Sikryd's Mixed Reef

[Sikryd]

Well I figured I should post how my 125g came about and the work it took to get it where it is.

I'll add more updated shots as I find them on my computer. This first set is about 4 months old.

The beginning of the tank transfer, Tank taped off ready to paint

The next few are of it in transition from painting it, putting in a support for the 6ft power strip, and cutting, routing and painting the board that the light hangs on from the ceiling.

The screens I cut and made to keep the wrasses in check

Installed

Ready for the transfer

Wires, electronics and things - lol

Command Center installed

Plumbing

New custom sump added about 4 weeks after the tank was up and running - fun fun....

Old FTS

Old Aquascaping and FTS

 

[SaraB]

Wow, you have that tank just packed with goodies!

 

[mpoletti]

Good to finally see some pics Chad

 

[Sikryd]

Wow, you have that tank just packed with goodies!

That was all the "old" stuff. I got rid of 90% of it. But in the process, picked up about 130% more! lol
I'll post some new FTS if I can get some today.
After all the stuff grows out and I decide the colors and growth patterns I like I am going to have a mini-colony sale and pass it on to other reefers..

 

[El Camaron]

sick tank sikryd, post recent pics please.

 

[subielover]

Really slick set-up, looking forward to seeing what it looks like now:bigsmile:

 

[blaze98]

I think I see a half square inch of space available for another frag...ha ha.

 

[SaraB]

That was all the "old" stuff. I got rid of 90% of it. But in the process, picked up about 130% more! lol
I'll post some new FTS if I can get some today.
After all the stuff grows out and I decide the colors and growth patterns I like I am going to have a mini-colony sale and pass it on to other reefers..

Can't wait to see the newer FTS's!

I'm also surprised you got away with doing all that work on the carpet ... you must be single or very, very careful

 

[Sikryd]

Here is from the Tank Crash! And subsequent reason to "restock" :xd:

Here is a cool Acro that is METALLIC green with white polyps. I remember that it is from an unusual area, but I have to check again to find out where it came out of. I have had it for 4 months and have watched it change into this. I can't wait to see what it turns out to look like.

These are some grandis that I have had for a while and are just now coloring up. They are bigger than a quarter. Well you can tell how big they are from the frag plug too.

The Picasso's Townhouse

One of my crocea's that is up for sale now that it is taking up too much valuable real estate! lol - it is on a big rock that needs to go. Oh and my little ham of a Foxface. Him and the Purple Tang cruise around together like best friends.

And a couple other recent additions

One of my favs

My favorite right now. It is more of an actual electric blue and real white

Here are a couple crappy tank shots from before the storm tonight - it shut the power off and all kinds of good stuff

Here is the cleaner shrimp cave and the Lineatus hideout
(oh...and Chalice Land...lol)

This area is getting ready to be re-worked so it looks a lot cleaner and has more "depth" to it...

http://i318.photobucket.com/albums/mm434/Sikryd/125g RR/Fulltankshot1.jpg

 

[Sikryd]

I think I see a half square inch of space available for another frag...ha ha.

Elbert you know I am saving space for that Rosario! lol

sick tank sikryd, post recent pics please.

Thanks Man. I'll be posting more pictures as I can get some. My camera sucks and it takes about 20 pictures to get one decent one. I need to sell some frags and get that new Canon underwater for $300 - thats a few nice pieces though! doh...

Good to finally see some pics Chad

Mark - what can I say - I'm addicted to reefing....

Can't wait to see the newer FTS's!

I'm also surprised you got away with doing all that work on the carpet ... you must be single or very, very careful

There is actually a Turkish rug (from Turkey) in front of the tank. I put down a big moving blanket when I do any type of tank maintainance. The guys laughed when I did the tank transfer cause I covered the WHOLE living room. They figured out why when we were in the middle of it and saw how clumsy I am! lol
I am also Mr. Dad - so I do all the cleaning. Otherwise I am sure my wife would have a fit.

I'll get some pictures of the fish (she's loves the fish, I love coral (both actually - but don't tell her that - she buys the fish )

 

[El Camaron]

wow man its impressive to see how many frags you have, it looks great.

 

[Reefinginpasadena]

haha why do you have a 125? you have enough corals to stock a 300 i think its time for an upgrade the tank looks nice by the way!

 

[Sikryd]

haha why do you have a 125? you have enough corals to stock a 300 i think its time for an upgrade the tank looks nice by the way!

Thanks Guys. It keeps me pretty busy!
Half of the frags will be gone after they grow into mini-colonies and they color up.
I'm going to weed through them and pick out the colors/growth patterns/strains and species I like and pass on the rest to other reefers or the LFS for supplies.

It literally is a work in progress. I am still fixing the par on the lighting, adjusting the levels of the coral and par they are in and stuff like that. So it is FAR from finished as to what the end product is going to look like. I don't have any corals glued down on the rock right now, and won't until I figure out where each piece likes to be the best.
Kind of like underwater gardening

 

[Leishman]

You hould have bought my 65x36x24

 

[Sikryd]

You hould have bought my 65x36x24

Bigger tank would always be nice - and the wife would probably love it. But if you look at the living room, it would jut out too far. That is why I got rid of the 120g pretty quick after I set it up. A 150g might have worked, but I love this tank and won't be switching anytime soon.
This tank "fits" the living room...
It is more of a living room "piece of art" than it is a huge frag tank or grow every piece of coral I can. That is why I plan on going through it and selling the mini-colonies I am not in love with as they grow out.

 

[rocko918]

Sweet tank !

You hould have bought my 65x36x24

Rik, who bought it?

 

[Leishman]

Sweet tank !





Rik, who bought it?

troll off WAMAS

 

[Sikryd]

Sweet tank !

Thanks Man!

Are you the one with the tile on the front of the stand? I think I am going to go to that. That one is sik! The one I saw on WAMAS with the clownfish in the broken tile pieces.
I haven't decided yet exactly what I am going to do, but the stand is going get a makeover too.

 

[rocko918]

Nope, thats Robie (ROBZID), he is here as well.

 

[Sikryd]

Here is a new addition from NYaquatics - couldn't pass up the $59 price tag!