CR 1st Featured Reef tank!!

Incredible tank; very nicely done. I'm also a believer of keeping things simple. I have skimmerless nano tanks. For me it's just regular PWCs, media cleaning and water parameter checks. :0
 
trackfast said:
Incredible tank; very nicely done. I'm also a believer of keeping things simple. I have skimmerless nano tanks. For me it's just regular PWCs, media cleaning and water parameter checks. :0
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Keep up those water changes!! Best thing for your tank I think.
 
So jealous. Love everything about this tank. I am really studying over your aquascaping, and methods of running the tank. I hope someday to be content with my tank, but I think in this hobby there is always more to get.
 
Cubzbiggestfan said:
So jealous. Love everything about this tank. I am really studying over your aquascaping, and methods of running the tank. I hope someday to be content with my tank, but I think in this hobby there is always more to get.
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The aquascaping is one of my favorite aspects of this tank. The pillars are great but I need to trim down the frogspawn for sure and the xenia is getting out of hand also.

It's hard to tell by looking at the tank but if you look closely you can see there are two lagoons that stretch from the middle to almost the right side glass. The lagoon on the far right is totally covered by my sebae anemone. He's a big guy, maybe too big but I do love him.

The other lagoon is where the majority of my acans and chalices hang out, so it's a nice spot to get a good look at the colors.

Besides looking cool, lagoons are a great way to trick the eye. Because some of the LR is very close to the front glass it gives the appearance of depth when you look at the tank from a couple steps back. It's also great for showcasing some of your corals right up front where people can get a good close look.

Anyone need any xenia? If so come over, it's free.
 
EyeReef said:
We are proud to present our very first featured reef here on ChicagoReefs.com. This stunning tank belongs to Patrick Dunne (NewSchool04). I have seen this reef in person and coral colors are absolutely amazing. Please click on the image to read an in depth writeup of his current reef. Please post all comments on this thread.

Patrick has also offered to donate an SPS frag pack to the CR Community!!!Stay tune for that.

180 gallon SPS Dominated Reef tank
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Your setup looks absolutely amazing!
 
NewSchool04 said:
The sebae anemone is out of hand, it seems to get bigger by the month! The RBTA's are not as big as the pic looks, there are about 7 of them on that rock. One is large, the other guy's are pretty small.

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How long have you had the Sebae? I've been contemplating getting a small one for our 60 cube, and letting him hang out (hopefully) up front in the sand where there's plenty of room.... How big is he now?
 
I've had him for about 3 years now. They get big and they will do it pretty quickly so in your 60, I wouldn't be surprised to see the sebae's tentacles hitting the glass on both sides.
 
I loved the write up about your time in the hobby. I have everything I need to hook up my auto top off system and haven't done it yet. Paranoid about it failing too! Hahaha.
 
Piscinarii said:
I loved the write up about your time in the hobby. I have everything I need to hook up my auto top off system and haven't done it yet. Paranoid about it failing too! Hahaha.
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Some are better than others Piscinarii. Google the brand and then read the stories, maybe you can grab a clue or two on how to make yours as full proof as possible?
 
I have all the gear for setting it up on my Reefkeeper. I will probably set it up in the next few weeks. I want to get another big brute can for another RO/DI water storage for it first.
 
Saw this in Person and I will say it looks RE-Dunkulous- Pat like the write-up about keeping your Tank in your room and your wife lets you- I just asked the other day if I can have my tank in our bedroom and my wife looked at me and told me- Now you have gone to far and walked away....LOL... Luckily I didn't sleep on the couch that night. Anyhow Great tank man- This tank has top notch corals at it's best. :)
 
Pat, you should be so proud of your accomplishments with your tank. I'm amazed at the colors. I too hope to have a reef half that beautiful some day. Still so much to learn.
 
My wife has been sooo supportive as well. She has become quite intregued with the hobby. I'm transitioning from a 40 gallon tank to a 100g tank and built a stand and bought live rock and other supplies. I have to stop for awhile with spending. Darn it. I want to build up the reef. It is so inspiring to see your reef. oh to dream!
 
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