JD's Shallow Reef

[JDavis]

This thread is way over due, but I'm completely rebuilding this like the picture in my head! OCD and ADD will do that to you. I won't go into the "Back Story" too much, other than to say it has one. After originally setting it up.. within months I was trying to selling everything off just to re-do it. Was unsuccessful... had way too many nice fish and coral and couldn't refuse additional crazy pieces. This is what it looked like the first time decided to break it down....

 

[danangelo]

Cool the addiction in this one is strong lol.

 

[JDavis]

And this was it when I finally decided to break it down the second time...

 

[JDavis]

I did a major upgrade to the frag system so I could try to keep as much as possible.. Packed!

 

[JDavis]

Equipment upgrades....
2x Cheap Chinese Led >>> Vextex SR360 (3ft model)
Added Jeabo 4 channel Dosing unit
WP25 >>> RW15
ReefOctopus NWB150 >>>> NWB200
40B sump/fuge >>>> Custom Melev's Reef Acrylic sump
And 2x6 frame stand >>>> Nice custom furniture grade stand

 

[JDavis]

As of today, everything is up and running. I chose to replace my LR as it was one of my main reasons for doing this. I bought a huge piece of Tonga Shelf as my center piece rock... haven't had to cycle anything in years! I really do hate this part. I'm into my 5th week with this piece. All others were already good to go.

 

[ritter6788]

Meh.... Light looks dim....

:cool:

 

[JDavis]

I'm extremely difficult to please when it comes to aquascaping. I will have to maintain discipline when it comes to stocking coral and fish. Fish-wise, I've already acquired a Harlequin Tusk. Strongly considering a mated pair of Pearly Jawfish. I purposely made the substrate deep enough with the right consistency. Another Wrasse, something unique. I only want a single Tang.. again unique. Possibly an Atlantic Blue.. reasonably priced, beautiful but not really common.
Coral... Zoas and more Zoas, Ricordias and awesome SPS. I managed to keep all my Z's and most of my SPS. Rics too. I have some incredible local growers in my area... adding to this collection won't be an issue. I'll update in a few weeks when I have some coral placed... until then I'll leave some frag pics. .... last pic is of my buddy Brandon Ware grow-out room. Between him and Ritter, I have SPS covered!

 

[JDavis]

Meh.... Light looks dim....

:cool:

Lol... we'll see ;)

 

[JDavis]

Last one.. this was my favorite shot before the tear down.

 

[JDavis]

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Last one.. this was my favorite shot before the tear down.

This set up was awesome! Looked like an amusement park almost ;)
Are those shrooms on the upper right hand corner?

~CI

 

[JDavis]

This set up was awesome! Looked like an amusement park almost ;)
Are those shrooms on the upper right hand corner?

~CI

That was my Red Montipora Colony. Grew like a weed. Thx!

 

[JDavis]

Time for an update! Really loving how well this is turning out this time.
FTS....

Ritter's Texas Tort

Wet Thumb frag

My 5 yr old Derasa

Crazy Actinic Pop

Crazy Chalice close up

Starlite Coral close up

 

[ritter6788]

Saw this tank in person again yesterday. Seriously need updated pics. Crazy coral growth in a short time. This is a legit reef spotlight nominee very soon.

 

[revhtree]

Yes more pics!

 

[JDavis]

My digital photography skills are lagging significantly behind. I plan to take some soon. It crazy my last update has been so long ago. I've had to battle a few things like most of us do, but I happy to say I've won most of those and my Reef continues to thrive. I will leave this one pic from a few months ago. It turned out fairly well. Our local Frag Swap has me struggling to find spots.... I post up some of the new pieces as well as some growth soon.

 

[JDavis]

A few more from this past January. Trying out the wife's new Canon.