The world's top 27 nature aquariums

reefjitsu · 10-24-2007, 02:07 AM

I posted this link in another thread, but these tanks are too cool to languish in obscurity. So I will start a thread to get them some attention. These tanks are magnificent!

Practical Fishkeeping magazine | Blog: The worlds top 27 nature aquariums

kathywithbirds · 10-24-2007, 02:09 AM

I could NEVER get one to look like that!!!!!

vdituri · 10-24-2007, 02:15 AM

Holy rainforest batman!
Those are extremely nice.

AQTCJAK · 10-24-2007, 12:22 PM

Nice fresh tanks to bad they dont have any reefs

Dentoid · 10-24-2007, 01:49 PM

Absolutely stunning! They are so serene. I especially like "what the judges said" not only are they judges they are wordsmiths!

Thanks for sharing Reefjitsu!

I still think Steve and Teresa have the worlds best nature aquariums.

Wooden Harpoon · 10-24-2007, 02:12 PM

Those freshwater guys are always trying to do something to compensate for the lack of "coral beauty."
- Seriously though... Those are pretty freakin' cool! Now I have to get antoher tank.

cracker · 10-24-2007, 02:58 PM

To me, Reef tanks are all about the vibrant colors. Fresh waters are more subdued but have a more relaxing effect. I Like # 22 the best. Very nice RJ!

BigAl07 · 10-24-2007, 03:29 PM

Wow! I love those.. My personal fav is #10... that's just WICKED COOL

Allen

PEMfish · 10-25-2007, 09:42 PM

Nice! Wish I had the time and money to do that! Often thought about redoing my 29g but erred on the side of caution.

InLimbo87 · 10-25-2007, 09:46 PM

Wow! Those are absolutely beautiful... I love the mock tree. Stunning (for freshwater of course

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reefjitsu · 10-25-2007, 09:48 PM

I still can't decide which I like best. I really like the concept of #10. I would love to see the reef version of that bonzai tree.

PEMfish · 10-25-2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by InLimbo87

(for freshwater of course )

Reefers like you...

PEMfish · 10-25-2007, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PEMfish

Reefers like you...

Don`t mean to be offensive.

InLimbo87 · 10-25-2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PEMfish

Don`t mean to be offensive.

Lol I know.. I'm just jealous that all of those blow away my reef

Gina · 10-25-2007, 10:04 PM

My favorites were #3 and #7.
If you didn't know better and there were no fish in them, you would think you were looking into a forrest. Very Cool!

10-24-2007, 02:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
reefjitsu Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Magic City Posts: 758 View Gallery Karma Komment	The world's top 27 nature aquariums I posted this link in another thread, but these tanks are too cool to languish in obscurity. So I will start a thread to get them some attention. These tanks are magnificent! Practical Fishkeeping magazine \| Blog: The worlds top 27 nature aquariums __________________ You can't give up hope just because it's hopeless. You got to keep on hoping and cover your ears and go "blah blah blah blah"- Futurama

10-24-2007, 02:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,937 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The world's top 27 nature aquariums I could NEVER get one to look like that!!!!! __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

10-24-2007, 02:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The world's top 27 nature aquariums Holy rainforest batman! Those are extremely nice. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

10-24-2007, 12:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,267 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The world's top 27 nature aquariums Nice fresh tanks to bad they dont have any reefs __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com

10-24-2007, 02:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wooden Harpoon Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 171 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The world's top 27 nature aquariums Those freshwater guys are always trying to do something to compensate for the lack of "coral beauty." - Seriously though... Those are pretty freakin' cool! Now I have to get antoher tank. __________________ The more I see the less I know! Back and more humbled about the world of reef keeping.

10-24-2007, 02:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,789 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The world's top 27 nature aquariums To me, Reef tanks are all about the vibrant colors. Fresh waters are more subdued but have a more relaxing effect. I Like # 22 the best. Very nice RJ!

10-24-2007, 03:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The world's top 27 nature aquariums Wow! I love those.. My personal fav is #10... that's just WICKED COOL Allen __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

10-25-2007, 09:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
PEMfish Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 3,048 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The world's top 27 nature aquariums Nice! Wish I had the time and money to do that! Often thought about redoing my 29g but erred on the side of caution. __________________ Paul `EM My new 48" reef chronicle; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html My new planted; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-planted.html# Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

10-25-2007, 09:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,002 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The world's top 27 nature aquariums Wow! Those are absolutely beautiful... I love the mock tree. Stunning (for freshwater of course ) __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

10-25-2007, 09:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
reefjitsu Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Magic City Posts: 758 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The world's top 27 nature aquariums I still can't decide which I like best. I really like the concept of #10. I would love to see the reef version of that bonzai tree. __________________ You can't give up hope just because it's hopeless. You got to keep on hoping and cover your ears and go "blah blah blah blah"- Futurama

10-25-2007, 10:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The world's top 27 nature aquariums My favorites were #3 and #7. If you didn't know better and there were no fish in them, you would think you were looking into a forrest. Very Cool! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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