New year, new FTS thread

[cpreefguy]

In light of the new year, and the awesome tanks Ive never seen before pop up on the forum in the past few weeks, lets see some updated Full Tank Shots from this year! :D
Additional pictures and system specs are welcome!

[princer7]

This is day 1 of my new 58 gallon reef - taken tonight. I upgraded from a Aquapod 24 that was full - now looking kinda bare.

Specs:
58 gallon Oceanic Tank & Stand
Custom black oak canopy
60 lbs live sand & 120lbs live rock
(2) 250 watt SE Reeflux halides
Octopus protien skimmer PS-120
MRC Nano Dual Chamber Calcium reactor
Phosban reactor & Carbon reactor
Current Prime 1/15 chiller
2 Hydor Koralia powerheads


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/princer7/58-Gallon-Reef-Tank---Day-1---web.jpg

[JimD]

Thats some cool lookin rockwork!

[princer7]

Thanks!! I was suprised how well it turned out. The tank was pretty cloudy from adding the sand and it was about 1AM - could not see anything. :bigsmile:

[cpreefguy]

Looks great! Your equipment list looks great also, seems like you started this tank up right!

[apedroza]

Awesome looking tank. It will look nic when its all filled up.

[Paul28]

Tank: 120g Dual Overflow 60x18x26
Sump/Fuge: 30g 36x12x16
Lighing: 920 Watts
(2) SE 175w Dual PFO Bal with 10kxm's, Sides
(1) HQI 250w DE Hamilton Reefstar 10kxm, Center
(2) 65 watt Dual power compact Coralife Actinic retro
(2) 96 watt dual power compact Coralife Actinic retro
Skimmer: MSX,SWC xtreme160
Phosban reactor
(4)Hydor Koralia powerheads, 1 in Fuge
Korallin C-1502 Calcium reactor
PINPOINT pH Controller
mag 9.5 return pump
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5137/47074301hx6.jpg
This is him on a good day
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/3104/29608316xa0.jpg

[apedroza]

I never get tired of seeing that HUGE anemone!!!

[princer7]

OMG!!! That anemone is HUGE! :hypnotyized:

[RayAllen]

As said before Paul, Great tank man.

[lhoy]

Both tanks are VERY nice. Love the softies Paul, nice contrast to so many SPS dominated tanks.

Princer7 the dimensionality to your live rock structure is very well laid out. Need a HUGE cleaner shrimp or CBS hanging upside down on that shelf!!

Lee

[tony]

ditto, great looking tanks guys!!!

paul i would probly be scared to stick my fingers/arm near that thing haha

[Paul28]

Thx guys, yeh dont see to many softy tanks. the Sebae started at 5 inchs 2 years ago and for some weird way just blew up. If it does grab your arm you will get a bad rash dont rub your eyes:blushing:

[Ping]

125g Display - plumbed into 400g total system
2 400w SE 12K reeflux MH
2 110w actinics
UV 36w
Barr Aquatic skimmer
DIY 3.5 foot double airstone skimmer

[Ping]

From another Angle and I am terrible at taking pics

[cpreefguy]

Looks great Peter!

[JimD]

Shweet......

[copperband]

those are awesome tanks

[reeferRob]

Left Half

http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/1454FTS_left_half.jpg

Right Half

http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/1454FTS_right_half.jpg

Thanks for lookin

[erikharrison]

Y'alls tanks look great. Here's mine...
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x315/erikharrison/Fish/FTS.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x315/erikharrison/Fish/DSC_0020Small.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x315/erikharrison/Fish/DSC_0016Small.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x315/erikharrison/Fish/DSC_0009Small.jpg

I got the submersible LEDs from AD, I know someone is bound to ask. :)

[hobogato]

nice rockwork erik! great looking tanks everyone :wink_smile:

here is mine with a bit of a new look for the new year - took out a bunch of sand and liverock to open it up a bit. also moved all the LPS to christy's new setup

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/DSC01519.jpg
couple of angles -

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/DSC01520.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/DSC01521.jpg

[coraline79]

Here is my tank. It isn't much, but it's coming together. I'll give a quick rundown.

30 gallon long
10 gallon sump/fuge
50 lbs liverock(20lbs cured just got put in last week courtesy of Wolf)
korallia 2
my return is a spraybar running the length of the tank
Eshopp 90 gallon skimmer
GLO T5's for lighting(best investment)
Livestock: Diamond Goby, Firefish Goby, 3 Green Monti, 1 Green Slimer, misc. Zoas, 4watermelon mushrooms, and a huge Finger Leather(8-10 inches tall).

And all on a budget. I have spent less than 400 on the entire thing thanks to guys like bstreep, villjr, rayallen, and Ed at Wolf!!!
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff255/joegen4e/Aquariums/current.jpg

[Bill S]

Sorry for the lousy photos... Back from each end, then front from each end (see-thru tank).

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z157/bstreep/IMG_1378.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z157/bstreep/IMG_1385.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z157/bstreep/IMG_1392.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z157/bstreep/IMG_1399.jpg

[starfire]

Here's mine. I little bury, sorry.
http://www.austinreefclub.com/images/mypics/RC/FTS.jpg

[RayAllen]

Here is my 210g FOWLR 170lbs of rock doesnt look like much, lol. But all the fish love the open space.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b108/frogguy1/Front_edited.jpg

[greenmako]

http://greenmako.smugmug.com/photos/245798166-L.jpg


and here is a new full room shot I took tonight
http://www.greenmako.smugmug.com/photos/247021459-L.jpg

[erikharrison]

Keep them coming! This is fun to see! It will be really cool to resurect this thread next year to see the growth and changes!

[Texreefer]

this is the best my camera will do
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01310.jpg

[RayAllen]

Keep them coming! This is fun to see! It will be really cool to resurect this thread next year to see the growth and changes!

Great Idea. I try to do a yearly update anyways on my tank hince my other thread. That would be fun.

[RayAllen]

http://greenmako.smugmug.com/photos/245798166-L.jpg

Can we say every color that crayola makes. Amazing Color.

[apedroza]

Here are some pics of my set up!!!

2006
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/apedroza/Acroporas/DSC_0004.jpg

1/24/2008
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/apedroza/Acroporas/DSC_7424Medium.jpg

Side View
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/apedroza/Acroporas/DSC_7420Medium.jpg

Some growth pics of one of my favorite corals!! Color was actually alot nicer back then.

A. lovelli
1/2007
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/apedroza/Acroporas/DSC_0021.jpg

1/24/2008
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/apedroza/Acroporas/DSC_7395Medium.jpg

[erikharrison]

<---- Now Accepting Donations, lol.

[cpreefguy]

Anthony, looks like it is almost time for an upgrade! I love that lovelii, have you tried moving it around to see if it effects the coloration of it?

C'mon folks, let's see some more FTS!!!

[apedroza]

It actually has been all over my tank, but it just seems to be getting darker. I really want an upgrade but wifey says not until we move!!!!

[stoneroller]

Wow! Super tanks.

Here's my past and present.
circa feb 2007 - "reefsitting"
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r10/stoneroller/FTSFEB2007.jpg
circa oct07 New rock, matured but GSP was outta control!
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r10/stoneroller/FTSOct_07.jpg
present - GSP mostly gone, added new rock and moved zoas up
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r10/stoneroller/FTSFEB108.jpg

Growth shots - Feb 07 - Feb 08
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r10/stoneroller/notredPEFEB2007.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r10/stoneroller/notredPE.jpg

[cpreefguy]

The tank looks great Kevin! You must be doing something right!

[apedroza]

I agree some of those zoas and palys were really cool looking. Can't wait to hit you up again kevin!!!!

[stoneroller]

Thanks ya'll. Took a lot of help from MAAST.