My 240 updated May 17

[24storm]

Here is a picture of my new 220 gallon tank. This has been a huge undertaking. Lighting is 3 400 watt halides with T5s (T5 not added yet). Stand and canopy was built by a friend of mine. The sump is in the basement and holds another 200 gallons. With a built in Fuge and Frag tank. Skimmer is a Bubble King. Soon to have a Profilux for the whole thing. I also have a PM calcium reactor that will be added soon.

Let me know what you think. And thanks to all for the help in making this happen.

[mseepman]

Excellent...did you manage to doucment the build?

[Myka]

Tunze Wavebox n all. :) Looks good.

[Snappy]

Very nice Keith, now we just need to fill that baby up:wink:

[24storm]

Very nice Keith, now we just need to fill that baby up:wink:

After its all said and done not sure i can afford to fill it up now lol.

I was just thinking i need to get a hold of you and get a frag pack from you.
I am going away for a week in a weeks time. When i get back i would like to work something out with you.

By the way i am accepting donations.

Keith

[Snappy]

By the way i am accepting donations.

:lol: Aren't we all! :lol:

I'll see what I can do.:wink:
Get a hold of me and I'll work you an awesome deal.

[Chaloupa]

WOW! That is impressive! That Tang must be huge!

[Pan]

very nice aquascaping

[Ken]

Soon the coralline algae will cover the overflow box, love the rock work. Regards Ken

[24storm]

WOW! That is impressive! That Tang must be huge!


This tank and the Tang came from RUTH up in Fort St John. The Tang has been living happily in a swimming pool in my basement for the past 3 months. He is about 12" and has the streamers coming off his tail. I am sure he will like the tank a lot more then the pool.

Thanks Keith

[24storm]

very nice aquascaping

Soon the coralline algae will cover the overflow box, love the rock work. Regards Ken


Thanks

I used a pvc frame for the rock work to try and get something that looked different. I am happy with the way it turned out. I hope in time it will look even better once it has corals and coralline algae.

[Parker]

Looks Great.. Look forward to seeing it grow..

[Delphinus]

Throw my name in the hat of admirers ... very nice.

How many lbs of rock is that, in the end?

[fishoholic]

Love the rock work, looks great :biggrin:

[Skimmer Juice]

I also really like the aquascape! I always wanted to do the pvc arch, just dont really want to do the work. Looks real nice!

[24storm]

Throw my name in the hat of admirers ... very nice.

How many lbs of rock is that, in the end?

Not sure how much is in there i used about 450 lbs in total display sump and fuge. My guess is about 200 225 lbs.

[24storm]

Thanks for all the compliments. I will try to post more pics as it progresses.
Just about to put in approx 100 snails and hermits.

Keith

[24storm]

Tank is now 1 year old. Thought I would post some pics.

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[JDigital]

Cr*p... I was suppose to make a phone call yesterday, wasn't I... :redface:

[Carmen]

Very nice Keith!! Really filled up with SPS since I was there!

[24storm]

Cr*p... I was suppose to make a phone call yesterday, wasn't I... :redface:

Never heard from you so i took a stab at taking some of my own. I would still like to arrange something with you. This gives you an idea on what i have.

I did some fragging today and also placed some new frags so i would like for some things to grow in for a couple of weeks.

Let me know what we can arrange.

Keith

[24storm]

Very nice Keith!! Really filled up with SPS since I was there!

Thanks Carmen

Its on its way i am really starting to enjoy the way things are looking.

Keith

[JDigital]

Never heard from you so i took a stab at taking some of my own. I would still like to arrange something with you. This gives you an idea on what i have.

I did some fragging today and also placed some new frags so i would like for some things to grow in for a couple of weeks.

Let me know what we can arrange.

Keith


Yea, for sure Keith... I will make a note about getting in touch... great looking tank tho. Can't wait to see it. :mrgreen:

[tang daddy]

nice pieces, what are you using for lighting?

[24storm]

nice pieces, what are you using for lighting?

Thanks

I have three 400 watt 20000K XM bulbs with 4 48" T5s 2 fiji purple and 2 true actinics.

Keith

[my2rotties]

I now can really appreciate your tank more then I already do. I have seen it all full, but really had no mental image of the beginning. WOW you really are the guru. I also wanted to thank you for all the advise and help and friendship.

Your pictures turned out awesome.

[24storm]

My 29 gallon nano

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[24storm]

Just practicing my camera skills.

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[Rbacchiega]

sorry for the drool spot I left by the big tank when I was there Keith...

Great looking tank in person and one of the biggest, fattest lawn mower (why does that look like it's spelt wrong??) blennies I have ever seen

[24storm]

I think my picture taking skills are getting better.
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[24storm]

A few more.
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[Chaloupa]

HOLY COW!!! Your pictures AND coral look fantastic....4th coral down in the last set...what is it? It's a gorgeous purple....

[24storm]

A a couple of FTS i suck at these. Any advice good or bad would be appreciated.
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Thanks for looking
Keith

[24storm]

Thanks Sarah

I call it the purple one LOL. I am not good with the names yet still trying to learn. If anyone knows the proper names for them feel free to post them up. I am going to try and start labeling the pictures correct so i can learn more. I have been taking picture like crazy trying to get it figured out. I have lots more on Facebook if you want to add me. Keith Murphy Calgary.

Keith

HOLY COW!!! Your pictures AND coral look fantastic....4th coral down in the last set...what is it? It's a gorgeous purple....

[Chaloupa]

That "purple one" is fantastic...I think I need a piece of it when I come out there!!! LOL Very very nice...all of them!

[TheRealBigAL]

WOW ! Very nice. Future TOTM

[lastlight]

Someone knows what they're doing! Unreal! How do you have your rock structure put together?

[my2rotties]

They are so awesome Keith... yes you are the future TOTM!!! How do you take the pictures exactly, are you snorkeling in there with the camera? Why don't you come over and show me on my tank:biggrin: and then you can make sure I don't stomp my Profilux into the floor when I am setting it up again.

Looks awesome!!! Yes Keith knows what he is doing and has helped me immensely with my system and this is why it is doing well. He hasd also turned my hubby into a coral junkie...

You have not even seen his frag tank guys, it is amazing!!!

[fishytime]

Purple one is lokani perhaps. I agree, the tank looks great.

[christyf5]

Awesome corals! I'm loving those first two, so pretty.

Your rockwork is just awesome, you'd have to be pretty patient to spend all that time getting that up there (I suck with zipties :razz:).

[24storm]

Thanks everyone its really starting to come together and i will try to keep the pics coming.

The rock work was done with PVC and zip ties took 2 full days of drilling and placing the end result is pretty good i think.

I could really use some more room for more coral. I think i will have to thin out some of the coral in there to make room. I have a bunch of frags of new stuff coming and i have a bunch of frags from stuff i have cut if anyone is looking.:lol:

Keith

Someone knows what they're doing! Unreal! How do you have your rock structure put together?

[fishytime]

i have a bunch of frags from stuff i have cut if anyone is looking.:lol:

Keith

Might have to bring some extra cash with me then huh?:wink:

[my2rotties]

Hey Frank and I will come over and help...

I wear my cargo pants with plastic lined pockets...:mrgreen:

Thanks everyone its really starting to come together and i will try to keep the pics coming.

The rock work was done with PVC and zip ties took 2 full days of drilling and placing the end result is pretty good i think.

I could really use some more room for more coral. I think i will have to thin out some of the coral in there to make room. I have a bunch of frags of new stuff coming and i have a bunch of frags from stuff i have cut if anyone is looking.:lol:

Keith

[lobsterboy]

hey Keith the tank looks great. :mrgreen:

[es355lucille]

Your picture taking is amazing. The full tank shot is a hard one to do IMO.....I have not been able to master so cannot even give advice. Nice Tank Keith!! Oh and by the way if you are fragging.......I am interested. the 140 is here on wed. Just need some time to get it running. May call you for advice on rock building.


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[lorenz0]

wow gorgous tank. love the colors your getting from your sps

[24storm]

Few random shots

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Keith

[Lance]

Very Nice.

[tang daddy]

Nice aquascaping and love the chice in sps, some stunning pieces like the purple lokani and bonsai that's just starting to colour.

Are you dosing anything, also could I please get a full shot of the colony for the purple lokani?

It's probally one of my favourite corals atm deepwater acro ftw.

[24storm]

Few updates
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[24storm]

Few more

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Thanks for looking

Keith

[JDigital]

Looks good!

[Snappy]

lookin' awesome Keith.

[MikeP]

Man your tank has come a long way in the last year huh? I'm glad to have seen it in person recently, but now that I've seen the pics from when you first got it up and running compared to what it's like now you've done a truly amazing job :)

Well done!

[BlueAbyss]

:surprise:


WOW! You, my friend, are my new hero. :biggrin: No, I'm not kidding.

Seriously. This tank is amazing. Well done.

[BlueAbyss]

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I don't mean to clutter your tank thread, but can anyone tell me what this is (and where I can get a frag when I'm ready)?

[24storm]

Thanks Josh
I would still like to have you take some pics of the tank. With your skills it would look even better.

Looks good!

Thanks Greg
A lot of the frags i started out with came from you and are now mini colonies and things are filling in and looking good.

lookin' awesome Keith.

Thanks Mike
It has changed a lot in the last year and i think that by fall it is going to fill in more and look even better.

Man your tank has come a long way in the last year huh? I'm glad to have seen it in person recently, but now that I've seen the pics from when you first got it up and running compared to what it's like now you've done a truly amazing job :)

Well done!

[24storm]

Thank you :redface:

:surprise:


WOW! You, my friend, are my new hero. :biggrin: No, I'm not kidding.

Seriously. This tank is amazing. Well done.

That piece came from Greg at Coral Master and he ships all across Canada so i am sure he can hook you up.

Keith
I don't mean to clutter your tank thread, but can anyone tell me what this is (and where I can get a frag when I'm ready)?

[Chaloupa]

Some amazing pieces in there! WOW

[JDigital]

Thanks Josh
I would still like to have you take some pics of the tank. With your skills it would look even better.

Anytime Keith, just shoot me a PM... :)

[lobsterboy]

Hey Keith, the coral look as great in the pics as they do in person, you deffently got one of the nicer tanks in town.

[fishytime]

Hey Keith, the coral look as great in the pics as they do in person, you definately got one of the nicer tanks in town.

Gotta agree wit ya der Johnnybye:mrgreen:
Btw Kieth that stuff is lookin goood....thanx again.