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Rockins 150g Dreamscape <3

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by rockinsmall, Feb 12, 2011.

  1. rockinsmall

    rockinsmall Inactive User

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    This is my 150 gallon sps reef. Its only been up a couple weeks and i still have kinks to work out. I cannot get my vho's to fire and likely need a new ballast, so they are still sitting on top of the canopy [​IMG]. It is difficult to get good rockwork in a 150 gallon because the front to back dimension sucks big time, and its soo tall. I do like what i have come up with and my fish seem to find the small holes and tunnels.
    The room is also a red and white coral theme. I did the painting since i could not find anything i liked to buy. I hadnt painted since college so i was outta practice, but im pretty happy with how everything has come together.
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  2. Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Looks good! I like the rockwork. Were you able to balance those stacks or did you zip tie or otherwise connect them? I know I would end up with an avalanche if I tried stacking that high!
     
  3. Big D Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    very nice...
     
  4. gravattj

    gravattj Inactive User

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    nice!
     
  5. Waverz

    Waverz Expert Reefkeeper

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    Pretty nice....for a girl. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/wink.gif

    Seriously though that is a damn nice setup ya get there! Totally jealous!
     
  6. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper

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    That looks awesome Lindsay! Things look a lot happier in the new tank! I don't know how you fit so much in your 75!
     
  7. Foo

    Foo Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Rockin/large
     
  8. phishcrazee Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Good job! I like your tree paintings too /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif Was the tank new or used?
     
  9. rockinsmall

    rockinsmall Inactive User

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    Treeeeeeees? They are supposed to be gorgonians =)

    I bought the system from AJ and he did the stain on it, which is so well done!

    The rockwork was a nightmare and i still need to secure a few with some putty and superglue gel blend.

    Im super happy the way it looks. It is perfect! I do wish i had the 180g dimensions, but, ive made the best with the 18 inch depth.. which was the same as the 75 gallon. I did lose a lot of corals, mostly lps, in the transfer due to a poorly set up temporary tank that i neglected. I look forward to this years springfest so i can get a few nice pieces again. But, i had so many frags crammed in the 75 gallon that once i moved them over they all now have just enough room to grow into small colonies.

    I also got a few of my dream fish... I am waiting to make sure they survive to talk much about them, but ive added an Achilis tang, clown tang, and Zoster butterfly. I just got them a few days ago so i am still worried about them being long lasting. Hopin for the best!

    Thanks for the nice comments... makes me love the tank all the more.
     
  10. rockinsmall

    rockinsmall Inactive User

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    Also, i have a Majestic Angel that has behaved himself. Ive wanted one for 10 years. Having him and having success feels like a huge accomplish to me. I also have 2 aaaaaammmazing pyramid butterflies. Love them!
     
  11. jsprague

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    Something looks very familiar.....
     
  12. rockinsmall

    rockinsmall Inactive User

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    Yea? Whaaaat?
     
  13. jsprague

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    That is my old tank.  I built the stand and canopy too.  Your rockwork is amazing.  At first glance I didn't even see the overflows.
     
  14. jsprague

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    did you stain it yourself? I left it unfinished so the new owner could choose the color.
     
  15. rockinsmall

    rockinsmall Inactive User

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    no kidding?? ha ha ha! Well, i love it. I have had a few things changed, like i have a top on the canopy. I also am going to add knobs to the doors!
     
  16. FishBrain Expert Reefkeeper

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    Looks awesome!
     
  17. bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I love it ... looks great !!
     
  18. slovan

    slovan Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Nice job on the aquascape! I can't wait to see your tank as it progresses.
     
  19. mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    will you come do m rockscaping? i suck so much at it to the point im ready to pull it all out.
     
  20. rockinsmall

    rockinsmall Inactive User

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    Rockscaping is by far my faaavorite thing to mess with. back in the day, my boyfriend would get mad at me b/c i changed it so often.. which then caused the sps to grow slower due to changes and not letting corals get settled. Hopefully i will be satisfied with how it looks now and just leave it the heck alone! i have some work getting my kangaroo pumps going and get my dosing schedule worked out. I look forward to the tank stabilizing and things growing in!! Im soooooooooooooooo excited for Springfest!!!!!
     

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