BTLDreef's 180 Tank Build

[scott t]

OMG,. See I said to meowzer the other day you all are just doing this to tease me, knowing that I cant get a lot of stuff because the 75 is not cycled. LOL

But really lots of nice stuff Tommielynn, it all looks great.. Yes let me know when you are ready to frag stuff also, I will even pay for it and the shipping.. WOO HOO

 

[btldreef]

LOL, I love that everyone, on all the boards I posted these pics on is already asking for frags of corals I've had less than 24 hours.... haha

 

[scott t]

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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/120#post_3407648
LOL, I love that everyone, on all the boards I posted these pics on is already asking for frags of corals I've had less than 24 hours.... haha
What can we say you have beautiful corals and tanks Tommielynn, I can only hope that my tank is half as awesome as yours and others tanks on here.. =)

 

[jerth6932]

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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/120#post_3407648
LOL, I love that everyone, on all the boards I posted these pics on is already asking for frags of corals I've had less than 24 hours.... haha
Well I hadn't yet.... but but since everyone else is getting in line.... toss me in there!!!!!

 

[btldreef]

We are actually going to let these colonies grow for about a month and then snap off some frags and see how they do. The guys tank that these came from has an almost identical setup to us, including lights, so I think they should do well.

 

[jerth6932]

So were they mother colonies or were they frags when he got them?

 

[btldreef]

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Originally Posted by Jerth6932 http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/140#post_3407679
So were they mother colonies or were they frags when he got them?
Frags. All the SPS I got from him, except for the one very large green stag are all ORA frags that he grew out.

 

[jerth6932]

Nice how long did it take him to grow it out?

 

[btldreef]

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Originally Posted by Jerth6932 http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/140#post_3407685
Nice how long did it take him to grow it out?
The smaller colonies are all 8 months or less (I've seen his progression pictures, so he wasn't lying, lol)
The large pink birdsnest colony is about a year and half old.
We have the same Ca reactor and lighting, as well as both being heavy feeders with fully stocked tanks, running MP 40's, etc, so I'm hopeful that these will do well.

 

[jerth6932]

That's GREAT growth for 8 months! Fingers X for ya! But..... in the rare case it doesn't take off, I can give ya good address to ship them to..........

 

[scott t]

Yeah, they look totally awesome Tommielynn I have an address that is closer lol ha ha. JK yes I can only dream right now of having corals that look so awesome...

 

[eric b 125]

Good stuff TL! The tank seems to be filling up pretty fast!

 

[al&burke]

Looks fantastic TL - I was goinig to post my frag of GSP and green monti but I can't after these beutiful additions.

 

[btldreef]

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Originally Posted by Eric B 125 http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/140#post_3407765
Good stuff TL! The tank seems to be filling up pretty fast!

It is. Keep in mind a lot of this came out of our 155 as well, but we have definitely been adding a lot lately. It's good to be in an area where a lot of people are in the hobby, and even better when someone with an amazing tank needs to sell of their stuff quickly! He sold MP40's that he's been using for 6 weeks for $275, I almost died with some of the prices he was giving us when we went to look at corals. Thank goodness we only brought $500 cash, or we have walked away with EVERYTHING, including the tank, LOL. I actually contemplated going to the bank to take out more money ... I have an issue!
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Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/140#post_3407692
Yeah, they look totally awesome Tommielynn I have an address that is closer lol ha ha. JK yes I can only dream right now of having corals that look so awesome...
LOL.... I have no doubt that your tank will look amazing. I just need to get you to come down here to one of our local meetings, maybe the Christmas party or something.
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Originally Posted by Jerth6932 http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/140#post_3407689
That's GREAT growth for 8 months! Fingers X for ya! But..... in the rare case it doesn't take off, I can give ya good address to ship them to..........

That's what I said!
Hubby is already itching to make some frags, we'll see how long I can keep his cutters away from my corals!
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/140#post_3407804
Looks fantastic TL - I was goinig to post my frag of GSP and green monti but I can't after these beutiful additions.

sorry....

 

[jerth6932]

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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/140#post_3407845
I have an issue!
No worse then the rest of us........ Ok.... maybe you have a problem.......

 

[btldreef]

It certainly doesn't help that my husband is also in the hobby!

 

[eric b 125]

^I thought about trying to get my fiancee more involved with my tank but I was quickly reminded of the time I tried to teach her how to drive a 5 speed

 

[btldreef]

^I thought about trying to get my fiancee more involved with my tank but I was quickly reminded of the time I tried to teach her how to drive a 5 speed

:laughing:

 

[eric b 125]

TL, do you use a pH controller w/ your calcium reactor?

 

[btldreef]

TL, do you use a pH controller w/ your calcium reactor?

Yes, I have one for the reactor and one for the tank. I think the Pinpoint is on the reactor and the aqua controller is on the tank.