David Saxby's Amazing Aquarium

Nick James · 06/18/2008, 12:35 PM

I found this video on YouTube and searched for this tank on Google.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLRubZGWXiY

This Link is to a forum out of the UK which went to Saxby's House and wrote this article. I think everyone NEEDS to see this.. absolutely awsome.

http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2007_jan/

David's tips

> Skimming and the demands from all the organisms in the system reduce levels of iodine, strontium, molybdenum and various trace elements. A 10% water change using RO water, plus a quality salt such as Reef Crystals once a month, should correct this problem. If additives are used, rely on a good quality dosing pump that delivers only tiny amounts in order to avoid polluting the tank.

> Skimming leads to quite large volumes of saltwater running to waste. This can often be replaced with fresh water if automatic water level management systems are fitted. As salinity levels can fall as a result, it's essential to check this using a good hydrometer and adjust as required.

> Clean skimmers once a week to ensure optimum performance (or add an automatic cleaning system).

> Calcium reactors benefit from replacing the media as old material becomes consolidated and less efficient. While cleaning, turn the reactor upside down and rock to loosen media. Top up media regularly.

> Keep phosphates to a minimum. Always use RO or de-ionised water for water changes. Use a phosphate remover continuously from day one.

> Record any adjustments, new additions, water parameters, or keep a video photographic diary.

Here is another article on Saxby's tank:

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.u...article_id=151

I find Saxby's tank very inspirational.. while I will likely never be able to afford anything even close to his set up it gives good advice which can be used on a smaller scale.

Gtstricky · 06/18/2008, 12:51 PM

The LFS down the road from him won the lottery when he moved in and decided to build a tank

Very nice tank.

kar93 · 06/18/2008, 12:59 PM

I believe he is the owner of D&D. Next time I'm in london, I'm going. Or, Maybe I'll just go up there this weekend.

Chooch1 · 06/18/2008, 01:01 PM

His tank is clearly one of the best private reef aquariums in the world. His fish collection is astounding. I'd love to see some more current pictures of the tank.

IridescentLily · 06/18/2008, 01:09 PM

I love his youtube of him and also showing his tank.

CLOWNSPUR · 06/18/2008, 01:25 PM

great tank!

AngeloM3 · 06/18/2008, 02:35 PM

Holy yellow tangs batman!

MrSpiffy · 06/18/2008, 02:37 PM

That last article's link didn't work. Can you repost it?

MrSpiffy · 06/18/2008, 02:43 PM

Also... what's the deal with his saying that evaporation reduces SG? It's supposed to be the other way around.

EDIT: Evaporation increases SG of saltwater. Evaporation would not reduce SG, but heat might, I suppose, by decreasing the density of the water with added energy. Hmm... oh, alright... I'll let him have that...

Nick James · 06/18/2008, 07:08 PM

The link from above that didn't work:

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.u...article_id=151

Here's some pic's of his tank and it's inhabitants.. he has 400 fish in this tank.. the shoal of 25 ghost cardinals is pretty neat

Mikeeee · 06/18/2008, 07:40 PM

is this his new tank? i thought his tank crashed.. or was this a different amazing tank that i may be talking about?

OAD · 06/18/2008, 08:16 PM

I like the picture of the plumbing. Perhaps there is a relationship between complexity of plumbing and reef beauty.

06/18/2008, 12:35 PM	#1
Nick James Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Niagara Region, Canada Posts: 253	David Saxby's Amazing Aquarium I found this video on YouTube and searched for this tank on Google. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLRubZGWXiY This Link is to a forum out of the UK which went to Saxby's House and wrote this article. I think everyone NEEDS to see this.. absolutely awsome. http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2007_jan/ David's tips > Skimming and the demands from all the organisms in the system reduce levels of iodine, strontium, molybdenum and various trace elements. A 10% water change using RO water, plus a quality salt such as Reef Crystals once a month, should correct this problem. If additives are used, rely on a good quality dosing pump that delivers only tiny amounts in order to avoid polluting the tank. > Skimming leads to quite large volumes of saltwater running to waste. This can often be replaced with fresh water if automatic water level management systems are fitted. As salinity levels can fall as a result, it's essential to check this using a good hydrometer and adjust as required. > Clean skimmers once a week to ensure optimum performance (or add an automatic cleaning system). > Calcium reactors benefit from replacing the media as old material becomes consolidated and less efficient. While cleaning, turn the reactor upside down and rock to loosen media. Top up media regularly. > Keep phosphates to a minimum. Always use RO or de-ionised water for water changes. Use a phosphate remover continuously from day one. > Record any adjustments, new additions, water parameters, or keep a video photographic diary. Here is another article on Saxby's tank: http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.u...article_id=151 I find Saxby's tank very inspirational.. while I will likely never be able to afford anything even close to his set up it gives good advice which can be used on a smaller scale.

06/18/2008, 01:09 PM	#5
IridescentLily Editor-Reefkeeping mag Join Date: May 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 3,858 Blog Entries: 5	I love his youtube of him and also showing his tank. __________________ ~April Editor-Reefkeeping Magazine

06/18/2008, 02:35 PM	#7
AngeloM3 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,016	Holy yellow tangs batman! __________________ "I'm sick of chasing my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where their going and catch up with them later." -Mitch Hedberg R.I.P

06/18/2008, 07:08 PM	#10
Nick James Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Niagara Region, Canada Posts: 253	The link from above that didn't work: http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.u...article_id=151 Here's some pic's of his tank and it's inhabitants.. he has 400 fish in this tank.. the shoal of 25 ghost cardinals is pretty neat Last edited by Nick James; 06/18/2008 at 07:17 PM.

06/18/2008, 12:51 PM	#2
Gtstricky Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kennett Sq, PA Posts: 496	The LFS down the road from him won the lottery when he moved in and decided to build a tank Very nice tank.

06/18/2008, 12:59 PM	#3
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	I believe he is the owner of D&D. Next time I'm in london, I'm going. Or, Maybe I'll just go up there this weekend.

06/18/2008, 01:01 PM	#4
Chooch1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 502	His tank is clearly one of the best private reef aquariums in the world. His fish collection is astounding. I'd love to see some more current pictures of the tank.

06/18/2008, 01:25 PM	#6
CLOWNSPUR Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS Posts: 50	great tank!

06/18/2008, 02:37 PM	#8
MrSpiffy Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,300	That last article's link didn't work. Can you repost it?

06/18/2008, 02:43 PM	#9
MrSpiffy Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,300	Also... what's the deal with his saying that evaporation reduces SG? It's supposed to be the other way around. EDIT: Evaporation increases SG of saltwater. Evaporation would not reduce SG, but heat might, I suppose, by decreasing the density of the water with added energy. Hmm... oh, alright... I'll let him have that...

06/18/2008, 07:40 PM	#11
Mikeeee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada, B.C Posts: 501	is this his new tank? i thought his tank crashed.. or was this a different amazing tank that i may be talking about?

06/18/2008, 08:16 PM	#12
OAD Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 507	I like the picture of the plumbing. Perhaps there is a relationship between complexity of plumbing and reef beauty.