FarmerTy's 215-gallon SPS Tank

[FarmerTy]

Care to link to which one you usually get? I have been using BRS regular GFO but would like to change for something a little cheaper.

I don't actually see the same image/person I used to buy from on there but there is someone selling it 20lbs at a time on there. I'm going to assume that's the same guy and he rebranded.

 

[dieselkeeper]

Awesome pics of your awesome corals. You say you rarely do water changes. How do you keep your sand bed clean?

 

[FarmerTy]

Awesome pics of your awesome corals. You say you rarely do water changes. How do you keep your sand bed clean?

I’d say my water changes have picked up lately. I’ve been slowly transfusing water from my main system to my frag system.

My sand is okay clean. Not sparkling white or anything so I wouldn’t say take any advice from me if you want sparkling white sand. I had an army of conchs back in the day but they all have died off over the years. Going to need to get more soon. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[CCauthers]

Did you ever get a frag of your lava monster back from someone?

 

[FarmerTy]

Did you ever get a frag of your lava monster back from someone?

Yes I did. It’s working on its journey back to a colony again.

 

[FarmerTy]

It’s officially the one year anniversary of my TOTM article. I can’t believe that much time has passed already!

Reef of the Month, June, 2019, @FarmerTy

We are delighted to announce that the Reef of the Month for June, 2019, belongs to @FarmerTy. @FarmerTy has a 215-gallon, in-wall display tank with a sump and two grow-out tanks that are tied into the system. He has some stellar photos for us to enjoy. @FarmerTy also has a build thread that...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[FarmerTy]

an unnamed from a buddy

TSA Dragonfruit

RR Red Bull

 

[FarmerTy]

Tyree Merlins Staff

BC Battlestag

PRC Starburst

 

[TexAgReefer]

Tyree Merlins Staff

BC Battlestag

PRC Starburst

Love that Battlestag and Starburst!!

 

[FarmerTy]

Love that Battlestag and Starburst!!

I literally love everything in that last set. Wish I had colonies of each one of them.

 

[JCOLE]

How do like that Avast Porthole? Does it help block out the light reflection?

 

[FarmerTy]

How do like that Avast Porthole? Does it help block out the light reflection?

It does its job. Let’s me get under the surface of the water and closer to the subject and blocks out most light for a clean shot.

 

[joseserrano]

Do you have a link for the orange filter?

 

[Sweet Reef Corals]

Tyree Merlins Staff

BC Battlestag

PRC Starburst

All three appear to be the same species, with different coloring?

Nice sticks!

 

[Empire]

dang what an amazing tank. What’s your placement for the Disney jr? Par level/flow? I have a piece and just trying to get it to take off. It’s the only frag in my tank that isn’t doing much!

 

[FarmerTy]

Do you have a link for the orange filter?

Neewer brand works well too. You want the “brown” filter. And make sure you get the right size for your lens or use step-up or step-down adaptors.

Opteka 62mm HD Multicoated Solid Color Special Effect Filter Kit for Digital SLR Cameras Includes: Red, Orange, Blue, Yellow, Green, Brown, Purple, Pink and Gray ND Filters

 

[FarmerTy]

All three appear to be the same species, with different coloring?

Nice sticks!

I couldn’t say right now until they grow out a bit more to see form. From pics online, almost think they may be all different but time will tell.

 

[FarmerTy]

dang what an amazing tank. What’s your placement for the Disney jr? Par level/flow? I have a piece and just trying to get it to take off. It’s the only frag in my tank that isn’t doing much!

Thank you!

I have it around 425 par and Intermittent medium to high flow. It’sa good grower so just give it time to settle and should blow up when happy. I’ll post a nice video I took of mine last week with my DSLR.

 

[FarmerTy]

End of the video is the Walt Disney. I should say that’s full spectrum.

 

[FarmerTy]

Walt Disney