reef tank or saltwater aquarium

[brokensheer]

does any of you keep a tank?
I started a 75gl reef after being out of it for awhile

[Glenn W]

I was into reef aquaria in a big way until Hurricane Isabelle--- We were without power for 2 weeks and lost everything.
I still have a tremendous amount of equipment that I need to get rid off--- metal Halide lights and electronic transformers ( I think I have 2 250w and 1 175w transformer; a couple of VHO electronic transformers with actinic and various other temp bulbs; Iwaki big ass pump; protein skimmers; sump; and a 120 gal (48"x24"x24") drilled reef tank (glass); fans, various other garbage, and a bunch of Fiji, Somoan, and Tonga rock (obviously dead but great stuff nonetheless).

It's a great hobby and I do miss it--- just don't have the desire to commit to it anymore.

I'm sure some things have changed in the last couple of years with newer technology, but if I can answer any questions feel free to pm me.

[brokensheer]

let me know what you want for your rock any picture of the other stuff would help

[Gibzilla]

does any of you keep a tank?
I started a 75gl reef after being out of it for awhile

i don't have one myself but my brother works in the Newport Aquarium in Newport, KY building tanks from scratch. He also builds custom home tanks on the side. I am sure i can find out any information you possible need or places to get the best deals.

[joeksr]

I've got a 90 gal setup.
Not set up as a reef now.
I use it to keep fish my grand kids catch in the canal.
They have a lot of fun seeing who can catch something different that we dont have in there.

[joeksr]

I was into reef aquaria in a big way until Hurricane Isabelle--- We were without power for 2 weeks and lost everything.
.

That hurts.
Had a 45 gal set up one time that ran for years.
Came home one day and the heater had stuck in the on position.
Poached my fish.

[Glenn W]

That hurts.

I can almost think about it now after 5 years. At the time the storm hit I was running 2 tanks--- a 180 gal "fish only" tank, and a 120 gal reef tank.---- the fish tank was an Angel and Butterflyfish tank. I had several Angels that were in the $250 to $300+ range. The reef tank was overloaded but was doing fantasitc and I was actually cultivating Acropora and monopora and selling to a local store from time to time--- ( no profit, just defrayed some supply costs). I recon I had about 5-6 grand invested.

My best advise is forget most of the fancy gadgets and remember there are only a couple of things that are needed for hard corals--- the more light the better--- good water flow, and a ton of calcium.---- a far as filtration and waste disposal, remember you are not creating a sewage treatment plant--- many of today's filtration gadgets convert amonia to nitrates too quickly and don't give time for nature to do it's thing.

Nuke them corals with light and calcium and they will grow and flourish

[Glenn W]

let me know what you want for your rock any picture of the other stuff would help

$5.00 a pound should be a steal--- I take some photos this weekend of everything.

[fowlscay]

Here,s my tank . We have caught every thing in it .

[Glenn W]

Nice clean looking tank Fowlscay. As a suggestion to improve the entire scene tremendousy and add a sense of depth to the tank-- Paint the back either Black or Deep Blue (High gloss oil). Simply brush it on the outside. I would also use a calcium additive to get some nice red coraline algea going on your live rock---- keep that PH up as well.