JD's Shallow Reef

[JDavis]

This thread is way over due, but I'm completely rebuilding this like the picture in my head! OCD and ADD will do that to you. I won't go into the "Back Story" too much, other than to say it has one. After originally setting it up.. within months I was trying to selling everything off just to re-do it. Was unsuccessful... had way too many nice fish and coral and couldn't refuse additional crazy pieces. This is what it looked like the first time decided to break it down....

 

[danangelo]

Cool the addiction in this one is strong lol.

 

[JDavis]

And this was it when I finally decided to break it down the second time...

 

[JDavis]

I did a major upgrade to the frag system so I could try to keep as much as possible.. Packed!

 

[JDavis]

Equipment upgrades....
2x Cheap Chinese Led >>> Vextex SR360 (3ft model)
Added Jeabo 4 channel Dosing unit
WP25 >>> RW15
ReefOctopus NWB150 >>>> NWB200
40B sump/fuge >>>> Custom Melev's Reef Acrylic sump
And 2x6 frame stand >>>> Nice custom furniture grade stand

 

[JDavis]

As of today, everything is up and running. I chose to replace my LR as it was one of my main reasons for doing this. I bought a huge piece of Tonga Shelf as my center piece rock... haven't had to cycle anything in years! I really do hate this part. I'm into my 5th week with this piece. All others were already good to go.

 

[ritter6788]

Meh.... Light looks dim....

 

[JDavis]

I'm extremely difficult to please when it comes to aquascaping. I will have to maintain discipline when it comes to stocking coral and fish. Fish-wise, I've already acquired a Harlequin Tusk. Strongly considering a mated pair of Pearly Jawfish. I purposely made the substrate deep enough with the right consistency. Another Wrasse, something unique. I only want a single Tang.. again unique. Possibly an Atlantic Blue.. reasonably priced, beautiful but not really common.
Coral... Zoas and more Zoas, Ricordias and awesome SPS. I managed to keep all my Z's and most of my SPS. Rics too. I have some incredible local growers in my area... adding to this collection won't be an issue. I'll update in a few weeks when I have some coral placed... until then I'll leave some frag pics. .... last pic is of my buddy Brandon Ware grow-out room. Between him and Ritter, I have SPS covered!

 

[JDavis]

Meh.... Light looks dim....

Lol... we'll see

 

[JDavis]

Last one.. this was my favorite shot before the tear down.

 

[JDavis]

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Last one.. this was my favorite shot before the tear down.

This set up was awesome! Looked like an amusement park almost
Are those shrooms on the upper right hand corner?

~CI

 

[JDavis]

This set up was awesome! Looked like an amusement park almost
Are those shrooms on the upper right hand corner?

~CI

That was my Red Montipora Colony. Grew like a weed. Thx!

 

[JDavis]

Time for an update! Really loving how well this is turning out this time.
FTS....

Ritter's Texas Tort

Wet Thumb frag

My 5 yr old Derasa

Crazy Actinic Pop

Crazy Chalice close up

Starlite Coral close up

 

[ritter6788]

Saw this tank in person again yesterday. Seriously need updated pics. Crazy coral growth in a short time. This is a legit reef spotlight nominee very soon.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Yes more pics!

 

[JDavis]

My digital photography skills are lagging significantly behind. I plan to take some soon. It crazy my last update has been so long ago. I've had to battle a few things like most of us do, but I happy to say I've won most of those and my Reef continues to thrive. I will leave this one pic from a few months ago. It turned out fairly well. Our local Frag Swap has me struggling to find spots.... I post up some of the new pieces as well as some growth soon.

 

[JDavis]

A few more from this past January. Trying out the wife's new Canon.