like it's doing pretty well in your system - do you direct feed it?

07/21/2009, 07:14 AM	#19
bravor77 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bonita Springs, FL Posts: 26	Wow amazing progress, what an inspiration I just started a 30 gallon tank about a month ago, was skeptical about venturing into this hobby. I have to admit I feel like it's my worst addiction, I started off with a false percula clown fish, then introducing every other week a 6line wrasse, goby clown fish if he's still alive, and a royal gramma, mandarin physcoldelic fish, and a few bubble anemones. Then a few "enough to support the 30 G tank" turbo snails, hermit crabs, emerald crabs, a variety of corals, now which I'm proud too have done my research too be able too maintain a happy life for them. I'm constantly surveying the real-estate in my tank to see what will be my next coral purchase. I know some people would think that I'm crazy for make such a huge investment in such a short period of time with my tank set up but it seems that I was born with a "salty thumb" instead of a green thumb! I will figure out somehow being new to forums and start posting my progress pics to show every true reefer. Cheers Bravo

07/21/2009, 07:16 AM	#20
Joel A Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Masschusetts Posts: 410	really awesome tank... great growth and color. Personally though, i like the look of the tank around september 2008-january 2009 the most.. i think that being able to see between the islands really helps the look of the tank, as well as keeping that green slimer on the far left down to size. Get fraggin dude!

07/21/2009, 07:30 AM	#21
KniLLifer Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 325	ReefBum, Great tank and great pics! Inspiring!

07/21/2009, 07:34 AM	#22
WhoDey64 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Lauderdale Florida Posts: 1,311	Simply stunning, I envy you! __________________ My name is Robert and I am addicted to Nitrates.

07/21/2009, 07:39 AM	#23
eaglesrx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,292	This tank is the reason why I'm still in the reef hobby! Truly an inspiration. Your tank and Jason's at Greenwich Aquaria are just crazy tanks! Keep up the good work!! So, what's your current fish list? Your corals are so big that I can't see some of the fish

07/21/2009, 07:50 AM	#24
mpoletti You'll never walk alone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 18,245	Great shots Reefbum. Once the corals begin to take off, there is no stopping them Thanks for sharing. __________________ -Mark a.) I believe... The curse is a reality b.) Fish poop is your friend c.) Why chase numbers? #CoralsLiketoDisco #ReefSerenity

07/21/2009, 08:32 AM	#25
hatfielj Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,234	Magnificent! I sure hope my tank follows a similar course.