Reef_Geek's tanks

[Stones]

The tanks are looking more colorful and packed with each update! Thanks for sharing the tank progression pics.

[Enigma]

Breathtaking.

[Reef_Geek]

Thanks!

(I get that alot... try to fit more rock in there....)

[Enigma]

Do you have any issues keeping the glass clean, where you can't squeeze something in to clean it? If not, I would love to know your secret.

[Reef_Geek]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Do you have any issues keeping the glass clean, where you can't squeeze something in to clean it? If not, I would love to know your secret.

Wow... great observation. YES, there are places that are a pain in butt to get into... here's my tool. Just a Brillo® pad attached to my plastic putty knife via a rubber band. I use the narrow putty knife from Rona® (in the paint section) as it's cheap, doesn't scratch glass, and gives me the 7" reach working in the tank but short enough to still give leverage to apply pressure from the handle.

[Enigma]

Handy!

I'm very conscious of rock placement when it comes to keeping things clean. I go for minimal rock in my displays, typically. But, with my contest build I may need to add a lot more rock than I originally intended (to keep within the water volume restriction). Your tank looks so nice and clean, and there is no evidence of neglected glass in the photos. It eases my mind quite a bit.

I need to follow you around the city purchasing corals. We've got pretty similar tastes in a lot of things. A bunch of your specimens are on my "must have" list. And, you've found them locally!

[Reef_Geek]

I'm all around the city for work, and it has its advantages. 1) I get to scope out LFSs often if I'm in the area, and 2) I get to buy stuff and hide them in my reef tank before my wife gets home...

[Reef_Geek]

65 gal reef, now without micro bubbles




added mummy-eye chalice from Gold's Aquarium



Added Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon) from Gold's Aquarium



Frag tank



added Purple Dottyback (Pseudochromis porphyreus) to frag tank from Nixon



Synchiropus picturatus came out a few times.