Pics of my 280 reef

Northern · 04-28-2002, 03:08 PM

Thought I'd post a few pics of my 6 month old Inter-American 280 gallon reef tank. Most of the livestock was housed in a 125 gallon reef prior to the upgrade.

Northern · 04-28-2002, 03:09 PM

Right side

Northern · 04-28-2002, 03:11 PM

Pan 1

Northern · 04-28-2002, 03:12 PM

Pan 2

Northern · 04-28-2002, 03:14 PM

Pan 3

Northern · 04-28-2002, 03:15 PM

Pan 4

Northman_with_reef · 04-28-2002, 03:45 PM

Sweet!

Give me all the specs and don't save ANYTHING!!!

Kick ass!!!

**Ninong** · 04-28-2002, 03:47 PM

It looks very nice!

mridley · 04-28-2002, 03:52 PM

Wow looks very nice and mature for a tank thats only 6 months old.

Northern · 04-28-2002, 05:44 PM

Thanks guys. The tank is 72" X 30" X 30" with perimeter, Eurostyle bracing. Lighting consists of six 5' VHO fluorescents and one 4' NO actinic for early morning and late night viewing. I use 2 Gen-X Mak4 pumps for my return plus 4 Maxijet powerheads for additional circulation. I have a DAS BX-2 in-sump skimmer and a Precision Marine calcium reactor. Ice-Cap fans keep the hood cool but result in 2-3 gallons of evaporation per day. I use a Reef-Filler dosing pump for make-up water. I have a few hundred pounds of Fiji, Tonga branch and plate and Great Barrier Reef live rock. Sand bed consists of 3-4" of CaribSea Aragamax Select grade sand. Fish consists of 5 flame anthias, 1 royal gramma, 1 cleaner wrasse and 1 powder blue tang. All are completely reef safe and cohabitate well. Corals and inverts were all purchased in Canada (mainly Ontario).

Andy

organicreefer · 04-28-2002, 06:42 PM

very nice,im especially impressed with the coloration of youre corals,considering youre "lower" light level.
beautiful

Northern · 04-28-2002, 06:55 PM

Interesting point Organicreefer. I have another smaller reef with MH lighting and I find the coralline algaes and corals are much lighter in that tank. I've had excellent success with VHO. I do prefer the sparkle of MH lighting however. My SPS growth rates may suffer under the VHO but I'm in no rush to upgrade to a larger tank for a while.

Iron Crab · 04-28-2002, 07:14 PM

Very nice!! It gives me something to aim for!!

I'm running VHO, also ( five 5 footers) and was wondering what type and make of bulbs that you went with??

organicreefer · 04-28-2002, 07:36 PM

higher light levels= lower concentrations of zooxanthelea(sp?)
lower light levels = more.
ive had the same exp with my torch.most of the corals you have probably come from lower light levels than are actually in youre tank.

Northern · 04-28-2002, 07:50 PM

Ironcrab
I'm using URI VHO fluorescents (3 actinic and 3 actinic white) powered by IceCap 660 ballasts.
Organicreefer
You're probably right with respect to the LPS and softies. I also have a number of SPS. I have a couple of colonies of purple Montipora that originated from a single parent colony. One is under MH and the other under VHO. The colony under VHO is a darker purply colour and the colony under MH is a light mauvy pink. I like them both. They both are doing very well. I've recently transferred the colony from the MH tank to the VHO tank. I'll be closely monitoring its change in colour.

***Reefland*** · 04-29-2002, 02:47 AM

Your reef looks great!

How long have you had the Powder Blue Tang? What other fish do you have in the system?

Keep up the great work,
Scott Z.

Northern · 04-29-2002, 07:27 PM

Scott

I've only had the Powder Blue Tang for about 1 month. It eats well (flake, mysis, brine, nori). No stressors in the tank. I also have a Royal Gramma, a cleaner wrasse and five flame anthias. I may add a Purple Firefish, a Scotts Fairy Wrasse and a Blue-spotted jawfish. I'm taking it slow with the fish.

Andy

acropora · 05-01-2002, 01:43 AM

Nice job.The tank looks great and the extra width is a plus.Are you pleased with the Inter-american tank. Anthony

Northern · 05-01-2002, 04:41 PM

Anthony
I am very pleased with the tank. I got a real good deal on it cus shipping was covered by Mitch. He had a tractor trailor load of tanks coming to Ontario from Alberta so mine hitched a ride. If I had to do it again, I would have had 4 more holes drilled into the back for recirculation loops. He builds excellent sumps and stands too. You can see more pics here http://reefmania.homestead.com/New_Tank.html
Andy

acropora · 05-01-2002, 05:29 PM

Andy,I just checked out the tank pics on your link above.It really is a beautiful tank. I like the black background and the 2" B.H. You said the returns are able to be changed to 1"BH,and that is what I would do.I agree with you about drilling extra holes for a closed loop sysyem.I had to go over the top with the closed loop I have on my220 ,and it is not as clean looking as Iwould like.The tank is over ten years old,so on my next one,I will pre-drill for closed loops and huge B.H. fittings.Looks great,Good luck Anthony

04-28-2002, 03:08 PM	#1
Northern Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 38	Pics of my 280 reef Thought I'd post a few pics of my 6 month old Inter-American 280 gallon reef tank. Most of the livestock was housed in a 125 gallon reef prior to the upgrade.

04-28-2002, 03:45 PM	#7
Northman_with_reef Stonehammer Productions ™ Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Norway(Scandinavia) Posts: 461	Sweet! Give me all the specs and don't save ANYTHING!!! Kick ass!!! __________________ They said aquariums would be relaxing......(yeah right) Saltvannsforum My LFS

04-28-2002, 03:47 PM	#8
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,691	It looks very nice! __________________ Ninong

04-28-2002, 03:52 PM	#9
mridley Tenant Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 52	Wow looks very nice and mature for a tank thats only 6 months old. __________________ Visit my Website www.reefworld.20m.com

04-28-2002, 05:44 PM	#10
Northern Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 38	Thanks guys. The tank is 72" X 30" X 30" with perimeter, Eurostyle bracing. Lighting consists of six 5' VHO fluorescents and one 4' NO actinic for early morning and late night viewing. I use 2 Gen-X Mak4 pumps for my return plus 4 Maxijet powerheads for additional circulation. I have a DAS BX-2 in-sump skimmer and a Precision Marine calcium reactor. Ice-Cap fans keep the hood cool but result in 2-3 gallons of evaporation per day. I use a Reef-Filler dosing pump for make-up water. I have a few hundred pounds of Fiji, Tonga branch and plate and Great Barrier Reef live rock. Sand bed consists of 3-4" of CaribSea Aragamax Select grade sand. Fish consists of 5 flame anthias, 1 royal gramma, 1 cleaner wrasse and 1 powder blue tang. All are completely reef safe and cohabitate well. Corals and inverts were all purchased in Canada (mainly Ontario). Andy Last edited by Northern; 04-28-2002 at 05:48 PM.

04-28-2002, 03:09 PM	#2
Northern Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 38	Right side

04-28-2002, 03:11 PM	#3
Northern Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 38	Pan 1

04-28-2002, 03:12 PM	#4
Northern Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 38	Pan 2

04-28-2002, 03:14 PM	#5
Northern Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 38	Pan 3

04-28-2002, 03:15 PM	#6
Northern Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 38	Pan 4

04-28-2002, 06:42 PM	#11
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	very nice,im especially impressed with the coloration of youre corals,considering youre "lower" light level. beautiful

04-28-2002, 06:55 PM	#12
Northern Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 38	Interesting point Organicreefer. I have another smaller reef with MH lighting and I find the coralline algaes and corals are much lighter in that tank. I've had excellent success with VHO. I do prefer the sparkle of MH lighting however. My SPS growth rates may suffer under the VHO but I'm in no rush to upgrade to a larger tank for a while.

04-28-2002, 07:14 PM	#13
Iron Crab Council Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: N.W. Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 434	Very nice!! It gives me something to aim for!! I'm running VHO, also ( five 5 footers) and was wondering what type and make of bulbs that you went with??

04-28-2002, 07:36 PM	#14
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	higher light levels= lower concentrations of zooxanthelea(sp?) lower light levels = more. ive had the same exp with my torch.most of the corals you have probably come from lower light levels than are actually in youre tank.

04-28-2002, 07:50 PM	#15
Northern Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 38	Ironcrab I'm using URI VHO fluorescents (3 actinic and 3 actinic white) powered by IceCap 660 ballasts. Organicreefer You're probably right with respect to the LPS and softies. I also have a number of SPS. I have a couple of colonies of purple Montipora that originated from a single parent colony. One is under MH and the other under VHO. The colony under VHO is a darker purply colour and the colony under MH is a light mauvy pink. I like them both. They both are doing very well. I've recently transferred the colony from the MH tank to the VHO tank. I'll be closely monitoring its change in colour.

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04-29-2002, 02:47 AM	#16
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,161	Hi Northern! Your reef looks great! How long have you had the Powder Blue Tang? What other fish do you have in the system? Keep up the great work, Scott Z.

04-29-2002, 07:27 PM	#17
Northern Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 38	Scott I've only had the Powder Blue Tang for about 1 month. It eats well (flake, mysis, brine, nori). No stressors in the tank. I also have a Royal Gramma, a cleaner wrasse and five flame anthias. I may add a Purple Firefish, a Scotts Fairy Wrasse and a Blue-spotted jawfish. I'm taking it slow with the fish. Andy

05-01-2002, 01:43 AM	#18
acropora Sponsor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Long Island,N.Y. Posts: 140	Nice job.The tank looks great and the extra width is a plus.Are you pleased with the Inter-american tank. Anthony __________________ Anthony Reef Exotics http://www.acropora.net 220 SPS Tank Early stages of 450 SPS

05-01-2002, 04:41 PM	#19
Northern Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 38	Anthony I am very pleased with the tank. I got a real good deal on it cus shipping was covered by Mitch. He had a tractor trailor load of tanks coming to Ontario from Alberta so mine hitched a ride. If I had to do it again, I would have had 4 more holes drilled into the back for recirculation loops. He builds excellent sumps and stands too. You can see more pics here http://reefmania.homestead.com/New_Tank.html Andy

05-01-2002, 05:29 PM	#20
acropora Sponsor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Long Island,N.Y. Posts: 140	Andy,I just checked out the tank pics on your link above.It really is a beautiful tank. I like the black background and the 2" B.H. You said the returns are able to be changed to 1"BH,and that is what I would do.I agree with you about drilling extra holes for a closed loop sysyem.I had to go over the top with the closed loop I have on my220 ,and it is not as clean looking as Iwould like.The tank is over ten years old,so on my next one,I will pre-drill for closed loops and huge B.H. fittings.Looks great,Good luck Anthony __________________ Anthony Reef Exotics http://www.acropora.net 220 SPS Tank Early stages of 450 SPS

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