Some pictures from my 280g

Melev · 09-09-2004, 04:32 AM

A few pictures were posted today. Here's a big image.

Melev · 09-09-2004, 04:33 AM

Melev · 09-09-2004, 04:35 AM

And here are some closer images.

Melev · 09-09-2004, 04:36 AM

Melev · 09-09-2004, 04:36 AM

I'll be back from MACNA next Monday. Have a great week y'all!

Gina · 09-09-2004, 06:36 AM

Enjoyed the pictures! Would like to see more when you get back! have a good time.

Tarasco · 09-09-2004, 12:55 PM

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Originally posted by Melev

Marc, what's the big brown thing in the middle? A leather? If it's the same as the one I have, it has turned into a pain in the butt. Mine has been dropping little buds all over the place, and is starting to take over the tank. If I'm not quick enough, they get blown by the current and attach themselves where they don't belong. Just a warning.

one eye · 09-09-2004, 01:52 PM

Hey Melev, nice looking tank. I can't wait to upgrade. Hope to run into you at macna. I'll be there Sat and maybe Sunday also.

Melev · 09-13-2004, 04:47 AM

So One Eye, did we happen to cross paths?

Mike, that is a "Devil's Hand", which is a Lobophytum or Lobophylia (I get those mixed up). The buds are exactly how that coral is propagated, as it doesn't require pruning or hacking. Mine is dropping two buds currently after 18 months in my reefs, and I'm happy to finally share them with others in our club. The cool thing is that this coral is the 4th generation from the original owner in our club, and his has also taken up space in many sections of his tank.

Definitely a good coral for a beginner with a decent set up.

Brucey · 09-13-2004, 10:34 AM

Melev . . . . great looking tank buddy . . . . quite a few tangs in there though. Even for a big system. Great looking tank though bud, and some gorgeous corals, esp the orange monti.
Brucey

Travis · 09-13-2004, 11:40 AM

Hey, I've always wanted a lobophytum!

Melev · 09-13-2004, 01:58 PM

Travis, the baby will drop in the next day or so, and another one isn't far behind. I'm sure it'll do fine in this tank or your new upgrade.

Did you see my latest photo submission in the contest? I knew the moment I shot it that I nailed it. That shot is only resized, but if you think Photoshop can make it better, I've got the original. Unfortunately, since it was my trip it wasn't the larger file size because I didn't want to run out of space on my CF card.

ivyvine1 · 09-13-2004, 03:18 PM

Wow .... that is one GORGEOUS TANK !!!

Love everything about it ...... Great Job.

TDEVIL · 09-13-2004, 05:06 PM

SWEET

love the tank and the pics

love the tang combo you have, do you have any issues with them

Jay

Tarasco · 09-13-2004, 05:39 PM

Marc, I'm glad that you're enjoying the devil's hand. My wife wants me to get rid of mine, since it's all over the place now...

09-09-2004, 04:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Melev Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 249 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'll be back from MACNA next Monday. Have a great week y'all! __________________ Visit Melev's Reef 280g Starfire reef with all the essential equipment.

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09-09-2004, 01:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
one eye Tubeworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Manchester N.H. Posts: 37 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey Melev, nice looking tank. I can't wait to upgrade. Hope to run into you at macna. I'll be there Sat and maybe Sunday also.

09-13-2004, 04:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Melev Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 249 View Gallery Karma Komment	So One Eye, did we happen to cross paths? Mike, that is a "Devil's Hand", which is a Lobophytum or Lobophylia (I get those mixed up). The buds are exactly how that coral is propagated, as it doesn't require pruning or hacking. Mine is dropping two buds currently after 18 months in my reefs, and I'm happy to finally share them with others in our club. The cool thing is that this coral is the 4th generation from the original owner in our club, and his has also taken up space in many sections of his tank. Definitely a good coral for a beginner with a decent set up. __________________ Visit Melev's Reef 280g Starfire reef with all the essential equipment.

09-13-2004, 10:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Brucey Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reading, England Posts: 1,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Melev . . . . great looking tank buddy . . . . quite a few tangs in there though. Even for a big system. Great looking tank though bud, and some gorgeous corals, esp the orange monti. Brucey __________________ 160UK Gallon. (192US Gallon). 400Lbs LR. Aquamedic Turboflotor 5000 Shorty skimmer. Arcadia 3Series pendant (3x250W 14,000'K MH & 2x58W 60" actinic) (DIY cooling fan). Tunze 7095 Multicontroller & 2xTunze 6100 Streams. Redsea 100 Aquazone Plus ozonizer and redox computer. Aquamedic Ocean Runner 6500 return. TMC Vectron 30W UV sterilizer. Aquamedic Aquaniveau auto top up system through Deltec 500 kalk stirrer. PurityOnTap RO/DI. Deltec FR509 (ROWAPhos). Aquamedic PH computer controlling KNOP HD Calcium Reactor. Setup Nov 2002 See my tank here http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...&threadid=4486

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,724 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Hey, I've always wanted a lobophytum!

09-13-2004, 01:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Melev Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Travis, the baby will drop in the next day or so, and another one isn't far behind. I'm sure it'll do fine in this tank or your new upgrade. Did you see my latest photo submission in the contest? I knew the moment I shot it that I nailed it. That shot is only resized, but if you think Photoshop can make it better, I've got the original. Unfortunately, since it was my trip it wasn't the larger file size because I didn't want to run out of space on my CF card. __________________ Visit Melev's Reef 280g Starfire reef with all the essential equipment.

09-13-2004, 03:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
ivyvine1 Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CA Posts: 65 View Gallery Karma Komment	Wow .... that is one GORGEOUS TANK !!! Love everything about it ...... Great Job.

09-13-2004, 05:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	SWEET love the tank and the pics love the tang combo you have, do you have any issues with them Jay __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

09-13-2004, 05:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tarasco Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 724 View Gallery Karma Komment	Marc, I'm glad that you're enjoying the devil's hand. My wife wants me to get rid of mine, since it's all over the place now... __________________ Mike "I saw what the governor makes. That's like four hands of blackjack." -- Charles Barkley on why he wasn't seriously considering becoming the Governor of Alabama

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