First post of pics of aquarium. Warning: Large Pics. [Archive]

Rippin

04-08-2007, 05:02 AM

Hi all,

Well the the 50g is about 5 months in now and I thought I'd share some pics of the setup. There isn't much more I want to do with it but just to let everything grow in. I'll most probably add one more fish - a black clown and then it's done....yeah, right :lol:

Cheers.

The whole shebang!
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_001.jpg

Side View
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_002.jpg

The Brain
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_003.jpg

Feather Duster
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_004.jpg

Hammer Coral
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_005.jpg

Ricordea
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_006.jpg

Plate Coral
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_007.jpg

Green Star Polyps spreading on rockwork
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_008.jpg

Zoanthids
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_009.jpg

...More Zoanthids
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_010.jpg

Pulsing Xenia
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_011.jpg

Bubble Coral
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_012.jpg

Leather Coral and Mushrooms
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_013.jpg

Delphinus

04-08-2007, 05:12 AM

Sweet brain! Awesome pictures...

titus

04-08-2007, 01:51 PM

Hello,

Very nice.

Titus

woodcarver

04-08-2007, 06:34 PM

Magnificent Rippin!!.Do you have any details of your set up posted ?

......................Dave

Rippin

04-08-2007, 07:12 PM

Thanks all!

I wanted to keep the setup fairly simple.
This what I have running now:

About 65 lbs of live rock
Deltec MCE 600 protein skimmer
2 x Tunze Nanostream 6025 powerheads
Maxi-Jet 900 with spray bar just to keep the surface aggitated
Current-USA Outer Orbit 2 x 150w Metal Halide with 4 x 39w actinics + lunar and moon lights

I feed the three fishes (and the plate, brain and bubble coral) with brine, mysis or squid and NLS pellets. I also feed the filter feeders with phytoplankton and rotifers. Every once in a while I feed with Reef Roids, but don't really know if it makes a difference.

I also have a handfull of Halymenia in the tank for excess nutrient absorption.

andestang

04-08-2007, 08:06 PM

Very nice, great pics. Really like the brain and yellow leather. Where did you find such nice big peices ? Notice your not running with a sump ?

Rippin

04-08-2007, 09:34 PM

Very nice, great pics. Really like the brain and yellow leather. Where did you find such nice big peices ? Notice your not running with a sump ?

Thanks!

The brain was rescued...uh I mean purchased from Big Al's. It needed a good home. Thing is, I haven't seen such a large brain anywhere else for sale. The Yellow Tonga Leather was purchased from a fellow reefer in town.

I'm not running a sump because of limited space and wanting to keep things simple. For a 50 gallon, hopefully what I have will suffice.

Water changes are 10% weekly.

Cheers.

justinl

04-08-2007, 09:53 PM

wow that looks like a really nice set up! even without the growth (mind you, you still have some pretty big ones already). i like your style... simple.

Snappy

04-09-2007, 04:29 AM

Looks good.

Doug

04-09-2007, 01:20 PM

Wow! Nice pics. Very good. :D

Rumika

04-09-2007, 04:38 PM

Der_Iron_Chef

04-09-2007, 05:04 PM

Very nice, man! Keep it up....

Rippin

04-09-2007, 05:21 PM

GREAT PICTURES!!! I love your ricordea. I believe they are Florida, but what color would you classify them as? That is exactly what I am looking for but I just need to know the color so that I can get exactly them.
Where did you get them from?

Rumika

Hi,

The Ricordeas (sp. ricordia?) are multi-coloured. The one in the foreground is predominantly orange (for the bulbs), but has green skirting and a purple base. The ones in the back are pink with blue skirting and green mouths.

I bought the orange rics from Big Al's in Richmond, Vancouver. I purchased the pink ones from Ocean Aquatics. They are kind of pricey, but they look so nice :mrgreen:

SeaHorse_Fanatic

04-09-2007, 07:43 PM

Gorgeous tank Rippin. Love that red lobophyllia in the front.

muck

04-09-2007, 07:53 PM

Fantastic Yellow Fiji Leather! WOW

Rippin

04-09-2007, 09:34 PM

Gorgeous tank Rippin. Love that red lobophyllia in the front.

Thanks Anthony.
That Hammer picture is the frag that I bought from you.

Fantastic Yellow Fiji Leather! WOW
Yes, I haven't found another like this one so far.
Is there a difference between a Fiji or Tonga Yellow Leather? I was told this was a Tonga type but I can't tell the difference.

Tom R

04-10-2007, 03:59 AM

Hi Rippen

The tank looks fantastic. The corals are all looking goood.

Tom R

Rippin

04-10-2007, 04:43 AM

Hi Rippen

The tank looks fantastic. The corals are all looking goood.

Tom R

Thanks Tom R.

The GSP was the frag that I got from you after the tank tour.

andresont

04-10-2007, 08:27 AM

Now you have to tel us what kind of lens you are using to make these nice pics eh?

Rippin

04-10-2007, 06:32 PM

Now you have to tel us what kind of lens you are using to make these nice pics eh?

Believe it or not, it's just a standard Canon S45 compact camera.

I just got a Canon Rebel XT kit (Canon lens included), so when I learn how to use it properly, I'll take new shots and post them up.

muck

04-12-2007, 09:26 PM

Yes, I haven't found another like this one so far.
Is there a difference between a Fiji or Tonga Yellow Leather? I was told this was a Tonga type but I can't tell the difference.

Oh.. Pretty sure they are the same thing. Most likely its just named by collection area.

kaboom

04-13-2007, 04:52 PM

Love the selection.

How are you able to post such large pictures on here....something fishy...

Rippin

04-13-2007, 09:42 PM

Love the selection.

How are you able to post such large pictures on here....something fishy...

Thanks,

They are on Shaw's personal server space, so I'm not using Canreef's server to store the images.

Rippin

04-15-2007, 03:06 AM

More pictures....

Sebae or Clarkii Clown Fish...was sold to me as a Sebae but I have my doubts
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_014.jpg

Yellow Watchman Goby
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_015.jpg

More Ricordeas
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_04_016.jpg

Rippin

05-25-2007, 02:40 AM

and a few more....

Acanthastrea
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_05_001.jpg

Purple Kenya Tree
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_05_002.jpg

Neil

05-25-2007, 03:45 AM

^^^^^^ what are you shooting these pics with?

Rippin

05-25-2007, 04:19 AM

Canon Rebel XT with stock kit lens. I'd like to get a better lens but they are $$$$

tang daddy

05-29-2007, 01:21 AM

Rippin like the colors on the acan get it locally?

Rippin

05-31-2007, 07:02 AM

Rippin like the colors on the acan get it locally?

Yes, picked it up at J&L.

Rippin

07-01-2007, 03:43 AM

Still going...

Another Ricordia
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_06_001.jpg

Green Bubble Tip Anemone
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_06_002.jpg

Rippin

08-28-2007, 03:22 AM

And one more...

Flame Hawkfish

BTW, so far this fish has been peaceful in my reef setup. No problems with my cleaner shrimp.

http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_08_001.jpg

Delphinus

08-28-2007, 04:44 AM

andresont

08-28-2007, 04:47 AM

I was just about to post a picture I took of my flame hawk tonight by accident, but .. now I'm a bit self-conscious to do so. It won't compare whatsoever to this photo. Dang man, you take some wicked photos. :)

I second that !
Do you mind sharing your lens brand name details with us?
is it still Canon S45 ?

Rippin

08-28-2007, 07:13 AM

I second that !
Do you mind saring your lens brand name details with us?
is it still Canon S45 ?

It's still the Canon Rebel XT with stock kit lens. The last 5 images have been taken with that camera. Still looking to invest in a better lens as the stock one does not produce the level of sharpness that I would like.

Delphinus, don't worry about being self-conscious about your pics. I think the community appreciates seeing all the varieties of marine livestock, no matter what camera was used.:wink:

JasonJ

08-28-2007, 07:09 PM

rippin.

your clown fish looks like my black saddleback clown.
nice pics!!. doubt its a clarkii.

Rippin

08-28-2007, 08:51 PM

rippin.

your clown fish looks like my black saddleback clown.
nice pics!!. doubt its a clarkii.

Yeah, I'm not exactly sure but I did find a picture and info on wetwebmedia.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/clownfis.htm

Go down to the "Amphiprion sebae Bleeker 1853" section. The picture of the clownfish with eggs looks almost like mine. They state that it's a Sebae. Then again, right above it is a picture of a Saddleback that is very similar as well, but no yellow tips on the fins or mouth. Oh well, whatever it is, it's a nice fish.

digital-audiophile

08-28-2007, 09:20 PM

Nice corals and amazing photography! That my friend is amazing quality you should be proud!!

Van-rookie

08-28-2007, 10:57 PM

Wow....what a nice red brain.

I will look for that, it will add a nice color to my tank...as most of the things i have there are green at the moment.

this hobby is ripping me off....:redface:

Van-rookie

08-28-2007, 11:09 PM

Still going...

Another Ricordia
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_06_001.jpg

I think I like Rics more and more....especially after looking at you rics pictures

Redrover

08-28-2007, 11:44 PM

Great Pic's...colors are awsome...I hope to have my new camera, Panasonic TZ3 taking shots as well as yours...a lot of bells and whistles for this old timer
I'm better with the old 35mm.
Keep up the good work...tanks coming along great:onfire:

ref leppard

08-29-2007, 01:35 AM

Nice and healthy set up! I got to know! How old is the bubble coral!

Rippin

08-29-2007, 03:14 AM

Nice and healthy set up! I got to know! How old is the bubble coral!

Thanks all for the kind words.

The bubble coral is about 7 months in my aquarium...pretty resilient bugger...so is the lobophylia.

Jenndarlin

08-29-2007, 03:22 AM

Your setup is amazing...especially those ricordia's. Where did u get the pink&white on page 3 of this thread (also just quoted on the last page) thx

Rippin

08-29-2007, 04:30 AM

Your setup is amazing...especially those ricordia's. Where did u get the pink&white on page 3 of this thread (also just quoted on the last page) thx

Hi,

The Ric was from J&L.

And another...this one was from TomR.

Toadstool Leather

http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/reef_2007_08_002.jpg

Van-rookie

08-29-2007, 05:50 AM

Hi,

The Ric was from J&L.

I have to go to J&L again and search carefully :idea:

JasonJ

08-29-2007, 07:40 AM

where did u get your clown?
i had a pair..but the male jumped out.
got home he was all dried up..

Tom R

08-29-2007, 03:15 PM

Hi Rippen

Your pictures are fantastic. I am happy to see that the Toadstool made a quick recovery after the move from my tank to yours. You will have to come over and shoot me some pictures of my tank to post. My camera certainly has not been able to take quality pictures like yours. Then again maybe it is not the camera, it could very well be the camera operator.

Tom R

Der_Iron_Chef

08-29-2007, 03:23 PM

Hey Rippin...great photos! Your toadstool looks very similar to mine:

http://xd2.xanga.com/7f5d4a6b69033119232705/b85735758.jpg

I just got another toadstool, and am wondering what it will look like when it opens up. Is the base of yours a tan colour?

Rippin

08-29-2007, 11:09 PM

where did u get your clown?
i had a pair..but the male jumped out.
got home he was all dried up..

Clown was from Ocean Aquatics. If you want it I'll sell it to you cheap. PM me.
http://canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=33937

Hi Rippen

Your pictures are fantastic. I am happy to see that the Toadstool made a quick recovery after the move from my tank to yours. You will have to come over and shoot me some pictures of my tank to post. My camera certainly has not been able to take quality pictures like yours. Then again maybe it is not the camera, it could very well be the camera operator.

Tom R

Thanks, Tom
Yeah, we were on the road for quite a while after we left your place. I think we had the corals stewing for 2 hours in the bags.

No problems taking pics of your aquariums and livestock. Just PM and we'll set a date.