Robman's 150gal Tank Thread Pics (Pic Intense)

Hello all, I did not know about 3reef when I got started so I did not really start a thread in the usual manor. So I went through all of my photos and am going to try to put this together as best I can. I did not take pics of the stand that I spent one month re-conditioning and re-finishing. I wish I would have. Anyway here we go.

This is the day I filled with water 5 mo ago.


Added sand the next day



My first 2 live rocks and 10 damsels




I added canopy fans with a 12v power source



Finally added some more live rock



also RO/DI system



Starting to grow a reef





Keep working my part time job to keep buying more live rock!!




Finally starting to take shape--I wanted a very open reef that the fish could dart in and out of, also the wife wanted to be able to see inside the reef--She did not like the reefs that were all clumped against the back wall, neither did I. All of this is stacked and solid--No PVC or Glue




Coraline starting to grow and everything is becoming very stable. added the fuge and diatoms have stopped. Starting to fufill the pic in my head when I started.




This is today 3-25-09. My wife and I just added 50 lbs of new live rock that we had been curing for 3 weeks--my caves and open design is finally coming together, The fish really seem to like it too!!!







Want to put some zoo's on those 2 cool round rocks in front of caves!!!

And finally a quick look under the tank of the sump, skimmer, DIY fuge etc.



I want to thank everyone here at 3reef!!! Without all of you my dream would have been much harder to achieve. I have not lost 1 fish in these 5 months, but have spent about 3k. But it has all been worth it. I will update now that I have this started. Thanks Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Very natural looking rockwork.. Nice job.

 

Thanks

 

looks great pal!!! Keep the pictures coming, we love pictures

 

tank looks great!!

 

Thanks--Cant wait until the new rock colors up and looks like the old!! I would say another 50lbs and Im there--ready for corals.

 

I agree, you've come a long way. Looks like you put alot of thought into your design. Keep going!

 

Beautiful tank man keep up the good work

 

Thanks--I dont know which took longer--The tank or posting pics--hahaha

 

Looks great! Keep up the good work!