My 40 gallon recife build

[kingranch2003]

There are many of us that can answer your question, Emo... er, um, I mean, Mike.

However, since you asked John, I'll let him do the honors and brag a little on himself. It will be my nice thing done for this year. I have now completed my one nice thing for 2026.

Now that all that nice stuff is out of the way: I think John was up pretty late last night/this morning as we were messaging each other. While I have been up now for about 3.5 hours, John, the not-so-manly-man, is probably still sleeping.

Wait! Im the recipient of your yearly good deed!? It's me!?

Ok I added the money response before I read the last sentence, but im sticking with it!

 

[kingranch2003]

Happy new year!

Happy new year Evil!

 

[kingranch2003]

Im deleting all my pictures and claiming this tank as my new build thread. I can fool a few into thinking this is my tank for a couple days at least!

Your rock scape is one of my all time favorites and the coral selection is outstanding. Post pics here anytime you want my friend. Absolutely top tier reef!

 

[kingranch2003]

My favorite is your tank shots......Ok Evil1 is pretty awesome too

Thank you Sam! Happy new year buddy. Yeah I could look at that tank all day.

 

[kingranch2003]

Happy New Year! May 2026 bring you and your family much happiness.

You too sir! Here's to a great one for you, your loved ones, and your stunning reef!

 

[kingranch2003]

Ugh best i could ...always blurry and funky colors lol......Happy New Years!!

Sam... this is my first time that I recall seeing a full tank shot from you. Dear Lord man, you are extremely humble. Id be waving that photo in front of everyone. I cant believe all the variety and color. Wow man

 

[kingranch2003]

I should have taken photos of all the food in both Louisiana and Virginia, but honestly, didn't cross my mind. Just dive straight into it.

Now that I'm home and no one sick, finally getting my bday cake. If you ever come across it (it's an import from Czech Republic), definitely worth it!

Honey cake will now live in my head forever.....

 

[kingranch2003]

I tried getting you a shot of my Bubblegum Digi and my Rainbow Monti (my only remaining JKR coral - IYKYK...) but photo bombs...

I wish mine would branch like that! They tend to encrust a bit more for me. I call you the monti man for a reason lol. Thanks for this shot man, beautiful colony! I wish the best for you and yours this year Tim

 

[kingranch2003]

Thanks everyone that stopped by. You all have helped or been kind to me on my reefing journey in some way. That's why I wanted you all to show of your work on my thread a bit. Thank you guys. Drop by anytime.

 

[kingranch2003]

what are those dish looking things on the bottom middle?

Mike I wanted to add you to my list of new members on the Smorgasbord post I made, but I couldn't remember exactly spelled your username. I tried a dozen combos, and never got it right! Happy New Year buddy

 

[Mike.]

what are those dish looking things on the bottom middle?

Mike I wanted to add you to my list of new members on the Smorgasbord post I made, but I couldn't remember exactly spelled your username. I tried a dozen combos, and never got it right! Happy New Year buddy

Happy new year!! All good. Let’s grow these corals in 2026

 

[Mike.]

what are those dish looking things on the bottom middle?

Left side (more colorful one) is a wellsophyllia. Similar to a trachy and the red one is a Cynarina. I 100% recommend them as they are so easy to keep and have such unique personalities! They're peaceful as you can see they literally support each other !

My birthday is on a month hmmm do I get one instead of the banana torch? Stay tuned.

Thanks for the info!!

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Wait! Im the recipient of your yearly good deed!? It's me!?

Ok I added the money response before I read the last sentence, but im sticking with it!

You were, indeed, the lucky recipient!

 

[Red_Beard]

Happy new year!

Fav piece is right now either a fire engine or firth fatasy, but i like this pic of the whole ensemble.

 

[Sam7]

Happy new year!

Fav piece is right now either a fire engine or firth fatasy, but i like this pic of the whole ensemble.

Wow!!....really nice

 

[MegabiteOG]

Happy New Year Friendtasics! Anyone that is watching my thread, please post your favorite New Year coral shots! @Sam7 @MegabiteOG @Evil1 @tbrown @Goonsack @Red_Beard @trellemania @sfin52 Steve #SmorgasbordFamily let's light it up!

Here’s my favorite new year’s coral pic. Newer Rainbow acro just starting to settle in.

 

[Sam7]

Here’s my favorite new year’s coral pic. Newer Rainbow acro just starting to settle in.

oh ya...very much like

 

[kingranch2003]

My birthday is on a month hmmm do I get one instead of the banana torch? Stay tuned.

Thanks for the info!!

Im going to do my best to be a bad (good) influence lol. It's hard to beat a nice torch garden, but they Cynarina is a centerpiece and a little more unusual. The prices have come down a lot and the selection is unlimited these days. How are your other torches looking?

 

[kingranch2003]

Happy new year!

Fav piece is right now either a fire engine or firth fatasy, but i like this pic of the whole ensemble.

Where have you guys been hiding these shots!? Gorgeous man! That's a long times worth of doing things the right way .

 

[kingranch2003]

Here’s my favorite new year’s coral pic. Newer Rainbow acro just starting to settle in.