1200 Gallon Lagoon Build Thread

panic · Apr 15, 2020

WWC said:
You can see the canopy a little better in the photos above. The radions sit in cut out channels in the canopy. We can slide them around if we need to target a certain area in the tank.

Cool idea, I can see it now. The video is really great too. I’d could just watch them do maintenance on that and be completely entertained. The shop is going to be a vacation destination

Bouncingsoul39 · Apr 15, 2020

WWC said:
So far Julian Sprung has been successful in keeping mangroves long term. We are following his methods with this 9 year old mangrove that came from him.

Super vague answer and didn’t answer my question. What is the method?

Maxx · Apr 15, 2020

Great video guys!

I'm glad you guys showed the gold tipped elegance in the corner....that coral is STUNNING in person.

Keep it up, you're killing it.

saltwaterpicaso · Apr 15, 2020

What nem is that its killer

Ashish Patel · Apr 15, 2020

One of a kind Reef tank!!!.. Great job WWC

WWC · Apr 16, 2020

Bouncingsoul39 said:
Super vague answer and didn’t answer my question. What is the method?

Are you trying to keep a mangrove without success? Julian's method is pretty simple, but includes 2 important factors: light and nutrients.

Lighting- We are using 2 Radion XR30 Gen 4 Pros over the mangrove that are set to deliver a spectrum that is more geared toward plants (less blue). If you want to know more about this lighting schedule please let us know.

Nutrients- We have a 10" sand bed that isn't touched which receives nutrients from constant feeding, aminos, and fish waste. We have a very aggressive feeding schedule in this tank.

I hope that answers your question.

WWC · Apr 16, 2020

saltwaterpicaso said:
What nem is that its killer

It's a BTA. We are really taken back by the colors as well.

locito277 · Apr 16, 2020

We definitely need more videos and pics lol. Amazing setup

User1 · Apr 17, 2020

Great job.

Edit: Scratch that. Awesome job!

WWC · Apr 18, 2020

locito277 said:
We definitely need more videos and pics lol. Amazing setup

There is much more to come for sure!!

locito277 · Apr 18, 2020

WWC said:
There is much more to come for sure!!

We got nothing but time

WWC · Apr 20, 2020

A closer look at the centerpiece.

Davy Jones · Apr 20, 2020

@WWC What sand did you use when starting this build?

WWC · Apr 20, 2020

Davy Jones said:
@WWC What sand did you use when starting this build?

Hi, we used the 40lb bags of CaribSea Seaflor Special Grade Reef sand.

WWC · Apr 21, 2020

Here’s our largest resident of the lagoon:

Jrod381 · Apr 21, 2020

Can’t wait to see when the g4 are switched out with the G5

Alex Polk · Apr 21, 2020

I could look at the photos of this tank for hours. The closer I look, the more detail to see. Absolutely amazing!

You guys should do a live cam feed of the tank so we can tune in from home and see it daily, would be a great way to pass the time while quarantined!

WWC · Apr 22, 2020

Jrod381 said:
Can’t wait to see when the g4 are switched out with the G5

We are switching to the G5’s this week. We will keep you updated for sure.

WWC · Apr 22, 2020

Alex Polk said:
I could look at the photos of this tank for hours. The closer I look, the more detail to see. Absolutely amazing!

You guys should do a live cam feed of the tank so we can tune in from home and see it daily, would be a great way to pass the time while quarantined!

Hopefully this will be up soon as well.