That setup is just awesome, it looks like you have the best of everything in the fish world, mixed reef, setup for frags, setup for frogfish and eel. Wow! :cool:

That is one impressive tank. I can't believe the size of the clam in the lower tank! Did you document the original setup at all? I would love to see how you put it together.
I believe TOTM is an understatement!

this tank could easily be TOTM.

That is a beautiful tank - great work putting it all together. Your livestock all looks happy and healthy.

Wonderful display. Nicely engineeered and finished
.....................Dave

I bow down before the master. Beautiful tank.

Brad

Thanks for all the great comments, I don't have too many pictures of the tanks process but I'll post what I have.

First off this tank was an upgrade from my previous 50 gallon LPS
http://sphelps.sasktelwebsite.net.c1...tank%20067.jpg

It started off with just the top tank and all equipment underneath.

http://sphelps.sasktelwebsite.net.c1...20tank%201.jpg

http://sphelps.sasktelwebsite.net.c1...tank%20011.jpg

One thing I really wanted to do with the new tank is keep the look clean but still have plenty of access. For the canopy I decided the best thing to do was have it mounted on rails so it could just slide open for access.

http://sphelps.sasktelwebsite.net.c1...w_tank_022.jpg

http://sphelps.sasktelwebsite.net.c1...w_tank_020.jpg

For the stand both sides hinged open while the front side was held on by magnets, this eliminated the need for doors and provided much more access.

http://sphelps.sasktelwebsite.net.c1...ew_Tank_10.jpg

At the time there was a refugium located at the front of the stand with the skimmer and sump at the rear.

http://sphelps.sasktelwebsite.net.c1...8_2006_004.jpg

http://sphelps.sasktelwebsite.net.c1...8_2006_001.jpg

http://sphelps.sasktelwebsite.net.c1...8_2006_007.jpg

As you can see things were pretty tight and when it came time for upgrades obviously I needed some extra room.

At one point I decided to make the refugium viewable as a second tank

http://sphelps.sasktelwebsite.net.c1...8_2006_010.jpg

This was always somewhat planed, I've always liked the idea of the second tank, even with my previous setup

http://sphelps.sasktelwebsite.net.c1...f_Tank_009.jpg


That's all for now, I'll be back later.

The tank has a closed loop for most of the circulation, 1 input and 4 outputs are located at the bottom of the tank. At the time I was using a Quiet One 6000 with an OM super squirt.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/NewTank8.jpg

I've since upgraded to using a Reeflo Dart pump for the closed loop and have ditched the OM, I've considered the 4 way but with the problems I've had with the previous model I don't think the device is quite up to par.

Here's another shot of the tank after being setup for a few weeks
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ril2006090.jpg

At the time I also had a fish only tank, and thought I would try my moorish idol in the new reef, this however did not last long as the idol had a good appetite for corals.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...oorishIdol.jpg

As the tank grew older
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http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ril2006047.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Picture154.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Picture142.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Picture148.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Picture162.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Picture167.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Picture034.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...l2006071-1.jpg

Sweet set up. How long have you been using Zeo?

J

Been on Zeo for about 6 months, the system has definitely produced good results for me.