144 oceanic half circle foam reef

[Mr Cob]

Figured I'd start a new thread now that the corals and fish are in.

144 gallon Oceanic half circle foam reef.
57.5 x 29 x 29
250w x2 20k MH retro

Here's the build thread with details about the process:
http://maast.org/showthread.php?t=53634

Here's some pics...

Established and new water added along with a couple of test corals... (left alone for a week)
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs222.snc1/6922_1042234112203_1716090084_81106_6326419_n.jpg

Coral and fish added...
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs222.snc1/6922_1042232432161_1716090084_81097_3286065_n.jpg


Center of tank: 29" from front of tank to the back wall. (my main focus on this tank was to leave a clear view from front to back so that the depth would be captured)
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs202.snc1/6922_1042233592190_1716090084_81103_4258388_n.jpg


From left side of tank: (top left you can see a large opening which is a large tunnel that stretches downward over 2.5 feet to the center of the tank, very cool to watch the fish go through it)
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs202.snc1/6922_1042233392185_1716090084_81102_2842009_n.jpg


Tunnel vision all the way to the other side of the tank! 57"
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs202.snc1/6922_1042232832171_1716090084_81100_2878639_n.jpg


Closeup shot. You can see one of the openings to the large tunnels, center left.
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs222.snc1/6922_1042232352159_1716090084_81096_7578059_n.jpg


Thanks for checking out my new reef! Going to sleep now...LOL!

[txav8r]

Looking great Rob!! Glad to see it up and running.

[ballardjr2000]

awesome see why can't i aquascape like that lol

[Big_Pun]

i need to go by and admire it, i bet your glad the build part is done, but are we ever done "building" lol, i mounted my light and dang its bright going to build a open top canopy just to block the light from spilling into my living room

[Mr Cob]

Thanks guys! I'm so glad it's finally up and running. We are trying to move and for the last two weeks all I have done every night is work on the tank.

Oh... "You know you're a reef addict when you and your bride are selling the furniture in order to get new stuff that matches the tank!" HA!

[txav8r]

Established and new water added along with a couple of test corals... (left alone for a week)
QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Mr Cob;699367]Thanks guys! I'm so glad it's finally up and running. We are trying to move and for the last two weeks all I have done every night is work on the tank.

Oh... "You know you're a reef addict when you and your bride are selling the furniture in order to get new stuff that matches the tank!" HA!

I was going to call you out on your first statement but you came clean in the last one. There is no way you could leave that thing alone for a week! LOL j/k I know what you meant.

[RayAllen]

Looks fantastic Rob.

[Paul28]

Rob it was nice meeting you and talking with you LOVE the tank man !! the frag is doing great

Thx Paul

[Mr Cob]

Thanks, Ray.

Thanks Paul, it was great to finally meet you man!

Jack, lol! Yes, I meant I waited a week before adding coral and fish.

I definitely had plenty more to do before the fish and coral were added. Pumps, refugium, sump etc... etc.. and of course when I got the sump and refugium running I had a leak... ARGH!!! Had to replace some of the plumbing.

Also had to cut some of the plastic on the canopy...because I realized the center brace was blocked by the HOB refugium I added...LOL! As you know I always forget to plan thoroughly! I had a ton of "little things" like that happen throughout this build.

[Rychek]

The aquascaping looks awesome Rob! I love the canyon in the middle; the depth adds a LOT to the asthetics (IMO of course). I want to get a similar effect with my next tank. Thanks for the inspiration! :D

[Bill S]

Rob, man that looks GREAT!

[Pennies2Cents]

Hey Rob,, Awesome shots! :) Tank looks great!

[joelb]

:what_smile:

[joelb]

^ that means,, i cant believe my eyes, im trying not to. good job Rob

[rabadanmarco]

wow nice backgound...foam or what

[Crazyeyes]

The new tank looks outstanding. Can't wait till its fully loaded.

[ErikH]

That is very cool man.

[Mr Cob]

Thanks everyone!

So far everything is doing great. I hate living in a different house. I'm always wondering what's going on with the tank.

It's hard to see from the pics, but there's a lot of coral in there, can't wait to see it all grow out.

[diego]

That is very nice. Great aquascape!!!!!

[Third Coast Tropical]

...dude...i want this....

[rsaulter]

That looks greeat! How much live rock was used or is it majority Foam?

[Mr Cob]

That looks greeat! How much live rock was used or is it majority Foam?

Thanks!! Here's a pic so you can see how much of it is foam:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/img1252224599602.jpg

I used about 75 pounds of live rock. I still want to add more live rock but it will go in the sump. I wanted a very open reef tank with lots of tunnels and swimming room for the fish.

[jeffro]

Awesome job on the aquascaping, it truly looks like a reef. Gonna be beautiful once all the coral grows out.

[clone]

Awesome job on the aquascaping, it truly looks like a reef. Gonna be beautiful once all the coral grows out.

thanks I worked hard at it.
You know how rock work is hard enougth, try doing it with a 30yo man hovering over your sholder.

na j/k nice rock work Rob.

[cpreefguy]

Rob, the tank looks truly exceptional! Can't wait to see some more pictures

[mabel_photo6]

Oh my gosh it looks awesome!
How in the heck did I miss this thread!!
Looks really good!!!

[z28pwr]

Looks great Rob !!

[corydrysdale]

Very cool tank. Have to admit, its one of the first ive seen on here that is made with foam to give it that wall'd look of a reef. Ive seen overflows that resemble rocks to blend in with the aquascaping of real rock and this pretty much matches it. Nice job.

[hobogato]

took some pics of rob's tank today - they in no way do it justice

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/robs144/DSC05474.jpg
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[hobogato]

more

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/robs144/DSC05494.jpg
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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/robs144/DSC05505.jpg

[hobogato]

last batch

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/robs144/DSC05508.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/robs144/DSC05510.jpg
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[mabel_photo6]

Wow, that really looks awesome!
Is the Tang the only fish that will be added??

[Rychek]

Nice pics Ace! Rob, the tank looks awesome. We need to arrange a frag swap so I can see it in person. :wink_smile:

[stoneroller]

That's very nice setup. Looks like a great collections of zoanthids!

[ErikH]

:thumbs_up:ALRIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbs_up:

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause: :applause:

[Mr Cob]

Ace, you rock dude! Thanks for stopping by, the pics look great! So much better than my cell phone... LOL!

Mabel... here's what was hiding...

Yellow Hawaiian Tang
Purple Tang
Yellow Eye Kole Tang
Purple Firefish
Yellow Goby
Lawnmower Blenny
Blue Damsel (not a devil one... it's peaceful and I can't ID it)
Snails
No Hermits
Couple Emerald Crabs

I plan to add more fish when I upgrade the skimmer.

Ryan, feel free to stop by whenever... I moved though. So PM for the address...I also want to check out your new tank as I know you moved too. :)

Thanks, Stoneroller, I love zoas!!! I VAAANT more!!! My fav is the Tubbs Blue Spidermans (I got from Giau) seen in one of the last pics with the regular Tubbs Blues. For Palys it would have to be the Nuclear Greens (also from Giau).

[mabel_photo6]

Whoa too cool.
I had no idea everyone else was in hiding!
I want a purple tang but aren't they expensive??
I have a yellow tang and wanted to add another impressive and different one later when my 100 gallon is up and cycled.

[Mr Cob]

Thanks Mabel. The fish were scared of Ace... he's kind of mean looking with a shaved head... LOL! (jk)

Purples range from $60-$100 depending on size and where you buy them from. I have perfect harmony between the 3 tangs right now and they school together all day long. It's so cool.

I'm afraid to add anything right now because I do not want to disrupt their peace. :)

[Rychek]

Ryan, feel free to stop by whenever... I moved though. So PM for the address...I also want to check out your new tank as I know you moved too. :)


My new tank isn't up yet (have to get the living room painted and the stand refinished before I can set it up). :(

[Shu]

I like this.

[Jarob]

Looks great Rob!! Uhm, so I think a frag of those Tubbs Blue Spidermans are gonna need to be placed in my tank... :) also a frag of those speckled PE's!

[Rychek]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/robs144/DSC05495.jpg


What is the purple/green SPS in back/center?

[rockmp]

WOW! looks awesome Rob! Nice pics Ace!

[Mr Cob]

Looks great Rob!! Uhm, so I think a frag of those Tubbs Blue Spidermans are gonna need to be placed in my tank... :) also a frag of those speckled PE's!

Thanks, Jarob...the speckled looking PEs are actually a Pink Ladies morph that I got from Steve and Cheri.


What is the purple/green SPS in back/center?
In that pic...I have a Tyree War Coral, directly above that is a couple of Mohawk Zoas (hard to see)...then above that (the little stick) is a Cali Tort and to the right of that is the ORA Miyagi Tort (I believe that is the one you are talking about?) I love that little colony. Thanks, Giau!

[Rychek]

The one directly above the fragplug with the mohawks. I have a very small frag of that coral that is growing like crazy and I love the color. I just didn't know what it was called.

[Mr Cob]

The one directly above the fragplug with the mohawks. I have a very small frag of that coral that is growing like crazy and I love the color. I just didn't know what it was called.

Ok, that's the Cali Tort. I wish mine would grow like crazy! I've been getting very slow growth with both torts.

[clone]

Dang dude looks good. I need to jump on the ball to catch up now.
Nice pics Ace.

[Mr Cob]

New pics... taken by ScorpiNO (Erik).

Thanks for taking these last week Erik! Good times.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/FTS_oceanic_144_half_circle.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/FTS.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/Lawnmower_blenny.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/yellow_hawaiian_tang_nuc_palys.jpg

Nuclear Green Palys (From Aquasport)
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/nuclear_green_palys.jpg

Lemon Lime Zoas (from Rychek)
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/lemon_lime_zoas.jpg

Neon Green Palau Nephthea
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/Neon_Green_Palau_Nephthea.jpg

[ErikH]

Ha, what all did I put on that disc?

I hear my video is on there, did you see me shank my finger on that clam YOWCH!

Jack and I had to play and replay it, just looks sooooooo painful!

[Mr Cob]

More...

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/left_side.jpg

RPE
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/RPE.jpg

Tubb's Blue Zoas
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/tubbs_blue_zoas.jpg

Tubb's Blue Spiderman Zoas (From Aquasport)
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/tubbs_spiderman_blue_zoas.jpg

Lunar Eclipse Palys (From ScorpiNO)
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/scorpino_lunar_eclipse.jpg

Tyree War Coral (From Aquasport)
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/tyree_war_coral.jpg

Yellow w/Purple Rim Monti Cap (From Ping)
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/yellow_purple_rim_monti_cap.jpg

[Mr Cob]

My Xenia(2 types)/GSP(4 different types)/Mushroom Island...

AKA: "The Cheap island" (half from Gabe's and half from StangChris)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/cheap_island.jpg

Purple Valida: (From ScorpiNO)
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/purple_valida.jpg

Large Tunnel, purple hornets in background.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/zoas_tunnel.jpg

[Mr Cob]

Ha, what all did I put on that disc?

I hear my video is on there, did you see me shank my finger on that clam YOWCH!

Jack and I had to play and replay it, just looks sooooooo painful!

Yes, I just watched it...it's like 4 clips. Pretty cool. You should edit it....condense it and drop it in the frag exchange forum...

You are too funny man. I like how you have zoa toxins on your hand and then shank it...LOL! Then talk about wearing gloves. Classic! Good stuff.

[joelb]

i vote your tank, tank of the month! for whenever you decide to submit it. its looking better and better these days.

[Big_Pun]

glad all the coral we traded worked out, best way to expand a tank and cheapest, everthing i got from you is doin great also

[txav8r]

Looks great Rob! I love your tank!

[Mr Cob]

i vote your tank, tank of the month! for whenever you decide to submit it. its looking better and better these days.

Great I'll submit it to the program we don't have. LOL! Thanks, Joel.


glad all the coral we traded worked out, best way to expand a tank and cheapest, everthing i got from you is doin great also

I love my little Island. I call it the cheap island....wouldn't you know it...it's my wife's favorite part of the tank.


Looks great Rob! I love your tank!

Thanks man. It's coming along nicely! Can't wait for the corals to grow out. I'm thinking about thining some of the rock too and putting it in the sump....I want more open areas.

[Third Coast Tropical]

this tank is cool....the faux rockwork you made is awesome....been thinking about giving it a go for a backdrop in one of mine....

[Mr Cob]

Thanks...you will not be disappointed. The first one I did was about two years ago when I saw Texreefers old tank of the year. So I began experimenting and playing with new ideas...it's limitless.

The tunnels make for a very cool effect too. I wish i would have done more small ones in the backdrop because they are great for mounting/holding frags and skinny tonga branches along with coco worms and even empty coco worm tubes. I made sure all of my tunnels were at angles so that detritus would not build up inside of them.

My best advice though is to use aquarium sealant between the foam and glass/overflows so that the foam will stay sealed and never come loose. I also drilled holes in my overflow and zip tied my tunnels for added security. I do not rely on the foam as a "cement" tool. And....USE black pond foam! It's worth the extra money.

[txav8r]

this tank is cool....the faux rockwork you made is awesome....been thinking about giving it a go for a backdrop in one of mine....


You should go check it out in person, Lindsay. He's right around the corner from me.

[Mr Cob]

Definitely...feel free to PM me. I love talking reef. We could arrange a frag swap.

[Mrs. z28pwr]

Wow!!! Sweet rock work..... I like the stainless steel top and the nice area for your fish to swim.

[ErikH]

you should post the video! It really shows the depth better imho.

[Mr Cob]

The cd only had Ray's killer fish on it and your fragging vids.

[Mr Cob]

Some recent pics I took with my sister-inlaw's camera...

Joel's Rainbow Acans... large heads and beautiful color... of course the pic does no justice for these... I love them!
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/JoelB_rainbow_acans.png

Deepwater Yellow Japs (some are calling these Yellow Jacket Japs). They came from Reefs2u when they were B&B:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/deepwater_yellow_jap_zoas_144.png

Bam Bam Zoas (hitchhiker from a dragon eye colony...I started with 1 (UNO) polyp and Kryptonite Candy Cane (from B&B, started with 2 small heads):
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/bam_bam_zoas_kryptonite_candyCane_1.png

^^^check out the purple coralline on the black pond foam...Yay...the tank is covered in it.

[Mr Cob]

HOB fuge with a DSB and Macro...tons of critters in there...sorry you can't really see much:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/HOB_refugium_144.png

Sump/Fuge:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/Sump144.png

[Mr Cob]

FTS:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/144_oceanic_half_circle_fts.jpg

Center:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/144_oceanic_half_circle_center.jpg

Right:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/144_oceanic_half_circle_right.jpg

[Third Coast Tropical]

nice pics

[hobogato]

looks great rob!

[Mr Cob]

Thanks guys... got more coral on the way... can't wait! Probably going to ditch the cheapo island... (GSP, Mushroom and Xenia)...but not sure because I like it. Just need some more room to play with.

[Third Coast Tropical]

I still would like to see this in person, when time is available....

[Europhyllia]

Oh I love Joel's rainbow acans! So pretty in person.
What is it with you guys and your blue bulbs?! LOL!
Can somebody turn the light on so we can see all the goodies you have in the tank. ;)
It looks great. You must feel really good about your foam work. :)

[Mr Cob]

Yeah, Joel's acans rock! I also have his Halloween, Aqua and some other bright one...they ALL rock! By the way...this tank was his originally. Before that it was Felipe's...it was his display tank at the shop. I did add a new canopy though, purchased through Gabe.

So...no 20k bulbs for you huh? I prefer color over growth. The pics are only with 20k 250w MH bulbs x2. I do not supplement...guess you don't really need to with 20k bulbs. Honestly I will probably never go back to 10k, 12k or even 14k...I love the XM 20k bulbs.

I have blue LED lights that come on 3 hours before the MH, turn off when the MH turn on and then they come on again after the MH turn off for another 3 hours...that's my favorite time to view the tank...the corals look unreal under blue LEDs!!!!! Seriously...it's SICK! I have never seen corals pop like they do under blue LEDs.

[Mr Cob]

I still would like to see this in person, when time is available....

Seriously...we live so close... once I get my new corals in the tank we'll meet up Lindsay and talk some reef! I also need to see what you have going on over at your place. :)

[z28pwr]

Tank is looking great Rob!

[Mr Cob]

Got bored this past weekend and decided to clean up the stand... I was able to remove 3 power strips, a useless powerhead and cable managed everything.

I still want to do some more organizing but need to wait until I switch the skimmer out and add the auto top off unit in the next couple of weeks.

Here's some cheesy camera phone pics:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/img1262066227141.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/img1262066298683.jpg

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http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/img1262066356761.jpg

It's such a relief to have a nice clean and organized stand... I've been wanting to do it for a long time now. Glad I took the time to do it. The American DJ control centers are great!

[aquasport24]

Man, that is super clean, good job Rob. Do you have a ground probe in there somewhere?

[Mr Cob]

Man, that is super clean, good job Rob. Do you have a ground probe in there somewhere?

Thanks and no I do not have one but it's on my list of "to buy" items. Seems it keeps getting pushed back though. I also have a new skimmer and auto topoff unit to add soon along with a PH probe.

[Roo&Lis]

WOW! That is the cleanest looking stand I've ever seen. Props to you! I plan on the getting the DJ control module in the near future too, they are sweet.

[Mr Cob]

WOW! That is the cleanest looking stand I've ever seen. Props to you! I plan on the getting the DJ control module in the near future too, they are sweet.

Thanks! And they are cheap!!! I was super surprised to find how inexpensive they are. They also have the 8 plug strip but I could not find a general location so that all of my cables would reach it so I went with the 2.

I have more plans with the loose chords but that has to wait until I swap some equipment out. Nothing will be permanent though and everything can easily be removed for maintenenace. By cleaning up I was also able to get rid of a timer and as mentioned 3 powerstrips.

[Rychek]

No reef wiring is complete without a Coralife Dual Timer. :wink_smile: Hope you have a backup ready for that baby.

[Mr Cob]

No reef wiring is complete without a Coralife Dual Timer. :wink_smile: Hope you have a backup ready for that baby.

Don't hate the coralife timer dude!

Oh trust me I've been using them for years and I know not to plug MH or T5 to them. So, I only use them for steady power on basic equipment and the timers for fuge light and moonlights.

[Mr Cob]

Some random shots I took tonight with my cell...

First up... Acans:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0012.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0017.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0016.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0015.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0014.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0013.jpg


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0033.jpg

[Mr Cob]

and....

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0018.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0011.jpg


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0021.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0019.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0027.jpg

[Mr Cob]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0022.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0025.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0024.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0023.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0035.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0034.jpg

[Mr Cob]

and to end... A FTS:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/144%20Gallon%20Oceanic%20Half%20Circle%20Foam%20Re ef/IMAG0028.jpg

[hobogato]

everything looks great rob - nice pics too

[corruption]

Those shots were from your cell phone? Wow -- I wouldn't have expected that kind of clarity from the cheapy CCD sensors they use on even high-end phones.. At least we know the Samsung Instinct can do at least one thing well! :rofl:

Looks great -- we'll have to come by and check it out in person :)

-Justin

[txav8r]

Looking great as always Rob. I can't believe those are from a camera phone!

[Mr Cob]

everything looks great rob - nice pics too

Thanks man! I can't wait for it to all grow in and fill up my tank :)


Those shots were from your cell phone? Wow -- I wouldn't have expected that kind of clarity from the cheapy CCD sensors they use on even high-end phones.. At least we know the Samsung Instinct can do at least one thing well! :rofl:

Looks great -- we'll have to come by and check it out in person :)

-Justin

DUDE!!! The instinct could not take those! I love my NEW phone... HTC Hero... it has a 5 mega pixel camera. The instinct could not hang. Thanks, feel free to pm me and let me know when you want to come by and check it out.


Looking great as always Rob. I can't believe those are from a camera phone!

LOL! I know...I was pretty stoked when I started snapping away....they look even better on the phone. Gonna try video out tonight. Thanks.

[RayAllen]

Looks awesome Rob. Love those acans.

[FireWater]

Looks great Rob. How are the sps doing? Need some pics of those.

[Mr Cob]

Ray... I love those Acans.... most came from Joelb!

John... I'll need a better camera to get good pics of the sps... they are a bit further from the glass. They are all doing well. I only lost one of the 10 and I can't remember the name of it. I love the array of colors! Thanks man.

[FireWater]

No sweat. When you remember which one bit it let me know.

[Mr Cob]

Thanks, John. It's odd, it looks dead but it's gray, not white.




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[Mr Cob]

Quick shot of some SPS:
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4292525404_73d22852c5.jpg

Another shot of my new clam:
http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gif
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4291789871_1a45079144.jpg

[Mr Cob]

Another shot of the Tyree War Coral but with polyps out...
http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gif
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4292536512_2702e96d3f.jpg

[Mr Cob]

I had a MH bulb burn out and don't have a standby ready so I switched to my MH light fixture that has 14k bulbs and no actinic lighting on. There's no blue in the pics...


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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4299421041_be9d459cff.jpg


http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gif
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4300163806_c11243e3c0.jpg

[Mr Cob]

http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gif
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4300154076_277d4c8f81.jpg

[Double-O-Zilch]

Beautiful tank Rob, really gives me something to shoot for.

[jlh81]

When you frag that war coral i would like to be the first to get a piece

Joe

[Europhyllia]

amazing pics!

[Mr Cob]

Some Fire and Ice zoas that I got in a trade and have been nursing them back to health...they were orginally brown and kind of shriveled...look at the pretty blue now:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4403452183_2358fde711.jpg


Ric/yuma nation:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4403441573_f37af47333.jpg

[txav8r]

Wow! The fire and ice zoas look great! I swear I have seen those somewhere before.

[Mr Cob]

Wow! The fire and ice zoas look great! I swear I have seen those somewhere before.

Right...man what an improvement. They are quickly becoming one of my favorites. How are yours doing Jack?

[RayAllen]

I was just telling Terry-Shagman yesterday that I want to start buying Rics and your pic looks great. Going to start looking for some soon.

[txav8r]

They have really colored up since you brought them over. I've never seen a zoa change colors that much and that fast.

[Mr Cob]

I was just telling Terry-Shagman yesterday that I want to start buying Rics and your pic looks great. Going to start looking for some soon.

Thanks, Ray. I got most of those from Chris (stangchris), they have really grown and have been very hardy for me....low light, low flow....and beautiful. I VAANT more....vahahahaha...vahhahaha


They have really colored up since you brought them over. I've never seen a zoa change colors that much and that fast.

I know, crazy right! I almost tossed them out at first....they were just kind of hidden in the back...then I noticed some color and now they are centered in the display.

[Firstman]

they look real cool real nice

[ErikH]

Looks great home skillet!

[Big_Pun]

I was just telling Terry-Shagman yesterday that I want to start buying Rics and your pic looks great. Going to start looking for some soon.

just fragged some same as robs and some orange with green rim ill let know you if i decide to sell them, but rob does have first dibs i promised him

[Pennies2Cents]

Those rics are nice Rob.. :) Tank is looking cool dude! :)

[hobogato]

nice pics rob

[Mr Cob]

nice pics rob

Thanks, not too bad for a cell phone.


Those rics are nice Rob.. :) Tank is looking cool dude! :)

Thanks, dude-et!

[Mr Cob]

Some new corals I got from the March Frag Swap:

Baby Blue Cap from JC (it's actually white/yellow with purple rim at the moment):
http://l.yimg.com/g/images/tc_white_bl.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/tc_white_br.gif
http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gif
http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gif
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4440736247_41dff3d18d.jpg

Hot Pink Chalice from StoneRoller (originally came from Ace):
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4440729283_5638b54286.jpg


Rainbow Monti from StoneRoller:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4440722957_0020855da1.jpg


Superman Monti from Gilbert, Purple Monti from Firewater and a Neon Green Hydnopora from JC:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4440715013_6baa93b90a.jpg


So many others....but really hard to get good pics on a cell phone. THX everyone for all of the trades : )

[Mr Cob]

Recent FTS...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4441458794_2cd7b6ee71.jpg

Left:http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gif
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2788/4440703289_d893a3dd49.jpg

Right:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4441473222_fc15ef6fd4.jpg

[SKNR]

WOW that looks nice!!!

[Mr Cob]

WOW that looks nice!!!

Thanks Richard.

I think I miss my 20k bulbs...I was liking the 14k's when I first put them on and it's nice to see the corals grow really well with them, but I think in a few months after I get some nice growth I'll be switching back.

We'll see, before switching back I may invest in another blue LED PowerBrite strip... I have two at the moment but you can barely tell they are on when the 14k's are running.

[LittleReef]

Very beautiful tank, Rob!

I think I might be going along with you in putting in some blue LED strips. I'm just using a 14k Phoenix in my tank, and really want some more blue!

[Mr Cob]

Very beautiful tank, Rob!

I think I might be going along with you in putting in some blue LED strips. I'm just using a 14k Phoenix in my tank, and really want some more blue!

The first time I ran the 20k's I was sold forever....but the growth was slow....think the bulbs need to be switched out every 6 months to get the most out of them.

My favorite time to view the tank at the moment is before and after the MH when just the blue LEDs are on. The powerbrite strips are super sweet! The corals pop like I've never seen before. Some of the colors are so neon they become fuzzy...or my eyes have a hard time adjusting to them.

Thanks for the comments.

[LittleReef]

The first time I ran the 20k's I was sold forever....but the growth was slow....think the bulbs need to be switched out every 6 months to get the most out of them.

My favorite time to view the tank at the moment is before and after the MH when just the blue LEDs are on. The powerbrite strips are super sweet! The corals pop like I've never seen before. Some of the colors are so neon they become fuzzy...or my eyes have a hard time adjusting to them.

Thanks for the comments.

Awesome!

Where do you get these strips where they don't cost too much $?

[Europhyllia]

Nice! You can finally see all your goodies :D

[Mr Cob]

Awesome!

Where do you get these strips where they don't cost too much $?

Google "PowerBrite LED" they are all over the net...last time I bought one I just looked around for the least expensive price...I paid like $50 for a linking module shipped. The main module with the power is around $60. Well worth the cost in my opinion though. They sell 10k, 50/50 and 460nm Blue.


Nice! You can finally see all your goodies :D

Yes, but I can see them much better in blue. :hypnotyized:

[Mr Cob]

Got bored and decided to take some pics... just added a K4 to get some more flow and everything seems so happy.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4448941094_fe294ee25b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4448153283_367976ac0b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2687/4448913006_c26d04636d.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4448132113_538c8de55f.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4448161475_b08673acc0.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4448894448_35b64902d7.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4448901362_a283886f14.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4448885288_e91da6d0e0.jpg

[hobogato]

nice pics rob! are those with a phone camera?

[Mr Cob]

nice pics rob! are those with a phone camera?

thanks, you know me...always taking pics with the cell. It's with an HTC Hero.

[hobogato]

wow, that is impressive :)

[Mr Cob]

Some acans....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4449347566_fc6ab5c25b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4449356268_5c20125992.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4449363440_95d4d5e306.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4448596981_4003868e42.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4448603075_1cda0b7450.jpg

http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceout.gifhttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4448610791_27907f12f2.jpg

[ErikH]

That's with a phone?????? Wowwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr Cob]

That's with a phone?????? Wowwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


LOL! I know right. This phone takes mad pics.

So there is no confusion...here's an example of the actual phone pic uploaded to flickr and then after a little contrast editing using flickr's tools:

straight phone:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4450048343_b00b54f8d2.jpg

after flickr edits:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4417673299_50f6a34433.jpg

...pretty much the same...just a slight deeper contrast and cropped to put more focus on the coral.

The other catch is I can only take nice pics of the corals near the glass....if I try for something closer to the middle of the tank, by the time I zoom in on it, it's pretty pixelated.

[Mr Cob]

More candy...

picked up the green yuma below from HoppyBunny at the frag swap...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4448877455_e428b75d35.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4449644954_f625f60d39.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4448859267_38dd2cb125.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2800/4448894473_daca96a727.jpg

[Europhyllia]

very nice yuma -like a handful of emeralds :)

[clone]

man those pics are insane. nice tank Rob

[jrsatx20]

missed this thread dont know how, with it being so long but nice work on the background. cant wait to get back into the hobby. so i can get all these nice frags from everyone.

[Mr Cob]

Thanks everyone. Ruben....can't wait to see what you do next.

Kevin....not bad for a cell phone huh..? Remember that SPS chunk I got from you a while back....red bug weekend....well I thought it was dead....but I let it be and about a month ago the think started to turn from a soft white to a brown and now it's encrusting and getting pretty big.....just started with the green. Do you still have the mother colony? If so...what does it look like?

[FireWater]

Everything looks good Rob. Congrats man. How is the stuff we traded ffor doing for you? Coloring up and growing?

[aquasport24]

So colorful and everything is growing, good job man. Want to trade that phone for my D40?:bigsmile:

[Mr Cob]

Everything looks good Rob. Congrats man. How is the stuff we traded for doing for you? Coloring up and growing?

Yes...the pink jade and the unknown one are still living but not doing anything. I'm staying hopeful as I have had other SPS do this in the past....look as they are dying and then BAM...they take off. LOL.

I love the bonsai and the oregon tort they are beautfiul and growing quickly....wish I could get some nice pics of all the SPS.

Let me know when you want some zoas/palys man...to get you going again.



So colorful and everything is growing, good job man. Want to trade that phone for my D40?:bigsmile:

Thanks Giau. LOL! Sure...I'll take your D40! :)

I really can't wait to see these corals grow! I have had huge improvements with the 20k bulbs....but it's just a matter of time before I'm back on 20k.

[txav8r]

Awesome as always Rob. That phone takes insane pics!!!!

[rockmp]

Rob what lights/bulbs are you running? Everything looks great.

[txav8r]

2 each 14000K 250w single ended MH's

[Mr Cob]

Mark and Jack...thanks....oh and by the way the lights are el'cheapos....$24 a bulb if I remember correctly.

[Hamp]

Happy birthday Rob!

[Mr Cob]

THX Hamp.

I got a couple new fish....nothing fancy but considering my recent fish loss I don't want to chance losing too much more money...so we'll see how these do....

2 Pajama Cardinals:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4516909380_f4d1d91e22.jpg

1 Lawnmower blenny:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4516912990_ccd8db8352.jpg

[Mr Cob]

Bottom up shots...

(first one not so much)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4524379427_e174d166c1.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4524992454_bf8c07877b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4524369665_d3e0b8f1ea.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4524376895_c078d454ed.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4524374241_a5b3ae71eb.jpg

[Mr Cob]

Turbo cleanin...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4525348890_f3c56e4341_m.jpg


I love this guy..

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4525350034_771409416f.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4524680821_7edb7e7d93.jpg

[Jarob]

HA I love that pic 2nd from last

[FireWater]

Looking good Rob. I like the lawnmower blenny. Miss mine - he used to get mad if I stuck my hand in the tank and didn't have anything for him. As a peace offering I had to give him some nori or something and he would then let me continue w/out trying to "de-algae" my arm.

[hobogato]

does your watchan have a companion pistol shrimp?

[Mr Cob]

^no, but I have been wanting to get him one ever since I saw your son's tank. He made his home right up front as you can see in the pic so might be worth trying the pistol out.

He has like 3 entrances and exits to that rock. So funny watching him going in and out of them.


John that's funny. My fish know not to mess with me or they go to Jack....hahaha...well maybe Ray now that he is getting Jack's eel.

[Mr Cob]

FTS...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4526212755_73213e8107.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4526846766_22a7625291.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4526851338_a86c78e009.jpg

Left side:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4526854354_4f8a9f3006.jpg

Right side:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4526857166_aff5cbb03d.jpg

[Mr Cob]

Da nukes:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4526200245_afe4e1f866.jpg


Proto palys:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4526838958_40362ff4de.jpg

[txav8r]

Tell me the last two pictures weren't taken with your phone.

That phone camera is SICK!

[Mr Cob]

Tell me the last two pictures weren't taken with your phone.

That phone camera is SICK!

lol, yep..



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[Mr Cob]

Coraaaaaal....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4526422953_20cd47a231.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4527072420_e3ba7d4613.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4527070284_7468952672.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4527066870_e229234d81.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4526430249_ec9cf05c7f.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4527057606_3e4ed43fc2.jpg

[hobogato]

alright, that is just ridiculous rob! great pics and everything looks like it is really healthy and growing well

[aquasport24]

That PHONE will put the Iphone to shame. Man ,your tank is looking better and better each time you posted, am so jealous.

[Mr Cob]

thx, you guys are funny.

It's so rewarding to see things grow....I really can't wait to see the corals start casting some shadows.

[nubz]

every tie i see a nuclear green palythoa, i remember that i dont have one, and i die a little inside :( i really want to swap with you

[Mr Cob]

Just adding a little faded top down shot for growth reference of the Candy Apple Poci, Oregon Tort, Miyagi Tort, Cali Tort and Garf Bonsai.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1281/4704705525_92cfe41837.jpg

[Mr Cob]

Rainbow Acan: (normally really fluffy...but tonight it was a little more tight but so much more vivid)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4710570049_23f4c4c3a4.jpg

Halloween Acan:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4710577605_5d3d54063e.jpg

Unknown Acan: (really unique piece)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4711224198_0cc6a63bbb.jpg

[Mr Cob]

Picked up a new fish this past weekend and he seems to be doing great. I have been tangless for awhile so glad to have one again. Powder blues are my favorite. If he makes it, I do not plan to add another. I have tried Powders in the past and did not have much luck. It's been a couple of years now.

Meet Mr. Pesco: (short for pescado, fish in spanish)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4743841275_831bddef5d_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4744484492_6f89b81fe0_b.jpg

[Mr Cob]

GCReef onyx clown update:

Still doing well and kicking....their growth has slowed a bit because I stopped feeding 2-3 times a day until I can get this algae problem under control.

Funny thing is....my RBTA (from bstreep) split and the clone took off and the female went with it. lol! Now the clone seems to be sp,litting if you look closely in the pics you can kind of tell.

Clone and Female:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4743814277_6a5cc9908d.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4744461954_bf0e9b25e6.jpg

Male and mother RBTA:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4744473706_7c1f2169ee.jpg

[Europhyllia]

Awww. A powder blue! Those are my son's favorite. He tried to get me to buy one on two different trips to the LFS. They're beautiful. Congrats!

[Mr Cob]

And now they are paired up in the splitting clone! Argh...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FujXJ5qJigA

[txav8r]

Hmmmm..... Sounds like you will have an extra RBTA soon. Keep me posted.

Good luck with Mr. Pesco!

[RayAllen]

Welcome Mr. Pesco! Beautiful fish Rob.

You know I never name my fish, but when people come over usually women- for some reason my fish suddnely have names, LOL.

[Mr Cob]

Hmmmm..... Sounds like you will have an extra RBTA soon. Keep me posted.

Good luck with Mr. Pesco!

Thanks, Jack....yeah the RBTA clone is now back with the mother along with both clowns. Been an interesting few days watching this clone cruise around with the clowns only to end up back where they started. I can't tell if it ever split though because it just looks like one big anemone.


Welcome Mr. Pesco! Beautiful fish Rob.

You know I never name my fish, but when people come over usually women- for some reason my fish suddnely have names, LOL.

Thanks, Ray, lol my wife named this one. Normally my fish don't get names...but if they are special they will. Right now, Mr. Pesco is the only one with a name.

[Mr Cob]

Some new shots...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4751304620_183ef3dd00.jpg

behind the reef....you can see from one end to the other...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4751306594_d55f9625a1.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4751299758_59efcd2069.jpg

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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4750650819_3643835efa.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4751297322_243e908045_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4750648281_417d21771a_z.jpg

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