EDITOR'S NOTE: The pics in this article were updated based on the member's build thread due to original photos posted in article being lost from server.
REEF SPOTLIGHT - December 2011
The Reef Aquarium of:
Ian Geronimo aka "Sweetride"
You can also check out Ian's tank build here on R2R:
http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/member-tanks/68622-my-110-gallon-peninsula-reef-tank.html
Introduction
Let me start by saying it is an honor to have been selected for this month's Reef Spotlight. I am...
EDITOR'S NOTE: The pics in this article were updated based on the member's build thread due to original photos posted in article being lost from server.
REEF SPOTLIGHT - November 2011
The Reef Aquarium of:
Howard Roy aka "Acrotrdco"
You can also check out Howard's tank build here on R2R: http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/member-tanks/56532-acrotrdcos-zero-edge-rimless-ppg-starphire.html
Introduction
I'm Howard, a 36 year old Canadian guy living in Hong Kong, married with no children yet...
Bare-bottom (BB)? Calcium Carbonate (CC) Gravel? Crushed Shell? Sand? Deep vs. Shallow? With all the choices that are out there, no wonder new hobbyists are often confused about which substrate to use for their marine aquarium. In this thread, I shall attempt to address pros and cons of each of the available substrates.
Please remember however, that the choice of substrate must be balanced with two things; Aesthetic value to the viewer and biological value to the livestock. Some fish and...
EDITOR'S NOTE: The pics in this article were updated based on the member's build thread due to original photos posted in article being lost from server.
REEF SPOTLIGHT - September 2011
The Reef Aquarium of:
Luis Gonzalez aka "Luisgo"
Introduction
My name is Luis Gonzalez and I live in Puerto Rico, the most amazing island in the Caribbean. First, I have to say that it is an honor that the mods selected my tank for the Reef Spotlight and to share it with fellow reefers atReef2Reef. In...
REEF SPOTLIGHT - APRIL
The Reef Aquarium of :
Joseph Peck aka "2Sunny"
You can also check out his tank thread here on R2R:
http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/large-aquariums-180g/52704-2sunnys-240-coral-garden-cube.html
Your Current System Summary and opening thoughts:
When I started this tank I gave considerable thought to what exactly I wanted from my aquarium since I was basically starting over, and what I realized was that I love gardening. Where some people grow orchids or...
Disclaimer:
I am a licensed electrician, my way of doing electrical work is just my interpretation of the National Electrical Code and what I feel is good workmanship. Every electrician has their own interpretation of the code and in some cases do electrical work in other ways than I do. I am not saying my way is the only way, but it is how I have done it for eleven years now.
The most important thing to remember when doing electrical work is to make very good connections. Loose wires cause...
DECEMBER REEF OF THE MONTH
REEF AQUARIUM of Keith Berkelhamer
Introduction:
My father indirectly planted the reef keeping bug inside me when I was a youngster. He kept a couple of rather large saltwater tanks when I was a kid, and I fondly remember accompanying him on many trips to the fish store. He did get back into the hobby for a few years after my obsession took off but now is tank free, although he is always willing to join me every now and then on my jaunts to the...
Reef Aquarium of Michael Lukaczyn
Introduction and History
For those who know me and those who don't, my name is Michael Lukaczyn and go by the name Aquabacs on the aquarium forums. My father indoctrinated me in marine aquariums at an early age and I have been addicted ever since. Over the years, I have had many types of aquariums from fish only to SPS aquariums. My latest venturehas been for the last 3 + years, in which I have been keeping strictly only non-photosynthetic corals and...
Reef Aquarium of Brad Syphus
Introduction and History
First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone for giving me the opportunity to showcase my tank. I'm honored to be asked to do this from my peers who I admire and respect in this hobby. It all started for me about 11 years ago. My wife (Vickie) and my 2 daughters (Natalie & Megan) decided to buy me a 29g freshwater setup for Christmas. I had no experience with this and decided to jump in the world of aquatics. Right off the...
Daniel Nguyens' (NVTE) Reef Aquarium
Introduction and History
First of all, I like to thank all who vote for me, my reefer friends, and Reef2Reef staff Austin (aka Stunreefer).My name is Daniel Nguyen, I got into reef keeping about 5 years ago. I was keeping freshwater fishes since I was a kid, until I had a chance to meet a local reefer, Kevin Luu, who had 90 gallon in-wall reef tank which encouraged me to set up a saltwater tank. At first I started with a 60 gallon soft coral tank and...
