240g Reef Build

[iVgOnMaD]

Hello, just wanted to share w/you guys what I am working on. I have a 240g tank in which I plan to house a Coral Cat Shark and a variety of tangs/surgeons.

240g Tank

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/PICT0001.jpg

D.A.S. EX-3 Protein Skimmer

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/Misc/IMG_1002.jpg

Pumps (Iwaki70, Wave I, GEN-X PCX40)

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/Misc/IMG_1016.jpg

GEO 612 Calcium Reactor

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/Misc/IMG_1003.jpg

75g Sump/Refugium

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/Misc/IMG_1001.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/Misc/IMG_1000.jpg

Lighting

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/Misc/IMG_1015.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/Misc/IMG_1004.jpg


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[iVgOnMaD]

Stock list >

1x Yellow tang
1x Scopas Tang
1x Purple Tang
1x Striped Bristletooth Tang
1x Yellow Eye Kole Tang
1x Regal Tang
1x Desjardinii Tang
1x Blonde Naso Tang
1x Powder Brown Tang
1x Blochii Tang
2x Maroon Clown
1x Coral Cat Shark

Maybe >

1x Clown Tang
1x Yellow Shoulder Tang

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They are all small at the moment, I will remove fish as they grow out if needed to keep my parameters in check.

[iVgOnMaD]

Fuge light >

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/Misc/IMG_1018.jpg

[Whoyah]

Looks like you are making serious progress on getting everything you need.

[iVgOnMaD]

Yup, trying to get this done soon. I am getting my steel stand sometime the end of this week or the beginning of the next.

[Reptoreef]

Looks like somebody won the local lottery!!! Nice set up to start with!

[The Rugger]

You have an impressive collection. I am eager to watch the progress as this comes together.

[cubereefer]

Sounds sweet. Thanks again for your help/input with my sump design. I'll let you know if I need that number. I'm going to give Eric F a chance to get back to me within a day or two, since he did take his time and help me. I'd hate to screw him out of an earned commission (bad Karma)...but if he flakes, I'll be in touch. Your tank is great. Once I'm set up, we'll have to trade.

J

[iVgOnMaD]

Finally some pics of one of my custom pendants 80% finished :D (I will have 2) ---->

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/Misc/IMG_1022.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/Misc/IMG_1024.jpg

[Sweetpea]

Okay, I'm sitting here at my computer, catching up on all I've missed at CR lately, I read this thread, get to the last photos and actually startle my husband with my exclamation of "Oh my gosh - those lights are monstrous!!!"

I can't wait to see more of this project!

[iVgOnMaD]

My newest family member >

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/Album/IMG_1030.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/Album/IMG_1031.jpg

[The Rugger]

Please share, is it some kind of shark? What do you have to feed it?

[iVgOnMaD]

it is a coral cat shark :)

he will live here >

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/Misc/IMG_1037.jpg

[graphixx]

is that the actualy shark??? what size tank is he in now???

[dberrong]

And what is that attached to the rock above him? a crab of some sort?

[The Rugger]

I beleive that is a sally lightfoot crab... No?

[iVgOnMaD]

I beleive that is a sally lightfoot crab... No?

yes :)

[iVgOnMaD]

is that the actualy shark??? what size tank is he in now???

He is in a 60g, he is a little baby @ only 12" long (mostly tail) he will grown to a maximum of ~27" (average 24")

Lenny is a very good boy loves his squid :)

[The Rugger]

And he should love the addtional space in his soon to be home!

[iVgOnMaD]

!!!BOOOM!!!

some pics from last night >

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/IMG_1548.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/IMG_1550.jpg
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http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/ivgonmad/Aquariums/IMG_1578.jpg

[iVgOnMaD]

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[The Rugger]

Very Nice, thanks for sharing. Is Lenny always so camera Shy? Does he always lay low or is he active? When are the new pendants going up?

[Sweetpea]

Stunning! A special thanks for the video!

[iVgOnMaD]

here is another, not too good cuz its dark but you can see the shark a little


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[The Rugger]

Nice. What's next?

[Sweetpea]

I didn't mind it being dark, but I have to ask - is Lenny that active with the lights on?

[iVgOnMaD]

no, not really :( but I am installing some nice moonlights so i can watch him at night without a problem.