some new cold water reef pics - Page 4

steveweast · 07/31/2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally posted by GuOD
Sorry if it was asked and I didn't see - Is that orange one a linkia?

Yes it is.

leeweber85 · 07/31/2007, 06:27 PM

One of my favorites

I love the boxfish.

826 moto · 10/05/2010, 08:53 AM

sweet tank i jest started a cold water too and live in olympia wa so collecting will be easy

eolthof · 10/05/2010, 09:28 AM

Awesome tank man! Really reminds me of diving off Vancouver Island. That basket star is insane.

coolwaves · 10/10/2010, 04:44 PM

steve, when will the new, new tank be unveiled?

steveweast · 10/10/2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by coolwaves

steve, when will the new, new tank be unveiled?

If you're referring to the new 400 gal coldwater tank that's been up and running since March....then the answer is.... sometime over the next 6 months. I had a terrible time collecting over the summer for various reasons ( I hope Winter will be better).....so, the tank is not really up to par since it is basically a 100 gal tank moved into a 400 gal tank. Here's a sneak peak though...

SaraB · 10/10/2010, 06:57 PM

Oh my, I can't wait for the official unveiling then! Glad to see you still at it Steve!

Impossible · 10/10/2010, 07:39 PM

Go for totm!

epiphanus · 10/11/2010, 02:36 PM

Looking forward to seeing this tank develop.

Apparition · 10/11/2010, 03:36 PM

Amazing as always. It's nice because not knowing much about cold water, it puts me much more in awe than seeing even a great reef tank because I am more familiar with them. The cold water though just looks much more foreign and interesting.

buzzy · 10/11/2010, 04:35 PM

Nice one Steve, Good to see your up and running again. Cant wait to see it unveiled

n8ball2013 · 10/11/2010, 04:38 PM

thats amazing. i could never manage to keep a cold water tank

waterfaller1 · 11/03/2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by steveweast

If you're referring to the new 400 gal coldwater tank that's been up and running since March....then the answer is.... sometime over the next 6 months. I had a terrible time collecting over the summer for various reasons ( I hope Winter will be better).....so, the tank is not really up to par since it is basically a 100 gal tank moved into a 400 gal tank. Here's a sneak peak though...

Dang, missed the pics...

steveweast · 11/03/2010, 09:39 AM

Sorry about that....here's some new ones.

waterfaller1 · 11/03/2010, 09:48 AM

Yay..thank you Steve! You are still the most amazing reef keeper ever, in my book.

Alunai · 11/03/2010, 10:23 AM

absolutely fabulous! This is completely awe-inspiring! Some day, because of you, I would like a cold water reef. =) I have subscribed to this thread and cannot wait for more photos!

Would thick glass do the same for sweating as acrylic? And is there as much algae at this temperature as in tropical tanks?

steveweast · 11/03/2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Alunai

absolutely fabulous! This is completely awe-inspiring! Some day, because of you, I would like a cold water reef. =) I have subscribed to this thread and cannot wait for more photos!

Would thick glass do the same for sweating as acrylic? And is there as much algae at this temperature as in tropical tanks?

Glass of any thickness is a poor insulator....so, unless it is double paned with an inert gas filling the space....glass will sweat.

Algae can still dominate at these temperatures if the tank is heavily lighted (and because they tend to run high in nutrients from feeding)....but, since the vast majority of temperate critters are non photosynthetic, the tanks only need to be minimally lighted. I have no algae issues at all....but, the tank is only lit by a few LED's. Without strong lighting, algae can't dominate.

Alunai · 11/03/2010, 02:32 PM

Oh goodie! Then you don't have to worry much about scratches on the acrylic due to not having to algae scrap often? A cold water reef is not in my near future, but for future reference, what size tank would you recommend for a new cold reefer? I am partial to my Nova Extreme SLR T-5 fixture, with one white and one actinic bulb.. Do you think this would be too much lighting, or would a few LED strips be sufficient?

Edit: By the way, what is that ADORABLE fish, two photos up from the catalina? I love that pouty look on his cute little face!!!

Fishfish0001 · 11/03/2010, 03:56 PM

Looks awesome. Much be fun to re-aquascape in that cold water

Hocky · 11/03/2010, 03:57 PM

Awesome shots. I would love to do a cold water tank some day.

steveweast · 11/03/2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishfish0001

Looks awesome. Much be fun to re-aquascape in that cold water

It's really not a problem. After about 5 minutes, I can't feel my arm, hand, or fingers.

steveweast · 11/03/2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Alunai

Oh goodie! Then you don't have to worry much about scratches on the acrylic due to not having to algae scrap often? A cold water reef is not in my near future, but for future reference, what size tank would you recommend for a new cold reefer? I am partial to my Nova Extreme SLR T-5 fixture, with one white and one actinic bulb.. Do you think this would be too much lighting, or would a few LED strips be sufficient?

Edit: By the way, what is that ADORABLE fish, two photos up from the catalina? I love that pouty look on his cute little face!!!

Coralline algae is extremely slow growing in a temperate tank. I never have it grow on the glass. The algae that does grow is really just a wimpy film that is easily just wiped away. I never scrape anything.

Any tank could be temperate. I've seen real nice nano tanks in the 10 -20 gallon range with some Catalina gobies and a few anemones.

That fish is native to Puget Sound. It is a Grunt Sculpin. It is a bottom dwelling fish that does not swim....but, rather scoots around on its front pectoral fins. He's kind of shy and seldom is he out in the open. My main fish are my Australian boxes...

The male.......

The female.....

And my Hula fish.....

Alunai · 11/03/2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by steveweast

Coralline algae is extremely slow growing in a temperate tank. I never have it grow on the glass.

You have quite a bit of coralline from what I can see. Is this because it is a well established tank or has the rock come from other tanks already well covered with coralline?

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Any tank could be temperate.

Is a chiller necessary, or is it an option to use room-temperature water?

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I've seen real nice nano tanks in the 10 -20 gallon range with some Catalina gobies and a few anemones.

I would adore one- or a pair- of those boxfish, as well as a catalina. If I chose to use my now vacant 10 Gallon as a nano cold water reef, which livestock would be suitable? I know that Catalinas are well suited to nano tanks but I'm going to assume the boxfish wouldn't thrive in such a small environment. How about the sculpin?

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That fish is native to Puget Sound. It is a Grunt Sculpin. It is a bottom dwelling fish that does not swim....but, rather scoots around on its front pectoral fins. He's kind of shy and seldom is he out in the open. My main fish are my Australian boxes...

Absolutely stunning creatures. I can't get over how adorable the Sculpin is. Are most sculpins shy? And do you have to worry about your corals and inverts with the fish that you have?

Beautiful pictures, I just can't get enough. =) Thanks for all the wonderful, informative replies. I hope my sincere curiosity isn't bothersome!

steveweast · 11/03/2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Alunai

You have quite a bit of coralline from what I can see. Is this because it is a well established tank or has the rock come from other tanks already well covered with coralline?

Is a chiller necessary, or is it an option to use room-temperature water?

I would adore one- or a pair- of those boxfish, as well as a catalina. If I chose to use my now vacant 10 Gallon as a nano cold water reef, which livestock would be suitable? I know that Catalinas are well suited to nano tanks but I'm going to assume the boxfish wouldn't thrive in such a small environment. How about the sculpin?

Absolutely stunning creatures. I can't get over how adorable the Sculpin is. Are most sculpins shy? And do you have to worry about your corals and inverts with the fish that you have?

Beautiful pictures, I just can't get enough. =) Thanks for all the wonderful, informative replies. I hope my sincere curiosity isn't bothersome!

Coraline will grow...but very slowly. I've had my rocks for a few years now......and I collected them myself from Puget Sound already covered in coralline from about 100' in depth.

A chiller is really mandatory, IMO. It really depends on what you're keeping though. A Catalina would be fine in the 65 F range or lower....but, Puget Sound critters really like 55 F or lower. The boxfish really need 100 gals or more. They get to about 8" in length.

There are lots of options for small tanks...grunt, gobies, warbonnets, etc are all options. The real problem is collection. No one collects and sells these. You need to collect for yourself. Being in Mn would really make temperate keeping a challenge. It's most practical for those on the West coast or Northeast. The fish don't bother any of the corals or anemones....if anything, it is the other way around. Certain temperate anemones are VERY sticky and can catch fish. I only keep the more passive anemones. There are only a few temperate corals out there.....but, lots of anemones.

Alunai · 11/03/2010, 05:03 PM

Thanks again for the info. Unfortunately, there will definitely not be a cold water reef for me in the near future unless I am able to find someone who sells cold water reef fish. =) for now I shall enjoy your tanks!

07/31/2007, 06:27 PM	#77
leeweber85 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 2,482	One of my favorites I love the boxfish. __________________ -Lee Current Tank Info: 120g reef, 20g reef

10/10/2010, 06:57 PM	#82
SaraB Coral Killer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 4,461	Oh my, I can't wait for the official unveiling then! Glad to see you still at it Steve! __________________ Sara

10/05/2010, 08:53 AM	#78
826 moto Moved On Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 61	sweet tank i jest started a cold water too and live in olympia wa so collecting will be easy

10/05/2010, 09:28 AM	#79
eolthof Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 17	Awesome tank man! Really reminds me of diving off Vancouver Island. That basket star is insane.

10/10/2010, 04:44 PM	#80
coolwaves Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 190	steve, when will the new, new tank be unveiled?

10/10/2010, 07:39 PM	#83
Impossible Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 134	Go for totm!

10/11/2010, 02:36 PM	#84
epiphanus Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: skinner's mudhole Posts: 109	Looking forward to seeing this tank develop.

10/11/2010, 03:36 PM	#85
Apparition Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 199	Amazing as always. It's nice because not knowing much about cold water, it puts me much more in awe than seeing even a great reef tank because I am more familiar with them. The cold water though just looks much more foreign and interesting.

10/11/2010, 04:35 PM	#86
buzzy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 253	Nice one Steve, Good to see your up and running again. Cant wait to see it unveiled

10/11/2010, 04:38 PM	#87
n8ball2013 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 57	thats amazing. i could never manage to keep a cold water tank

11/03/2010, 09:39 AM	#89
steveweast Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Portland,Or Posts: 1,079	Sorry about that....here's some new ones.

11/03/2010, 09:48 AM	#90
waterfaller1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 3,343	Yay..thank you Steve! You are still the most amazing reef keeper ever, in my book.

11/03/2010, 10:23 AM	#91
Alunai Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 174	absolutely fabulous! This is completely awe-inspiring! Some day, because of you, I would like a cold water reef. =) I have subscribed to this thread and cannot wait for more photos! Would thick glass do the same for sweating as acrylic? And is there as much algae at this temperature as in tropical tanks?

11/03/2010, 02:32 PM	#93
Alunai Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 174	Oh goodie! Then you don't have to worry much about scratches on the acrylic due to not having to algae scrap often? A cold water reef is not in my near future, but for future reference, what size tank would you recommend for a new cold reefer? I am partial to my Nova Extreme SLR T-5 fixture, with one white and one actinic bulb.. Do you think this would be too much lighting, or would a few LED strips be sufficient? Edit: By the way, what is that ADORABLE fish, two photos up from the catalina? I love that pouty look on his cute little face!!!

11/03/2010, 03:56 PM	#94
Fishfish0001 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Posts: 353	Looks awesome. Much be fun to re-aquascape in that cold water

11/03/2010, 03:57 PM	#95
Hocky Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 55	Awesome shots. I would love to do a cold water tank some day.

11/03/2010, 05:03 PM	#100
Alunai Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 174	Thanks again for the info. Unfortunately, there will definitely not be a cold water reef for me in the near future unless I am able to find someone who sells cold water reef fish. =) for now I shall enjoy your tanks!