~450 gallon reef setup

[DAVE]

Well, this system has been almost a year in the making. Here is what I have and the progress so far.

I have a 220 gallon (72x30x24) and a 150 (48x24x30) that will be plumbed into a sump located in a small "fish room". The 220g will go along my back wall and the 150g will go behind my bar.

Equipment list:
Tanks:
220g (72x30x24) - Starphire front and sides, bean style overflow along back, eurobraced, back of tank painted black.
150g (48x24x30) - Starphire front, back, side, Herbie (or Durso) overflow, eurobraced.
Sump (60x30x18) - Divided into Skimmer, Refugium, Return

Other:
- x2 Pacific Sun Black Python 160w LED (for 150)
- ATI 10x80w Powermodule (for 220)
- Profilux 3 Ex (pH, ORP, Salinity, Temperature) - Auto top off
- Profilux 5 breeze fan
- Profilux 3SA doser
- x3 PAB powerbars
- Profilux LED touch screen (ordered should be in by end of May)
- Vertex Alpha Kone 300
- Water Blaster HY5000 (return for 150)
- Blueline HD40x (return for 220)
- x2 300w Heaters
- x3 MP40's
- x2 VT battery back ups
- Profilux Vortech Module

Stay tunned for some photos!!!!

[fishytime]

Welcome to the posting side of canreef:biggrin:.......and wow sounds like its gonna be a sweet set-up.......what are your plans for stocking, reef and fowlr or what?

[staceyd72]

Hi,

Welcome, seems like you're going to be busy. Looking forward to seeing some pics. With that light I sense some nice SPS:wink:

Where in your home is all this going and what do you consider a 'small fish room' :smile:

[lastlight]

Sounds pretty dang slick! Let's see them photos!

[DAVE]

I am not sure how to post photos on this site, so I am sorry that my photos have the AP signature on it. Maybe someone can direct me on how to upload via the CanReef site.


http://www.aquariumpros.ca/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_1216.JPG

Bar/150g Aquarium Location
http://www.aquariumpros.ca/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_1223.JPG

220g Stand
http://www.aquariumpros.ca/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_1228.JPG

[DAVE]

Pics of my holding tank (these fish are for my 180 FOWLR, also going in the same room)

Hospital/holding tank
http://www.aquariumpros.ca/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_1209.JPG

Female Scribbled
http://www.aquariumpros.ca/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_12021.JPG

Clown Trigger
http://www.aquariumpros.ca/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_1207.JPG

[DAVE]

A photo of the FOWLR 180 setup (before the basement tear down).

http://www.aquariumpros.ca/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_0475.JPG

[Doug]

Welcome to Canreef. :D

Most use a pic host like Photobucket or others. Then just use the image code tag to post it here.
Same can be done with our gallery but not sure its working correct yet from the upgrades.
There are some posts on how to use the tags, etc. I just need to find them.

[DAVE]

Thanks for the reply.

I would normally use photo bucket, but for some reason work has blocked the site.

[ensquire]

Drop box works well for me

[DAVE]

Drop box works well for me

I will have a look

Thanks ensquire!

[Flash]

looks great so far!!

[DAVE]

Pac Sun LEDS (awesome lights, can't wait to test these puppies!)
http://www.aquariumpros.ca/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_12481.JPG

Plumbing started
http://www.aquariumpros.ca/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_1234.JPG

http://www.aquariumpros.ca/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_1235.JPG

http://www.aquariumpros.ca/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_1239.JPG

Picture of the 'fish room' (150g is the tank in the front)
http://www.aquariumpros.ca/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_1241.JPG

[DAVE]

- Wall plates are ordered and they will go over the plumbing in the wall
- Pipes will be insulated
- I have run 2 dedicated power lines (20amps) for the system

[lastlight]

Pretty involved with the piping through the walls I dig. An aquarium behind the bar is going to look so amazing.

[DAVE]

Pretty involved with the piping through the walls I dig. An aquarium behind the bar is going to look so amazing.

Thanks, I figured I might as well run the plumbing in the wall since I am redoing everything in that room.

I will have access points in case I need to pull pipe in the future, so it should be pretty fail safe...

[staceyd72]

Wow, looks like you've been busy.

I like the stand for your 220, that should hold an elephant :smile:

[abcha0s]

Following along...

[DAVE]

Wow, looks like you've been busy.

I like the stand for your 220, that should hold an elephant :smile:

I think your right :), better safe then sorry

[DAVE]

looks great so far!!

Thank you

[DAVE]

A few more photos

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/IMG_1236.JPG


http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/New%20Folder/IMG_1242.JPG

[Leah]

Tagging along! Very nice...can't wait to see it up and running. :biggrin: :mrgreen:

[DAVE]

Tagging along! Very nice...can't wait to see it up and running. :biggrin: :mrgreen:

Thanks Leah.

My contractor is suppose to be doing the Insulation/drywalling/sink installation this week, once that is done I will be able to continue with the build.

220g tank should be ready in about 2 weeks!

[Delphinus]

Oh wow. This will be one really neat setup. Great idea with the pipes behind the framing like that!

[lastlight]

What return pump is that there?

[DAVE]

What return pump is that there?

In the sump is a Water Blaster HY-5000 (return for 150)
The yellow pump is a Blueline HDX40 (return for 220)

[DAVE]

Oh wow. This will be one really neat setup. Great idea with the pipes behind the framing like that!

Thanks.

It will be a sort of 'entertainment room' so I wanted to keep it as quiet as possible.

[DAVE]

Update time!

Insulation/Protection plates

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/041920111229.jpg

[DAVE]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/041920111225.jpg

[DAVE]

Drywall, mudding/tapping started

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/DSCN0180.JPG


http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/DSCN0172.JPG


http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/DSCN0173.JPG

[Skimmerking]

you better take it down its too perfect :mrgreen: well done

[DAVE]

you better take it down its too perfect :mrgreen: well done


:) Thanks,

Finally starting to come together!

Paint/floor/sink is the next step....

Then its time to bring in the 220g and hook up the lines!

[ensquire]

Great Idea using the Waterproof drywall throughout. Is there an air handling system?

[DAVE]

I have the 'fish room' exhausted outside, but I don't have anything else yet.

Any suggestions?? I know this will be an issue.

I have a decent dehumidifier as well, but I doubt it will keep up with x3 ~200g tanks

[cale262]

I installed an HRV...made a huge improvement to the air quality or the whole house.

[DAVE]

I have a forced air heating, any ideas on the cost??

[cale262]

About $2000 depending on the amount of duct work required...

[staceyd72]

Great update, should be a quiet room. The HRV is that way to go for your fish room, it's pricey but well worth it. If you connect it to your furnace(forced air) the furnace fan has/should be run continuously for proper air circulation,(this is what I was told) different models may have different requirements though; this may be an added electrical cost.

Another option would would be to install an exhaust fan in the fish room, the Elicent (http://www.gchydro.com/Elicent+Inline+Fan.html) inline fans work great and move a lot of air for the money.

[DAVE]

Thanks Stacey.

I do have the fish room exhausted outside (just a simple dryer vent in a window with a fan/duct work). You can see the hole in the back of the room in the first "drywall/mudding pic".

I will be doing some research on the HRV unit. I believe I should be able to make it work with the existing duct work, but I will have to bring someone in to take a look.

For the time being I will try the dehumidifier/direct exhaust first and if I can't keep my humidity down then I will need to go with a unit more appropriate.

Anyone have any suggestions for a good dehumidifier? (minimum 70 pints), that is energy efficient and dependable (I would imagine it will be running more often the not).

Thanks guys/gals

[smokinreefer]

- Wall plates are ordered and they will go over the plumbing in the wall
- Pipes will be insulated

are the wallplates just for reinforcing the studs where they were notched out for the plumbing?

how are you insulating the pipes? with what? and is that for thermal insulation or acoustic?

btw, great looking build.

[DAVE]

are the wallplates just for reinforcing the studs where they were notched out for the plumbing?

how are you insulating the pipes? with what? and is that for thermal insulation or acoustic?

btw, great looking build.


Wall plates were used to protect the plumbing and helped to reinforce the studs that were notched out. It is thermal insulation and it is behind the pipes as well.

Here are some updated photos:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update/IMG_1312.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update/IMG_1310.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update/IMG_1309.jpg

[AquaticFinatic]

Thanks Stacey.

I do have the fish room exhausted outside (just a simple dryer vent in a window with a fan/duct work). You can see the hole in the back of the room in the first "drywall/mudding pic".

I will be doing some research on the HRV unit. I believe I should be able to make it work with the existing duct work, but I will have to bring someone in to take a look.

For the time being I will try the dehumidifier/direct exhaust first and if I can't keep my humidity down then I will need to go with a unit more appropriate.

Anyone have any suggestions for a good dehumidifier? (minimum 70 pints), that is energy efficient and dependable (I would imagine it will be running more often the not).

Thanks guys/gals

You should look at an hrv rather than a dehumidifier as they do cost a fair bit more to run than the hrv. I have tried the dehumid route and I'm going hrv as it will pay for itself quicker. Nice build by the way :biggrin:

[DAVE]

What do you guys recommend I put on the floor between my 180 (steel stand) and the laminate wood?

I have the dri-core sub floor underneath

Thanks

[DAVE]

Time for another update (sorry about the photo quality)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%202/photo4.JPG



Bar Tank
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%202/photo6.JPG



Front shot of the room (projector screen)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%202/photo.JPG

[bryceschutte]

Basement is looking amazing! 2 tanks at once = either stupid or brilliant:lol:

On a side note, is that where your projector is staying? Seems really low.

[DAVE]

Basement is looking amazing! 2 tanks at once = either stupid or brilliant:lol:

On a side note, is that where your projector is staying? Seems really low.

This system took a lot of planing. Why would you think two tanks would be stupid???

Projector will be raised up, I just haven't got around to it yet.

[bryceschutte]

This system took a lot of planing. Why would you think two tanks would be stupid???

Projector will be raised up, I just haven't got around to it yet.

Stupid might have been a little strong. Thats just alot of tanks to be setting up at the same time. But I guess its all one big system anyway.

Go big or go home.

[DAVE]

......I also have a third tank being setup on the other side of the room (my 180 FOWLR). Its not connected to the reef system, but it will be in that room

NOW THAT'S STUPID!!!:mrgreen:

[DiverDude]

NOW THAT'S STUPID!!!:mrgreen:

Heheheh....knowing it is half the battle !!

[DAVE]

Time for an update:

222g
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%203/220%20%282%29.JPG


150g (behind bar)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%203/150.JPG

[DAVE]

More photos

225 again
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%203/220.JPG

Both tanks
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%203/220%20and%20150.JPG

Sump Room
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%203/Sump%20Room.JPG

My first fish!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%203/trigger.JPG

[phi delt reefer]

150g (behind bar)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%203/150.JPG

this should make vodka dosing very easy :)

[kien]

More photos

225 again
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%203/220.JPG



wow kick ass build! Question: how do you keep the water in the tank with it mounted to the ceiling like that? I'd like to try that.

[DAVE]

Not sure I understand your question

[DAVE]

Here is my 180 FOWLR same room opposite side.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%203/180.JPG

[phi delt reefer]

Not sure I understand your question

Lol I didn't at first either. Then I looked at ur thread on my iPad (kein has one too) and some of the pics are upside down.

[DAVE]

A quick update

Livestock in the 220g
- Black Tang
- Clown Tang
- Sargassum Trigger
- 8 Bartlett Anthias
- 4 blood shrimp
- 6 Cleaner Shrimp
- 6 Peppermint Shrimp
- Various snails
- Tuxedo Urchin

Livestock in the 150g
- Kole Tang
- Various snails
- Tuxedo Urchin

Some pics:

Battery Backups installed
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%204/Battery%20Backups.JPG


Sump
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%204/Sump.JPG

Just outside the Sump room
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%204/Room.JPG

Some crappy photos of the fish in the 220
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%204/Fish.JPG

150 with the Profilux Touch Installed
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%204/150%20w%20Touch.JPG

[mseepman]

wow, this is an excellent build! You are brave with three tanks in the same room. How do you like the Pac Sun units?

[DAVE]

Thank you.

Pac Sun lights are awesome. Paired with the Profilux it's hard to beat!

[DAVE]

Some updated photos

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/150%20Bar%20Full%20View.JPG

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Bar%20with%20Cat.JPG

[lastlight]

Looks amazing! I'd be quite happy to have a drink down there with 3 tanks to watch :biggrin:

[Delphinus]

Hahaha your bartender looks positively thrilled to be in the picture. Setup looks great.

[DAVE]

:) That bartender is never happy.

Thanks guys.

I got a new camera waiting for me at home, so I will take some better photos of the tank and corals when I get back from work this weekend.

[gregzz4]

Looks great. Didn't take long to fill it

[mseepman]

Any shots of the 150 now? Still liking the LED?

[DAVE]

I will take some pics of the 150 in the next few days. There is only a few corals in it so far.

A few more photos

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Tri%20Colour%20Acro.JPG

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Photo%206.%20Acro%202%20-%20Caroliniana.JPG

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Photo%205.%20Acro%201%20-%20Carduus.JPG

[NastayNatron]

Looks amazing!

[fishoholic]

:thumb: looks good

[staceyd72]

Great looking set-up.

How's that light holding up for you, if I recall we had some issue with the fans :razz:

[DAVE]

Great looking set-up.

How's that light holding up for you, if I recall we had some issue with the fans :razz:

HAHAHA, I am still embarassed about our fan issue :mrgreen:.

Light is doing good, no issues.

Thanks for all the compliments

[tang daddy]

Dunno how I missed this thread but love the man cave and build so far, Awesome job!

[DAVE]

Some photos of the recent addition, a 60x36x12 frag tank. It is connected to the main system.

- 250w MH
- x3 mp40's
- VT Battery back up.

I don't have a lot of flow going to this tank since I just tee'd off one of my return pumps, hence the reason for all the VT.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Frag%20Tank/IMG_0491a.gif

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Frag%20Tank/IMG_0497.gif

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Frag%20Tank/IMG_0483.gif

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Frag%20Tank/IMG_0489.gif

[toytech]

wow thats a frag tank to be proud of , lots of nice empty space . Wish i had 3 spare mp40s to throw on my tank, thats going to have some wicked flow.

[DAVE]

wow thats a frag tank to be proud of , lots of nice empty space . Wish i had 3 spare mp40s to throw on my tank, thats going to have some wicked flow.


Thanks. It does have a lot of flow, the mp40's are only run at half power. From my experience it is important to have lots of flow to help with algae issues.

[GracieLou]

Wow, sweet frag tank!!

[DAVE]

Wow, sweet frag tank!!


Thanks. I can't wait till its filled!

[Reefie]

So..........when are you inviting all of us over for a tank tour and drinks? Haha!

Very VERY nice build!!!

[fishytime]

wow!....love the "sunrise/reverse sunset" monti, that rainbow-esque acan, and the cyphestrea.......very niiiiiiice

[fishoholic]

Very nice :thumb:

[DAVE]

Very nice :thumb:

Thanks :)

[fishoholic]

Purdy stuff you got there :biggrin: I'd love to see a FTS

[DAVE]

Thank you.

I will try and get a FT shot come the new year.

[Leah]

:love: OMG!

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

nice photography skills:thumb:
Those are some sweeeeet LPS SHOTS love them.

[Seriak]

Great Build

[DAVE]

Thanks everyone.

[The Codfather]

Wow. Thats all.
Someday......

[Delphinus]

Holy guacamole.. Wow.

[Kryptic4L]

Hmmm do you have permits for that. I'm pretty sure your way beyond the legal limit of stellar corals

[Kryptic4L]

Serious where are u getting all this from, and when does your frag store open.

[DAVE]

Most are from LFS around the area.

I have some frags for sale.

[Skimmerking]

must have acans OMG I used to have 31 colonies but lost them to a tank wipe out .

[DAVE]

must have acans OMG I used to have 31 colonies but lost them to a tank wipe out .


That sucks man, I would be pretty upset if that happened to me :(


Thank for the compliments.

[lastlight]

i still hate looking at your updates... feel completely worthless. simply stunning =)

[GracieLou]

Wow...great photography and beautiful acans!!

[beefORchicken]

your thread is overwhelming! awesome pics!!

[DAVE]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/May%20Acros/No%20Watermark/IMG_2913.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/May%20Acros/No%20Watermark/IMG_2902.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/May%20Acros/No%20Watermark/IMG_2906.jpg

[daplatapus]

WOW! Doesn't even look like you have any water in there. Stellar pics!

[hillegom]

+1

[kien]

Those are beauties ! Great shots!

[mseepman]

Wow...I concur...is there any water in there?

[fishoholic]

Very nice!

[Myka]

Wow great pieces, and excellent photography! Well done!

[lastlight]

amazing stuff!

i know this is old but...

these aren't lords i don't think... what are they and how are they touching without warfare?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Macro/IMG_0549.JPG

[DAVE]

amazing stuff!

i know this is old but...

these aren't lords i don't think... what are they and how are they touching without warfare?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Macro/IMG_0549.JPG

It is actually a single colony of Acan Echinata

[DAVE]

Very nice!

Thanks

[DAVE]

Wow great pieces, and excellent photography! Well done!

Thanks Myka!

[lastlight]

the orange and purple parts are the same colony? my echinata colours seem to blend in a more muddy way... those are distinctly colored areas that's awesome!

[DAVE]

Yup, a lot mine are the same way as well, only a few I have gotten in the past have distinctively separate colours.

[Razor]

Great job from start to finish. Awesome stock & pics.

[DAVE]

Great job from start to finish. Awesome stock & pics.


Thanks for taking the time to read the entire thread. :)

[reef-keeper]

Unf

[reef-keeper]

Unbelievers you did an AMAZING JOB!!! I just hope when I start my build it will look a quarter as nice as yours and I'd be happy!!

[Razor]

Unbelievers you did an AMAZING JOB!!! I just hope when I start my build it will look a quarter as nice as yours and I'd be happy!!

No kidding. I'm just starting a little 180.:wink:

[DAVE]

A couple of scoly's I picked up, in the FT now, but soon to be moved to my 150g. I really like the blue and red "superman" Scoly...I will get a better picture when I get back from work.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/Frag%20Fest/Scolies_tank%20Photos/IMG_2968.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/Frag%20Fest/Scolies_tank%20Photos/IMG_2969.jpg

[DAVE]

Turned out one of my Scoly's was hosting a mantis shrimp...found out the hard way when he smashed my finger...twice!!!!

He is still living in the rock the Scoly is attached too...I just can't bring myself to get rid of the little guy :)


...He likes the feedings of mysis :)

[DAVE]

An updated photo of one of my RR Orange Passion grow out pieces....polyps are getting more orange every day :)...one of my favourite SPS pieces

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/Frag%20Fest/Scolies_tank%20Photos/IMG_2981.jpg

[chi]

Wow intense colouration and polyp extension on the orange passion. Good job.

Does it hurt a lot from the mantis shrimp? Bruise?



Sent from my SGH-I727R using Tapatalk 4 Beta

[DAVE]

Didn't bruise...kinda felt like getting your finger caught in a door.

Nasty little bugger!

[Myka]

Lol @ the Mantis Shrimp!

That is one awesome looking frag...that would look good in my tank too! :p

[reefwars]

Love that warpaint Scoly def next on my list:)

[DAVE]

Thanks for the compliments :)

I really like Scoly's, however there doesn't seem to me much demand for them I think due to there high price tag, but IMO they can have some of the most beautiful colours found in a reef. I also find they are not very difficult to keep, a weekly feeding of a good pellet/mysis shrimp is all that they require.

I think I am up to 16 now :D

[Myka]

I am a big fan of Scolys. :D

[fishoholic]

Turned out one of my Scoly's was hosting a mantis shrimp...found out the hard way when he smashed my finger...twice!!!!

He is still living in the rock the Scoly is attached too...I just can't bring myself to get rid of the little guy :)


...He likes the feedings of mysis :)

Ouch!

Beautiful scoly's though, even if one has a mean house guest!

[DAVE]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/June%20FragsTank/IMG_3099.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/June%20FragsTank/IMG_3170.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/June%20FragsTank/IMG_3110.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/June%20FragsTank/IMG_3103.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/June%20FragsTank/IMG_3170.jpg

[reeferfulton]

wow those have amazing color . really nice shots

[Razor]

Awesome pics, they really have pop.

[noy]

looked through about 8 pages of your thread, everything is just amazing. the photography is top notch!

[DAVE]

Thanks guys

[DAVE]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/June%20FragsTank/Tank%20Photos/IMG_3098.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/June%20FragsTank/Tank%20Photos/IMG_3099.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/June%20FragsTank/Tank%20Photos/IMG_3102.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/June%20FragsTank/Tank%20Photos/IMG_3104.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/June%20FragsTank/Tank%20Photos/IMG_3111.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/June%20FragsTank/Tank%20Photos/IMG_3168.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/June%20FragsTank/Tank%20Photos/IMG_3154.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/June%20FragsTank/Tank%20Photos/IMG_3159.jpg

[kien]

Wow.. Your chalices are off the hook ! Are you getting these locally or on line?

[DAVE]

Wow.. Your chalices are off the hook ! Are you getting these locally or on line?


Thanks.

Locally in Ontario.

[thmh]

Damn Dave you locking the chalice game Down!

~Tony

[reefermadness]

Thanks.

Locally in Ontario.Good things grooow in ontariooo!~ (sorry cheezy agri slogan for Ontario produce)

[uniboob]

Killer pieces. Amazing photos.

[DAVE]

Good things grooow in ontariooo!~ (sorry cheezy agri slogan for Ontario produce)


LOL...

Nice one Darryl.

[lastlight]

which store!? so we can order online lol. amazing stuff i've never seen chalices this nice in person before.

[michika]

Damn do those ever look great.

[JDigital]

I could have swore I just experienced an Acid Trip scrolling down the page..

So many pretty colors duuuuuuuuuude,... whoooooooaaaa! :hippie:

[tang daddy]

I like those yellow chalices, I wish we could get those here.....

[DAVE]

I like those yellow chalices, I wish we could get those here.....


You can, you just have to pay for shipping :)

[uniboob]

Show off :P

Nice peices Dave. I already see a few ill be wanting frags from!

[Acrowhora]

Holy mother of all things beautiful.....:jaw:

[reef-keeper]

OMG !!! Really really really impressive tank!!!!

[DAVE]

Holy mother of all things beautiful.....:jaw:
Thanks :)

[DAVE]

OMG !!! Really really really impressive tank!!!!


Thanks for the kind words

[Proteus]

I'm late but got caught up on this amazing journal.

Can't wait till I can get a styro box from u :)

[Myka]

Perdy!

[DAVE]

Some chalice are more difficult then others. The ones that are collected in deep water are much harder to keep then the others. Aussie are typically a little harder then Indo.

That one in the photo is an Aussie Piece. I would consider it a medium difficulty for keeping corals.

Spot feedings always help, but I usually just broadcast feed the whole tank.

[Proteus]

Acros look amazing. Love that yellow passion

[thmh]

dayum!!! those are some crazy acan david, now i know who won the RR aussie battle:D

[DAVE]

dayum!!! those are some crazy acan david, now i know who won the RR aussie battle:D

LOL.

Was there ever a doubt?

[DAVE]

Hmmm, I like,... what is the name of this one?


Tyree/RR Red Dragon

[thmh]

LOL.

Was there ever a doubt?

Sorry......the only doubt i had was that it was one of your away week!!!! my apologizes sir!!!:D

[DAVE]

Sorry......the only doubt i had was that it was one of your away week!!!! my apologizes sir!!!:D


Good point.

I was lucky enough to be home for that shipment, been a while since we have seen a 100+ acan shipment in the GTA, so it was nice to be home.

[Reef Pilot]

Tyree/RR Red Dragon
I knew it.... <sigh>

[DAVE]

I knew it.... <sigh>


Go pick one up! MJC has lots for sale right now

[Reef Pilot]

Go pick one up! MJC has lots for sale right now
Yes, just saw that, but still hoping to pick up a frag locally...

[ashr]

Wow. Great looking tank

[thmh]

Damn Dave! Why you ball so hard!

~Tony

[DAVE]

Damn Dave! Why you ball so hard!

~Tony


...cause mutha.... wanna find me ;)

[ashr]

Wow... I want some of these!

[Snappy]

Wow!! You really have a stunning collection of corals. Incredible!!
:thumb::thumb:

[DAVE]

Wow!! You really have a stunning collection of corals. Incredible!!
:thumb::thumb:


Thanks Greg.

[uniboob]

Are these acans in your fragtank or display? That display of yours has got to be full by now, get fragging me some coral :)

[Rice Reef]

Delish! So where can I buy these gorgeous sps? :biggrin:

[DAVE]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/New%20folder%20%282%29/No/IMG_4848.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/New%20folder%20%282%29/No/IMG_4846.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/New%20folder%20%282%29/No/IMG_4856.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/New%20folder%20%282%29/No/IMG_4849.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/New%20folder%20%282%29/No/IMG_4850.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/New%20folder%20%282%29/No/IMG_4852.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/New%20folder%20%282%29/No/IMG_4869.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/New%20folder%20%282%29/No/IMG_4871.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/New%20folder%20%282%29/No/IMG_4872.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/New%20folder%20%282%29/No/IMG_4863.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/New%20folder%20%282%29/No/IMG_4837.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/New%20folder%20%282%29/No/IMG_4841.jpg

[Proteus]

FB that's some hot sps porn. Love that matrix.

[Reef Pilot]

Great pics!! What camera and settings do you use?

[DAVE]

Great pics!! What camera and settings do you use?

Thanks,

I use a T3i with a canon macro lens. Shot using AF in RAW mode with tripod.

[lastlight]

love the colour combo in that first one!

[gregzz4]

Great pics

[Proteus]

That's ReefRaft Orange passion

[kien]

This is as close as I will ever come to reefraft goodness. Awesome spread man.

[uniboob]

He is the RR of Hamilton. Man I drool as soon as I see the glow when I go over. Always something new that catches my eye.

[kien]

Sadly ReefRaft doesn't exist out west :-(

Also, thank god ReefRaft doesn't exist out west :lol: Although, I wouldn't mind trying a piece or two of RR one of these days. I hear they can be quite challenging to maintain colour.

[Proteus]

Sadly ReefRaft doesn't exist out west :-(

Also, thank god ReefRaft doesn't exist out west :lol: Although, I wouldn't mind trying a piece or two of RR one of these days. I hear they can be quite challenging to maintain colour.

Thankfully ReefRaft will ship lol. I have 7 rr pieces and yes some are harder. But mostly because the origanal pics are from when they first come into captivity. My pink Floyd for eg is not the pink Floyd we see. That's the downside of wild pieces

[kien]

Thankfully ReefRaft will ship lol. I have 7 rr pieces and yes some are harder. But mostly because the origanal pics are from when they first come into captivity. My pink Floyd for eg is not the pink Floyd we see. That's the downside of wild pieces

Ya, I tried to set up a group order with a local Calgarian a few months ago. It kinda fell through the cracks though. Mostly because neither of us were prepared for the financial hit at that time :lol: I may try again one day, but it's not easy. They gave us their marketing pictures only, so no WYSIWYG unfortunately. And yes, you're right. With most of these pieces being wild it's a bit of a crap shoot in trying to maintain their lustre.

Anyway, in the meantime I will just enjoy vicariously through this thread :-D

[Proteus]

Ya, I tried to set up a group order with a local Calgarian a few months ago. It kinda fell through the cracks though. Mostly because neither of us were prepared for the financial hit at that time :lol: I may try again one day, but it's not easy. They gave us their marketing pictures only, so no WYSIWYG unfortunately. And yes, you're right. With most of these pieces being wild it's a bit of a crap shoot in trying to maintain their lustre.

Anyway, in the meantime I will just enjoy vicariously through this thread :-D

I think you should buy yourself a early Christmas present and order from Bigshow ;)

[xenon]

Thankfully ReefRaft will ship lol. I have 7 rr pieces and yes some are harder. But mostly because the origanal pics are from when they first come into captivity. My pink Floyd for eg is not the pink Floyd we see. That's the downside of wild pieces

Reef Raft Canada has recently closed its doors to retail.

They are a wholesale only company now.

[DAVE]

Reef Raft Canada has recently closed its doors to retail.

They are a wholesale only company now.


Although Jay has closed his doors to the general public, he will still be around selling corals privately. I wouldn't rule out getting specific corals shipped. RR doesn't want to deal with the day to day traffic, but shipments are still in the ball game!

The best corals in Canada will still come through RR.

[kien]

Reef Raft Canada has recently closed its doors to retail.

They are a wholesale only company now.

Although Jay has closed his doors to the general public, he will still be around selling corals privately. I wouldn't rule out getting specific corals shipped. RR doesn't want to deal with the day to day traffic, but shipments are still in the ball game!

The best corals in Canada will still come through RR.

The plot thickens! That's certainly an interesting turn of events. So does that mean they're going to be another "ReefWholesale" ? With the exception that they may ship to the odd hobbyist ?

[kien]

Also, sorry for the 'jack. Maybe we should move this discussion into the lounge :lol:

[Proteus]

I'm sure if your order was big enough jay would be more than glad to ship. He has been good with me and any q I have

[Bugger]

Reef Raft would deffenetly still sell corals to the public if you set up an oppointment and spend money. Dave could you post a picture of you ticle me pink mother colony;;; out of all the acans I bought this one seems to b e the hardest to feed

[thmh]

Sexy stuff Dave!

~Tony

[hunggi74]

Hmmmm. Looks like the kids' Christmas presents budget just got much smaller... My kids hate you Dave:biggrin:

[thmh]

My food budgets also hate Dave! Every time we visit it's like....... Damn it banh mi (Vietnamese subs) for lunch and dinner for a month!

~Tony

[kien]

Dave! Halloween called. Wants its candy back dawg!

[Proteus]

That Scoly is nice def a "ultra"

[DAVE]

Dave! Halloween called. Wants its candy back dawg!


LOL...Thanks buddy.

[DAVE]

That Scoly is nice def a "ultra"

Thanks Nick. I have went through a lot of Scoly's lately, and that is the only one I have seen that is almost perfect in symmetry between the green and red.

I have given it the title of...

"Ultra Super Mega Master Bleeding Apple Scoly"

[Taipan]

You knew I'd comment on that Scoly and Clam :) Schexy! .....oh yeah....the other stuff is nice too ;)

[DAVE]

You knew I'd comment on that Scoly and Clam :) Schexy! .....oh yeah....the other stuff is nice too ;)

Lol...I thought you might say something ;)

[explor3r]

I dont think there is much to say than Fantastic corals and pictures you rock Dave!! I have to make some time to come and visit for candy

[DAVE]

I dont think there is much to say than Fantastic corals and pictures you rock Dave!! I have to make some time to come and visit for candy


Thanks buddy. Come over anytime :)

[tim the toolman]

Wow great pics again. I'm looking forward to some equally sexy acans in my system real soon :wink:

[Reef Pilot]

Geez, you sure know how to tempt a guy!!... Been trying to hold off with buying expensive corals like high end rics, acons and scollies, etc..... Plus I don't want corals that I have to feed. Have to say, though, they sure are beautiful!!

[hillegom]

Wow
Colours are fantastic:biggrin:

[DAVE]

Geez, you sure know how to tempt a guy!!... Been trying to hold off with buying expensive corals like high end rics, acons and scollies, etc..... Plus I don't want corals that I have to feed. Have to say, though, they sure are beautiful!!


Thanks!

You don't have to feed Acans, they do benefit from additional feedings, but in most systems it is not required.

[uniboob]

Thanks!

You don't have to feed Acans, they do benefit from additional feedings, but in most systems it is not required.


I feed them handfuls of food, I want your beauties to grow grow grow!

I find if there's feeders I FEED them. It may not be needed at all... But I figure why not if it will make them grow quicker :) KILLER acans Dave, can't wait till your home again as I have a long list of requests to get from you!

[DAVE]

A few more pics...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/Frg/IMG_5449.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/Frg/IMG_5507.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/Frg/IMG_5458.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/Frg/IMG_5492.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/Frg/IMG_5545.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26422390/Frg/IMG_5515.jpg

[Stones]

Stunning macros sir!

[Skimmer Juice]

is that a strawberry acan? on the last page? Look's very :jaw:

[Snappy]

Incredible looking pieces!

[Taipan]

I was fortunate to have a look at his Scoly collection. It's crazy.....in such a good way. :lol: He even has what I would consider a "Master" Scoly in his collection.

[uniboob]

OMG I seen then in person as well. That master scoly is off the chain. I really like the reverse superman too

[uniboob]

The last photo. Green warpaint, is that a splash of baby blue on bottom? Or just a reflection?

[wayner]

Wow - really nice !

[Scythanith]

When I look at your chalice photos this comes to mind….

http://weknowmemes.com/generator/uploads/generated/g1323780500380022877.jpg

Someday I am going to have to say here is $1K…. be gentle lol!

[DAVE]

The last photo. Green warpaint, is that a splash of baby blue on bottom? Or just a reflection?

Yes sir, that is baby blue. These things have some pretty crazy patterns.

[DAVE]

Wow - really nice !

When I look at your chalice photos this comes to mind….

http://weknowmemes.com/generator/uploads/generated/g1323780500380022877.jpg

Someday I am going to have to say here is $1K…. be gentle lol!


Thanks guys. :)

[Taipan]

I love those Scolys. Great pics.

[DAVE]

I love those Scolys. Great pics.

Thanks Red :)

[duncangweller]

I love those Aussie golden torches. When I find one in this neck of the woods I'm going to have a hard time walking away from it.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

[Taipan]

I just wanted to drop you a line to say "Thank-you" for your hospitality yesterday. It was nice catching up with you and a few LFS that were fortunate enough to tour your personal Display and Aquaculture setup.

P.S. - Sunglasses are a pre-requisite. Quote from one LFS: "There was not one 'average' piece in his frag tanks. They were all cherries."

P.P.S. - Your Borbs are the LARGEST I've seen in captivity. They have kept their colours very well.

[Rice Reef]

Wow! Them acans are sweet and so are the sps! I had to lock up my cr card before looking.

[Marcel Legros]

Just found this thread now - can't believe I've missed it. Subscribed...

Brilliant, sir. Not just your coral, but excellent photography as well!

[monza]

Very impressive.

[Marcel Legros]

jeee-zusss

[michika]

jeee-zusss

*low whistle* ^^ what he said.

You have some spectacular stuff and phenomenal photo skills.

[hunggi74]

Why Dave? Why? You know my kids gotta eat!! They're not on your site yet...

[Taipan]

I've already promised him my first-born......

Other friends and LFS have dibs on organs.

[FishyFishy!]

What do those look like raw?

[Rice Reef]

Wow! These are true living arts!:biggrin:

[Canuckgod420]

What are those?

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

What are those?

Red Flower Anemones I think.

[hunggi74]

Somebody got new lights... Me likey!
Any chance of us getting an updated FTS shot of your DT? It must have some really nice showpieces in it.