My aquariums...past and present.

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  1. SunnyX

    SunnyX Plankton

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    Hello guys/gals,
    Below you will find pictures and a video of my past and current setups:

    Old in-Wall 225gl 60x36x24
    Tank of the Month - July 2006 - Reefkeeping.com

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    Old 100gl Rimless 48x24x22
    Rimless Reef - Rimless Reef 2.0: the dawn of the new Rimless setup!

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    Current tank 246gl Rimless Reef 72x36x22
    Feature Aquarium: The 246 Gallon Reef Aquarium of Sonny Harajly — Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine

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    Video:


    Week 34 Rimlessreef.com - YouTube

    You can find more info on my setups at Rimless Reef - Rimless Reef 2.0: the dawn of the new Rimless setup!

    Thanks,

    Sonny
     
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  2. saltyfresh

    saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    wow is all i can say your tanks are my dream tanks!!!
    welcome
     
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  3. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    very gorgeous indeed! all of your tanks warrant great experience and respect :)
     
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  4. lmr2o

    lmr2o Millepora

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    whoa!
     
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  5. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    :eek: Holy Cow! I'm speechless. Your tanks are some of the most beautiful tanks I've ever seen. What's your secret?
     
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  6. Shackman23

    Shackman23 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    :drool: AMAZING! Can we get some equipment that your using, if your running a calcium reactor, dosing etc.. ;D
     
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  7. Shackman23

    Shackman23 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    NVM i found them!

    Tank Specifications

    Display Tank:

    72"x36"x22" Rimless
    246 gallons from Quality Custom Aquarium Manufacturer - Toronto Canada
    2 Sided Starphire glass(Front)
    Right Side External coast to coast Overflow with 1" return and two 1.5" drain
    3/4" glass all around
    Stand: The stan is hand built and tiled with slate. No equipment is under the tank. The sump and all equipment are located in the room directly to the right of the tank. The stand is lower to the ground this time around, allowing for a perfect view when seated. The tank has its own special area with everything designed around it.

    Water Movement:

    Ehiem 1262 for Return pump
    Vortech Mp40w
    Vortech Mp20W
    Tunze 6065

    Lighting:

    3x250W Metal Halide utilizing XM 20K bulbs
    Two Ice cap ballasts, and one PHO ballast for the center bulb.

    Sump: Nothing fancy. I use is simple 150gl Rubbermaid tub.

    Skimmer: Deltec AP851. I have had this skimmer on three different setups and for 6 years now. It does an amazing job!

    Calcium and Alk Addition: Randy's Two Part Solution. I ran both a CA reactor and Kalk Stirrer in the past and honestly have had better results will a simple DIY two part solution. I dose the solutions manually, an hour apart.

    Substrate: 60lbs of CaribSea Seaflor Special Grade Reef Sand
     
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  8. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Well, if you weren't such a pro ;)
     
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  9. TritonsGarden

    TritonsGarden 3reef Sponsor

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    Truly inspirational Sunny
     
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  10. Foreverfishy

    Foreverfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Stunning! Very nice setup
     
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