404 gallon - round 2.5

[Snappy]

I am in the process of a "do-over" on my 400 gallon display so I thought I'd start a "build thread" so to speak.
Here is a picture of the tank with a couple of hundred pounds of rock already out. (yes it is a big mess but who cares? It's getting a revamp and will be empty pretty soon. The only reason it isn't completely emptied now is I need the rock to support the the critters my mandarins & pipefish feed on) To save power I disconected some of the lighting on the RH third of the tank which is now barren.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/olddisplayLHside_cropped_zps84fa63ae.jpg
Anyway I have added some "non-polluted" live-rock to seed the new dry rock in a 120 gallon tank that I am using for the transition & rock curing process. I moved a T5 fixture over the tank so I can keep an eye on some test corals & I added a pair of true percs to help with the cycle.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/temptransitiontank_zps9d03b762.jpg

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

And there it starts the fun or rebuilding a piece of the reef in Greg's home. ..the coral master at work....will be following along. ...lots of pictures...:biggrin:

[Snappy]

Here is a partial shot of some of them crowded into one of my prop tanks. They seem anxious to move back to the reef. :wink:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/proptankfull1_zpsfda82d4b.jpg

[Snappy]

And there it starts the fun or rebuilding a piece of the reef in Greg's home. ..the coral master at work....will be following along. ...lots of pictures...:biggrin:
The new "scape" will be featuring some of the sweet shelf & branch rock I got from you. :wink: Cure baby cure!!

[Snappy]

Here's some shots of a few corals that are in storage & patiently waiting for the move back to the display.

Hawkins Echinata
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/hawkins1_zps289b934a.jpg

Tri-color Vermiculata
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/LLvermiculata_zps75f1b656.jpg

Meteor Shower
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/meteorshower1_zpscb74c2c6.jpg

Peach Prostrata
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/peachprostrata_zps5e844c43.jpg

Pacific Chaos
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/pacificchaos1_zps446e05e6.jpg

Sarmentosa
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sarmentosa_zpsdd3113b2.jpg

Fijian Blue-tip Red Hyacinthus
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bluetiphyacinthus_zps94f71889.jpg

[Snappy]

A few more

Exquisita
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Exquisita2_zps563567bf.jpg

Crocea clam
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/crocea1_zpsd3599a4b.jpg

Maxima Clam
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/maxima1_zps62fac355.jpg

Grape Humilis
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Humilis_zps38b4dca5.jpg

Misc zoas
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/zoas1_zps962becb8.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/zoas2_zps9ab8ba8f.jpg

Florida Ricordia (starving for light so although healthy they are getting a bit faded)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/ricordiagarden1_zpsf6c5d613.jpg

Yellow Tip Rose Mille
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Yellowtipmille_zpsd6465f3c.jpg

Shocking Pink Mille
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/pinkmille_zpscdaf24be.jpg

[Snappy]

I discovered today that I have a "vivid" setting on this camera and it makes the colors pop more so they look much closer to how they look in person. :biggrin:

[Scythanith]

Your prop tank is nicer than 90% of peoples regular tanks haahaa!

[Aquattro]

I discovered today that I have a "vivid" setting on this camera and it makes the colors pop more so they look much closer to how they look in person. :biggrin:

First thing I noticed was the better quality pics! Good job!

[thmh]

Omg Greg.! I have to agree with Scott... Your "prop" tank is awesome!

~Tony

[Proteus]

The pacific chaos is freakin saweet.

[kien]

:pop2:

[Proteus]

:pop2:

Don't want you suing all of us with journals when you get popcorn lung :)

[kien]

Don't want you suing all of us with journals when you get popcorn lung :)

I only ever eat natural unflavoured popcorn. Plus, I never inhale.

[Snappy]

Scythanith - Your prop tank is nicer than 90% of peoples regular tanks haahaa!
Thanks, it's extremely crowded. I had a recent battle both with AEFW & M E Nudis in that tank so the colors are really just starting to come back again, still got a ways to go on most of them. Good thing I have it as a stand alone system.

Aquattro-
First thing I noticed was the better quality pics! Good job!
I haven't used that camera for a while but my dive camera case blew an o-ring so I just used my old camera with my old acrylic "top-down" box. I was playing with some settings and found "vivid" and liked it.

thmh - Omg Greg.! I have to agree with Scott... Your "prop" tank is awesome!

~Tony
Thanks Tony. :biggrin:

[Proteus - The pacific chaos is freakin saweet. /QUOTE]
Thanks, it is a fave of mine grown from an "insurance frag" from a Fiji order I got a few years back - it seems to be continually evolving & changing (in a state of chaos). Unfortunately the picture doesn't show the pink hue the polyps are getting. I lost the original colony many moons ago but I am glad I had insurance.:wink:


[quote]kien :pop2:
Thanks for tagging along Kien. :biggrin:

[lastlight]

Wow your coral looks amazing! Good luck with the rebuild and these are the bed pics you've taken.

[Rice Reef]

Greg, thanks for sharing your rebuild. Tagging along as I don't want to miss this gorgeous reef mosaic of yours!

[duncangweller]

I want some of those Ricordia. Will you be selling those beauties on your site?

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

[Delphinus]

Good luck with the rebuild! Looks like it will be pretty much instant-awesome once you get those beauties-in-waiting transfered over. Nice!

[Snappy]

Wow your coral looks amazing! Good luck with the rebuild and these are the bed pics you've taken.
Thanks Brett. :question:
Rice Reef - Greg, thanks for sharing your rebuild. Tagging along as I don't want to miss this gorgeous reef mosaic of yours! Thanks Wayne. :biggrin:
Delphinus - Good luck with the rebuild! Looks like it will be pretty much instant-awesome once you get those beauties-in-waiting transfered over. Nice! Thanks Tony - my problem is finding the time to do it all & the patience to wait for the new rock to cure.

[Snappy]

It's tough when you loose colonies but it's not as bad if you were able to snip an insurance frag before they kicked the bucket.
Below are a few insurance frags (some grown from 1/8" nubs & nursed along for what seems like forever) that are starting to make a nice come back that will be heading to the reef in the near future.
My long lost - Ultimate Prostrata :biggrin:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/ultimateprostrata_zps34c885c1.jpg
Tri-color Mille
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/tricolormille_zps9926e2f5.jpg
Purple Polyp from Fiji
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/purplepolyp_zps54337489.jpg
Sunset
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sunset_zpsfee6ca76.jpg
Blue Polyp Mille
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bluepolypmille_zpsb501d052.jpg
Blue tip Green Slimer
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bluetipslimer_zpsf64c9a77.jpg
Purple Passion digitata
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/purplepassiondigi_zps0858bbcc.jpg

[JDigital]

Some of my 'Coral Master' favorites there. :mrgreen:

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Only as every time I look at Greg's photos of his old and new to be system makes me want to switch to full SPS :biggrin:...And now I could say there is a decent chunk of me in his new setup..:biggrin:..(fijireefrock.com (http://www.fijireefrock.com/))
Cannot wait to see how your doing your aqua scape.

[Snappy]

Some of my 'Coral Master' favorites there. :mrgreen:
It's been a while for some of these. :wink:

[Snappy]

Only as every time I look at Greg's photos of his old and new to be system makes me want to switch to full SPS :biggrin:...And now I could say there is a decent chunk of me in his new setup..:biggrin:..(fijireefrock.com (http://www.fijireefrock.com/))
Cannot wait to see how your doing your aqua scape.
I quite liked my old aquascape so the new will be similar to the old but with some cool changes because there will be more accents with branching rock :wink:

[Bblinks]

The master is at work again.... can't hardly wait to see your new creation! I still remember sitting infront of the monitor and drooling over your totm on rc few years back. You are an amazing reefer, thanks for sharing it with us.

[reefwars]

What's going to run this beauty behind the scenes for equipment?


So now with a fresh start do you think you'll change anything in the way of maintenance or routine?

[Snappy]

The master is at work again.... can't hardly wait to see your new creation! I still remember sitting infront of the monitor and drooling over your totm on rc few years back. You are an amazing reefer, thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks for your generous & kind remarks Rich. :biggrin:
Since I did my main build on RC last time I figured I would do it Canreef this time.:wink:

[Snappy]

What's going to run this beauty behind the scenes for equipment?


So now with a fresh start do you think you'll change anything in the way of maintenance or routine?
I will be recycling most of my existing equipment but may spice it up a bit but haven't decided on exactly what changes I will be making yet.
I will update things as they come up.:wink:

[Snappy]

Had a close call on Sunday when doing a water change in my prop tanks. When I put my hand straight into the water there was no issue but if I just lightly touched the surface I would get zapped with a pretty strong shock that actually hurt. I thought it was wierd and knew I must have a stray current issue but couldn't pin point it. A short time later my overflow alarm starting to beep so I went to investigate and noticed everything plugged into one of the power bars had no power so I unplugged it all and rigged up some power to get things going again. When I plugged the heater in it started to spark and there were literally flames in the sump water so I quickly unplugged it and saw the glass housing of the heater had broken in two and the element was electrifying the water. I then realized where the stray current had come from earlier - and with an obviously cracked heater glass I was very fortunate to not get electricuted so I believe the grounding probe did it's job.:biggrin: Neither me, the fish or corals in the tank suffered any damage so I feel blessed - I think it could have been ugly if I didn't have the grounding probe hooked into the system. They are definately worth the few bucks I spent on them!!

Lesson learned - don't use an old glass heater as a permanent solution because when - not if they eventually go it could get dangerous.

I will post a picture of the heater when I can but I am out of town this week and since the pix are still in my camera at home it will have to wait.:wink:

[kien]

Yikes!! Glad to hear everything is OK! I surprises me that they even still sell them considering the proliferation of titanium and polycarbonate heaters these days.

[Proteus]

Man. I here these story's and am glad it hasn't happened to me yet. I really need to upgrade my heaters

[Proteus]

Yikes!! Glad to hear everything is OK! I surprises me that they even still sell them considering the proliferation of titanium and polycarbonate heaters these days.

Kien do you know who stocks the poly heaters. I googled them and only came up with uk sites

[Snappy]

Yikes!! Glad to hear everything is OK! I surprises me that they even still sell them considering the proliferation of titanium and polycarbonate heaters these days.
As mentioned this was an old one I had kicking around from years gone by and used it in a pinch and then just left it going not really thinking about it. (:redface: - amatuer hour)
That said it outlasted my titanium heater.:lol:

[kien]

Kien do you know who stocks the poly heaters. I googled them and only came up with uk sites

I have not yet seen them in aquaria but I've seen them in other applications. I'm just surprised that they haven't made their way to aquaria yet.

As mentioned this was an old one I had kicking around from years gone by and used it in a pinch and then just left it going not really thinking about it. (:redface: - amatuer hour)
That said it outlasted my titanium heater.:lol:

newbies...

Ya, I have heard problems with the titantium heaters too. Mine seems to be trucking along though. Bottom line is, don't stick anything electrical in your tank. Or better yet, just don't run a tank. It's hazardous to your health.

[Snappy]

Bottom line is, don't stick anything electrical in your tank. Or better yet, just don't run a tank. It's hazardous to your health.
I think you might be on to something!! Let's all quit.:razz:

[ashr]

great looking corals!! I want! hhaha

[explor3r]

Nice sticks specially that tricolour milli I want I want:drinking::drinking::drinking::drinking::

[Snappy]

Thanks folks :biggrin:

[Snappy]

This is the old glass heater that broke last week - and threw actual flames into the sump water. It was kind of freaky - in an uncool sort of way.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/brokenheater_zps894c0369.jpg

[Snappy]

Tank is almost empty - just a few stubborn fish left to catch.
The egg crate was used to corner fish to get with a net but the fish that are left can all swim through the holes.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/almostempty_zps9aa564eb.jpg

Found this rascal after all the rock came out, I've been after him for a while :twised: - he's now living in the sump with the other bad crabs
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/crab_zps3d890710.jpg

here's a couple of the final corals I pulled out -
Heliopora colony
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/helioporacolony_zpscd6d35d6.jpg

mini carpets
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/carpets_zps46dac3a2.jpg

green polyp toadstool ( mad and shrunk up - the piece is about 9" across)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/mantoad_zpsdef90ecf.jpg

[Snappy]

When I get it drained & cleaned I will taking out the closed loop pipes - YEAH!! I hate all that plumbing - always in the way. :twised:

Cover over the holes and once cured it's time to get the aqua/coral scaping done & let er' rip once again!! :biggrin:

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Concept%20CM/vacuum_zpsf11baece.jpg

[Snappy]

I just realized I forgot to take pictures of the process after I emptied the tank.
Here's a summary:
-disconnected the closed loop plumbing (dirty stinky job!)
-patched the drilled holes in the back wall & the one in the overflow
-went on vacation for a week (diving in Cozumel/Playa del Carmen:mrgreen:) while the sylicone dried
-scraped off the old dried up coraline algae, etc.
-filled the tank with a mix of used water & some fresh SW (using the water I had the rock & fish in for about 6 weeks in theory should minimize the new tank cycle) -I had done regular water changes:wink:
-aquascaped with aprox 100 lbs of sand and 400 lbs of rock (there is a 20%/80% mix of established clean live rock together with the newly cured & about 10 lbs of live sand poured out on top of the new sand to seed it and get things cracking) Again in theory this should minimize the cycling process because of the bacteria, etc already present.
-added the fish back in to the mix along with a few test corals

Over the course of the next few weeks I will be transferring more corals I have in the prop tank & replace the old bulbs with new Phoenix 14K 250 watt MH bulbs.

I will snap some pix of the new set up ASAP.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Cannot wait to see more of your build as I keep checking on your post every day...

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

mini carpets
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/carpets_zps46dac3a2.jpg



WoW
I seen mini carpets but not that mini...Crazy carpets

[Delphinus]

Wow, big effort!! Should be worth it though!!

[Snappy]

Here is what the new rock work looks like. As you can see it is a more open floor plan with caverns, caves, swim-throughs & plenty of open areas. Lots of shelf space for corals on the top similar to what I had previously (but different):biggrin:

Larger open spaces
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Concept%20CM/DSC04467_zps84e4ca63.jpg

FTS
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Concept%20CM/FTSscaping_zps1462aea4.jpg

[Snappy]

A while ago I made up a "garden" rock of Ricordia - here's what they look like now.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Concept%20CM/ricordiarock1_zpse5c2982b.jpg

A couple came off due to crowding so they formed another small rock.:biggrin:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Concept%20CM/ricrock2_zps8f664086.jpg

Here's a blue one that got away from the heard and landed in the heliopora colony where it can flourish undisturbed.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Concept%20CM/ricinaheliopora_zps12ecf71b.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Concept%20CM/sungodmille_zps70c384a6.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Concept%20CM/coloredlobo_zps83f61b9f.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Concept%20CM/plate1_zps0f53a365.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Concept%20CM/nana1_zpsd77a1209.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Concept%20CM/meteorshower1_zps8fa3d44f.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Concept%20CM/acans1_zpsd24161bc.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Concept%20CM/clams1_zps02ad7afe.jpg

[Snappy]

The aquascape pix are a few weeks old so the tank is now much fuller so I will snap an updated FTS & post ASAP.

[The Grizz]

WOW looks great Greg, in case you havn't heard i hate closed loops as well. Can't wait to see more.

[coralmaster_Greg]

I have nothing against closed loops but the way it was plumbed into my system just didn't work for me. :wink:

[lastlight]

off to a great start. that scape looks like a modern update to the coralmaster super shelf style.

[The Grizz]

I have nothing against closed loops but the way it was plumbed into my system just didn't work for me. :wink:

That was my issue as well the way I was told to plumb it. Didn't know jack about closed loops and I still don't want to know anything about them. :biggrin:


Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

[reefwars]

That was my issue as well the way I was told to plumb it. Didn't know jack about closed loops and I still don't want to know anything about them. :biggrin:


Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

didnt you do a closed loop though on your new tank? thought i heard it mentioned several times in your thread but not to sure:P

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Trainer02006/FTS2_zpsfa5e0aad.jpg

Starting to fill up - now it needs to color up & fill in. :wink:

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Trainer02006/pinktipgreenbn_zpseef4cd33.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Trainer02006/pinkspotmushrooms_zps1b48b973.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Trainer02006/gomezi2_zps50264c9a.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Trainer02006/sideshot1_zpsb509585c.jpg

[BlueTang<3]

Wow that's quite the shelf full of mini colonies, can't want to see this grow out. Was privileged enough to see the tank earlier on its it's life and wow of was beautiful. I have no doubt with your knowledge for growing Sps this will be stuffed in a few months. Good job on the come back we are currently going through a similar situation on less scale so we know what you went through.

[Snappy]

Thanks very much. Yeah it needs about 8 - 12 months to really start filling in.:wink:

[Snappy]

A few randoms shots from today.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Trainer02007/orangeFrogspawncolony1_zps009391eb.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bluepolyppinkmille_zpsf95df39b.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/loripesetc_zps086b8ecb.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/amicroclados_zps341dd07f.jpg

[Snappy]

Perhaps my favorite clam in my reef.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/maximaclam1_zps86a75795.jpg

[Snappy]

CM pink power hyacinthus
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/pinkpower_zps9e88eb89.jpg

ORA Hawkins Echinata
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/hawkins1_zpsf087bbbd.jpg

[Snappy]

Tank is now almost fully loaded in regards to sps so I thought I would share a few photos.
Never fails - it seem that whenever I get the camera out the diamond gobies and wrasses go crazy in the sandbed and stir it up so the visibilty is less than optimal. I also have noticed that my foxface has taken a liking to nipping on my green polyp toadstool so now I want to take a picture the polyps are retracted.:twised:
Here is a few tank shots anyways.

RH side shots with some off the front glass reflections.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sidereflection1_zpsd177f5fd.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sidereflection2_zps3877fbff.jpg

LH front with a few fish
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/LHside_zps1e77e95f.jpg
Full Frontal
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/FTSJan32014_zps60618d38.jpg

[Snappy]

Here's some proof that LED lights do look like the dance floor at a disco :lol:
I have 1 Radion in the RH front corner. ( sand on the rh side of the clam)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/dancefloorfromLED_zpsf4d5f049.jpg

[RSM]

Nice tank man!!

[Snappy]

Here's a few coral shots from today :mrgreen:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/pacificchaos1_zpsf8f030c0.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/pinkstylo2_zps1ccb6475.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/tricolorvermiculata_zpsa2a6bc93.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/redplanet_zpsf6691fae.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/emeraldsky_zpsb8d27c28.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/electricorangedigi_zps4f621cb9.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bigbluemille1_zpse3dd87c8.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/robineggloisetteae_zpsc33f0507.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/cmlimeintheskystag_zpsc3b7a32b.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/msetosa1_zps93edfb9f.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/CMgreenampgoldhyacinthus_zpsf4a091ec.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/CMAdesalwii1_zpsfe13d14c.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bluemillesmall_zps132ef08a.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/misc1_zpsfdd28a01.jpg

[Snappy]

Acropora Horrida - perhaps the most fussy coral in the world:wink:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/ahorrida1_zps378b93c2.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/aflorida_zps4ddf42a6.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/akinbeensis_zpsc46ee407.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/CMnasutaSoF_zps9b3c84d7.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/CMnonameacro_zpsdad30b37.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/granulosa1_zpsb75d9974.jpg

[Snappy]

Branching A.tenuis
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Banchingtenuis_zpse7af648d.jpg
A.tutuilensis
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/atutuilensis1_zps8438a1c6.jpg
green A.carduus - AKA green dragon
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/acarduusakagreendragon_zps8e847bf0.jpg

A.subglabra
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/asubglbra1_zpsc21c4e8d.jpg
A.speciosa
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Aspeciosa1_zps15ad6037.jpg
A.Awi
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/aawi1_zps46d73ede.jpg
Big Red - A.abrotanoides
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/aabrotanoides-bigred_zps47c30909.jpg

[Snappy]

Nice tank man!!
muchos gracias :biggrin:

[Rice Reef]

Greg, the new look looks terrific! The selection of sps is even more impressive! Happy New Year!

[kazzman]

Very nice ;) would like to come over for more frags !!!!!! Nice job by the way

[coralmaster_Greg]

Greg, the new look looks terrific! The selection of sps is even more impressive! Happy New Year!
Thanks Wayne - Happy New Year to you as well.

[coralmaster_Greg]

Very nice ;) would like to come over for more frags !!!!!! Nice job by the way
Thanks. Sounds good just let know.

[Doug]

Beautiful Greg. Lots look like the parents of my babies.....:D

[Snappy]

Beautiful Greg. Lots look like the parents of my babies.....:D
Thanks Doug

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/duncans1_zps2f416dba.jpg

[Snappy]

Looks like my rainbow lobo has now decided what colors it wants to focus on - I'm diggin' the yellow & orange accents
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/yelloworangelobo_zps0220f004.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/ultimateprostrata_zps4c10e535.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/SGmille_zpsdce9a448.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/shadesoffall2_zps791c6bc2.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sunsethyacinthus_zps4ccfc38b.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/misc4_zpsd3b0b12a.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/misc3_zps27263f72.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/misc2_zps24fc9eac.jpg

[reefan]

Nice rebuild!! Love those corals - is that a shades of fall and pink lemonade I see in some of those pictures? What is tha large tabling ish purple coral? Love that green dragon acro!!

[Snappy]

Nice rebuild!! Love those corals - is that a shades of fall and pink lemonade I see in some of those pictures? What is tha large tabling ish purple coral? Love that green dragon acro!!
Thanks Reefan. Yes there is a 'shades of fall' in the display but in regards to the pink lemonade, I'm told what I have is very similar to it but I have no true pedigree info, other than it is from Australia, so it has been aptly called CM - 'no name' acro.
The purple table I believe you must be referring to is A.tutuilensis, although it is more of a mauve color and it is one of my faves. That colony is about 10 inches across. :biggrin:
Thanks, I am pretty fond of that 'green dragon' as well - a very interesting acro.
Thanks for looking and for your comments.

[Snappy]

This coral is becoming one of my faves. Vibrant green and starting to get subtle pink & blue hues around the growth end. :mrgreen: Unfortunately I can't seem to capture it on camera very well though.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/greendragon3_zps47aa0968.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/greendragon1_zpsb35d8df6.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/greendragon1closeup_zpsfe7b0393.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/austera1_zps0a11f670.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/coloringup1_zps1edac8bd.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/purpledigi_zps73237ef2.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/redplanet1_zps7c990c9b.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/squamossa1_zps9bf9cd30.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/dragonpipe_zps36cbbd07.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/granulosa_zps76698a9a.jpg

[Nuttyreefer]

Looks good:biggrin:

[Rice Reef]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/granulosa_zps76698a9a.jpg

Looking good, Greg! Really like the Granulosa!

[FishyFishy!]

What lighting are you using now Greg?

[Snappy]

What lighting are you using now Greg?
I still use a mix of MH & T5 for the most part although I have one corner of the tank that I replaced a defunct MH pendant with a Radium LED.

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/blasto1_zpsbe75fa10.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/acans_zps23dc10f0.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/goldhammer_zpscefed513.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/ahorrida_zpsa2853f84.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/strawberryfieldssarmentosa_zps09d13a19.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sunsetmille_zps32009643.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/natalensis_zpsf953f6d4.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/exquisitacolony1_zps80006f33.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sshortcake_zps752a3b44.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/strawberryfieldssarmentosacloseup_zps4de130ee.jpg

[Gone Snorkelin']

Fantastic photo of a fantastic coral.
Thanks for sharing Greg.

Michael

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/strawberryfieldssarmentosacloseup_zps4de130ee.jpg

[Snappy]

Fantastic photo of a fantastic coral.
Thanks for sharing Greg.

Michael
Thanks for looking. That coral is one of my faves. :biggrin:

[Snappy]

Valida
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Validacolony_zpsb156b2a8.jpg
Stylophora Danae
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/stylodanae_zpse433c83a.jpg
S shortcake
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/SShortcake_zpse275ac8b.jpg
Pink BN
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/pinkBN_zps83cb48a0.jpg
M Capitata
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/mcapitata_zpsbfdc0964.jpg
Green Dragon (I keep trying to capture the shade of green I see looking top down but just can't get it right)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/greendragonbackside_zps31fec9e4.jpg
CM No Name Acro
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/CMnoname_zpsffc69bc4.jpg

[Snappy]

Nuclear Green Hydnophora (can't even get close to the real color with my camera & limited skills)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/hydnophora1_zps6b6e4b1a.jpg
A. microphthalma
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/amicrophthalma_zpsbb9bd16d.jpg
A. Willisae
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/awillisae_zps21534a94.jpg
Granulosa - This week's Favorite :biggrin:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/granulosa1_zpse78dc6c3.jpg

[Marcel Legros]

I'm overdosing on your color and variety Greg. Can't wait for this to grow out and for some more mature FTS. Well done sir.

[Slyguy00]

Wow incredible corals!

[Ryan]

Wow greg that tabk is coming along great.

How many more tools do I need to buy before corals start becoming kick backs?

[Snappy]

I'm overdosing on your color and variety Greg. Can't wait for this to grow out and for some more mature FTS. Well done sir.
Thanks for looking. :biggrin:

[Snappy]

Wow incredible corals!
Thanks glad you like em' :biggrin:

[Snappy]

Wow greg that tabk is coming along great.

How many more tools do I need to buy before corals start becoming kick backs?
:lol: Thanks Ryan.

[Snappy]

130 gallon holding tank in the fish room
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/130gal_zpsc53ae6a4.jpg
400 display
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/FTS03_24_2014_zps566756fc.jpg

[Snappy]

RH side view with front glass reflection
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Rside2frontreflection_zps2f70c2cd.jpg

RH side shots - 2 angles
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/RHsideshot_zpsc701e018.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/RHsideshot2_zps84b6703f.jpg
LH side shot
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/LHsideshot_zpsde3079d0.jpg

[Slyguy00]

That is epic!

[lastlight]

wish i had a display 10% as nice as your holding tank lol. these are the kind of updates we've missed. onward and upward!

[Snappy]

War Favia
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/war1_zps4300a9be.jpg
A.Tutuilensis
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/topdowntuitilensis_zpse1483f8e.jpg
A.Granulosa
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/granulosa2_zps326c9f3e.jpg
A.microphthalma (cream with blue corallites & purple tips)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/microphthalma1_zpse4b6165a.jpg
A.exquisita
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/exquisita1_zps3294ed54.jpg
A. lovelli & Red Planet
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/lovelliandRP_zps956d5d40.jpg

[Slyguy00]

Keep em coming! your pics are incredible

[Snappy]

That is epic!
Thank you :biggrin:

[Snappy]

wish i had a display 10% as nice as your holding tank lol. these are the kind of updates we've missed. onward and upward!
Thanks Brett. I will make an effort to update more regularly. :wink:

[Snappy]

Keep em coming! your pics are incredible
Thanks again.

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/LPSmisc_zps68344838.jpg
I need to catch my foxface:twised: -
it has taken a liking to nipping corals and seems to especially like the expensive ones like this yellow & orange lobo.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/misc2_zps082fd807.jpg
This plate is very dificult for me to photograph - such a bright orange you seriously need sunglasses
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/orangeplate_zps9f225991.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/toadstool2_zps60c0fc26.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/torchetc_zps185dc3b1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/zoasplus_zps488b5c7b.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/coolshotsamarensis_zps1d2d1bd6.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/clownintoadstool_zpsfd260e43.jpg
Mini Carpet Reflection :biggrin:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bluecarpetreflection_zps8214d03b.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bubble1_zps67cf2e6e.jpg

[Rice Reef]

Really like that orange plate!

[Snappy]

Really like that orange plate!
Thanks Wayne - if the truth be told the picture does it no justice at all. It is really bright.:smokin:
I actually have two of them and I am hoping the newest one I got last week will get as bright as this one.

[don.ald]

Greg, good to see your still holding on to that blue mini carpet for me:wink:

[lastlight]

Greg, good to see your still holding on to that blue mini carpet for me:wink:

he's got two of them as you can see. shouldn't mind sharing...

[Snappy]

Greg, good to see your still holding on to that blue mini carpet for me:wink:
:lol:
You have first dibs on it.

[Snappy]

he's got two of them as you can see. shouldn't mind sharing...
Turns out if I can get the right reflections I have 2 of everything. :mrgreen:

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/blueLED_sunrise_sunsetFTS_zpsf865c466.jpg

[Snappy]

Turquoise mille'
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/turquoisemille_zps44644d6e.jpg
Maxima
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/maxima1_zpsbd090cf9.jpg

[duncangweller]

Really like that turquoise millie and always like clams. Is all this stuff available on your website?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

[Snappy]

Really like that turquoise millie and always like clams. Is all this stuff available on your website?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
Thanks, I sent you a PM. :wink:

[reefan]

Nice selection of corals!!
Not sure if this was asked but are you running any zeo or carbon dosing?

[Snappy]

Thanks, no I am not running any 'carbon dosing' or zeo in any of my systems. To be honest I just don't have time to keep up with it.

[Snappy]

Just lost one of my pipefish to an MP60 yesterday:sad:.
The pump started making a funny noise so I went to check it out and saw a white streak going round with the propeller and unfortunately it was one of my dragon pipes. It really got knocked around in there and was toast so since I believe in recycling I cut it up and fed it to the anemones & a few LPS. Not what I like to feed them but no point in flushing it.

[lastlight]

that's terrible news sorry to hear it. to be honest i was a bit worried about that in my own tank but i think any type of powerhead could do the same thing. i wonder if it was weakened prior to getting sucked inside the powerhead?

[Snappy]

that's terrible news sorry to hear it. to be honest i was a bit worried about that in my own tank but i think any type of powerhead could do the same thing. i wonder if it was weakened prior to getting sucked inside the powerhead?
Not sure why it would be weaked? I think it was 'hunting' for food a bit too close. Those power heads are really powerful and I assume it may have seen a pod around it and BAM - in it goes for a wild ride.

[BlueTang<3]

That sucks, I was always afraid of the pipefish in a higher flow tank. I lost a mystery wrasse to a mp 40 when he swam in to hide when if shut off for cleaning when it restarted he was inside:sad:. I got rid of my 60s as my tangs would like to see how close they could get to it, like you said some extreme undertow I had to pluck them off the side of it a couple times weren't sick just dumb still have the fish and that was years ago. Sadly he's not any smarter to this day.

[Marcel Legros]

Not sure why it would be weaked? I think it was 'hunting' for food a bit too close. Those power heads are really powerful and I assume it may have seen a pod around it and BAM - in it goes for a wild ride.

Is this the first fish you've lost to a powerhead?

[Snappy]

Is this the first fish you've lost to a powerhead?
First pipefish I've lost to a powerhead and first fish in an MP60. Lost a few in MP40's over the years but never in a 60.

[Snappy]

That sucks, I was always afraid of the pipefish in a higher flow tank. I lost a mystery wrasse to a mp 40 when he swam in to hide when if shut off for cleaning when it restarted he was inside:sad:. I got rid of my 60s as my tangs would like to see how close they could get to it, like you said some extreme undertow I had to pluck them off the side of it a couple times weren't sick just dumb still have the fish and that was years ago. Sadly he's not any smarter to this day.

I have 4x MP40's & 3x MP60's in the tank - so there is no shortage of flow:wink:. My tangs do that too but have not got caught in it yet. (knock on wood)

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/capitata1_zps90683a8b.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/orangepink_zpscda3c731.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/yumas1_zps3c045c08.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/gomezi1_zpsddbce3ed.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/microphthalma2_zpsa569ad8d.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/miscrear2_zps785399ef.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/miscrearangle3_zpsb9218ece.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/achesterfieldensis_zps0e778efd.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/zoa9_zps66cff8f5.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/greendragon1_zps5d06181e.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/msetosa_zps5d8f19f1.jpg

[Snappy]

Here's a rough video I shot with my phone a few weeks ago. First ever attempt so don't be too hard on me. :wink:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaW5Janj4xg&feature=youtu.be
Sorry the colors are a bit washed out.

[lastlight]

wish my tank looked that washed out greg. very nice!

[Snappy]

wish my tank looked that washed out greg. very nice!
Nice of you to say Brett, thanks.

[Snappy]

Brief overview from the front - again taken with my phone so not the best quality but gives a general idea of what the reef looks like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqD8...ature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqD8N9a_uxA&feature=youtu.be)

[don.ald]

We need a "Like" button :mrgreen:
Looking great Greg

[Snappy]

We need a "Like" button :mrgreen:
Looking great Greg
Thanks - it's only a little over 4 months in since the 'do-over' at the tail end of Nov so it has a long way to go but it is coming along at a reasonable rate.

[Snappy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfj7VYqVtXw
It's tough to keep 700 plus gallons in top shape when I have had to be away with work Mon-Fri for the past 4 weeks. I am having some tip burn on a few pieces and a few brown outs. :twised:
Definately not an alk spike - it was actually low at 6.5 DKH with Ca @ 420 & Mag @ 1350. Not sure what the cause is yet.:question:

[Rice Reef]

Greg, awesome vids! I hope I'll be able to see it live one day! Your tank is full of awesomeness!

[Snappy]

Greg, awesome vids! I hope I'll be able to see it live one day! Your tank is full of awesomeness!
Thanks Wayne.

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Trainer02009/CMnoname_zps8669ba95.jpg

[Snappy]

Been a few months since I posted any pictures or updates so here's a few shots I snapped today.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/redplanet_zps7cd4ef99.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/fijicobalt_zpsf8d88403.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Bluetort_zpsa3315b13.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sungodmille_zpsd0a14ccd.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bubblemacro_zps3c14d9e8.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/birdnest_zpsfefa2436.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/lovelli_zps2f711a2d.jpg

[Snappy]

A few more
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/euphyliamix_zpsae8c6f69.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/pinkhyacinthus_zpsd4d02ec1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/horridacloseup_zps14b47c6f.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/samoensis_zps367e3003.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/blueridge_zpsd87186ca.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/moonfaviafull_zpsdad460d6.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bonsai_zps4a062f00.jpg

[duncangweller]

In post #144 what are pic 1,2,3 and 4? Is the final pic the robin egg stag? I love that piece.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

[Snappy]

more
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/fijibluepolyp_zps72acd704.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/greendragon_zps009dae7a.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/exquisita_zps0767f954.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sunsetmille_zps69aa4fb4.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/rainbowmonti_zpse2643336.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/nobilis_zps10a5a9a6.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/cyphestraedecadia_zps1e7227ee.jpg

[Snappy]

In post #144 what are pic 1,2,3 and 4? Is the final pic the robin egg stag? I love that piece.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
1-ORA red planet
2-CM Fiji cobalt
3-CM Blue Tort
4-Sun God Mille
Good guess as it's hard to tell from the picture but the other is actually CM Lovelli (teal green with bright baby blue tips)- They have some similarities but the robin egg stag is a.loisetteae and a different shade of blue. :wink:

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/RRwildfrag_zps837159d8.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/vermiculata_zps5bb61bbf.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/horrida2_zps3b55dde5.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/RRreddragon_zps0c81a4f8.jpg

[duncangweller]

These are all available from your website I assume? I'm feeling an order coming on.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

[Snappy]

These are all available from your website I assume? I'm feeling an order coming on.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
Sent you a PM

[Snappy]

Snapped a few pix today of a few sps.

Here is a cool combo rock I got from Reef Wholesale a while back.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/RWwolverinecombo_zps8e8ac745.jpg

Here's a couple of pieces growing nicely from rescue/insurance frags
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bosaiandpurplepolyp_zps48aabeb9.jpg

I am digging the subtle pink hues in this Granulosa
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/pinkgranulosa_zps5119f9b7.jpg

One of my favorite stags - Acropora Exquisita
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/exquisita_zpsadeafd94.jpg

Acropora Nobilis - freakishly cool coral
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/nobilisbranch_zps73811141.jpg

Doug's Granulosa - got this frag from fishytime a few years ago(when he lived in Calgary)
and it basically just subsisted as a brown blob in the frag tank until I decided to move it in
the main display a few months ago just to see if would get it's act together and it is now
sprouting branches and coloring up nicely and looks like it is finally going to explode with growth.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Dougsgranulosa_zps54be75ef.jpg

Reef Raft "Banana Split"
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/RRbananasplit_zpsd3a8c881.jpg

Vermiculata sprout
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/neonvermiculata_zps2a24e053.jpg

[Snappy]

CM Green Dragon - another one of my faves!
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/greendragon1_zps917f6a67.jpg


Yellow - red polyps
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/CMwolverine_zps8c49f591.jpg

ORA Hawkins
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/hawkins_zps8fd490f0.jpg

A.lovelli
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/lovelli1_zpse885974f.jpg

[FishyFishy!]

FTS??? Im always so jealous. Can you just tell me what you do on the daily so that I can just imitate it?

[Snappy]

FTS??? Im always so jealous. Can you just tell me what you do on the daily so that I can just imitate it? I take an updated FTS when I get a chance.

[Rice Reef]

CM Green Dragon - another one of my faves!
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/greendragon1_zps917f6a67.jpg


Yellow - red polyps
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/CMwolverine_zps8c49f591.jpg

That green Dragon is Hot and so is that yellow. With red polyps piece!

[Snappy]

That green Dragon is Hot and so is that yellow. With red polyps piece!
Thanks Wayne, two of my faves this week. :wink:

[Snappy]

Updated FTS from tonight -
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/FTSOct202014_zps9ef7e292.jpg

RH Side view
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sideshot1_zps67c66791.jpg

[Snappy]

I like how this "war" favia is now pooling at the bottom of the blue streak.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/warfavia_zpsa2ef3eaa.jpg

[Snappy]

I'll start with some Leopard Wrasse pix -
Mister
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/maleleopard1_zps0237ea67.jpg

Mrs.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/femaleleopard1_zps863d4bc9.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/fish4_zpse0db55c3.jpg

Trying to shoot the wrasses but the tangs are camera hogs. :lol:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/fish2_zpsf7fcab46.jpg

My pigmy wrasse is very shy and rarely comes out of the caves far enough to get a photo -
the mystery wrasse hassles it every chance it gets.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/pigmywrasse_zps350a209c.jpg

[Snappy]

Misc tangs -

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/fish1_zps3b33137a.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/powderblue1_zps3ea84e4a.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/fish3_zps1ef94868.jpg

[lastlight]

colours look great greg nicely done. never seen a pygmy wrasse before very cool.

[Reef Pilot]

I like how this "war" favia is now pooling at the bottom of the blue streak.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/warfavia_zpsa2ef3eaa.jpg
I have a war favia that is doing the same thing and looks very similar. It also has that blue streak. I first thought it had a problem and was going to bleach out on me. But then it just kept growing, along with the blue streak. So I guess that is a natural characteristic of this coral??

Also, what light does yours get?

[Snappy]

I have a war favia that is doing the same thing and looks very similar. It also has that blue streak. I first thought it had a problem and was going to bleach out on me. But then it just kept growing, along with the blue streak. So I guess that is a natural characteristic of this coral??

Also, what light does yours get?
Yes that is a definite characteristic of this favia species, they get a color mix - hence the "war coral" name - two colors battling it out. Mine is near the bottom of the tank so the light is fairly low in intensity.

[Snappy]

colours look great greg nicely done. never seen a pygmy wrasse before very cool.
Thanks Brett - I think it is your tank sitting skills that are making the difference. :wink:
Yes the pigmy is pretty cool, I've had it for a few months and seems to be healthy but I wish the mystery wrasse would leave it alone so it would come out more.

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bonsai1_zpsc89d3588.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/emeraldsky1_zps6f4cbecd.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/exquisita1_zps8880f2a9.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/favites1_zpsc1d5879b.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/colorsplash_zpsa184092f.jpg

Bubble Chalice - :lol:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/chalicebubble1_zps18494447.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/cleanerwrasse1_zps191434f1.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/reddragon1_zpsb18174b4.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/nobilisetc1_zpsd04c07de.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/nasuta1_zpsf0030c5d.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/hawkins1_zps2b7f62e8.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Greendragoninclose_zpsd477a47b.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Fijibluepolyp1_zps9844d8cf.jpg

[Snappy]

LH side pane view from inside the fish room
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/LHsideview1_zpscecf4671.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/colorsplash2_zps007f490e.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/redheadwrasse1_zps0f247eb4.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/redheadwrasse2_zpsa74fd68f.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/wrasses1_zpsbe288f81.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/wrasses2_zps8a42a2b0.jpg

[htfn]

Wow that yellow Acro with red polyps is really beautiful. Hope I can have one in my tank

[tang daddy]

Just went through this whole thread, some beautiful pieces Greg. Thanks for sharing pics, also comparing some growth pics on your colonies.

[Snappy]

A pretty slow grower but what a difference a year makes.



Purple Polyp from Fiji
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/purplepolyp_zps54337489.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Fijibluepolyp1_zps9844d8cf.jpg

[Snappy]

Wow that yellow Acro with red polyps is really beautiful. Hope I can have one in my tank
:mrgreen: Grow baby grow!!!

[Snappy]

Just went through this whole thread, some beautiful pieces Greg. Thanks for sharing pics, also comparing some growth pics on your colonies.
Thanks for looking. There were some issues and I lost some of my larger colonies back in the spring. That said corals are doing very well and some I am still nursing along.

[Snappy]

Orange crush is developing some interesting spots of color
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/orangecrushchalice1_zpsb9b68446.jpg

Toadstool
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Trainer02010/clowntoadstool_zpsbc0a5be8.jpg

My Pink Lemonaide frag is finally showing some promise
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/pinklemonaide_zps5414325d.jpg

Coral hosts awaiting their new home - took them out while dipping a recent addition.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/greenshrimp_zpsff44fec4.jpg

Kind of an interesting favites
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/favites1_zpsc1d5879b.jpg

[duncangweller]

What are those creepy crawlies?

[Snappy]

What are those creepy crawlies?

That "acro" shrimp has some serious snappers! Not sure of the species.

The "acro-crab" I believe to be Tetralia cinctipes.

[seabreeze]

Greg, stunning tank! Just read the thread :popcorn: The corals look amazing - and WOW the colors! Drooling!!!
The yellow with pink polyps post 153 are you selling that yet? And the purple polyp from Fiji... and... gonna stop there LOL

[Snappy]

Greg, stunning tank! Just read the thread :popcorn: The corals look amazing - and WOW the colors! Drooling!!!
The yellow with pink polyps post 153 are you selling that yet? And the purple polyp from Fiji... and... gonna stop there LOL

Thank you very much - thanks for taking the time to run through the thread.
There is a waiting list for those pieces so it will likely be a while - Let me know if I should add you to the list.

[Snappy]

Blue Nasuta
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bluenasuta1_zps887d2ce1.jpg

Green Dragon
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/greendragon1_zpsa8a8b100.jpg

Monti Capitata
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/mcapitata1_zps3947dac1.jpg

Fiji Cobalt
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/fijicobalt_zps5e50190f.jpg

Unclassified species - AKA "Sexy Beast"
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/CMsexybeast_zps84ac96ab.jpg

Been growing this out from a small frag for the past year -
I am diggin' the "metalic hues" - maybe I'll call it metalica :wink:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/boxday1year_zpsd44387ce.jpg

[Snappy]

South Pacific A. willisae
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/willisae_zps29e0b3f0.jpg

Pink Hue Granulosa
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/pinkishgranulosa1_zps82a2d603.jpg

A.Nasuta
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/nasuta1_zps9f8bebdf.jpg

Pink Power Hyacinthus - finally starting to color back up
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/pinkpowerhyac_zpsdb9aa7ca.jpg

Lime A. Microclados
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/greenmicroclados2_zps38ead324.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/CMverweyi_zps52624e26.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/misc1_zpsc465e487.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/misc3_zps08d19cf2.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/misc2_zps67673d7a.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/misc4_zpsb5d5fc0e.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/zoas1_zps72083a77.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/proptank1_zps369fa2a1.jpg

[Snappy]

Frogspawn colony
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/frogspawn1_zps1c01c3b7.jpg

Meteor Shower colony
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/meteorshower_zps52163413.jpg

Green Yuma patch
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/yumarock130gal_zps65650258.jpg

XL Lava Chalice & Pink Purple Rim Chalice
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/largelava_zpsd4410d66.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/iphonemisc2_zpsba456519.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/IMG_0888_zps580b64d9.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/tangsiphone1_zps330d8889.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/misciphone1_zps362e20c3.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/acans2_zps57176b28.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/IMG_0863_zps5faf4a38.jpg

[badAZZlars]

Wow Greg tank is really coming along. Getting back to its old form.

[Snappy]

Wow Greg tank is really coming along. Getting back to its old form.

Thanks Mike,
Still got a long way to go but it's headed in the right direction.

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/nems1_zps51beaafc.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/redplanet_zpsfa86d6a5.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/redplanetcloseup_zpsb676cfef.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sexybeast1_zpsb669e7a2.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/secale2_zps28aaed71.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/exquisita1_zps78680fcd.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/cyphdecadia_zpsc8b2d313.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/misc1_zpsc624c445.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/redmille_zps1f6ef7ce.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sgmille1_zps603a6e21.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/subulata1_zpsd05ba3ce.jpg

[MCC]

full tank shot please!

[Snappy]

Moved a few large colonies around this week - so here is an updated FTS with the changes.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/FTSJan32015_zpsff8fe707.jpg

[Snappy]

LH side view
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/LHsideshot1_zpscd60b3d5.jpg

RH side view
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/RHsiidefrontangle_zps178d27a3.jpg

RH side view along the front with reflection
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/reflection1_zps4895a397.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/plana2_zpsc7a69a0f.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sweetthing1_zpsac7e66d7.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/fijifire2_zps41813e67.jpg

[Ram3500]

Wow my eyes are hurting beautiful sps ! What are you running for lighting on the beast ?

[Slyguy00]

Absolutely stunning tank! I hope my sps looks like that soon!

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Your tank always been a stunning piece of the ocean.
Both your old system and I still have to see the new system in person maybe do an underwater video:thumb:

[Reef Pilot]

Beautiful indeed! And love your reflection shot.

[Snappy]

Your tank always been a stunning piece of the ocean.
Both your old system and I still have to see the new system in person maybe do an underwater video:thumb:
Thanks Eli - Yes you are overdue for a visit. Swing by for a look any time.

Beautiful indeed! And love your reflection shot.
Thanks

Wow my eyes are hurting beautiful sps ! What are you running for lighting on the beast ? Thanks much. Lighting is T5 across the back and mostly 250 watt MH in the front.

Absolutely stunning tank! I hope my sps looks like that soon!
Thanks much appreciated.

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/validacolony_zps0f61daf8.jpg

[Skimmer Juice]

that pipefish must be lovin life in that tank

[Snappy]

that pipefish must be lovin life in that tank

I have 2 of them and they do remarkably well in the strong flow although they mostly just snake around eating pods, etc. There is a large pod population that feeds the pipes, a pair of mandarins and a bunch of wrasses. :wink:

[lastlight]

things continue to look more badass with every update Greg!

[Snappy]

things continue to look more badass with every update Greg!

Thanks Brett

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/hairymisc_zps7538cd01.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/frozenIvy1_zps9417c8ad.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/verweyii1_zpsca6c4582.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/lightblueacro1_zps456095f4.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/subulata1_zps3bf1b73c.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/austera1_zps1f6d4593.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/apulchra1_zps41cf332e.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/purpletipacrocloseup_zps6715a5af.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/2acroshot_zps50d26fa8.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/fijibluepolyp1_zpse1348485.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/tutuilensissand_zpse1445cc2.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/blueridge_chalice1_zpsd7ef5d9a.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/mikesmille_zps614ca618.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/DSC06605_zpsfb272aba.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/lovelli1_zpsfaa96e22.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/emeraldsky1_zps51229b51.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/greendragon1_zps5af75adc.jpg

[Slyguy00]

That yellow colony is incredible!

[Bugger]

That yellow colony is incredible!

There all incredible

[saltdog]

You Sir are a Master Reefer!...Never have I seen such beauty in a reef aquarium. I can only hope to have a reef tank like that someday. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[andestang]

Absolutely outstanding Greg ! Whats this one called, love the contrast.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/fijibluepolyp1_zpse1348485.jpg

[Bugger]

Here's one I have from you. Two years old
http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r581/bugger22/fa_zpsd5efcb79.jpg
http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r581/bugger22/IMG_0668_zps68e48787.jpg

[Snappy]

You Sir are a Master Reefer!...Never have I seen such beauty in a reef aquarium. I can only hope to have a reef tank like that someday. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Thank you for your generous compliment :biggrin:

Absolutely outstanding Greg ! Whats this one called, love the contrast.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/fijibluepolyp1_zpse1348485.jpg
It's a variety of acropora nasuta

Here's one I have from you. Two years old
http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r581/bugger22/fa_zpsd5efcb79.jpg
http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r581/bugger22/IMG_0668_zps68e48787.jpg
Outstanding!!
Glad to see it's doing well for you - Purple Passion Digitata

[Snappy]

That yellow colony is incredible!
Thanks - it's a really tricky coral to photograph and show it's true colors. It is the CM green dragon.

There all incredible
Thanks much!

[Snappy]

Here's a couple of different angles looking across the reef from the fish room viewing pane.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sideview1_zps662e1340.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sideviewmisc1_zps08b51634.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/sideviewmisc2_zps88ccb28d.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/extremePE1_zps73ec7951.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/SGmille2_zpsd8a277e0.jpg

[Snappy]

Yesterday I took my large green polyp toadstool out of the display and put into the 130 gal in the fish room so I could make way for an XL elegance. The clowns quickly adapted from living in the toadstool to moving into their new home but what I found interesting is one of my neon cleaner gobies has taken up a spot in it as well. I had no idea they also liked to host with corals.

[Bblinks]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/extremePE1_zps73ec7951.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/SGmille2_zpsd8a277e0.jpg

WOW! That's gorilla hairy. looks awesome Greg, What's your secret?

[Snappy]

WOW! That's gorilla hairy. looks awesome Greg, What's your secret?

Thanks very much - I think it is mostly genetics but I also dose Fauna Marin Color Elements which boosts a lot of trace elements which I think makes a difference.

[Snappy]

Yesterday I took my large green polyp toadstool out of the display and put into the 130 gal in the fish room so I could make way for an XL elegance. The clowns quickly adapted from living in the toadstool to moving into their new home but what I found interesting is one of my neon cleaner gobies has taken up a spot in it as well. I had no idea they also liked to host with corals.

The clowns have now kicked the goby out of the catalaphyllia :neutral:

[Snappy]

It looks like these two have finally decided that they can be neighbours.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/fighting%20for%20space%201_zpsve8ymhpt.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/red%20green%201%20close%20up_zps5draugqe.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/RWivy3_zps78a5edfa.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/exotic1_zpsb73ebcee.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/borealis1_zpsf8636e06.jpg

[Snappy]

A recent almost FTS shot - missing almost a foot on the LH side and a little off the right. But I'm sure you'll get the idea -

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/FTS%20Feb%2022%202015_zpscmgm6kmc.jpg

[gregzz4]

Envy

[FishyFishy!]

Straight Gorgie!!

[Snappy]

Envy
That happens to me when I see other peoples tanks too. The "grass is always greener"

Straight Gorgie!!
I am at a loss - I have no idea what that means. :lol:

[jason604]

A recent almost FTS shot - missing almost a foot on the LH side and a little off the right. But I'm sure you'll get the idea -

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/FTS%20Feb%2022%202015_zpscmgm6kmc.jpg

Oh man. How is this not a totm. Absolutely amazing.

[saltdog]

When I retire to Victoria in a few months and get my tank up and running, you will definitely be hearing from me:biggrin:

[Snappy]

Oh man. How is this not a totm. Absolutely amazing.

Thanks very much. I already a had my turn at TOTM back in 2007? with my old 130 gal.

[Snappy]

When I retire to Victoria in a few months and get my tank up and running, you will definitely be hearing from me:biggrin:

I'll look forward to hearing from you. Congrats on your upcoming retirement!! :biggrin:

[Snappy]

Well it's been just over a year since I bought some Reef Raft frags. Of the 3 pieces only the "Banana Split" frag made it so I thought I would share a then & now picture sequence of that piece. As you can see I am having difficulty with it holding the yellow and the "red polyps" are "on strike" (must be a union coral):razz:. It is a painfully slow grower as well but that said I think it should have some potential if it can ever get its act together. I have had frags that took a couple of years before they took off so I am keeping my fingers crossed and will just keep nursing this along.
Feb 2014
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/banana%20split%20RR_zpsrhuqvyp1.jpg

Mar 7 2015
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/RR%20banana%20split%201_zpskjwqqczo.jpg

[Snappy]

I think this piece is pretty sweet although it's been pretty slow to color up but it should be a beauty when it figures things out.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/exotic%20ivy%202_zpstjpvqpls.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/exotic%20121_zpshorhnpmi.jpg

[saltdog]

Very nice!...love it:biggrin:

[Snappy]

Here's another side view from a different angle
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/LH%20side%20shot%201_zpshwphgadt.jpg

[Snappy]

Very nice!...love it:biggrin:

Thanks

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/bizarro%202_zpsbqfsgraj.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Dougs%20granulosa%202_zpslqkh3hsx.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/fiji%20cobalt%20new%20look_zpse0gtl5lx.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/RW%20ivy%20league_zpstsflfoz1.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/misc%201_zpsycgyrgfk.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/pink%20mille%20large%201_zpsx1n7gx1h.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/big%20fuzzy%20misc%201_zpsnabbdamy.jpg

[saltdog]

Oh boy Greg I sure would like to know what your secret is.:lol:

[Bblinks]

Oh boy Greg I sure would like to know what your secret is.:lol:

If he tells you his secrets then everyone would be coral masters....:mrgreen: just kidding.

[Snappy]

Oh boy Greg I sure would like to know what your secret is.:lol:

The secret is top secret.
In fact it is so secret I'm not even sure what it is. :lol:

[Snappy]

If he tells you his secrets then everyone would be coral masters....:mrgreen: just kidding.

:lol:

[lastlight]

Gotta say Greg your pictures have gotten so much better over time I'm impressed! Tank looks bangin' to boot.

[brotherd]

This is insane! Love the contrast against the rainbow monti too.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Dougs%20granulosa%202_zpslqkh3hsx.jpg

[Snappy]

Gotta say Greg your pictures have gotten so much better over time I'm impressed! Tank looks bangin' to boot.

This is insane! Love the contrast against the rainbow monti too.

Thank you for your kind words gentlemen.

[Snappy]

My twilight lighting is a mix of Fiji Purple & Blue plus T5 bulbs along with LED moon lights - this makes for an interesting display of colors so here are a few different angles & focus points from the RH side viewing pane

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/Twilight%20on%20the%20reef_zpsm0elrwkk.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/twilight%202_zps3rj0foth.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/twilight%203_zpslk6jzssq.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/twilight%204_zpsiehthvd3.jpg
Sorry that there are light spots from the LED's in the 130 gal in the fish room bleeding into the picture background.

[Snappy]

Here is a shot from the front with my chromis school. Not real big on photographing with actinic lighting but I thought this looked kind of cool the way some fish are lit up & some aren't - most of the fish were directly under the LED moonlights so they look very blue in this shot.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/tank%20journal/tank%20journal%202/twilight%205_zps5zi8uogh.jpg

[Reef Pilot]

Yup, your tank is something to behold alright... Wish I could see it in person. I like a full packed colorful SPS tank. Keep the pics coming... Gives the rest of us something to dream about...

[daplatapus]

Every time I see you've updated this thread I get tank envy...

That is one sweet set up

[Snappy]

Yup, your tank is something to behold alright... Wish I could see it in person. I like a full packed colorful SPS tank. Keep the pics coming... Gives the rest of us something to dream about...

Thanks for the kind remarks. If you are ever in town you are welcome to swing by for a visit.