My 67g Reef build

[benzzz]

Hi all.

After a long summer I have cleaned house and tore down a few tanks. All that I have left set up is my 65g and my 30g breeder. Which is plumbed together. Well this project will reflect of building a 2 sided viewing tank which i just picked up from another reef member and tear down the last 2 tanks and combine them into the new tank.

I will post equipment and other stuff I am going to have to get new or used from fellow reefers.

Keep checking in for updated and feel free to drop some comments or criticism http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/images/smiles/icon_hihi%5B1%5D.gif

Dimensions are 72x18x12 = 67g Starphire (http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/glossary.php?do=viewglossary&term=25) Closed loop system.

[benzzz]

a few pictures of the start

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/1.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/3.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/6.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/7.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/20.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/waterchangedrain.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/closedloop.jpg

[benzzz]

Pump I am going to use for the closed loop is a Blue Line T4 Velocity Series external pump. I have read they are super quiet but run a little hot.

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/bluelinepump.jpg

[benzzz]

I dug out my Vertex IN180 and cleaned it up for this tank. My 65 & 30 which are plumbed together does not have a mechanical skimmer in the Sump (http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/glossary.php?do=viewglossary&term=91). I have approx 300 lbs of live rock which is filtering this system but unless I run 2 sumps under this new tank to house that much LR I may have to get rid of some.

Hopefully I will have the top built soon.


I am looking at 3- HQI (http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/glossary.php?do=viewglossary&term=75) Sunlight Supply Reef Optix 150 watt pendants to go over top of this baby.

[benzzz]

Top of the stand is 46" off the floor but the tank is only 12" high so 58" to top of tank. I think it will be at a nice level when sitting on a bar stool leaning on an oak ledge to hold your favorite beverage

[benzzz]

So........ I got the closed loop all plumbed in. I am going to change the way it was setup from the dump and return on the same end. I am going to use both as a dump and have the return come in from the other end pushed by a Mag 9.5. On the end of the return I think I am going to hook on a Vertex Mocean 3500 WaveMaker. Any thought on this unit does anyone have one??? dinoflagellates

[benzzz]

Thought I would add a picture of the Vertex Mocean 3500 WaveMake. I am going to hook this up at the end of the return.

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/mocean3500.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/mocean_35002.jpg

[lorenz0]

love the diamentions of that tank

[benzzz]

love the diamentions of that tank


Thanks Lorenzo. I think it will be a sweet build once I get it going

[Beanz]

dude this tank is gonna b so boss. i fricken love shallow tanks i am already droolin over how sick its gonna look :D

[jphong]

I cant wait to see this up and running. What corals are you planning? That depth will make it look so crazy with anything in there.

[benzzz]

dude this tank is gonna b so boss. i fricken love shallow tanks i am already droolin over how sick its gonna look :D

Thanks Beanz,
I too am really excited about the dimensions and cant wait to aquascape it

[benzzz]

I cant wait to see this up and running. What corals are you planning? That depth will make it look so crazy with anything in there.

Thanks jphong, I have 2 tanks now full of corals so I will transfer those here when the tank is ready. I will have a variety of zoas, LPS and being so shallow I think SPS will go crazy with the light and flow in this tank.

[chris121277]

Your dimensions are very cool...tons of floor space. I'm looking forward to seeing how you scape this baby.

[benzzz]

Your dimensions are very cool...tons of floor space. I'm looking forward to seeing how you scape this baby.


Thanks Chris,

I was at the acrylic store today and picked up some acrylic dowel for posting the LR and had the one sump cut so I can build it. I have the table saw and acrylic cutting blade for it but sometimes it is easier to just get the guy to cut it right there.

Pictures to come.

[benzzz]

This could mean only one thing......

Let the gluing begin....http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/images/smiles/icon_hurray%5B1%5D.gif

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/weldon.jpg

[benzzz]

pretty much got the shell of the first Sump (http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/glossary.php?do=viewglossary&term=91) done tonight. Still have some baffles and stuff to add then the euro brace can go on.... Sump (http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/glossary.php?do=viewglossary&term=91) Dimensions.. 36x15x24= 56gallon

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/s1.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/s2.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/s3.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/s4.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/s5.jpg

:mrgreen:

[AquaticFinatic]

I thought for a minute you was colour coding your iPad with your sump! :lol:

[benzzz]

lol...holy crap good eye davey. I didnt even notice.:mrgreen:

[benzzz]

Just a quick update. I picked up the 2 hamilton 150w pendants and I also grabbed a couple Par38 LED lights. Cant wait to see how these look.
20k white and blue Cree LED.

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/PAR38-LED-spotlight-black.png

[MarkoD]

OHHH EMMMM GEEEE!

that tank is awesome. sweet dimensions

[benzzz]

OHHH EMMMM GEEEE!

that tank is awesome. sweet dimensions


THANKS!!!!

[MarkoD]

is that a custom tank? i've never seen that dimension... i really want it

[benzzz]

is that a custom tank? i've never seen that dimension... i really want it

Yes it is a custom built tank.

I have most of the major plumbing done, Just trying to finish the smaller stuff so I can wet test this baby. :mrgreen:

[benzzz]

Plumbing almost finished just a few baffles and a couple holes to drill.

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/full2.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/full.jpg

I made two dumps on the overflow side and moved the return to the other end.

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/dump.jpg

My new Evil Par38 LED 20k 40 degree optics. picked up 2 I might get 2 more.

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/led.jpg

4 strips of LED mounted under the tank so I can see for maintenance :mrgreen:

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/ledunder.jpg

Back to work.....:bolt:

[chris121277]

nice clean looking work.....and I dig the LED lights in the stand that's a great idea, I just may have to do the same

[benzzz]

nice clean looking work.....and I dig the LED lights in the stand that's a great idea, I just may have to do the same

Thanks Chris, I got them from a company out of Saskatchewan.

I see you are from Castlegar....My mom and her family live in Fernie B.C..

Cheers man, Benzzz

[badAZZlars]

Looking forward to seeing this build come together. I really like the looks of shallow tanks. The aquascaping ends up being more unique instead of the wall of live rock most people use in taller tanks.

[benzzz]

Looking forward to seeing this build come together. I really like the looks of shallow tanks. The aquascaping ends up being more unique instead of the wall of live rock most people use in taller tanks.

I am sure it will take me a few times before I get the rock the way I like it. I have approx. 300lbs of LR that I will hand pick for the display and most of the rest will be going into the sump.

[benzzz]

Update....

Well the system is full of SW and I am slowly transferring LR to the sump section. Nothing in the display yet but I am slowly removing some corals to the sump area. I am going to add a few more each day until I run out of room. I am trying to hand pick some LR I am going to use in the display.

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/lrtank.jpg
I took a couple pics of the corals I moved into their temporary home.

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/napsoftie.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/greensoftie.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/duncan2.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/duncan1.jpg

:biggrin:

[chris121277]

There be water in there!...lol now the suspense of putting together the aqua scape. :biggrin:

Nice shots man, corals are all looking happy

[Zoaelite]

Plumbing looks nice and neat, plan on encasing the sump?
Will defs be watching this build.

[benzzz]

Plumbing looks nice and neat, plan on encasing the sump?
Will defs be watching this build.

Thanks,

I am working on enclosing the bottom with drywall on entertainment room side and other side with custom doors and canopy top for easy access

[benzzz]

There be water in there!...lol now the suspense of putting together the aqua scape. :biggrin:

Nice shots man, corals are all looking happy


Thanks Chris, I am going nuts trying to figure out the scape. most common is two islands on either end and something to hide the inlet for the CL. I think as the corals come in to the tank one by one they are starting to look like an island effect. Going to take a couple pics once I figure it out more.

[benzzz]

one vid posted this is one side of the tank. still working on aquascape

Comments welcome



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2AGO5RMCD8

[Beanz]

i think it looks pretty good, i didnt even think about how i would ever aquascape a shallow tank it would b real hard. looks good tho, lovin the look

[SeaSerpant]

That is one heck of a build man! And the corals are looking great! I hope everything ends up perfect for you ;)

[benzzz]

Thanks everyone.

Here is another short vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTXYc9WiGg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoXthxE0KPY

[benzzz]

My favorite guy

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/lion-1.jpg

[benzzz]

Couple new picture updates

:biggrin:
http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/fts.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/bluetort.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/sps1.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/regalyellowwrasse.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/regal.jpg

:mrgreen:

[benzzz]

Just a couple pic updates:lol:

[Nebthet]

Couple new picture updates

:biggrin:

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/regalyellowwrasse.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/regal.jpg



Very nice...

Now don't we all wish the Regal tang would stay that small.. then we all could have one.

[DisneyCoralReef]

Waw incredible! I jumped from page 1 to the last one :lol: big change! Very nice!

[benzzz]

Thanks!!

[benzzz]

Couple pics

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/aussieduncans.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/redmonti.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/sps1-1.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/spsgreen.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/aussieacro.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/aussieacro2.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/900pop.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/nicecolor.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/sarmentosa.jpg

[fishytime]

you've got some pretty sweet pieces there:wink:

[benzzz]

Tank is still running. Left it fish only for last couple of years and now we are finished the basement, I have started to redo the tank and give it some much needed love.

Pics are missing from this thread I would like to know how to replace them.....

Maybe a mod can chime in and help.

[benzzz]

Left the furnace room unfinished. re did all the water system for the tank in this room.

Also set up a RODI holding tank and a SW mix tank. I open a valve on the closed loop and drain SW water change into floor drain and then turn on valve to pump new SW back into the tank.

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/20140223_114409_zpsf88f4b99.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/tank/20140223_114409_zpsf88f4b99.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/20140223_114425_zps9f864962.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/tank/20140223_114425_zps9f864962.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/20140226_135048_zps7ddb667e.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/tank/20140226_135048_zps7ddb667e.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/20140226_135110_zpsa9c5716e.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/tank/20140226_135110_zpsa9c5716e.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/20140226_135136_zps31b9495f.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/tank/20140226_135136_zps31b9495f.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/20140226_135156_zps9f0957fb.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/tank/20140226_135156_zps9f0957fb.jpg.html)

[kien]

So some of my pics are not in my thread, I have to get a mod to repost them is that what you are saying?

Depends on what the problem is. If you've moved the photo elsewhere within or away from your photo hosting service then there isn't much a mod can do to help unfortunate as they have no clue where your photos are now.

[kien]

It looks like you've moved your album to a new location on photobucket? That's why the previous photo links are broken. I can't promise anything but I'll see if I can repair the links.

[benzzz]

I dont understand why I cant go back to a previous post and edit if needed like other forums... Unless I am missing something here?

Thanks for the help

[freezetyle]

I dont understand why I cant go back to a previous post and edit if needed like other forums... Unless I am missing something here?

Thanks for the help

Thanks to a bunch of internet bullies who would trash talk then delete their posts, the mods have disabled editing to keep people accountable for their actions

[benzzz]

Thats too bad really. I wanted to reload all my pics and add more with my updates.

Thanks for the reply and answer, didnt get much from a mods reply

Doesn't even look like I can close my own thread...... Mods you can close this thread.

Thanks.

[kien]

Thats too bad really. I wanted to reload all my pics and add more with my updates.

Thanks for the reply and answer, didnt get much from a mods reply

Doesn't even look like I can close my own thread...... Mods you can close this thread.

Thanks.

I repaired all of the links that I could. There were 3 photos that I could not find anywhere in your Photobucket. I PM'ed you the link to those missing photos. If you provide me with the new link I can fix those too, or I can delete them from the post.

Would be a shame to close your build thread..:cry:

[benzzz]

Thanks for repairing the broken pic links.

[benzzz]

one side of the view is in our theater room and the other is in the area at the bottom of the stairs into the basement.

When all is wrapped up with the other side of the basement I am going to add an Oak ledge wit a couple bar type stools to sit and view the tank with my favorite beverage :D
PAr 38's have been replaced with ATI T5 fixture
Here is a fts so far as of Feb. 2014

Sorry for the mess still renovating and blurry pics. lol

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/20140212_113551_zps6c2bf95b.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/tank/20140212_113551_zps6c2bf95b.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/20140212_113534_zpsaaa43630.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/tank/20140212_113534_zpsaaa43630.jpg.html)

I have smoked acrylic with hinges to go over the top on both sides. Just have to get them put up :)

[benzzz]

Thought it was time to set up the Libra doser. Been up and running about two months and parameters seem to be in check.

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tank/20140316_185753_zpsdfde9e39.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/tank/20140316_185753_zpsdfde9e39.jpg.html)

[benzzz]

couple of new additions from Mad Jelly Corals
March 20 2014

RR Red Dragon March 20 2014

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/20140314_192050_zpsb740fe3c.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/corals/20140314_192050_zpsb740fe3c.jpg.html)



Mandarin Swag

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/mandarinSwag_zps86e14ee7.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/corals/mandarinSwag_zps86e14ee7.jpg.html)

A.Plana Crayola

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/crayolaacro_zpsdd97deb3.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/corals/crayolaacro_zpsdd97deb3.jpg.html)
Purple Plasma Acro

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/purpleplasmaacro_zps746066e9.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/corals/purpleplasmaacro_zps746066e9.jpg.html)

Still adjusting to the new lights.

[benzzz]

Couple of new pics from March 22 2014 frag run.

cali blue tort

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/blucalitort2_zps4dc0b9a4.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/blucalitort2_zps4dc0b9a4.jpg.html)


Japanese Tyree toadstool

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/toad1_zpse3c85659.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/toad1_zpse3c85659.jpg.html)

[benzzz]

Everyone loves pictures

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/20140327_134430_zps98f63e6a.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/20140327_134430_zps98f63e6a.jpg.html)



http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/20140402_140028_zps41d19a29.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/20140402_140028_zps41d19a29.jpg.html)

[benzzz]

April 7 2014

Green Dragon

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/greendragon_zps3cc0ebd4.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/greendragon_zps3cc0ebd4.jpg.html)

Garf Purple Bonsai

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/garf_zpse24f1b78.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/garf_zpse24f1b78.jpg.html)

RR Teal w Blue tip SPS

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/teal_zpsa9ca5935.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/teal_zpsa9ca5935.jpg.html)

[benzzz]

Mandarin Swag

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/swaggy_zps72a0926a.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/swaggy_zps72a0926a.jpg.html)

[benzzz]

April 11 2014

Green Monster

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/greenacro_zps39f7a66c.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/greenacro_zps39f7a66c.jpg.html)

Forest fire digi

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/forestfiredigi_zps4274dc07.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/forestfiredigi_zps4274dc07.jpg.html)

Pink Acans

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/pinkacans_zps81bcd795.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/pinkacans_zps81bcd795.jpg.html)

Tri color Valida

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tricolorvaldi_zpsdc8f469a.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/tricolorvaldi_zpsdc8f469a.jpg.html)

Lime in the sky and Valida

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/limeinthesky_zps9fe62183.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/limeinthesky_zps9fe62183.jpg.html)

[kien]

Wow. Looking good man! Glad you didn't close your thread. You have a lot of great stuff to show off!

[benzzz]

Thanks for the kind words :)

Quite a bit to update yet, lots of pics to add.

Very happy with the progres with the tank. Will share more updates

[benzzz]

Sunset Monti from MJC

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/sunsetmonti_zps0c2299d0.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/sunsetmonti_zps0c2299d0.jpg.html)

Acans

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/Jerrysacans_zpse16d7e9f.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/Jerrysacans_zpse16d7e9f.jpg.html)

Tyree Undata from MJC

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/tyreeundata_zpsf47c4cbd.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/tyreeundata_zpsf47c4cbd.jpg.html)

[benzzz]

Little picture update thanks to my buddy Deeznutz for his great camera work...


FTS April 17 2014

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/dee3_zps395b4320.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/dee3_zps395b4320.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/dee4_zpsf7f1656f.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/dee4_zpsf7f1656f.jpg.html)

Cali tort

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/calitort2_zpsd609ac67.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/calitort2_zpsd609ac67.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/calitort_zps1580135c.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/calitort_zps1580135c.jpg.html)

Tri color Valida

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/dee1_zps26fa2085.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/dee1_zps26fa2085.jpg.html)

RR Teal acro /blue tip

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/dee2_zps101839a2.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/dee2_zps101839a2.jpg.html)


More to come ... :eek: :D :D:D :D:D :D:D:D:D

[benzzz]

Few more pics

Purple plasma from MJC

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/dann1purpleplasma_zps8266abcd.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/dann1purpleplasma_zps8266abcd.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/dann2puepleplasma_zps907151e1.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/dann2puepleplasma_zps907151e1.jpg.html)

Green dragon

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/dann3greendragon_zps7d120857.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/dann3greendragon_zps7d120857.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/dann6greendragon2_zps8164ac8b.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/dann6greendragon2_zps8164ac8b.jpg.html)

Aussie Duncan

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/dann4duncan_zps68f928b9.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/dann4duncan_zps68f928b9.jpg.html)

Flame tip

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/dann5flametip_zps4ff59a50.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/dann5flametip_zps4ff59a50.jpg.html)

RR Red Dragon

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/dann7reddragon_zpseee733b9.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/dann7reddragon_zpseee733b9.jpg.html)

[kien]

holy crap you've got quite the collection going there! And those latest photos are amazing.

[benzzz]

holy crap you've got quite the collection going there! And those latest photos are amazing.


Thanks my buddy who does photography dropped by to take a couple pics for me.

I am super happy with the way things are going.

Such a nice day thought I would do a frag run.

Dropped in to see the boys at Mad Jelly Corals

Picked up 8 new sps frags for the tank.... I think until my frag tank is built I have to stop as I have run out of room. I added a nice shaped LR from the sump to mount the new additions.

[kien]

Thanks my buddy who does photography dropped by to take a couple pics for me.

I am super happy with the way things are going.

Such a nice day thought I would do a frag run.

Dropped in to see the boys at Mad Jelly Corals

Picked up 8 new sps frags for the tank.... I think until my frag tank is built I have to stop as I have run out of room. I added a nice shaped LR from the sump to mount the new additions.

Ya, I've been there.. and it's a good thing I live across the country cuz I would have dropped some serious coin there! :lol:

[benzzz]

You have been to MJC? Wow thats quite a trip for some frags lol.

I envy you west boys, some nice country out there. My mom was born and raised in Fernie BC and I have family in Cranbrook and Calgary area, We used to go out there every other year for christmas when we were small by train...... good memories. I remember looking out my grandparents window and seeing a mountain they called " The 3 sisters"

[daplatapus]

WooHoo! The 3 sisters is in Canmore. Lived there 20 years before my move here to the island.

[benzzz]

This one is one of my favorite

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:


http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/purpleplasmagrowth_zps55aa3c6f.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/purpleplasmagrowth_zps55aa3c6f.jpg.html)

[benzzz]

new guy

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/wrasse_zpsde0b57f3.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/wrasse_zpsde0b57f3.jpg.html)

[Rice Reef]

Great pics and selection of corals! Man, that green dragon and green monster.... Wish you are on the island so I can get a frag of each from you! :biggrin:

Thanks for sharing!

[benzzz]

Thanks Rice,

That green dragon was bought local from a friend. I don't see it around very much, or at least on our local forums.Monster glows yellow green all day long, would say it is the brightest coral in my tank. Somebody said it wasnt a true green monster but I don't care it is still a beautiful piece.

Going to enjoy watching stuff grow out.

I just brought home cut glass for my frag tank build. I got 3/8 glass polished. Dimensions will be 48x12x12 with external overflow box at 12x4x4

Gonna be fun to build.

[benzzz]

RR Neon Green Aculeus

May 1 2014

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/neongreenacro_zps9479e50c.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/neongreenacro_zps9479e50c.jpg.html)

Sunset Milli

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/sunsetmilli_zps3a69a48e.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/sunsetmilli_zps3a69a48e.jpg.html)

Unknown Acro

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/brownacroapril312014_zps0a5e76ca.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/brownacroapril312014_zps0a5e76ca.jpg.html)

[benzzz]

Tyree Mystic Montipora

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/mysticmonti_zps1b0abfb6.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/mysticmonti_zps1b0abfb6.jpg.html)

[benzzz]

couple zoas to add

Watermelon Zoas


http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/Cheerioszoas_zps369a2bca.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/Cheerioszoas_zps369a2bca.jpg.html)

Eagle Eyes

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/eagleeyeszoas_edited-1_zps7b5d6947.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/eagleeyeszoas_edited-1_zps7b5d6947.jpg.html)

God of Armour

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/Godsofarmourpalys_zpsca8266ce.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/Godsofarmourpalys_zpsca8266ce.jpg.html)

Sunrise sakuras

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/Sunrisezoas_zpsa33ab9cb.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/Sunrisezoas_zpsa33ab9cb.jpg.html)

[benzzz]

:D:D:D:DT G I F :D:D:D


http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/bluetipacro_zps86309c45.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/corals/bluetipacro_zps86309c45.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/greenmontibranching_zps39e6014b.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/corals/greenmontibranching_zps39e6014b.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/purplestylo_zps25dd1749.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/corals/purplestylo_zps25dd1749.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/redacro_zps7616e02e.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/corals/redacro_zps7616e02e.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/redplanet_zpsa4062b51.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/corals/redplanet_zpsa4062b51.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/ssmilli_zpsc28c556e.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/corals/ssmilli_zpsc28c556e.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/corals/acro1_zpsf5ed397a.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/corals/acro1_zpsf5ed397a.jpg.html)

[benzzz]

T G I F



I know I am a day late. :p


http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/wickedgreensps_zps85a389a1.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/wickedgreensps_zps85a389a1.jpg.html)


http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/acanfull_zpsd80afe3b.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/acanfull_zpsd80afe3b.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/xmasmontifull_zpsbd90fdb7.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/xmasmontifull_zpsbd90fdb7.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/spsstick_zps54509bdf.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/spsstick_zps54509bdf.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/newpurplebonsai_zpsa47b54b4.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/newpurplebonsai_zpsa47b54b4.jpg.html)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/benzzz/redplanetjune2014_zps076bd120.jpg (http://s716.photobucket.com/user/benzzz/media/redplanetjune2014_zps076bd120.jpg.html)