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miked78231
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 01:56 PM
is it possible and doable with a 55g? this is more of what i want.
Reef69
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 01:59 PM
...On a smaller scale..yes, someday...FAR FAR FAR from today...After thousands of dollars...yes, its do-able..
LoneStar
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 02:02 PM
Well it would not be as long but it is DOABLE.
gjuarez
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 03:16 PM
It depends by what you are asking Mike. Are you asking about keeping sps? It is definately doable, but you gotta have the money, knowledge, patience and 100% dedication. That is an awesome tank and what makes it stand out is the aquascaping IMO. Amongst the tanks I have i also have a 55 gallon and aquascaping like that would be almost impossible. A 55g is just not wide emough to play around with the rockwork.
LoneStar
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 03:19 PM
A 55g is just not wide emough to play around with the rockwork.


I beg to differ. A 55 gallon is a good size to do lots of different rockwork.
miked78231
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 03:34 PM
well im more interested in how the rocks are set up, the corals are nice but im just going to stick with soft corals until im 100% sure that i can do this without MAAST
bigdscobra
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 03:37 PM
That looks cool I dont see why you wouldnt be able to do it on a smaller scale. ;)
::pete::
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 04:56 PM
You could do it in a nano with rubble ... why not?
gjuarez
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 05:59 PM
I also said it was ALMOST impossible, not completely impossible. LOL Well maybe for me it would be kind of impossible, and the reason for that is because I dont like to stack my rocks on the back wall. I like to give myself some space in the back to syphon out accumulated detritus. That tank has a nice low profile look to it and a 55 gallon just doesnt have those dimensions. Like Pete mentioned, it could be done with smaller rocks but that would mean you have smaller caves for the fish.
Reef69
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 06:01 PM
..Have you seen the equipment to run that tank???..
gjuarez
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 06:07 PM
which tank?
miked78231
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 06:08 PM
no, why?
Reef69
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 07:00 PM
..Alright miked, this is what you need to have a tank like that one...LMAO!
miked78231
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 07:36 PM
**** dude, what the hell is all that? thats the back of the tank right so the front is just facing the wall or is there a hole cut in so you can see into the tank. i dont want those kind of coral i just want that rock set up.
LoneStar
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 07:59 PM
**** dude, what the hell is all that?


>_< :wacko :roll
miked78231
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 08:08 PM
???
Reef69
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 08:34 PM
Your 55 is not long enough to do something like that..I know, i had a 55 gal. once..you can try though.
bigdscobra
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 09:06 PM
I like how the back of the tank is tinted so you dont see in the fish room! Very nice
Reef69
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 09:39 PM
..Yeah, its an amazing setup..the guy built most of it. Everything you see in the room picture was made by him..
Thunderkat
Sun, 11th Dec 2005, 11:20 PM
...On a smaller scale..yes, someday...FAR FAR FAR from today...After thousands of dollars...yes, its do-able..

How very true!
RADERBY
Mon, 12th Dec 2005, 04:31 PM
MUST BE NICE TO BE RICH AND SINGLE...NO WAY ANY MARRIED GUY IS GONNA GET AWAY WITH THAT!!
LoneStar
Mon, 12th Dec 2005, 04:37 PM
MUST BE NICE TO BE RICH AND SINGLE...NO WAY ANY MARRIED GUY IS GONNA GET AWAY WITH THAT!!

He's married too. If your interested, here is his setup (http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-11/totm/index.php).