GlennF's 300 Gallons Mixed ReefTank.

[glennf]

Hi there,

I am GlennF. I am from the Netherlands and start this thread to introduce my tank properly in here.

It measure 250 x 80 x 70 cm and the water height is 60cm.
The main display is 1200 liters.
Including the other connecting tanks the water mass is about 1650 liters

this is a FTS of the front

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/9476866739_b143767d0d_c.jpg
This picture was taken on november 2013

[rfgonzo]

Nice lookin!!!!

[that Reef Guy]

Very Impressive!

[MizTanks]

Wow!! Absolutely gorgeous [emoji7][emoji7][emoji7] Please tell us more! [emoji2]

[glennf]

thanks guys


this is the back

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7453/9476851125_80cae3f85c_c.jpg
Nov, 2013. ...
i will be doing some old pictures first.

[glennf]

Here are some system details:
Display tank : Plain Glass, custom build 250x80x70cm (60cm visible width and height)
Stand : Self build and welded from steel profiles.
Sump: single compartment 75x42x65cm (13cm water height)
Protein Skimmer: using an old schuran skimmer as a base, I modified it to run on 4 wooden air stones driven by a velda silenta pro 1800 pond air pump.
I use a 150mg/h ozone reactor connected to an mv controller, which is dosed through the skimmer.
Zeolite reactor for bacteria and plankton breeding as food for the corals, which I shake once a week only
18 watt UV lamp
Carbon/phosphate filtration: No use of carbon, GFO or bio-pellets. Self build zeolite reactor filled with pond zeolites.
Return Pump: Royal exclusive red dragon 6500 (6500l/h) with filter wool on the intake which i clean every 3-5 days.
Water Circulation: 1x jeboa rw15, 1× Jeboa rw20, 1x tunze 6100 connected to an IKS computer .
Ca/Alk/Mg dosing:
I use DSR, my own method with no water changes.
If needed I dose my own made supplements.
Manually: Boron, Potassium, Magnesium (measure and correct)
On dosing pumps: IKS 4 channel for : iodide, iron, Carbon V/S, Strontium
On JeBao 4ch dosing pump: Alk, Ca, NO3, PO4
ATO: DIY Auto water filler (works on a siphon and gravity from a 50 liter tank placed in the bathroom)
RO/DI: simple 375 liter /day 3step RO device with an additional silicate filter and a TDS meter, daily turned on by a garden timer.

[glennf]

This is my new T5 setup:
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/01/9eeaee830b7b23325a6167e985291b51.jpg

[jimsflies]

Wow! Nice reef!

[glennf]

Wow! Nice reef!
thanks !

these two movies were taken 25 oktober 2012

https://youtu.be/259lIvgIm6Q

https://youtu.be/x0lPoBbmM2U

this a a movie shot on 18 june 2013

https://youtu.be/FHu-cY0bxuo


this is one was shot 18 okt 2013

https://youtu.be/Tt4SxJhIGqs

[Tankster]

How about some more current pictures.

[glennf]

thanks !

these two movies were taken 25 oktober 2012

https://youtu.be/259lIvgIm6Q

https://youtu.be/x0lPoBbmM2U

this a a movie shot on 18 june 2013

https://youtu.be/FHu-cY0bxuo


this is one was shot 18 okt 2013

https://youtu.be/Tt4SxJhIGqs
updated movielinks.

[glennf]

How about some more current pictures.
soon..


All corals were grown from small frags..

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/24/dd29e25c29b424b32106e49f4f4f5545.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/24/b3efb96eaa5c71d411b9750671ad14ea.jpg

these pictures were taken in nov. 2011

[glennf]

This is from my most recent fotoshoot with new T5 bulbs
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/30/0f7585c23af4dcea9b9e2fb1c2f4f1b6.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/30/d83c3cb3b3172b41073a20b4ca01309f.jpg

[glennf]

Just for fun..
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160216/f2a4651973e502cb85b41fef1fac4ed7.jpg

[jimsflies]

Whoa! That's a serious SPS forest you got going there. Great job!

[glennf]

Whoa! That's a serious SPS forest you got going there. Great job!
Thanks m8..

It's literally turning into a shallow reef.

[that Reef Guy]

Just for fun..
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160216/f2a4651973e502cb85b41fef1fac4ed7.jpg

How long have you been growing those Acros for?

They are Huge!

[glennf]

How long have you been growing those Acros for?

They are Huge!
Most sps corals were placed as small frags in the beginning of 2012.

[glennf]

A coral cutter is not good enough.... i need a lawnmower
Acropora's are growing like weed in here...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/4ce61d28cd8a6b51e91ef9049584f1e0.jpg

[that Reef Guy]

A coral cutter is not good enough.... i need a lawnmower
Acropora's are growing like weed in here...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/4ce61d28cd8a6b51e91ef9049584f1e0.jpg

LOL.

You have Crazy Growth!

[glennf]

LOL.

You have Crazy Growth!
I do...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160222/5c14904fa3b151fd37bf326b951f6d9d.jpg

[glennf]

This montipora confusa is also taking over the place

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160224/27b29bd6a22b305e452632404ff25450.jpg

[glennf]

Tricolor hyacinthus in center

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160304/e680e54055b6bf63e11ec514d68d35ba.jpg

[glennf]

Impossible reef ?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/3af2c8f4dc6733c8c87b81f0c4438f8b.jpg

[glennf]

No more space ... which way to go now?
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160321/20bd63c98c19fa02b1e117d4e1b7bb62.jpg

I already start cutting and donating to fellow reefers in need...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160321/14f1b505531e62904d4a850f94c80dec.jpg
But it's like i have done nothing at all......

[schminksbro]

Stunning! Thanks for sharing!

[glennf]

Stunning! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you sir.....


Picture take from upper most right corner.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160411/f3ede93cb7b4ca9494d81fff9d8aef61.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160415/0a81616e24c4df30e67cfe365c571f4c.jpg

Cut a short while ago, now already time to redo the job.

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[MizTanks]

Amazing reef! You should be very proud [emoji1373]

[jimsflies]

Awesome sps tank. What lights are you using?

[MizTanks]

Awesome sps tank. What lights are you using?

T5's
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160416/7294895778a8e72cd144d701bd7bc0ae.jpg

[glennf]

Amazing reef! You should be very proud [emoji1373]
Thanks... i am...


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Awesome sps tank. What lights are you using?
Thanks m8

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Enjoy the show
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160419/81e551b5a88a85fd2361ca4f879238f0.jpg


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

My coral jungle

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/49b0fd8b8624a6c8de57345aa38e66a6.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Problems...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160426/1a44ff274c58fb2ec3fc31f5c0c6031c.jpg


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

New movie


https://youtu.be/pQAA-JSurf4
https://youtu.be/pQAA-JSurf4

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[MizTanks]

Awesome!! [emoji7]

[glennf]

Awesome!! [emoji7]
Thanks
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160428/c8ddd1fffece77d062ca327ef2b73d3d.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Kralingen by night:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160503/97b20b0dc59a9ce6cd349b1994d2bde4.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160503/5786118f7933004685b536aaecb66a04.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160503/f7d0f09cc86a90c19eb1a193634e4433.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[jimsflies]

Sweet!

[glennf]

Sweet!
Thanks m8

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Why compromise ?

minimum effort, maximum enjoyment.

5 Tanks, 4 separate systems and each serve their own purpose:


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160522/730f41920edd2b3c3076946e1b3b1a92.jpg
- Main display stacked with corals and fish -1200 liters
Already 11,5 years with no water changes


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160522/ef302cd8c2369c258ee861f31d850f6c.jpg
- Dymico SPS tank to be, now about 2 months - 550 liters
The purpose is to compare SPS coral growth and coloring with my showtank


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160522/d975bb6dc9f13f3160ca6344dae918fe.jpg
- Dymico NPS tank - 520 liters
a mix of NPS, LPS/ SPS.
Primary meant to experiment with NPS corals



http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160522/6171ba1a9a1a56299c2947dac793e371.jpg
- Frag temporary holding tank - 120 liter (connected to main display)
Anything I can't fit into my other tanks end up here.


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160522/c1c986a5c3cb2a66dda4e2862ba48f73.jpg
- Experimental dosing tank -190 liter
Here i conduct experiments with new ways of reefkeeping.


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[MizTanks]

Hmmmm if we had some close ups I'd be able to pick out what I want [emoji38][emoji38] Sooo much to chose from! All beautiful [emoji7]

[glennf]

Hmmmm if we had some close ups I'd be able to pick out what I want [emoji38][emoji38] Sooo much to chose from! All beautiful [emoji7]
Just tel me wahat you want to see.

I have collected over 200 species in time.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160530/a025061f82ac944f9e12e3070e13f1cf.jpg



Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[MizTanks]

Just keep them coming! I'll let ya know when to stop.....maybe [emoji2]

[glennf]

Just keep them coming! I'll let ya know when to stop.....maybe [emoji2]
Ok....

Here is a movie then

https://youtu.be/-CUvxfK5t6Q


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Pictures taken with a iphone6 are something else...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160610/71b307eb2656582e27adfda6435c3fe0.jpg
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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160610/4752e6f211b57a191e5e9ca55ac870b5.jpg


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

More iphone6

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160611/1de6fae3988cb3e341a0162ace4fe466.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160611/3bef010fe1a452c0244f8f4531c27e41.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160611/f0426b2832fe56813186e0586a3781bd.jpg

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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160611/f85fcc4c37570ddbbf917ad4ef1c1325.jpg



Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[MizTanks]

Fang Tooth Blenny happens to be one of my favorite fish! [emoji7][emoji7] Pictures came out awesome!!

[glennf]

Fang Tooth Blenny happens to be one of my favorite fish! [emoji7][emoji7] Pictures came out awesome!!
Love them to..

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Iphone6s

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160613/3b2213a4cf3e8bad2af37e79f5c56e4f.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160613/d323d502655107a928fb07e5c1bd5a0c.jpg
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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160613/8697e4a4017a9521425fd72c9f775a5d.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160613/3a93d3077b90e6d85a2fce8a5ba22373.jpg


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Iphone 6s
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160614/c18865748f304dff903621bd0bff4646.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160614/8900c428a51b8b2a91a8e8aa9de080d7.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160614/053dd74f66e8ad7acc474b64c276d9b7.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160614/35608281355c36d6a42bc832a095ab36.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160614/36171fa7ee456710e4d5cb7356c848f1.jpg




Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Last of the iphone 6s shoot
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160615/6d12608e67478cfef6ce4f00adac850d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160615/1286d740a90ac447570dc90eaf269ff7.jpg


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

The next pictures were taken with a samsung S7

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160616/7a33491e01945c845db962da9b00548c.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160616/debbca8a301cad2814c4759e717ddb2c.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160616/693f16af1e48b2f864c85ec1b61a7959.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160616/3e6e22899cd03698b5b22a8b408994e7.jpg


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Pictures taken with samsung S4A

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160617/5d4dbaad0ce40358c526d5a18427c0aa.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160617/747d8adca1d27db70cbf53ed6b49ab56.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Now the real deal...

Canon EOS600D
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160618/af687072ac841f353dc3dbab364ff58e.jpg
White balance correction to show the real color as witnessed by the eye.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160618/5b53524c4de3a4e8a379e80fbda8a9a7.jpg

Shows this result.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160618/83985379d4333c70e8eb8aec91c8f69a.jpg


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Canon
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160619/cd5cfd844f405200e86bf7f093490118.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

My Coral jungle
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160623/88364911d2189085b7e10711b7d71ec0.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160626/33da7924bc54177a2d6d48c17b5145bd.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160627/0acfec1569fe86e6c29acc31b561ec29.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160629/61fb30e982e1bf332be895dfc1874ba4.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160630/6d6805449b5be993232f46d222f8f928.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160701/805f80a96038ecd284d2deaee03cd047.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160703/4f72d0fcc57f70a67382ab78fb31f5b5.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160710/706c62c3d66056209decb505b9bf12c0.jpg

Sorry......I couldn't help myself...


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

One of my other tanks
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160712/3b083d46fa06061c22253d65e4c1ec90.jpg
Powered by DyMiCo


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Here is another one. Way to much blue, but i will reevaluate the lighting soon
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160713/9dcc65682eaaee61643234ee6df05611.jpg


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

No fish to be seen in this coral jungle.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160713/a558b33b21a129a08369d1d89a7d7272.jpg


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160714/93e94a377b737c07f2c7acdb820424fe.jpg


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Cleaning up aptasia between zoanthus
https://youtu.be/bXPf1f3qHR8


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160715/08a26dfb80a4dc222cfb42c190a533e2.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160716/ddaf3abee3d5f1e3590fc936d2fe505e.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160717/58fb139f9dab2355344f4df1a8d0182e.jpg


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

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Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

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Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

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Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160726/a83f80f3ae065389685e8e24ca970084.jpg


Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[llamasreef]

very nice tank

[glennf]

very nice tank
Thanks m8
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160726/5d1a6b2305f72c443f2a8075ebd2d205.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF.

[glennf]

Before and now

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/9476866739_b143767d0d_c.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160616/7a33491e01945c845db962da9b00548c.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160616/debbca8a301cad2814c4759e717ddb2c.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF

[glennf]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160820/83b7736c2d5ab34f2c8349985171b8b6.jpg

Happy Reefing, GlennF

[glennf]

These are the last pictures of this section of this tank.
It was long overdue and needed a makeover.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160822/f1c834b9e4719bd55fbf63acae81ddbf.jpg
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[glennf]

Because just cutting some pieces, started this.......

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160822/6c3169150a953ce8f0947ba087da931d.jpg
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Happy Reefing, GlennF

[glennf]

Work in progress

I removed a branch invested with invasive zoanthids sp.
Because i needed the branch i spayed the pest zoanthids with 10% caustic soda an left it there for a few hours. After that i used the highpressure washer to remove the waste.
I used a facemask all the time

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160826/001a726af23fa4b0c85faaf9ac2e32a6.jpg
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