A few shots of my reef tank - Page 5

Chalk · 09-03-2008, 06:24 AM

No tank yet Billy - still planning what I want...still tossing around ideas. Biggest thing is that I want a clean tank (plumbing, lighting, etc.) I see alot of tanks with wires and crap running every where...that's not what I want. Thinking of a 40L at the moment. Closed loop, T5 HO lights, faux rock wall, etc. Want to try to grow some formosa and a clam. Probably be a slow build - kids, going to school, work, etc.

BoldWater · 09-03-2008, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chalk

No tank yet Billy - still planning what I want...still tossing around ideas. Biggest thing is that I want a clean tank (plumbing, lighting, etc.) I see alot of tanks with wires and crap running every where...that's not what I want. Thinking of a 40L at the moment. Closed loop, T5 HO lights, faux rock wall, etc. Want to try to grow some formosa and a clam. Probably be a slow build - kids, going to school, work, etc.

i want something small and clean as well.

Capt Billy Rotne · 09-03-2008, 07:08 AM

I have a 15g high that I drilled with a closed loop so it looks super clean, and it has an overflow and a sump. I spent $500 on the tank buying and building everything, then ended up not using it.

I could hook you up with it for cheap Derek.

yakingoff · 09-03-2008, 03:46 PM

Great Stuff!

Ali · 09-03-2008, 03:55 PM

Awesome!

I can barely keep my fish alive and glass clean!

So pretty.

BoldWater · 09-04-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ali

Awesome!

I can barely keep my fish alive and glass clean!

So pretty.

ali did the fox face finally die? which one was doing the death spiral last time?

billy this one?

http://www.tribenwater.com/gallery/s...php/photo/8595

Capt Billy Rotne · 09-05-2008, 05:38 AM

No, thats my 5.5 gallon in my kitchen with the zero edge look. Thats pretty easy too, but really small. I could make you one like it for around $40.

I dont have any pics uploaded of the 15h. It is 20L x 10W x 18H. It has a 10 gallon sump too. It would need a pump, but other than that it would work great. You might want to add a wave maker too, like a SCWD. Might be a little loud if you are putting it in a bedroom.

Capt Billy Rotne · 09-06-2008, 11:15 AM

Snapped a few shots last night!

Updated FTS since I fragged the red cap.

Red cap after fragging

Blue mille and Rose mille less than a 1/4" apart!

Rose mille

Blue Mille

Top down mille's on 9/6

Another top down of the rose mille from 8/3, check out the roses growth in just a month!

Getting really close!

Lowest part of Rainbow monti

German Orange digitata

Pink Birdsnest

Green Birdsnest

Green Pocillopora

Bali Slimer

Acropora Austera

Aussie Delicate

ORA tri color

ORA acro, dont know what type, still looking for an id.

Pink Stylophora

Green Cap

ATL blue polyp cap

Blue polyp digi frag growing really fast!

Close up of Blue Torch acro, I think this has potential under my lighting.

Female Dispar Anthia flaired out, you have no idea how long it took to get this pic.

Mandarin doing good like always.

The Volfish · 09-08-2008, 04:36 AM

Was thinking of a 120 gallon tank, but might not have the required space. Are there any good corner style tanks out there or is that a totally custom deal?

Capt Billy Rotne · 09-08-2008, 06:56 AM

You have a couple cool options. You could do a bowfront corner tank, or you could put a hexagon tank in the corner. I have a 60g hexagon tank I am getting ready to setup in the corner of my dining room. I really like the look of unique tanks, not many people have nice reefs in these shape tanks.

92 gallon bowfront 48 x 34 x 24

Our 60 hex

check out Aqueon

If you want to go custom there are many options, but it will cost you quite a bit more, but there are some really nice custom tanks! If you do use Starfire Glass.

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09-03-2008, 06:24 AM	#41 (permalink)
Chalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Panama City Posts: 71	No tank yet Billy - still planning what I want...still tossing around ideas. Biggest thing is that I want a clean tank (plumbing, lighting, etc.) I see alot of tanks with wires and crap running every where...that's not what I want. Thinking of a 40L at the moment. Closed loop, T5 HO lights, faux rock wall, etc. Want to try to grow some formosa and a clam. Probably be a slow build - kids, going to school, work, etc.

09-03-2008, 07:08 AM	#43 (permalink)
Capt Billy Rotne Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Port Orange FL Posts: 464	I have a 15g high that I drilled with a closed loop so it looks super clean, and it has an overflow and a sump. I spent $500 on the tank buying and building everything, then ended up not using it. I could hook you up with it for cheap Derek.

09-03-2008, 03:46 PM	#44 (permalink)
yakingoff Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 50 Blog Entries: 1	Great Stuff!

09-03-2008, 03:55 PM	#45 (permalink)
Ali Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 13	Awesome! I can barely keep my fish alive and glass clean! So pretty.

09-05-2008, 05:38 AM	#47 (permalink)
Capt Billy Rotne Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Port Orange FL Posts: 464	No, thats my 5.5 gallon in my kitchen with the zero edge look. Thats pretty easy too, but really small. I could make you one like it for around $40. I dont have any pics uploaded of the 15h. It is 20L x 10W x 18H. It has a 10 gallon sump too. It would need a pump, but other than that it would work great. You might want to add a wave maker too, like a SCWD. Might be a little loud if you are putting it in a bedroom.

09-06-2008, 11:15 AM	#48 (permalink)
Capt Billy Rotne Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Port Orange FL Posts: 464	Snapped a few shots last night! Updated FTS since I fragged the red cap. Red cap after fragging Blue mille and Rose mille less than a 1/4" apart! Rose mille Blue Mille Top down mille's on 9/6 Another top down of the rose mille from 8/3, check out the roses growth in just a month! Getting really close! Lowest part of Rainbow monti German Orange digitata Pink Birdsnest Green Birdsnest Green Pocillopora Bali Slimer Acropora Austera Aussie Delicate ORA tri color ORA acro, dont know what type, still looking for an id. Pink Stylophora Green Cap ATL blue polyp cap Blue polyp digi frag growing really fast! Close up of Blue Torch acro, I think this has potential under my lighting. Female Dispar Anthia flaired out, you have no idea how long it took to get this pic. Mandarin doing good like always.

09-08-2008, 04:36 AM	#49 (permalink)
The Volfish Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Black List, FL Posts: 43	Was thinking of a 120 gallon tank, but might not have the required space. Are there any good corner style tanks out there or is that a totally custom deal?

09-08-2008, 06:56 AM	#50 (permalink)
Capt Billy Rotne Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Port Orange FL Posts: 464	You have a couple cool options. You could do a bowfront corner tank, or you could put a hexagon tank in the corner. I have a 60g hexagon tank I am getting ready to setup in the corner of my dining room. I really like the look of unique tanks, not many people have nice reefs in these shape tanks. 92 gallon bowfront 48 x 34 x 24 Our 60 hex check out Aqueon If you want to go custom there are many options, but it will cost you quite a bit more, but there are some really nice custom tanks! If you do use Starfire Glass.