Hairytank's 46 bow
 

Well, I finally decided to produce a Journal of my 46 galon bowfront.
In fact this journal will take you back in time...showing all..the good the bad and very ugly..


August 2007- Fluval 404 and 303 canister filters...hmmm not a good idea, without constant cleaning...this tank had been running since 2000 in one form or another as a marine fish and live rock only tank.
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/o...Aug2007sml.jpg

October 2007- Addition of the Superskimmer (Aka: Stupid skimmer)
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/o...AC/Oct2007.jpg

There are some missing pictures from this time period.. some artists have blue periods, but I had a hairy period...this was it. Purchased dead liverock and it bloomed into some of the most brilliant green hair algae I have ever seen..hence my user name..

August 2008- Addition of a sump and Tek 4x39 T5 fixture and Aquamedic T1000 protein skimmer.
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/o...Aug2008sml.jpg

September 2008
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/o...ept2008sml.jpg

October 2008
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/o...ct20081sml.jpg

December 2008
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/o...Dec2008sml.jpg

The sump- perpindicular to the tank (20 gals), with Two little fishies reactor with Rowa Phos.
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/o...yanAC/Sump.jpg

January 2009- Addition of Tek 6X39 T5 lights
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/o...an2009-sml.jpg

March 2009
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/o...mlIMG_1655.jpg

Right Side
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/o...mlIMG_1672.jpg

Left Side
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/o...mlIMG_1682.jpg


Well now you have seen my shame, my blunders, and some of my victories..

Looks really nice now!

Amazing how we grow in this hobby eh?

Looks great Aaron! Was always curious to see what your tank looked like! :mrgreen:

Yes, it is amazing, but I always have to ask why does that growth have to be sooo painful and darn expesive...haha

I must say, I owe alot to Kevin and Doug of Red Coral. They have helped me get on the right track.

Wow great progress. Lookin good!

Great Tank! Neat to see the progress! Thanks for sharing!

I love the cave! good job

Aw shucks....Your making me feel all warm and fuzzy Aaron:mrgreen: All kidding aside, your tank looks great man!

looks really good man and remember when your mother would say take your time. Hmmmmmmmm does that still count in reef keeping.

What an excellent progression. Amazing what the right equipment can do for you!