some new cold water reef pics - Page 2

steveweast · 06/30/2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally posted by justinl
for a non display tank, it sure does look great! man i love that ornate boxfish. do you collect wild or is most of your livestock bought from suppliers?

I plan on a coldwater reef too and i was wondering how aggressive the strawberry anemones were. I know the little white club tips are filled with nematocysts, but how bad are they on other temperate corals?

also have you ever tried the larger anemones? like giant green or white spotted rose anem?

Some things are purchased (the Tasmania stuff)....and the rest I collected. As stated above, I do have two tanks...... and about six months ago, I put all the larger anemones in the smaller tank by themselves since they are so voracious (they originally were in the large tank). They would certainly capture all my seahorses and boxfish......and my seahorses and boxfish really need the larger tank. I posted pics of them on past threads....I just haven't gotten around to taking new pics of their tank. As for the strawberries....they do have a powerful sting; but, they appear to be no threat to anything. Here is an old pic of the larger anemones in case you missed those older threads...

rhino509 · 06/30/2007, 08:25 PM

i agree,great looking tanks/animals.i seen some cold water tanks at the seattle aquarium,very interesting stuff.keep it up and maybe you could write a cold water reef book in the future. :P
nice job

ccoons43 · 06/30/2007, 09:23 PM

Very Nice

neyugn0w01 · 06/30/2007, 11:25 PM

Long Beach Aquarium has some really nice Cold Water Reefs.

Newreeflady · 06/30/2007, 11:59 PM

Where do you buy the livestock for a cold water reef. Most stores/dealers subject the inhabitants to tropical conditions. Do you slowly acclimate them back, or where do you get them?

AWESOME SYSTEM!
-A

Ah, sorry, I didn't read long enough. You collect them

Do you need a permit for that?

Snowboarda42 · 07/01/2007, 12:13 AM

Amazing...

Now I want another tank...

DEEC77 · 07/01/2007, 05:56 AM

Amazing as usual Steve! I've always loved your tanks. Thanks for the update.

~Dee~

ozfish · 07/01/2007, 06:10 AM

Was very interested to hear that you sourced some of your livestock from Tasmania. I was under the impression that all marine enviroments were protected off the Tasmanian coast. If there is a local collector currently exporting livestock could you possibly PM me there details.
I have dived off the west and southern coasts of Tassie many times and to be able to set up a tank to to mimic these enviroments would be very appealing.

steveweast · 07/01/2007, 07:06 AM

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Originally posted by ozfish
Was very interested to hear that you sourced some of your livestock from Tasmania. I was under the impression that all marine enviroments were protected off the Tasmanian coast. If there is a local collector currently exporting livestock could you possibly PM me there details.
I have dived off the west and southern coasts of Tassie many times and to be able to set up a tank to to mimic these enviroments would be very appealing.

There are several exportors out of Tassie and Southern Australia. The problem is that....although they will sell to individuals....you'll need to order several boxes to make the shipping costs worthwhile. You'll also need to contract with a broker in Los Angeles to recieve the shipment, get it through customs, and place it on a domestic flight (not cheap either). There have been lately though, several warm water retailers in the US that have been importing Tassie critters.....Liveaquaria for one. Here's a link to one cold water collector in Tassie. Their usual clients are public aquariums....but, they do have a list that is available to the public too.

http://www.aquaticbiodiversitygroup.com.au/

Edit.....oops....I see you're in Australia. In that case, it should be easy for you. Their "available to the public" list is extensive.

steveweast · 07/01/2007, 07:10 AM

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Originally posted by Newreeflady

Ah, sorry, I didn't read long enough. You collect them Do you need a permit for that?

Yes you do.....and you need to stay out of the protected areas. The permits are also for personal use only.....no commercial ventures.

InLimbo87 · 07/01/2007, 07:17 AM

Beautiful! Always love to see the coldwater setups

ozfish · 07/01/2007, 07:23 AM

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There are several exportors out of Tassie and Southern Australia. The problem is that....although they will sell to individuals....you'll need to order several boxes to make the shipping costs worthwhile. You'll also need to contract with a broker in Los Angeles to recieve the shipment, get it through customs, and place it on a domestic flight (not cheap either). There have been lately though, several warm water retailers in the US that have been importing Tassie critters.....Liveaquaria for one. Here's a link to one cold water collector in Tassie. Their usual clients are public aquariums....but, they do have a list that is available to the public too.

Many thanks Steve!

dc · 07/01/2007, 07:48 AM

Absolutely beautiful.

MTB · 07/01/2007, 08:34 AM

Simply stunning!

Reefghoul · 07/01/2007, 03:34 PM

Amazing, I love the cold water idea tanks....Just do not have the time for it...If you have more, would be great to see...

ReefWreak · 07/03/2007, 10:06 PM

Awesome tank Steve. We're still in mourning, however it's just amazing all the things you have going on. You're an amazing and dedicated asset to our hobby and community. Thanks for sharing!

iantoh · 07/03/2007, 10:31 PM

Superb tank Steve- the colours are so vibrant and dynamic.
kudos for the effort!

Treef · 07/03/2007, 10:57 PM

WOW that tank is awesome, everything looks pretty amazing!

uscharalph · 07/03/2007, 11:01 PM

Very very cool!! (Pun intended) LOL!!!

GreshamH · 07/03/2007, 11:50 PM

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Originally posted by steveweast
Yes you do.....and you need to stay out of the protected areas. The permits are also for personal use only.....no commercial ventures.

In CA you have to go by the F&G laws for sport fishing, ie. size mins are in effect and many species are off limits (and you can't sell them). In the next year a large chunk of the waters of my section of the coast will be off limits to this type of collecting. Also, anemonies and such are not listed in the CA Sports regs so they're off limits. There is no real "sport" or "commercial" collection permit in CA. No brittle stars, starfish, etc

Silverfin · 07/04/2007, 12:06 AM

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!

So many species of anemones!

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I am my Father's Daughter.....reef wise...

Project Reef · 07/04/2007, 01:54 AM

Very, very cool tanks Steve. Pun intended.

Question: Has curiosity caused you to fragged a small chunk off of the strawberry anemones to see how well (or how long) they fare in your warm water system?

turnburn · 07/04/2007, 04:29 AM

Those pics are stunning! What a gorgeous tank!

Cody Ray · 07/04/2007, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by steveweast
Yes you do.....and you need to stay out of the protected areas. The permits are also for personal use only.....no commercial ventures.

So in other words if I wanted to pay you to collect some so I could start my own aquarium I would be SOL?

undertai · 07/04/2007, 05:27 AM

I couldn't setup a cold water tank if I want to. Cali. is to hot all the time.

Nice tank

06/30/2007, 09:23 PM	#28
ccoons43 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 141	Very Nice __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon Display, 20 gal sump, 30 lbs LR, 1X seio 820, 1X seio 620, 1x Koralia #3, 1x Koralia #4, 2x 175W Halides W/ Ushio 20 K, 4x 55W PC's, Mated Pair of Ocelleris Clowns, 1 Cromis, LPS, SPS Frags

06/30/2007, 11:59 PM	#30
Newreeflady Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 4,840	Where do you buy the livestock for a cold water reef. Most stores/dealers subject the inhabitants to tropical conditions. Do you slowly acclimate them back, or where do you get them? AWESOME SYSTEM! -A Ah, sorry, I didn't read long enough. You collect them Do you need a permit for that? __________________ A university professor went to visit a famous Zen master. While the master quietly served tea, the professor talked about Zen. The master poured the visitor’s cup to the brim, and then kept pouring. The professor watched the overflowing cup until he could no longer restrain himself. “It’s overfull! No more will go in!” the professor blurted. “You are like this cup,” the master replied, “How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup.” Current Tank Info: 56g, 20g.

07/01/2007, 12:13 AM	#31
Snowboarda42 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 1,094	Amazing... Now I want another tank... __________________ 40B Mixed Reef 100% Captive Grown Corals See, that's the trouble with the world today. Not enough danger to kill off stupid people before they get old enough to breed. Bring back lawn darts! -PrivateJoker64 Current Tank Info: 40B, 20L Sump/Fuge, Mag 9.5 Return, 2x Hydor Koralia #2's, 150W 14K HQI, 139W T-5, Euro-Reef RS-80P Mesh Modded, 40LB LR, 80LB LS, 54x Turnover, Mostly SPS, Some Softys Too.

07/01/2007, 06:10 AM	#33
ozfish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Darwin, Australia Posts: 151	Was very interested to hear that you sourced some of your livestock from Tasmania. I was under the impression that all marine enviroments were protected off the Tasmanian coast. If there is a local collector currently exporting livestock could you possibly PM me there details. I have dived off the west and southern coasts of Tassie many times and to be able to set up a tank to to mimic these enviroments would be very appealing. __________________ "never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cosy, doesn't try it on!" Billy Connolly Current Tank Info: setting up a 25gal after a 2 year break!

07/01/2007, 07:17 AM	#36
InLimbo87 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 3,197	Beautiful! Always love to see the coldwater setups __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

06/30/2007, 08:25 PM	#27
rhino509 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: spokane,wa Posts: 552	i agree,great looking tanks/animals.i seen some cold water tanks at the seattle aquarium,very interesting stuff.keep it up and maybe you could write a cold water reef book in the future. :P nice job

06/30/2007, 11:25 PM	#29
neyugn0w01 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 892	Long Beach Aquarium has some really nice Cold Water Reefs.

07/01/2007, 05:56 AM	#32
DEEC77 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 447	Amazing as usual Steve! I've always loved your tanks. Thanks for the update. ~Dee~

07/01/2007, 07:48 AM	#38
dc Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wyoming Posts: 44,684	Absolutely beautiful. __________________ Debi ~60 Cube~ Why? Because I said so of course. -Sent via Tapatalk Smoke Signals-

07/01/2007, 08:34 AM	#39
MTB Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Illannoy Posts: 1,365	Simply stunning! __________________ Got Frags? Current Tank Info: 40 breeder. Kessil lights. Reef octopus skimmer. Vortec mp40 x2.

07/01/2007, 03:34 PM	#40
Reefghoul Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 161	Amazing, I love the cold water idea tanks....Just do not have the time for it...If you have more, would be great to see...

07/03/2007, 10:06 PM	#41
ReefWreak Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Astoria, NYC Posts: 10,159	Awesome tank Steve. We're still in mourning, however it's just amazing all the things you have going on. You're an amazing and dedicated asset to our hobby and community. Thanks for sharing!

07/03/2007, 10:31 PM	#42
iantoh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 122	Superb tank Steve- the colours are so vibrant and dynamic. kudos for the effort!

07/03/2007, 10:57 PM	#43
Treef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 70	WOW that tank is awesome, everything looks pretty amazing! __________________ My hands smell like algae... Current Tank Info: 20G mixed reef

07/03/2007, 11:01 PM	#44
uscharalph Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,248	Very very cool!! (Pun intended) LOL!!! __________________ Ralph Mendoza Jr. Long Beach, CA Current Tank Info: 80 Gallon Reef Tank

07/04/2007, 12:06 AM	#46
Silverfin Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brentwood, California Posts: 224	Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! So many species of anemones! ---------- I am my Father's Daughter.....reef wise... __________________ Arrested Person:"I swear to drunk i am not God." Current Tank Info: Family 210gal reef, 30gal frag,

07/04/2007, 01:54 AM	#47
Project Reef **** R.C. Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,844	Very, very cool tanks Steve. Pun intended. Question: Has curiosity caused you to fragged a small chunk off of the strawberry anemones to see how well (or how long) they fare in your warm water system? __________________ - Ali

07/04/2007, 04:29 AM	#48
turnburn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newberg, Oregon, USA Posts: 75	Those pics are stunning! What a gorgeous tank! __________________ When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return. - Leonardo da Vinci Current Tank Info: 55G FOWLR: 40G Sump, CPR Hang On Back Refugium, Maroon Clown, BTA, Yellow Tang, Bi-Color Blennie, Royal Gramma, YW Gobie, Pistol Shrimp, Cleaner Shrimp, Brittle Star, Button & Star Polyps, Xenia. Snails & Hermits. 165G tank in beggining stage

07/04/2007, 05:27 AM	#50
undertai Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 1,110	I couldn't setup a cold water tank if I want to. Cali. is to hot all the time. Nice tank