Coral Lovers Thread!

[ESABOE]

This is the thread for me!

Beautiful grouping and so dang fluffy

 

[VintageReefer]

@VintageReefer last question (probably not)- how big is the tank?

(They always look so much bigger on tv )

My tank is a aga reef ready 75g, 48x18

The tank I linked to that’s for sale is a 83g that’s 48x20x20

 

[ESABOE]

I’m in

Love the coordination on photos of Tangerine fish then color.

That’s not a color you see very often in corals. It’s mesmerizing

 

[SueAubu]

Buy now while it’s available…pm me if you’re interested or want more info

Best reef ready tank deal of 2024 - whose looking for a new tank?

I’ve been holding off on posting this but now I’m ready I came across what I believe is the absolute best deal you’ll ever see on a reef ready system Background - Current USA had a custom tank built for their marketing photos. It’s all over their website under the sections for r24 led reef...

www.reef2reef.com

Mines in my garage waiting for me to make room in my house for it

That would make my life simpler... But nope hubby decided to take an interest on my reefing addiction and haunted craigslist (for all of a day) to see if other people in Maine were like me. Found us a 500gal in a barn, 3 towns over, cabinet, sump and plumbing included for $1700. (He's a go big or go home, kinda guy). Now I have to figure everything out from scratch. I WAS going to contain this reef to, technically, stay nano. Hahahahahaha ack!

 

[ESABOE]

Each time I see this picture I am truly amazed! I am going to have to be on the lookout for some. That blue and yellow combo is stunning!

This ^

 

[SueAubu]

That would make my life simpler... But nope hubby decided to take an interest on my reefing addiction and haunted craigslist (for all of a day) to see if other people in Maine were like me. Found us a 500gal in a barn, 3 towns over, cabinet, sump and plumbing included for $1700. (He's a go big or go home, kinda guy). Now I have to figure everything out from scratch. I WAS going to contain this reef to, technically, stay nano. Hahahahahaha ack!

The good news is that Hubby ALSO found someone selling a 220, a 55 and a 95... We'll have a head start on stocking the big boy. (After appropriate quarantines)

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

That would make my life simpler... But nope hubby decided to take an interest on my reefing addiction and haunted craigslist (for all of a day) to see if other people in Maine were like me. Found us a 500gal in a barn, 3 towns over, cabinet, sump and plumbing included for $1700. (He's a go big or go home, kinda guy). Now I have to figure everything out from scratch. I WAS going to contain this reef to, technically, stay nano. Hahahahahaha ack!

So it's you who got the 500g tank! Wow. I definitely can't wait to see a buildthread for this one.

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

Wow Matt! How do you get such good color saturation- in actual coral and in photo?

I have higher nitrate in this tank. Usually around 25-30 ppm. Phosphate is always low and has to be dosed to keep it around .05ppm. For photos, I use an Orphek lens kit, and post edit to get color and lighting as close to reality as possible.

 

[SueAubu]

So it's you who got the 500g tank! Wow. I definitely can't wait to see a buildthread for this one.

Probably a whole lotta "what the $&#*! we're we THINKING?!?!?"

Monster Build - 500G barn find.... Here goes!

Got my "go big or go home" hubby into the hobby... He's so cute now that he's researching things like live rock and water parameters. (Things I've known for years. But I just smile at each new thing he "discovers") So he decided to look at craigslist for what may be in our area (Maine) for...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[VintageReefer]

Just took these now, The 7 fish are all out wanting lunch

 

[ESABOE]

Thanks! Four Kessil a360x lights on a 4’ ReefBrite fixture. 300 par at top to 150 on bottom.

Ummm, I also have a 75 gal and I can’t even say apples and oranges comparison because those are both fruits. LoL

But at least I can see what you Could actually get into a 75gal if done correctly

 

[AlyciaMarie Verified Admin]

My cutie little toadstool! They’re so underrated. I used to have one that was almost 8 inches in diameter that my clowns loved! They’re so cool to me.

 

[ESABOE]

I have nothing cool or interesting but I love my zoas.
The orange ones started as 6.

The entire DT is COOL; not to mention your fav photobombing Trigger!

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

My cutie little toadstool! They’re so underrated. I used to have one that was almost 8 inches in diameter that my clowns loved! They’re so cool to me.

I agree! They are very underrated. Beautiful!

 

[ESABOE]

I ALSO love coral!

Jo, you should also share the FDT video - it really showcased individual corals.

 

[SueAubu]

So it's you who got the 500g tank! Wow. I definitely can't wait to see a buildthread for this one.

These are the tank setups we are combining into it.
95 gal

55 gal (look at that toadie!)

And the 220... I think he's getting rid of it because his reload tipped BTA was feeling frisky and spawned. 40+ times!!! I'm going to donate BTAs to R2R for giveaways!

He sent me closeups today. The blue in the sand is a trachy, I believe. (He isn't a professional photographer...) Above the monster candy cane is a crusting teal cephastrea.

We pick it up tomorrow. Soooo excited!

 

[JoJosReef]

My tank is a aga reef ready 75g, 48x18

The tank I linked to that’s for sale is a 83g that’s 48x20x20

Those aren't gone yet!?

 

[JoJosReef]

Jo, you should also share the FDT video - it really showcased individual corals.

Your wish is my copy/paste!

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(If I were on a mac, that would have been command+v...alas!)

 

[VintageReefer]

Those aren't gone yet!?

I think 15 left

Honestly I’m shocked but it’s still around 1500 and that’s not pocket change

 

[JoJosReef]

1000 with local pickup, no?