Brads try at video.

Brad Syphus · Jul 12, 2010

I know it's not HD, but one of my first tries at it.
I just got back from Gustavis Alaska , a fun filled week of fishing Halibut and salmon.
So my tank needs some weeding of algea and aptasia. But I used my wifes camera we took on vacation and thought I would try the video.

[video=youtube;Vu4JLSikq38]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu4JLSikq38[/video]

BuyTheReef · Jul 12, 2010

Very Nice

minhvu · Jul 12, 2010

Your tank has always been one of my favorite. How many fish u have in there?

Brad Syphus · Jul 12, 2010

Thanks, Somewhere around 35 fish total.

revsgirl · Jul 12, 2010

Amazing reef! Beautiful fish! Thanks for sharing!! :D

JR's Reef · Jul 12, 2010

Very nice! I just love watching all the fish in your tank.

soccerbag · Jul 12, 2010

Nice video Brad. And jealous of the fishing trip - would love to see some pics from that trip.

Quick question, do you keep a mesh top on your tank to keep all of those wrasses in the tank? And what is the name of that wrasse that has the yellow tail - looks to have white spots all over? Awesome wrasse!

Brad Syphus · Jul 12, 2010

soccerbag said:
Nice video Brad. And jealous of the fishing trip - would love to see some pics from that trip.

Quick question, do you keep a mesh top on your tank to keep all of those wrasses in the tank? And what is the name of that wrasse that has the yellow tail - looks to have white spots all over? Awesome wrasse!

Thanks Craig, Yes I do have a mesh top with 1/4 holes. The only way to keep wrasses in the water. The one wrasse that you are asking about is a Yellowtail Tamarin wrasse. And by the way D/D is putting one up right now as we speak.
I'll post some pictures of my trip to alaska soon. Our largest Halibut we caught was just over 275lbs

inactive · Jul 12, 2010

Incredibomb.

Brad Syphus · Jul 13, 2010

I got around to getting a few of my Alaska trip pictures downloaded and thought I would post a few.

I look worn out already. LOL

Here is my wife on the left and our friend trying to tag team a halibut.

Finally got it up. This was the average one.

My partner and my wife pose with the captain on his 175lb catch.

Me getting a bite.

And a few other scenery shots.

SDguy · Jul 13, 2010

Nice vid, Brad. The tank looks great!! I love the mix...SPS, LPS, and fish...

soccerbag · Jul 13, 2010

Nice pics Brad. Thanks for posting. Really need to make it up to Alaska one of these days! That 175lb'er is unreal! I've never seen anything quite like that....

Brad Syphus · Jul 13, 2010

That was the 175lber Craig.
The 275 lber we let go and made the other fish look like a juvenile. I was praying not to get a big fish like that. :wink:

CapnMorgan · Jul 14, 2010

Looks great as always Brad! I need to stop by and see your tank again, I'm adding a few new wrasses this week, and possibly another angel...

Mobile Aquatic · Jul 14, 2010

Great vid and awesome trip, Brad. Looked like it was loads of fun.

Reefer831 · Jul 14, 2010

Thanks for sharing!! I live in Monterey Bay, I one cough a 35 pound Halibut, it was crazy to pull up.

ReeferRob · Jul 14, 2010

Wow, I think this should be a contestant for Tank of the Year!

wishntoboutside · Jul 14, 2010

Brad,
Thank you so much for sharing that. I love a nice mixed reef tank and yours is awesome. Great fish as well. I think you tank is an inspiration for many to strive for as well. It is always nice to see one contributing to the forum too. you just flat out rock and so does that tank!

Richard