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August 2011 Tank of the Month
This month we are featuring the beautiful 65-gallon NPS reef of Mike Cao (uhuru).
 More details can be found here. Congratulations, Mike! Also check out Reefkeeping Blog!
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Brian June 2013 TOTM Current Tank Info: 270 Starphire by Miracles in Glass*BK 250 Internal*Sequence Blackfin 1800*(2) 6105 Tunzes Streams*(3) 400 watt Blueline E-Ballast*400w 20k Radiums*(3) Lumanarc III*GEO 624 Ca Reactor*Tunze Osmolotor*PM SR45 and TLF PhosBan Reactor 150*Apex |
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08/07/2011, 09:52 AM
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Wow...very nice... beautiful!
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08/07/2011, 10:26 AM
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Magic, fairy-tale tank . I congratulate you Mike .
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08/07/2011, 03:06 PM
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Thanks!
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08/07/2011, 03:19 PM
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Beautiful tank, very nice!
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08/07/2011, 05:17 PM
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Uhuru! I knew your NPS tank was headed straight for TOTM. Congratulations, you deserve it!
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08/07/2011, 05:29 PM
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What a beautiful tank. Congratutions
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08/07/2011, 05:51 PM
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Very nice setup. I tried nps corals a few years ago but I obviously didnt have the right equipment or knowledge to succeed. I didnt feed near enough or have the right filtration for the tank. You definitely have the talent and patience to properly run an nps tank. Congrats on TOTM.
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08/07/2011, 07:03 PM
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This is such an amazing system. The planning and execution have really added up to make a breathtaking display.
I've wanted to try my hand at an NPS tank for so long. Your tank is serving as a very strong inspiration for my next upgrade, especially when you explained that automation on the level you've dialed in is possible.
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08/07/2011, 08:03 PM
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absolutely beautiful... very well thought out!
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08/07/2011, 08:44 PM
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I can not add nothing more than ... wow
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08/07/2011, 09:01 PM
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Beautiful tank uhuru and congrats!
We at that small reef web-site are proud of what you've done! |
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08/07/2011, 09:16 PM
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Thanks again everyone, I'm truly honored.
I hope this does inspire people to give this emerging part of reefkeeping some serious consideration. We have come a long way and as more people become involved we will continue to find more success. |
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08/08/2011, 06:39 AM
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Non-photos are the best!!! You are a REAL reefkeeper.
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08/08/2011, 07:54 AM
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Beautiful tank Mike, very unique!! Congratulations.
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08/08/2011, 11:22 AM
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Nice Mike! Congrats on TOTM. Quite an honor for a well deserving system that I've seen in person!
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08/08/2011, 03:53 PM
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Your tank looks great! I love NPS reefs...so unique looking. Congrats!
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08/08/2011, 04:24 PM
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Congrat's Mike and very well done
Mike
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08/08/2011, 11:56 PM
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Truly inspirational. I thought I had my automation down, but your reef shows me new levels that I can now strive for. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
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08/09/2011, 04:50 AM
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Beautiful marine setup. Excellent writeup as well with some major tips to pick up.
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08/09/2011, 07:58 AM
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beautiful tank! for sure well deserved, i keep looking at it and finding new things.
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08/09/2011, 10:24 AM
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Very nice tank, Mike....I knew this tank will get it title TOTM... Congrat.....
It is well-deserved the title...You must have spend alot of time and dedication on the tank....BEAUTIFUL TANK!!! |
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08/09/2011, 05:20 PM
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Glorious. I really like your fish choices, too. The amount of planning that went into this setup--not just the display tank, but the refugium, pest control, and feeding system--is mind-boggling.
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08/09/2011, 06:51 PM
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One of my favorite TOTM ever. Great work!
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08/09/2011, 10:37 PM
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Killer tank Mike. I tell locals all the time that yours is one of my all time favorite displays. Congrats!
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