65g mixed reef and 45g frag tank

[saltwaterfishes]

It has been 3 1/2 years since we set-up our 65g. 45g frag tank was set-up last August 'cause it was inconvenient to have a 24g aquapod upstairs and it gotten too small.

65g FTS as of 11/09. Recently shuffled a few things around but haven't change much.

65g, overflows to the back. It's a Uniquarium tank.

45g frag tank as of 11/09. Moved all corals from 24g and some "don't know where to place corals" from 65g.

Recent pics.....

 

[nata]

woweee!!!!!!!!! Better than a candystore!!!!

 

[Xtremedave67]

fortuntae to see this in person very impressive, and Thanks for the frags as well they look great

 

[returnofsid]

woweee!!!!!!!!! Better than a candystore!!!!

You have no idea just how accurate that statement is!!

Angie, Madison and I, recently had the enjoyable privilege of getting to visit Caitlen and her family, again. Madison had a great time, doing crafts with their kids, while Angie and I spent our time visiting and drooling over these amazing, I might even say "elite" tanks. You've heard about floors so clean that you can eat off of them? That describers these tanks!! I wish the cleanliness of our tanks was a fraction of these...lol. Of course, we also came home with some beautiful frags!! You just don't get an idea of how beautiful this 65 gallon reef tank is, until you're looking at it in person. Of course, while there, I had to get the camera out, so here's some pictures.

Believe it or not, there is live rock in there. It's hidden behind all the gorgeous corals!!

I've had flower anemone in the past, but nothing this beautiful.

 

[mfinn]

You just don't get an idea of how beautiful this 65 gallon reef tank is, until you're looking at it in person.

It is a amazing tank.
I was blown away when I saw it.

 

[saltwaterfishes]

Thank you for your kind words. And thanks Micheal for posting some great pics for me!

My frag tank is turning 1 year old. I have moved colonies from 65g to this tank.....would love to have a bigger display tank.

flower anemome

 

[user 2204]

That is an awesome display of colors. Lovin it.

 

[luisse25]

love this tank!!!when i first saw it a year ago it feels like in a candy store

 

[dtd87]

I need to pick up some more corals from that 45 since I got better lighting!

 

[MGDMIRAGE]

Wow that is truly amazing! Definitely one of the nicest reefs I've ever seen there is just life EVERYWHERE!

 

[Red C Aquarium]

very clean layout, and very nice photos

 

[Ichthys]

Setting the bar rather high

You have an incredibly beautiful tank. The array of color and variety is astonishing, I hope you dont mind but I am using your FTS as my computer wallpaper for now.

Being a 65 Gallon it is close to the size of my tank and it gives me something to shoot for, something to emulate, at least to know what is possible. I am very curious as to how you keep such an abundance of live happy and healthy, would you share your system specs including dosing, supplements, and all. I included a list below of things I am most interested to know.. thanks so much
Ichthys

Lighting
Skimmer
flow
reactors, kalk/phosban/other
chiller
fuge
controller
supplements
feeding
dosing
salt mix
water changes

magic?

 

[rjbourge360]

NICE Tank

Everyone is right, you have amassed quite the collection of coral. They are all clearly doing quite well. Let me know if you need some of that coral moved out of your tank. I will be more than willing to assist.

 

[saltwaterfishes]

Time for an update....I have not done much last couple months except maybe 2 water changes and try to keep up with dosing.
This weekend I removed a thin layer of sand and added new sand, love how white and clean it looks. I bought 4 fighting conch, hope they will keep the sandbed sparkling!
Something stung me pretty bad while cleaning the tank.....large rash going away today and a small cut that really hurts.
Some pics.....
FTS

Pumpkin pie monti

sympodium

 

[user 2204]

Simply amazing how all the colors pop and how you've filled the tank but yet it doesn't seem overcrowded. Almost as if you've taken a slice out of the oean refs and placed it in a tank. Gives me a lot of inspiration for my 65 that I am working on.

Cheers,
Alex

 

[Krish]

Really really nice!! I love the full tank shot in post #1. Amazing!!

 

[Myteemouse]

uuuu WOW..

 

[mfinn]

Amazing as always.
To see it in person is even more amazing.
I am just in awe of the coral growth in that tank.

 

[grassi]

Really nice display and frag tank. You should start selling some and finance the new display
I love the flower anemone

 

[saltwaterfishes]

You have an incredibly beautiful tank. The array of color and variety is astonishing, I hope you dont mind but I am using your FTS as my computer wallpaper for now.

Being a 65 Gallon it is close to the size of my tank and it gives me something to shoot for, something to emulate, at least to know what is possible. I am very curious as to how you keep such an abundance of live happy and healthy, would you share your system specs including dosing, supplements, and all. I included a list below of things I am most interested to know.. thanks so much
Ichthys

Lighting
Skimmer
flow
reactors, kalk/phosban/other
chiller
fuge
controller
supplements
feeding
dosing
salt mix

magic?

Thanks everyone.
Sorry I haven't gone in a whole lot of details....I guess I try to keep things pretty simply and don't have a lot of equipment.
Lighting: 250w MH and (2) 65w actinics
Skimmer: none at the moment
flow: Vortech mp40, k3 against back wall
reactors, kalk/phosban/other: none, manual dosing
chiller: 1/10H
fuge: uniaquarium tank, overflow to back of tank, see pic on page 1
supplements: Seachem reef plus
feeding: frozen, flakes, pellets, try to turkey base corals twice a week
salt mix: Reef Crystals
water changes: 4-9 weeks, 15-20%
magic? :lol: wish there's magic sprinkles

Maintenance has been minimal since I glued down things, much nicer not having my hands in the tank all the time. Couple more pics.