My slice of the ocean

[Aussie66]

The water runs over the 6 filtersocks into the next chamber. The Rufuge (Refugium) is separate within the sump so I can regulate it with a separate pump or even take it out of the sump if I should wish to. The next cylinders are carbon and the three liters of Zeolites. Then I have the skimmer then the Red Dragon return pump and on the left the fresh water top off.

 

[Hellsinki]

how is the stainless steel subframe attached to the aluminum extrusion frame? Sweet build by the way.

 

[Aussie66]

Hellsinki. It's actually a complete steel frame. You can see it on one of the first images on first page.

 

[Aussie66]

Regarding my build on this image you can see the progress of my last tank. Being a designer, I wanted my rockwork to look good right from the beginning. I forgot that the corals need room to grow. In my new build I left the rockwork really low.

 

[Aussie66]

Being a real Bonsai fan, I tried to integrate the a lot of free space under my rock work and overhanging coral edges. This photoshop image of one of my fantasy aquariums was in my mind when I built this rock formation

Although I like this design with lots of space, I did want to have more fun with lots of corals. I personally like the middle field, nough but not too much rock work.

 

[Aussie66]

Maybe one day I will actually build this set up with one Bonsai formation in the middle. Maybe a ELOS Midi in my office.

 

[Maniacodesrecifs]

Corals are growing very fast in good conditions...it's really "Bonzaï work" to keep a reef like this! Frags every weeks!!

 

[Lilmatty5dimes]

wow such an epic tank. keep the progression pics coming.

 

[izzywitt]

How's the tank coming along? Such a beautifully designed system!

 

[dragonfish]

OMG amazing ! following !!!

 

[zup33r]

From one ozi to another.
That is awesome. Your designer brain must kill you lol.
I now have to research those companies and methods you use.

 

[Aussie66]

Crappy Iphone pics, but you get the drift.

Ignore the colours please

 

[Aussie66]

For colour complaints please write to Apple.

 

[Aussie66]

Didn't have the same camera from work. Will update soon with a camera so colours are realistic like last time. Cheers

 

[LRSS]

Friend, congratulations for the beautiful Reef, one of the most beautiful I've ever seen, like to see new photos.

 

[Aussie66]

A bit of an update in April. Things are growing fast

 

[jsker]

Just saw, and read the whole thread. That is a nice complete system. The corals look amazing. Nice clean lines of the system.

 

[gettaReef]

Any new full tank shots?

 

[Aussie66]

Here is a link of my aquarium from planing to today.

 

[Chrisfish]

Wow, just when I think I've seen my favorite tank ....., I just got done reading your whole thread and your "little slice of the ocean" is breathtaking!!