Chris' 50G SPS and Zoanthid Dominated Reef.. NEW PICS NOV 15th

chris88 · #1 07-10-2011, 10:55 PM

Here is an update with my reef. I sold 3 colonies and multiple frags to make room for more growth and a slight coral rearrangement. I like the layout of it better already but I think I may have to sell a few more to make room for some more vibrant pieces. I am really trying to reduce the amount of colonies I have and aim for a more mature reef with a few contrasting colors. Let me know what you think of the pictures.

Full tanks shots:

Before!!!

After!!!

Coral shots:

Fastest growing coral I have now, I grew this from a lighter sized frag 7 months ago

With flash!!!

reefermadness · #2 07-11-2011, 12:56 AM

looks great......

reefwars · #3 07-11-2011, 12:59 AM

tank is looking beautiful man soon time for an upgrade to something bigger eh theyll be growing over the top in no time lol stunning!!

chris88 · #4 07-28-2011, 02:50 AM

Here are a few new shots of my reef. I sold another Mille and a few other frags. I have been removing so many corals but the tank still is crowded. I am thinking of getting rid of the big stag in the top middle left of the tank. It has browned a bit and only the tips are blue.

Dez · #5 07-28-2011, 03:02 AM

Awesome looking tank. You need to upgrade

intarsiabox · #6 07-28-2011, 03:06 AM

Great looking tank!

chris88 · #7 07-28-2011, 03:09 AM

Thanks! I am actually looking now for a larger tank. Its a lot of work because if i upgrade the tank i will need to upgrade the stand, sump, lights, skimmer, etc. I am thinking 90g will suite my needs but i wont it to be only 20 inches deep max.

lastlight · #8 07-28-2011, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dez

Awesome looking tank. You need to upgrade

Replacing some of those koralias with vortechs might give him a few more inches/months in the tank LOL. Really unique look and super sweet colonies I dig!

chris88 · #9 07-28-2011, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lastlight

Replacing some of those koralias with vortechs might give him a few more inches/months in the tank LOL. Really unique look and super sweet colonies I dig!

I recently upgraded the flow. I had one koralia 3 and and one k2, plus the flow from my returns. I got rid of the K2 and upgraded to 2 k3's. I havent noticed anything in regards to increase growth or color and its been about 2 months i think. I only upgraded because as the corals grew in the flow is restricted. The only time i really notice ioncreased growth rates is when i spot feed which i havent done in months but used to do all of the time.

i am worried the mp's would cause a sand storm or have to much flow for corals directly in its path.