"OverKill" Reef - My Project - Page 9

Jcohen9999 · 01/07/2005, 04:23 PM

LOL

Jcohen9999 · 02/22/2005, 09:52 AM

Just getting my February updates in:

Recent tank shot:

Some mushrooms and my clam:

SPS Shot:

Jcohen9999 · 03/09/2005, 03:40 PM

Just trying to keep up with this log so that I have some photo records to refer back to...

Some pics:

New situation: Everything, including my SPS frags, is really starting to grow now. Unfortunately, I am also realizing that I can't keep up with the demand for Ca and Alk with Kalk dripping only. So unless I want to continue with daily dosing, a Ca Reactor seems to be in my future.

Jeff

Aquactinics · 03/09/2005, 04:17 PM

Jeff,
Tank looks really good. Keep up the good work.

Tom

danieljames · 03/28/2005, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xfactor
175 - as long as you have a good sand bed, you don't really need rock in your sump, its really up to you.

Did you mean to say 26? I can't think of a bigger waste of money (imo) than putting 175lbs of liverock in a sump (minus what you put in the 26) with a 26 gallon display. You could save that money and do some serious stocking for the display.

PUGroyale · 03/28/2005, 01:17 PM

This is one funny/cool thread

I didn't read the whole thing but in a hobby where most people are a little reef crazy to begin with... it's hilarious to see the level to which you've embraced the madness

Sugar Magnolia · 03/28/2005, 01:19 PM

Awesome tank. I'm loving the fact that you incorporated a 150 gallon tank for a sump. That's insanely ingenious!

seb187 · 03/28/2005, 02:01 PM

/drool

wow what a beautiful tank..

have you tryed a new manderin yet?

Jcohen9999 · 04/12/2005, 04:16 AM

Thanks everyone for the encouragement.

Time for the April update of pics:

'Throne' shot:

Updated sps shot:

You can see a pretty big difference in that green acro in the back from February.

And, finally, I got tired of watching my 30 gal mixing buckets fill with RO/DI (and overflow a few times) so I added float valves:

@DanielJames: You are probably right that I didn't need that much LR but I do have about 44 lbs (of the 88 I bought) in my sump acting as additional 'filitration' and between that and the sand all ammonia and nitrate parameters stay at 0 (or undetectable).

@seb187: No I haven't tried another madarin yet but I think I might stay away from those from a while. No need to kill fish needlessly. My pod population (while ever present) never seems to get that big probably due to the wrasse.

gaels · 04/12/2005, 05:23 AM

a real beauty.

two thumbs up
gael

NexDog · 04/12/2005, 07:45 AM

Just read the whole thread and it was a great ride. Love how much you've stacked that small tank. A real inspiration.

jun41 · 04/12/2005, 04:55 PM

Good throne shot. I'd have to say that you have one of the nicest nanos out there. Congratulations on your tank.

Travis L. Stevens · 04/12/2005, 05:45 PM

Did you buy your 26g at a LFS or online? If online, where from and how much?

Don_Gnomio · 04/12/2005, 06:08 PM

I ENVY AND HATE YOU!!!

i wish i had that nice of a tank!

Great work!

Jcohen9999 · 04/12/2005, 09:54 PM

Thanks, all. I really appreciate the positive feedback and, you better believe that I draw my inspiration from all of you guys and your tanks.

@Travis, The tank is just a standard AGA 26g bow front that I picked up from my LFS for like $50 and then I had drilled.

@Jun41, LOL. Didn't we discuss like 12 months ago that I probably left the land of the nano as soon as I loaded in 175 gallons of water to my 26 gallon 'nano'? But maybe I should post on nano-reef.com and see what those guys have to say.

gatohoser · 04/12/2005, 11:09 PM

Hey Jcohen9999,
I guess I'll be the first of the tang police to nicely suggest that you remove the tangs within 6 months. I dont have time to read the whole thread but I'm sure you are planning to do it soon right?

AWESOME IDEA btw. I've recently fallen for my nano tank and I can't see ever going back to a gigantic tank again but I always wanted to put a massive sump on. You have built my dream tank

Jcohen9999 · 04/13/2005, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gatohoser
Hey Jcohen9999,
I guess I'll be the first of the tang police to nicely suggest that you remove the tangs within 6 months. I dont have time to read the whole thread but I'm sure you are planning to do it soon right?

AWESOME IDEA btw. I've recently fallen for my nano tank and I can't see ever going back to a gigantic tank again but I always wanted to put a massive sump on. You have built my dream tank

Thanks.

And, YES, the tangs will not need to live their (un)natural lives in this size tank. I will be connecting a 200+ gal FOWLR (or possibly reef) to this sump (it will be on the other side of the wall) next Winter. So it's a little more than 6 months out, but if need be I can move the tangs into the fuge or the sump where they will have much more room to roam. But for now they seem to be pretty happy foraging among the rocks and are getting much chunkier than when I first got them.

Jeff

Tek · 04/17/2005, 02:52 PM

Still amazes me each time I see an update. Maybe I can take your idea and supersize it. 400g gallon tank and 1200g sump hear I come.

topmav1 · 04/17/2005, 03:15 PM

I tried to go to islandreef.com but it brings me to some resort website....
???????????????????????????

Looks great!

Sting · 04/17/2005, 04:25 PM

If people only did it right the first time (like you) there wouldn't be all of this envy! It's not like you're extra amazing or have some special quality about you, you just did everything right from the get go and it's paying off.

Beautiful tank!

In addition, your tank holds a lot of fish for it's size, which not many people have mentioned. I admire your tank because you have such a large refugium and sump, that you can hold this amount of fish without problems. Concerning your tangs, yes, size and growth will be an issue. Tangs are also very messy, which make cause problems as well. However, you seem to be very responsible and have proven yourself worthy in the realm of reefkeeping thus far, so I can only trust you know how to deal with this properly, when the time comes.

Good luck!

Jcohen9999 · 04/17/2005, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by topmav1
I tried to go to islandreef.com but it brings me to some resort website....
???????????????????????????

Looks great!

I goofed...it's www.islandreefs.com ...leave the s in for savings

Quote:

Originally posted by Tek
Maybe I can take your idea and supersize it. 400g gallon tank and 1200g sump hear I come.

Go for it....I'll even come over and help you plumb together the 12 100 gal stock tanks. But that's going to take a lot of southdown

new2u · 04/17/2005, 05:23 PM

Hey Jcohen9999 your my new insperation. Ever since I've redone my room I've had this gapeing empty spot and I think I'm going to fill it with a 26 bow like yours, just minus the enormus sump and insane stocking. What did your lighting run you and does it add much heat and of course where did you get it? I'll start up my own thread though so i dont hijack...

Jcohen9999 · 05/24/2005, 09:04 AM

oops....I missed that last post. Sorry, new2u. Hoepfully you read up the thread and saw that it was an Aquactinics.com hood and it adds no heat whatsoever.

Anyway, for my May update I figured I would try a link to a mpg of the tank (56k warning): http://www.spydrweb.org/Saltwater/Tank0520.mpg,
and mention that I finally added an MRC CR-2 Calcium Reactor and a Single Stage Aqua Logic Temp Controller.

I can't believe I waited so long for either of these...especially the controller after having multiple Won Brothers heaters (the thermostat really) go out on me and the tank going down to 70 degrees.

More to come....

Travis L. Stevens · 05/24/2005, 09:21 AM

I hope that watery noise in the background isn't you....

Jcohen9999 · 05/24/2005, 09:36 AM

LOL....no but I wish someone would answer the gosh darn phone already

02/22/2005, 09:52 AM	#202
Jcohen9999 Overkill Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Syosset, NY Posts: 740	This is way overdue Just getting my February updates in: Recent tank shot: Some mushrooms and my clam: SPS Shot:

03/09/2005, 03:40 PM	#203
Jcohen9999 Overkill Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Syosset, NY Posts: 740	March Update Just trying to keep up with this log so that I have some photo records to refer back to... Some pics: New situation: Everything, including my SPS frags, is really starting to grow now. Unfortunately, I am also realizing that I can't keep up with the demand for Ca and Alk with Kalk dripping only. So unless I want to continue with daily dosing, a Ca Reactor seems to be in my future. Jeff

03/28/2005, 01:17 PM	#206
PUGroyale Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,711	This is one funny/cool thread I didn't read the whole thing but in a hobby where most people are a little reef crazy to begin with... it's hilarious to see the level to which you've embraced the madness __________________ Dave :~)

03/28/2005, 01:19 PM	#207
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Awesome tank. I'm loving the fact that you incorporated a 150 gallon tank for a sump. That's insanely ingenious! __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

04/12/2005, 04:16 AM	#209
Jcohen9999 Overkill Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Syosset, NY Posts: 740	April Update Thanks everyone for the encouragement. Time for the April update of pics: 'Throne' shot: Updated sps shot: You can see a pretty big difference in that green acro in the back from February. And, finally, I got tired of watching my 30 gal mixing buckets fill with RO/DI (and overflow a few times) so I added float valves: @DanielJames: You are probably right that I didn't need that much LR but I do have about 44 lbs (of the 88 I bought) in my sump acting as additional 'filitration' and between that and the sand all ammonia and nitrate parameters stay at 0 (or undetectable). @seb187: No I haven't tried another madarin yet but I think I might stay away from those from a while. No need to kill fish needlessly. My pod population (while ever present) never seems to get that big probably due to the wrasse.

01/07/2005, 04:23 PM	#201
Jcohen9999 Overkill Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Syosset, NY Posts: 740	LOL

03/09/2005, 04:17 PM	#204
Aquactinics Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Haven, CT Posts: 656	Jeff, Tank looks really good. Keep up the good work. Tom

03/28/2005, 02:01 PM	#208
seb187 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 118	/drool wow what a beautiful tank.. have you tryed a new manderin yet?

04/12/2005, 05:23 AM	#210
gaels Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: roseville, ca Posts: 455	a real beauty. two thumbs up gael __________________ surrender, surrender, but don't give yourself away Current Tank Info: 72 gal bowfront, t5's

04/12/2005, 07:45 AM	#211
NexDog Snail Killer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kyushu, Japan Posts: 4,804	Just read the whole thread and it was a great ride. Love how much you've stacked that small tank. A real inspiration. __________________ Laurence Flynn 340g In-Wall Envision Tank and 150g Sump. Current Tank Info: Deltec 902, PFO hood with 3x400w Radium 20k and 4x96w PC's. Hammerhead closed loop - and 2 x Tunze 6105 (and Vortech still sucks).

04/12/2005, 04:55 PM	#212
jun41 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Burlingame, Ca Posts: 683	Good throne shot. I'd have to say that you have one of the nicest nanos out there. Congratulations on your tank.

04/12/2005, 05:45 PM	#213
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	Did you buy your 26g at a LFS or online? If online, where from and how much? __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

04/12/2005, 06:08 PM	#214
Don_Gnomio Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,005	I ENVY AND HATE YOU!!! i wish i had that nice of a tank! Great work! __________________ VICTOR ALONSO "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont matter and those who matter dont mind." -'Dr. Seuss' Current Tank Info: 55g mixed reef

04/12/2005, 09:54 PM	#215
Jcohen9999 Overkill Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Syosset, NY Posts: 740	Thanks, all. I really appreciate the positive feedback and, you better believe that I draw my inspiration from all of you guys and your tanks. @Travis, The tank is just a standard AGA 26g bow front that I picked up from my LFS for like $50 and then I had drilled. @Jun41, LOL. Didn't we discuss like 12 months ago that I probably left the land of the nano as soon as I loaded in 175 gallons of water to my 26 gallon 'nano'? But maybe I should post on nano-reef.com and see what those guys have to say.

04/12/2005, 11:09 PM	#216
gatohoser Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 1,490	Hey Jcohen9999, I guess I'll be the first of the tang police to nicely suggest that you remove the tangs within 6 months. I dont have time to read the whole thread but I'm sure you are planning to do it soon right? AWESOME IDEA btw. I've recently fallen for my nano tank and I can't see ever going back to a gigantic tank again but I always wanted to put a massive sump on. You have built my dream tank

04/17/2005, 02:52 PM	#218
Tek Mr. Vu Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Yukon, Oklahoma Posts: 1,608	Still amazes me each time I see an update. Maybe I can take your idea and supersize it. 400g gallon tank and 1200g sump hear I come.

04/17/2005, 03:15 PM	#219
topmav1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 246	I tried to go to islandreef.com but it brings me to some resort website.... ??????????????????????????? Looks great! __________________ 90 Gal Oceanic Bow-T5 - Retro Halides - Softies tank

04/17/2005, 04:25 PM	#220
Sting Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: FL Posts: 650	If people only did it right the first time (like you) there wouldn't be all of this envy! It's not like you're extra amazing or have some special quality about you, you just did everything right from the get go and it's paying off. Beautiful tank! In addition, your tank holds a lot of fish for it's size, which not many people have mentioned. I admire your tank because you have such a large refugium and sump, that you can hold this amount of fish without problems. Concerning your tangs, yes, size and growth will be an issue. Tangs are also very messy, which make cause problems as well. However, you seem to be very responsible and have proven yourself worthy in the realm of reefkeeping thus far, so I can only trust you know how to deal with this properly, when the time comes. Good luck!

04/17/2005, 05:23 PM	#222
new2u Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlanta / DFW Posts: 861	Hey Jcohen9999 your my new insperation. Ever since I've redone my room I've had this gapeing empty spot and I think I'm going to fill it with a 26 bow like yours, just minus the enormus sump and insane stocking. What did your lighting run you and does it add much heat and of course where did you get it? I'll start up my own thread though so i dont hijack... __________________ Whats the use of Aqua man anyways. There isn't really that much water based crime... Current Tank Info: Reefer 850 XXL - LPS/Zoa Dominant mixed reef

05/24/2005, 09:04 AM	#223
Jcohen9999 Overkill Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Syosset, NY Posts: 740	oops....I missed that last post. Sorry, new2u. Hoepfully you read up the thread and saw that it was an Aquactinics.com hood and it adds no heat whatsoever. Anyway, for my May update I figured I would try a link to a mpg of the tank (56k warning): http://www.spydrweb.org/Saltwater/Tank0520.mpg, and mention that I finally added an MRC CR-2 Calcium Reactor and a Single Stage Aqua Logic Temp Controller. I can't believe I waited so long for either of these...especially the controller after having multiple Won Brothers heaters (the thermostat really) go out on me and the tank going down to 70 degrees. More to come....

05/24/2005, 09:21 AM	#224
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	I hope that watery noise in the background isn't you.... __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

05/24/2005, 09:36 AM	#225
Jcohen9999 Overkill Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Syosset, NY Posts: 740	LOL....no but I wish someone would answer the gosh darn phone already