Mantis' 400 Gallon Pennisula Reef

[hexumjunkie]

I’ve met you at Lear and also bought from
You there too. Solid reefer with aaesome
Stuff

 

[Peppe]

Amazing reef tank. Can you share more recent photos of your reef tank? What is your light schedule?

 

[MantisReef]

Thanks guys, much appreciated

Here are my current settings for the Orphek Icon's

 

[MantisReef]

Time for some more coral photos.

JF Jolt

WWC Kung Pao Monti.

Torch Corals, always a crowd pleaser

 

[JachPot]

Christ these corals are beautiful

 

[FishTruck]

I dream that some day my tank will look like that! Awesome work and video too!

 

[IREEFIGGY]

Thanks guys, much appreciated

Here are my current settings for the Orphek Icon's

Amazing tank I’m curious do you have another screen shot with the 6 Chanel settings

 

[MantisReef]

The top line is the program for Channel 3, Channel 4, Channel 5
Purple line below that is Channel 6
Black line is Channel 2
Red line is Channel 1

 

[MantisReef]

From the main display tank, most of the water drains directly into a large needle wheel skimmer, a small percentage of water is diverted to a smaller display tank in the basement. That tank is approximately 90 gallons. The bottom is mostly filled with Hammer frags and the rest of the tank is medium sized Acro colonies and a large Blue Squamosa clam. Lighting consists of 4 t5 bulbs, 2 Blue Plus and 2 Coral Plus, combined with 2 Orphek OR3 LED strips.

 

[MantisReef]

Orphek did a feature on my tank that came out today. Just thought I would share

Is Atlantik iCon the best light for coral pop fluorescence? •Orphek

Is Atlantik iCon the best light for coral pop fluorescence? Showcasing an awesome aquarium and the new Atlantik iCon to learn about color pop & fluorescence.

orphek.com

 

[ChicagoShoop]

Thanks guys, much appreciated

Here are my current settings for the Orphek Icon's

If it’s not too much to ask, would you be able to share each time point levels? I’m going to give yours a try and don’t want to screw it up lol. Thanks!

 

[Stevesw718]

Last weekend was the LEAR Frag Swap here in Ohio, I always have a fantastic time. Thank you to everyone with LEAR who organize this great event. Here is a photo of my frag tank before the show started.
Looks cool!

 

[MantisReef]

These are my levels for my Icon’s on the 400 gallon display tank.
Lights on 11am
12pm. Ch. 3,4,5. 20%
2pm Ch.1 10%. Ch.2 35% Ch.3,4,5 60% Ch.6 45%
6pm. Ch.1 25% Ch.2 50% Ch.3,4,5 75% Ch.6 60%
10pm Ch.1 10% Ch.2 35% Ch.3,4,5 60% Ch. 6 45%
11pm Ch.3,4,5 35%
Lights off 12pm

 

[MantisReef]

Honestly, in my opinion, there are so many variables when trying to set up your lights, size of tank, mounting height, number of lights, how close together are the lights.

Set your lights so they look good to your eye, and check the light levels with a par meter. I shoot for 350 par at the top, 200 or so at the bottom, but I have a lot SPS.
Don’t ever run the Orpheks at 100%, that way your lights won’t overheat and will last for many years.

 

[MantisReef]

This thread needs more pretty pictures

 

[revhtree]

Amazing reef!!

 

[FarmerTy]

You have the most amazing SPS tank Mantis! You really have me thinking about going more mixed reef in my display again and dare I say adding a couple mushrooms here and there. Its so wonderful to be able to see such giant SPS colonies in a reef system. Well done!

 

[MantisReef]

Rev and FarmerTy thank you for the kind words, I'm honored you both took the time to visit my little thread.
High Noon on MantisReef

 

[aquavista99]

Looks fantastic, Brad. But to be honest , it looks even better in person! Cheers my friend.

 

[MantisReef]

Thank you Tim, very much appreciated.