Daniel's 180g Mixed Reef

Daniel@R2R · Aug 3, 2013

spspirate said:
Good looking Favia collection D. Which ones are they?

Thanks! Several are yours (Raptor's peace, green monster, pirates booty, and sponge bob) :) I've also got a ppe, a ASD burning gem, and a few no names (and a few I forget). Maybe I should post some pics of the collection next. :D

spspirate · Aug 3, 2013

That would be great!!

Daniel@R2R · Aug 21, 2013

Here are some pics of my favia collection! :D First up is just a shot of the group (well...come of them anyway)

Next are some individual pieces...

First is the Bloodshot Eye Favia from Reef Raft

Next is the Goldeneye Favia from Reef Raft

This is the Mayan Sun Favia (don't remember who I got it from)

I got this big guy from Andy (spspirate) when it was just a couple of eyes. Now it has grown over the plug and is expanding!

Daniel@R2R · Aug 21, 2013

The next one is also from Andy. It is the Pirates Booty Favia

The next one isn't very pretty, but it's the first favia I ever owned, and I'm proud to say it is still growing! :D

The next one is the PPE Favia

This one is the Aqua SD Burning Gem Favia

I am not sure if this one is a favia or a chalice. LOL

I think it's a blue favia I got from Joe Knows Reefs, but I'm not sure it's that piece (this one has gotten moved around by fish, conchs, crabs, etc. quite a bit...).

Daniel@R2R · Aug 21, 2013

This one looks like it's not doing well, but it receded after I bought it and hasn't yet recovered...but it hasn't gotten any worse in the last 5 months. :D I'm still hoping it will recover to it's former glory. This is the ASD Lightning Prism Favia.

The last one is actually one that came in as a hitchhiker, but it is starting to color up quite a bit! It's growing on both ends of the rock, and is starting to get some red and other colors with bright green/yellow eyes.

Daniel@R2R · Aug 21, 2013

Here are a few recent rescues.

The first one is a scoly that was pretty bad off when I found him. The LFS sold him to me for $25. I trimmed his skeleton back, and now he's starting to really come back and looking pretty healthy.

This is a Purple Tang that I got for 3 frags in trade. He has HLLE, but has been recovering quite a bit since I got him a couple of weeks ago. He eats good and is a model citizen.

Daniel@R2R · Aug 21, 2013

Here are just a few random inhabitants.

First is my rainbow BTA

Next is the biggest seahare I've ever seen. This guy is probably 6 inches long and keeps all algae under control.

This is a big USELESS filefish. I bought him thinking he would take care of a couple of aiptasia I have popping up...no such luck...but hey, he's a fun guy to watch. :)

This is a large piece I got from Goldenbasket off of Ebay. It was sold to me as a lepto, but I think it's actually a litho. Either way, it was a good deal.

Daniel@R2R · Aug 21, 2013

Here are a few inhabitants that I'm hoping you guys can help me identify.

First is a cool little coral that I got in the prize pack I won from Reef Raft's live sale. I have no idea what it is, but it's a fast grower.

The next guy is a tang that was traded to me as a blonde naso...definitely not a blonde naso...but I don't have a clue as to what kind of tang he is.

Duffam3434 · Aug 21, 2013

Beautiful Tank!! I Love Purple Tangs, Sweet Trade!! Following for more Updates!!

Daniel@R2R · Aug 21, 2013

Duffam3434 said:
Beautiful Tank!! I Love Purple Tangs, Sweet Trade!! Following for more Updates!!

Thanks, bro!

Daniel@R2R · Aug 23, 2013

I tried taking some shots under just the blues...it didn't work out so well...

Daniel@R2R · Aug 23, 2013

Here's the only one that came out halfway decent.

Wish I knew how to take better pics under the blues.

Daniel@R2R · Aug 29, 2013

Here are a few new pics. Enjoy...

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...and a pic of my favorite frag. :-)

spspirate · Sep 29, 2013

Great reef! Can't wait to see it filled in!

Daniel@R2R · Jan 26, 2014

Done some reorganizing (placement of corals). Also cleaned up sump and some other stuff. I am having a phosphate issue that I think was a source water issue. I was using a Kold-Steril filtration system, but now have gone to a full RODI system. I bought a SWEET 200 GPD setup from Mike at Sexy Corals--best RODI system I've ever seen! I've done some major water changes and have a GFO reactor setup. Just organized the sump for a refugium to run as well...now I just need some chaeto...

I also have a new light setup that will replace my current LEDs...more to come on that. It'll still be LEDs, but I'm going full spectrum diy with Luxeon Rebels and Luxeon Ms (12w chip). I'll have some picks of that build as it happens. I've got a good friend who's doing the work on those.

Here are a few pics of a couple of pieces that are in the tank now.

Daniel@R2R · Jan 29, 2014

By the way, if you could take a minute to vote for my video, I'd appreciate it!

(Be sure to hit the button that says "vote" NOT the one that says "like")

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Daniel@R2R · Jan 29, 2014

Thanks to everyone who has voted for my video in the Marine Depot contest!

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