dnov99's 260 Gal eye candy thread...

[dnov99]

First some system specs and backround. Current tank has been running for 18 months, system running for 6 years. I have mostly chalices and SPS with assorted LPS pieces. System is run with Zeovit and select Zeovit supplements. Tank has close to 35 fish which will also be shown in pics. Thanks for looking and enjoy. Please LMK if you have any questions...

260 gallon custom built acrylic room dividing bullet tank.
150 gallon MRC custom sump and fuge.
65 gallon recirc auto water change tank
60 gallon frag tank.
Lighting: 5 AI SOL Blue with ATI T5 Fiji purple supplement. ATI powermodule over frag tank.
Skimmer: BK 300 EXT
Main pump Iwaki 100 RLT
2X Vortech MP40
MTC Pro-cal Calcium reactor
4L KZ Zeovit reactor.

 

[m and m]

WWC TouchDown


JF TouchDown by matsinger2, on Flickr

Ktars Aphrodite's


Ktar Apherdite by matsinger2, on Flickr

WWC Magic Rainbow


WWC Magic Rainbow by matsinger2, on Flickr

Akuma


Akuma by matsinger2, on Flickr

CB Bowabanki


CB Bowabanki by matsinger2, on Flickr

OI


Orange Immo by matsinger2, on Flickr

Setting sun frag


Setting Sun by matsinger2, on Flickr

 

[KLR]

So now you and your friend are going to have to compete for the best collection?
Just kidding

Sweet corals so far!

I noticed my setting sun-type chalice did not respond well to high or even moderate lighting under 4 t5 bulbs, where do you place yours under LEDs to get such great color?

 

[dnov99]

So now you and your friend are going to have to compete for the best collection?
Just kidding

Sweet corals so far!

I noticed my setting sun-type chalice did not respond well to high or even moderate lighting under 4 t5 bulbs, where do you place yours under LEDs to get such great color?

Kelby you are absolutely correct, these chalices like indirect low-light. My AI's almost killed the colony but it is almost fully recovered. They also love a more blue spectrum from my experience. The key is no placing it directly under the light it must be indirect.

 

[m and m]

So now you and your friend are going to have to compete for the best collection?
Just kidding

Sweet corals so far!

I noticed my setting sun-type chalice did not respond well to high or even moderate lighting under 4 t5 bulbs, where do you place yours under LEDs to get such great color?

I will step down and say he has the better collection seeing both first hand but my picture skills are better which only makes his colonys of some of the most sought after LE's look even better.

 

[KLR]

Kelby you are absolutely correct, these chalices like indirect low-light. My AI's almost killed the colony but it is almost fully recovered. They also love a more blue spectrum from my experience. The key is no placing it directly under the light it must be indirect.

Mine is under an over hang and HATES it still. I have a frag in 95% dark and it has great red coloration. I was not sure if everyone who has these found this or not. I will move my mini colony now. Thanks for the tips on it!

I will step down and say he has the better collection seeing both first hand but my picture skills are better which only makes his colonys of some of the most sought after LE's look even better.

Then he must have even more killer stuff in line for photo shoots!

 

[racerw]

Nice collection you have there

 

[dnov99]

Some SPS shots

UC Strawberry shortcake

Pink lemonade

Hiller Aqua delight

ATL Appleberry

 

[WWC]

Very nice tank and corals, fyi the touchdown is Wwc and not jf.

 

[mnat]

Uh oh jersey is bringing the pain. I might have to fire up the camera.

 

[dnov99]

Very nice tank and corals, fyi the touchdown is Wwc and not jf.

Thanks guys and sorry about that, we knew that and will get it fixed. I acquired the piece from Jason.

Uh oh jersey is bringing the pain. I might have to fire up the camera.

LOL, I think you should bro!!

 

[fab1971]

About time we see the goods, lol. Sweet stuff Darren! I've seen the stash and let me say it's the nicest collection I've been a witness to. Very nice of Matt to take the pics too.

 

[Asonitez]

Fts

Hey can we get a FTS??

 

[dnov99]

About time we see the goods, lol. Sweet stuff Darren! I've seen the stash and let me say it's the nicest collection I've been a witness to. Very nice of Matt to take the pics too.

Thanks Frank!

Hey can we get a FTS??

Eventually, its very difficult to get a good one, going to have to be done in several pics...

 

[dnov99]

Here are some macro shots. Enjoy!!

Reef Odyssey red rim

Reef Odyssey Red Rim by matsinger2, on Flickr

Tyree Pink WM

Tyree pink WM by matsinger2, on Flickr

BPC FT

BPC Flame Thrower by matsinger2, on Flickr

Bahama Mama

Bahama Mama by matsinger2, on Flickr

Dnov's Candy cane

Candy Cane by matsinger2, on Flickr

 

[dnov99]

Tonights Update. Enjoy!!

Rainbow Lobo from WWC

Not a 5k Lobo by matsinger2, on Flickr

Masterpiece yellow rim scolly

Yellow Rim Scolly by matsinger2, on Flickr

Cornbreds Bloodbath Chalice

CB BloodBath by matsinger2, on Flickr

ARC Convict

ARC Convict by matsinger2, on Flickr

JF Lite Brite

JF Lite Bright by matsinger2, on Flickr

 

[KLR]

I'm feeling the craze again! Sweet looking corals^!

 

[Nuocmam]

Amazing collection man!!! Can't wait to see more

 

[lps1212]

Great collection pal love starrin at them everytime I come over lookin forward to the pack you put together for me also keep the gems comin

 

[JiggyReefer]

Very nice!!!