The Kaptain's 220 Reef

[sleeper]

Amazing softie tank! I love the fact that you went low tech, and let thinks grow into nice pieces instead of a billion little frags. Very nice work, I hope someday to have something similar.

 

[Kaptain]

Here is the equipment side

First of all, thank you for all the generous compliments! Now to the equipment.

The drain from the tank comes in the far right side of the sump, then the ASM G4+ skimmer, then over some blue filter pad, some charcoal in mesh bags, a bunch of LR rubble, then return via a MAG 18. The return goes through an Ocean's Motion Super Squirt, to be alternated out of four outlets in the tank. There is a Precision Marine tall phosphate reactor with GFO in it, powered by a Maxi 1200. Top off is controlled by a unit from Fishbowl innovations, and a 4 stage RO/DI unit. The 3 timers in the upper left each control 2 rows of lights in the Aquatinics fixture, and are staggered at 30 min intervals to turn the lights on and off. There is also a control in the top left, above the three light timers, for the Moon Tubes, also from Fishbowl Innovations.

The top of the tank enclosure is open, so heat from the lights is not a problem. Inside the tank are a pair of modded MaxiJet 1200's. Just plugged in full time right now, but will soon be adding a Reef Fanatic Wave maker.

THanks for looking!

 

[dfurbee]

Very beautiful tank, and nice setup

 

[token313]

:rap:nice

 

[softiegirl]

Looking awesome karl!!! i need to come by and see it in person sometime!!!!! Sue

 

[Kaptain]

Thanks. You are always welcome to come by Sue!

 

[TJ15]

sweet tank. I love the set up. Really looks good.

 

[Kaptain]

Some New Pics

 

[rarelyseriousb]

I love this tank. do you dose with bleach to keep it so clean? lol

 

[aaronlovesshel]

wow, I would echo what everyone else has said about such a "clean look" so very nice! this is the first time that I have seen a "soft" tank that shows how beautiful they can be as well!! Congrats

 

[Kaptain]

Thanks for all the generous compliments. I've had only softies since I started in the hobby - I just love the motion I get out of them.

I would like to add a wavebox someday. Or something that can generate a nice wave - maybe a pair of Vortechs? Need to save up a little $$$ though!

Thanks for looking!

 

[Kaptain]

New additions

I added a couple of new fish, purchased from a fellow reefer.

Eibli Angel

Striped Tang

 

[softiegirl]

Those fish are beauts karl! nice pick up! i always like getting the fish from others, they seem more healthy! :tongue:

 

[Kaptain]

And eating, and accustomed to tank life already, etc. The Angel was out and about checking everything out the first day he was in. No hiding in the rocks. Very cool fish - and gets along great with my Coral Beauty - plenty of room for both.