DiverDutch UAE Reef Adventures

[diverdutch]

Hi fellow reefers.... been asked to post my 6 month old sps dominated reef tank here so here we go...

 

[diverdutch]

Several pictures of the last six months of progress...

 

[diverdutch]

On the way of "no" return....

This morning i add a white coral sand/gravel (1-3mm) mix layer of approx 1.5cm / in total 20kg.

Ive been running this system bb for almost 6 months... ow parameters are stable and discharge from scape finished i added the sand/gravel bed this time from Tropical Marine Center (non life)...

Immediately after installing i did a enzyme/bacteria flush so thats why the tank looks a bit clouded...

As soon as available ill ad about 35 bottom snails as 10 sand stars to maintain it...

Must admit tank looks already more complete, right?

 

[mjk250]

WOW, serious drool going on over this tank :), looks like I'll be able to save the r/o water. Drool is pure ain't it?

What size is the tank?

 

[diverdutch]

WOW, serious drool going on over this tank :), looks like I'll be able to save the r/o water. Drool is pure ain't it?

What size is the tank?

This tank is 165x85x60

 

[mjk250]

This tank is 165x85x60

Those are great dimensions, plenty of sq.cm to play in

 

[diverdutch]

Yes was maximum i could go atcthis location...

Im running it with following:
Royal Exclusiv 250 deluxe speedy 3 + Aquadriver
GHL Profilux 3ex set
GHL Mitras LX6200
AMS DaStaCo T2 Classic
Teco Chiller TK1000
Royal Exclusive Speedy 3 8m3 return
Ultraviolet UV-c 40w
CRAS Bio pellets reactor
302 Aquatics algea scrubber
Tunze 6105 streamers on Sea Swirls
GFO reactors

 

[Ridem32]

On the way of "no" return....

This morning i add a white coral sand/gravel (1-3mm) mix layer of approx 1.5cm / in total 20kg.

Ive been running this system bb for almost 6 months... ow parameters are stable and discharge from scape finished i added the sand/gravel bed this time from Tropical Marine Center (non life)...

Immediately after installing i did a enzyme/bacteria flush so thats why the tank looks a bit clouded...

As soon as available ill ad about 35 bottom snails as 10 sand stars to maintain it...

Must admit tank looks already more complete, right?

Nice tank. But I like the bare bottom better

 

[mjk250]

Both look great, personally I prefer the sand bottom. IMO, it looks much more natural

 

[Diesel]

Amazing!
Or should I say "geweldig"

 

[drernesto Verified Sponsor]

Amazing! its great to see such lovely tanks in our part of the world!

 

[aabjones888]

Definitely like the sand bottom better. Way more natural looking. Nice rock layout too.

 

[Sharvey103]

Very Nice. How hard is it to get fish and corals in the UAE?

 

[mallorieGgator]

Loving it with the sand bottom and I love the aquascape.

 

[maroun.c]

Looking great Jan. Pics dont do the tank justice, looks way better in real life !