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Post by BigBlue Wed 26 Jan 2011, 11:11 pm

I broke down and did what I said I would not do; build another tank. The wife ordered me a new 72 Gallon Reef Ready Bow Front today.

The plans:
* SPS Dominate - Maybe some Zoas, Chalice, Acan and Favia for accents
* Going with an open aquascape similar to the Bonsai style
* Same style sump as the one I have on the 125 Gallon
* 2 - 175 Watt or 250 Watt MH fixtures with T5 supplements
* Custom built stand and canopy to match the 125 Gallon
* MPS 150 Pro Clear Aquatic Systems skimmer
* The usual carbon and GFO reactors
* Calcium Reactor

Time to start filling this frag rack up for the build.....
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Post by ritter678 Thu 27 Jan 2011, 12:10 am

Congrats on your new setup. I can't wait for more updates!
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Post by Texas Gypsy Thu 27 Jan 2011, 12:49 am

Nice frag pieces! Can't wait to see the tank later!


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Post by Daniel1381 Thu 27 Jan 2011, 1:01 am

Cant wait to see the tank setup bigblue does it right
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Post by Daniel1381 Sat 29 Jan 2011, 1:10 am

Any good sites on how to do that type of rock work
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Post by BigBlue Sat 29 Jan 2011, 1:47 am

I have not found any websites or many aquascapes that resemble a bonsai tree.... I got the inspiration from a picture I came across a few years ago.

The Inspiration for my 72G:

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Unlike my last SPS tank, I will build this one with purpose. I have a particular aquascape, the bonsai style, and specific corals that I want to host.
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Post by BigBlue Sat 29 Jan 2011, 2:02 am

Picked up the first fish today; Kole Yellow Eye Tang.
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Other fish on the list to purchase:
* 1 Atlantic Blue Tang
* 6 Blue Reef Chromis
* 2 Pink Anthea - Bartletts or Evansi
* 3 Dartfish - Purple Firefish
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Post by Yuma Sat 29 Jan 2011, 2:11 am

So you're the one that got it. Very Happy

Beautiful fish....also thumbs up on the purple firefish as well. That's something we are considering now that my wife has seen one in person.

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Post by ritter678 Sat 29 Jan 2011, 4:01 am

Love the tang! Firefish in my tank = carpet surf... Sad
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Post by J.Davis Sat 29 Jan 2011, 8:38 am

"I broke down and did what I said I would not do; build another tank. The wife ordered me a new 72 Gallon Reef Ready Bow Front today. "
Blame it on the wife.... Great Idea! Good thing she's Reef Safe! Can't wait to see it built. Knowing you and the misses, it'll be another show piece!

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Post by Daniel1381 Sat 29 Jan 2011, 10:06 am

nice tang...
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Post by matt_longview Sat 29 Jan 2011, 10:15 am

Very cool setup idea! Can't wait to see it start to come together. :-)
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Post by Win Sat 29 Jan 2011, 10:31 am

i love that bonsai reef Smile tang is pretty hot too Smile
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Post by BigBlue Sat 29 Jan 2011, 10:41 am

Ritter - Unfortunately, the firefish do have a tendency to sneak out at night and do some carpet surfing. That's a huge drawback because you either take your chances or install the ugly netting over your tank.

Jason - I am thankful that she is reef safe!! Sometimes, I think she is more addicted than I am. Even though, she said she was not going to help with this build. We will see about that. We know she cannot resist getting involved in a reef build. Laughing
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Post by Win Sat 29 Jan 2011, 11:19 am

BigBlue wrote:Ritter - Unfortunately, the firefish do have a tendency to sneak out at night and do some carpet surfing. That's a huge drawback because you either take your chances or install the ugly netting over your tank.

Jason - I am thankful that she is reef safe!! Sometimes, I think she is more addicted than I am. Even though, she said she was not going to help with this build. We will see about that. We know she cannot resist getting involved in a reef build. Laughing


tell me about this netting... i gotta picasso trigger that likes to jump and wanna put a reef light (open top) on the tank to get some corals growing in there with em in my predator tank (gonna try it... puffers/trigger may eat corals but ill try a few softies and see)
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Post by BigBlue Mon 31 Jan 2011, 1:23 am

Live Rock...... We'll, Actually, it will be dead rock by the time I let it dry out for a few days. NO MORE AIPTASIA!!

55lbs. of Tufa rock, which naturally keeps the calcium up in the tank.

This is the first mock layout of the rock. Of course, the speaker wires will be replaced by some aquascaping materials once I finalize the design.

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Post by Daniel1381 Mon 31 Jan 2011, 1:38 am

Looking good!! Gone start on my rock tomorrow
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Post by BigBlue Mon 31 Jan 2011, 1:29 pm

Daniel found the thread for the bonsai inspired reef tank.

Enjoy!!
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1288059
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Post by shhh Mon 31 Jan 2011, 3:38 pm

Sweet cant wait to see the end results.
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Post by Grimreefer Tue 01 Feb 2011, 10:09 pm

Gonna be a sweet tank.

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Post by BigBlue Thu 03 Feb 2011, 12:59 am

Some of tonights aquascaping:
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Post by Yuma Thu 03 Feb 2011, 1:17 am

Lookin good Blue!!!

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Post by matt_longview Thu 03 Feb 2011, 1:40 am

Wow. Very cool. Must have taken forever to drill through those rocks. My drill bits broke trying to get through mine.
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Post by BigBlue Thu 03 Feb 2011, 8:23 am

Matt - A good masonry bit will bore right through it with no problem. A hammer drill also helps a lot on the harder rocks.
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Post by Win Thu 03 Feb 2011, 9:17 am

so... anyways... back to that netting you mentioned...?



btw rockwork looks great
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