My slice of the ocean

Aussie66 · May 16, 2015

The water runs over the 6 filtersocks into the next chamber. The Rufuge (Refugium) is separate within the sump so I can regulate it with a separate pump or even take it out of the sump if I should wish to. The next cylinders are carbon and the three liters of Zeolites. Then I have the skimmer then the Red Dragon return pump and on the left the fresh water top off.

Hellsinki · May 16, 2015

how is the stainless steel subframe attached to the aluminum extrusion frame? Sweet build by the way.

Aussie66 · May 17, 2015

Hellsinki. It's actually a complete steel frame. You can see it on one of the first images on first page.

Aussie66 · May 17, 2015

Regarding my build on this image you can see the progress of my last tank. Being a designer, I wanted my rockwork to look good right from the beginning. I forgot that the corals need room to grow. In my new build I left the rockwork really low.

Aussie66 · May 17, 2015

Being a real Bonsai fan, I tried to integrate the a lot of free space under my rock work and overhanging coral edges. This photoshop image of one of my fantasy aquariums was in my mind when I built this rock formation

Although I like this design with lots of space, I did want to have more fun with lots of corals. I personally like the middle field, nough but not too much rock work.

Aussie66 · May 17, 2015

Maybe one day I will actually build this set up with one Bonsai formation in the middle. Maybe a ELOS Midi in my office.

Maniacodesrecifs · May 17, 2015

Corals are growing very fast in good conditions...it's really "BonzaÃ¯ work" to keep a reef like this! Frags every weeks!!

Lilmatty5dimes · May 20, 2015

wow such an epic tank. keep the progression pics coming.

izzywitt · Jul 15, 2015

How's the tank coming along? Such a beautifully designed system!

dragonfish · Jul 17, 2015

OMG amazing ! following !!!

zup33r · Jul 17, 2015

From one ozi to another.
That is awesome. Your designer brain must kill you lol.
I now have to research those companies and methods you use.

Aussie66 · Nov 1, 2015

Crappy Iphone pics, but you get the drift.

Ignore the colours please

Aussie66 · Nov 1, 2015

For colour complaints please write to Apple.

Aussie66 · Nov 1, 2015

Didn't have the same camera from work. Will update soon with a camera so colours are realistic like last time. Cheers

LRSS · Jan 28, 2016

Friend, congratulations for the beautiful Reef, one of the most beautiful I've ever seen, like to see new photos.

Aussie66 · Apr 26, 2016

A bit of an update in April. Things are growing fast

jsker · Apr 26, 2016

Just saw, and read the whole thread. That is a nice complete system. The corals look amazing. Nice clean lines of the system.

gettaReef · Apr 26, 2016

Any new full tank shots?

Aussie66 · Jun 19, 2016

Here is a link of my aquarium from planing to today.

Chrisfish · Jun 19, 2016

Wow, just when I think I've seen my favorite tank ....., I just got done reading your whole thread and your "little slice of the ocean" is breathtaking!!