Derek's Custom 180G SPS Reef Tank

[teebone110]

Very nice indeed. I will be heading your way soon

 

[spyd]

Thanks for the compliments guys. My tank has definitely stablized now which makes life a lot easier. I will have updated pics after Frag Fest because I am sure I will have a pile of added frags. I will be removing my RDSB over the next month probably and using that tank as my frag tank. Hopefully, it doesn't cause any issues taking it offline. My RDSB is very young still so I doubt it has been doing a whole lot for the system anyways. My Jabo WP40 should be coming in this week or next and all I need to do is add some lighting and racking for the frag tank and I am good to go!

 

[curiousphil]

Gorgeous!! Love the Echinata.

 

[Phil]

Great shots Derek, what are your tank parameters at these days and are you running bio-pellets yet?

 

[spyd]

Thanks Phil. I have been running bio-pellets right from day 1. Approx. 500ml worth. I also run GFO (1 1/2 cups) and carbon (2 cups). My perameters are holding fairly steady. ALK is 7.5, CAL 400, MG 1200. 0 nitrates or phosphates. I seem to be upping my dosing on a monthly basis now that my SPS has started taking off.

 

[Thmh]

Damn Derek very impressive collection and the growth of your corals is insane!

-Tony

 

[blair]

looking good derek!!  you will be able to have your own table at the next fragfest!! hey did you remove that majestic angel you had?

 

[spyd]

Yes I did. Either my Regal or my Copperband decided to start eating the flesh from my SPS so I sold them both off. To this day, I believe it was actually the Copperband but I couldnt take the chance anymore after one of my fav SPS all most perished.

 

[teebone110]

Yes I did. Either my Regal or my Copperband decided to start eating the flesh from my SPS so I sold them both off. To this day, I believe it was actually the Copperband but I couldnt take the chance anymore after one of my fav SPS all most perished.

I noticed you have a flame angel in there too, I guess he isn't bothering anything

 

[spyd]

Nope. I've all ways wanted a Flame Angel so I took the risk. It has been very very good though and not touched anything. One day I will try a Regal Angel in there as well. My only issue is I have kind of really taken a liking to acans and some other LPS now... Because my SPS and chalice addiction just isn't enough..  :? With adding a Regal, I will definitely be playing with fire when it comes to LPS. But, they are just so darn cool looking!!!

 

[teebone110]

Nope. I've all ways wanted a Flame Angel so I took the risk. It has been very very good though and not touched anything. One day I will try a Regal Angel in there as well. My only issue is I have kind of really taken a liking to acans and some other LPS now... Because my SPS and chalice addiction just isn't enough..  :? With adding a Regal, I will definitely be playing with fire when it comes to LPS. But, they are just so darn cool looking!!!

Very brave.. No guts, no glory!

 

[blair]

ill let ya no how i make out, im adding a regal tommorow  i have a cream angel in there now and hes doing really good hasent touched a thing but he lacks the colour, i kinda like the experiment though i dont have to much of value in there except my zoas and scoly, but back to the thread your tank is truley stunning!!

 

[Poseidon]

Hey Derek I sent a couple pms, I dunno if you got them.

 

[spyd]

Just got the last one you sent.

 

[jroovers]

Even more:

A better pic of Rick’s Mustard Acro!


ORA Hawkins Echinata, Growing like crazy and exceptional colour! Tyree Satosa slow grower but the colour is amazing!! BS Hulk Aculeus. Super Green!!


Tubbs Pink Jade! Awesome coral!!!! Green base, blue tips and pink/red polyps!!! Fast grower too!!


RR Gold Bar Acro. Took forever to start growing but has now taken off! Gold / yellow w/ purple polyps. Pic doesn’t do it justice.


Tyree Pink Lemonade! Slow grower but it has finally started spreading and new growth tips!


MRT Limeade. Growing fast! Another one from Darryl. Nice bright red w/ some yellow tips! Behind that is my version of Strawberry Fields. Green w/ orange tips instead of red. Far left is MRT Tri-Colour A. Nana growing fast!


Another pic of them. Tyree Stag in the back and RR Avengers! Amazing colour! Yellow w/ blue tips & Red Polyps. It’s not doing much but it is happy!

Tyree Red Dragon. My fav! Complimented with a nice large Tyree Undata behind it.


MRT Ultimate Bonsai. Growing nicely now and awesome colours!


Some BS Blue Ice Birdsnest. Fast growing and great colour!


I bought both as Confusias and I am certainly confused because the colour difference is staggering! Lol.


BS Valentines Day Massacre chalice. This thing grows like a weed and awesome colours!


Group Shot. Tyree Red Dragon, BS Stelleta, MRT Deswali & RR Peacock.


MRT Crazy Chalice! Absolutely stunning chalice and growing nice!!!!


Group Shot. More BS Acan love! Also, my Kaleidoscope Chalice growing well!


Close up on a nice BS Acan. Lots of babies!!


Aussie Gold Torch – Hard to get a nice pic.


Two Face Hammer from Darryl’s LPS tank.


Group Shot. Again, the lower hammer and Torch are a lot more gold in colour but hard to get it right with the camera.

HOly smokes!  Your echinata, among all the others, looks especially fantastic  opcorn2:

 

[spyd]

Thanks Jordan. Yah, that Hawkins is doing awesome. Now, if only I could take pics like yours.... 

 

[spyd]

Chalice update: can't keep up with the BIG boyz but here are a few nice ones along with some progress shots:

Rainbow Chalice:

Purple w/ orange eyes:

Pink Galaxy:

A couple of Jerry's chalices:

Miami Hurricane: (moved to the big tile now)

A couple of chalice frags: orange & green convict and a cool light purple, yellow eyes and dark purple growth rim:

Crazy Chalice! Growing nicely:

BS Valentines Day Massacre getting the noce blue in there now:

I forget what Darryl calls this one but it is awesome!

Mummy Eye from Darryl:

My Kaliedoscope Chalice:

And finally, an awesome lobo I picked up. Yellow, pink and mint green. Hopefully the colours stick!

 

[BIGSHOW]

Nice stuff.

 

[Darryl_V]

whoa.....I think Im missing some shipments or something.  Nice pick ups Derek. 

 

[Poseidon]

Beautiful tank... Pics don't do justice at all...has to been seen in person to appreciate,  Love the aqua scape and the crazy colors!