Best tanks from around the world. - Page 4

pterfloth · 11/30/2009, 02:54 AM

Great thread. It would be nice to have a "Hall of Fame" section on RC for the best tanks.

Reefer08 · 11/30/2009, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by reefsahoy

Representing Texas, USA by Brian

Anyone know of any updates on what this tank currently looks like?

mpoletti · 11/30/2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Reefer08

Anyone know of any updates on what this tank currently looks like?

He took it down 9 months ago. He sold his tank/system to a reefer out here in Cali and Ryan is doing big things with it

teach · 11/30/2009, 11:02 AM

[QUOTE=bs21;16106259]These tanks have been some of my inspiration. Unfortunately I don't know all the creators names. Some have probably been TOTM but not sure. I want to give credit where credit is due so if you know whos tank please post.

Thank you! What a very nice compliment.

reefsahoy · 11/30/2009, 11:04 AM

that is one wicked looking fish!

gasman059 · 11/30/2009, 11:04 AM

teach show them you softie tank and he will really be inspired LOL.

Nice to c u around BTW

teach · 11/30/2009, 12:07 PM

Thanks Gasman.

teach · 11/30/2009, 12:14 PM

Some more recent shots of my 180

mpoletti · 11/30/2009, 12:17 PM

Very nice teach

steveweast · 11/30/2009, 01:25 PM

[QUOTE=dzhuo;16106906]Another Japanese tank:

Thanks for posting this one....it has always been one of my favorites (even though it was an open system). It has all the hallmarks of a great disply:

1) no visual pollution like overflows, powerheads, corraline on the glass, piping, etc.

2) fantastic aquascaping with just right balance of filled vs. open space that gives the illusion of infinite depth.

3) no over crowding or overgrown corals to give that cramped look.

4) a pleasing color balance.

Just a remarkable display.....

steveweast · 11/30/2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mpoletti

Steves tank was one of legends. He dismantled it over a year ago

Thank you Mark....that's quite nice to hear. I do have plans to return to SPS keeping...... bigger and better...... when this historic downturn is a thing of the past. My coldwater tank seems lonely in my garage afterall.

reefsahoy · 11/30/2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by steveweast

Thank you Mark....that's quite nice to hear. I do have plans to return to SPS keeping...... bigger and better...... when this historic downturn is a thing of the past. My coldwater tank seems lonely in my garage afterall.

bigger maybe, better idoubt it! that tank was unbelieveable!

username in use · 11/30/2009, 02:29 PM

teach, those updated shots are intense. The aquascaping and coral forms make that tank look way bigger than a 180. One of the best Ive seen, nice work.

Steve West: cant wait to see what you pull out of your hat next time. Your sytem's have always been an inspiration for me. And at the risk of sounding ignorant, what did you mean when you said the japanese tank was an "open" system?

jrainey · 11/30/2009, 02:30 PM

Tagging along. I love this thread.

kajung2k · 11/30/2009, 02:38 PM

as jrainey said.. I'm tagging along as well!

cherokee_dude · 11/30/2009, 03:10 PM

Same here! Beautiful tanks!

Dejavu · 11/30/2009, 03:12 PM

Well done teach!

roktsintst · 11/30/2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mpoletti

He took it down 9 months ago. He sold his tank/system to a reefer out here in Cali and Ryan is doing big things with it

Thanks Mark

H.Veras · 11/30/2009, 03:35 PM

wowwwwwwww hummmmmmmmmm let me think what should i write here, wooowwwwwwwww i guess this is all i can say it. speechless. great job everyone i hope when i grow up i can be just like you guys.

mpoletti · 11/30/2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by steveweast

Thank you Mark....that's quite nice to hear. I do have plans to return to SPS keeping...... bigger and better...... when this historic downturn is a thing of the past. My coldwater tank seems lonely in my garage afterall.

No problem Steve. I really like what your coldwater tank has turned into with the automated feeding. Your SPS tank was one of my favorites and it inspired so many of "the next generation" of SPS reefkeepers.

mikeatjac · 11/30/2009, 04:00 PM

Great job Teach, it just keeps getting better and better.

Elan L. · 11/30/2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bs21

That is Sunny's old tank before he started his 100g rimless

H.Veras · 11/30/2009, 05:37 PM

anyone here knows Mark128 something like that. he's tank is a beauty too... really nice color's.. could someone post some of his pictures here...

steveweast · 11/30/2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by username in use

And at the risk of sounding ignorant, what did you mean when you said the japanese tank was an "open" system?

That system, IIRC, was "open" to the ocean (ocean water flowing in and out).....like Monterey Bay Aquarium.....not "closed" like the the Atlanta Aquarium or our systems......hence his ability to keep dendros.

Not withstanding.....it's a fantastic example of forced perspective aquascaping....and the absence of clutter on the sand only enhances the experience. It's really distracting to me when I see soldier rows of clams, zoos, or frags lined up on the sand bed.

Hackman72 · 11/30/2009, 07:50 PM

tagging along

11/30/2009, 11:04 AM	#81
gasman059 The OG mad scientist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SOFLA Posts: 10,308	teach show them you softie tank and he will really be inspired LOL. Nice to c u around BTW __________________ There's a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". 1985-present Current Tank Info: Officially lurking!

11/30/2009, 12:17 PM	#84
mpoletti You'll never walk alone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 18,245	Very nice teach __________________ -Mark a.) I believe... The curse is a reality b.) Fish poop is your friend c.) Why chase numbers? #CoralsLiketoDisco #ReefSerenity

11/30/2009, 02:29 PM	#88
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	teach, those updated shots are intense. The aquascaping and coral forms make that tank look way bigger than a 180. One of the best Ive seen, nice work. Steve West: cant wait to see what you pull out of your hat next time. Your sytem's have always been an inspiration for me. And at the risk of sounding ignorant, what did you mean when you said the japanese tank was an "open" system? __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

11/30/2009, 03:12 PM	#92
Dejavu ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,423	Well done teach! __________________ Brian June 2013 TOTM Current Tank Info: 270 Starphire by Miracles in GlassBK 250 InternalSequence Blackfin 1800(2) 6105 Tunzes Streams(3) 400 watt Blueline E-Ballast400w 20k Radiums(3) Lumanarc IIIGEO 624 Ca ReactorTunze OsmolotorPM SR45 and TLF PhosBan Reactor 150Apex

11/30/2009, 03:35 PM	#94
H.Veras Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 1,024	wowwwwwwww hummmmmmmmmm let me think what should i write here, wooowwwwwwwww i guess this is all i can say it. speechless. great job everyone i hope when i grow up i can be just like you guys. __________________ 90g tech series. Current Tank Info: 90g tech series

11/30/2009, 02:54 AM	#76
pterfloth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pt Roberts, WA/Vancouver, BC Posts: 72	Great thread. It would be nice to have a "Hall of Fame" section on RC for the best tanks.

11/30/2009, 11:02 AM	#79
teach Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 324	[QUOTE=bs21;16106259]These tanks have been some of my inspiration. Unfortunately I don't know all the creators names. Some have probably been TOTM but not sure. I want to give credit where credit is due so if you know whos tank please post. Thank you! What a very nice compliment.

11/30/2009, 11:04 AM	#80
reefsahoy I can see thru you! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Milky Way Galaxy 3rd planet from the sun, in a country called USA! Posts: 2,685	that is one wicked looking fish!

11/30/2009, 12:07 PM	#82
teach Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 324	Thanks Gasman.

11/30/2009, 12:14 PM	#83
teach Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 324	Some more recent shots of my 180

11/30/2009, 01:25 PM	#85
steveweast Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Portland,Or Posts: 1,079	[QUOTE=dzhuo;16106906]Another Japanese tank: Thanks for posting this one....it has always been one of my favorites (even though it was an open system). It has all the hallmarks of a great disply: 1) no visual pollution like overflows, powerheads, corraline on the glass, piping, etc. 2) fantastic aquascaping with just right balance of filled vs. open space that gives the illusion of infinite depth. 3) no over crowding or overgrown corals to give that cramped look. 4) a pleasing color balance. Just a remarkable display.....

11/30/2009, 02:30 PM	#89
jrainey Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 56	Tagging along. I love this thread.

11/30/2009, 02:38 PM	#90
kajung2k Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,002	as jrainey said.. I'm tagging along as well!

11/30/2009, 03:10 PM	#91
cherokee_dude Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 46	Same here! Beautiful tanks!

11/30/2009, 04:00 PM	#96
mikeatjac Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,433	Great job Teach, it just keeps getting better and better. __________________ Red Sea Reefer 525 - BK 160- G5 Blue - GHL

11/30/2009, 05:37 PM	#98
H.Veras Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 1,024	anyone here knows Mark128 something like that. he's tank is a beauty too... really nice color's.. could someone post some of his pictures here... __________________ 90g tech series. Current Tank Info: 90g tech series

11/30/2009, 07:50 PM	#100
Hackman72 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	tagging along