Teknik's 90g Reef
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Topic: Teknik's 90g Reef
Posted By: Teknik777
Subject: Teknik's 90g Reef
Date Posted: March 27 2012 at 12:23am
My name is Allen. I have been a member for some time now but have never took the time to start a tank thread. I have a 90 gallon reef tank that I have had for about three years. I have had a fresh water tank and had a passion for fresh water angel fish and Africans since I was little. My father had always been in the hobby. After my roommates killed my fish from alcohol poisoning I am assuming....long story. I gave up on the hobby for some time. Then I started in the salt water hobby four years ago when my wife and I decided randomly one night at Bird World that I needed to get a salt water tank. Every time we went to the LFS I always wanted the salt water fish and corals. So we came home with a 29g BioCube. I have to be working on something and since I gave up Drag Racing after hitting the 1/4 at 10.68 seconds with a 628 WHP honda civic.    I needed something else to consume my time lol. Here is some the pictures I have from my 29g Bio Cube.          ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
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Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: March 27 2012 at 12:33am
My Dad had heart problems and couldn't take care of his 90 Gallon Reef Tank. So I was lucky enough to bring it to my house! Here are some pictures of when I first set it up.  I had a Zebra Eel for a few months...  Then the tank really starting looking good!            Then the tank started to look really bad..heater issues killed just about every coral I had...who knew that 90 degrees wasn't good for your tank? That's what you get for a cheap heater and a 9.99 coral life temp thing. Lesson learned next chapter. ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: March 27 2012 at 12:34am
| Looking forward to seeing this 90 reef of yours in person when we're neighbors bro |
Posted By: Cody
Date Posted: March 27 2012 at 12:47am
| Haha did Courtney have his hands on that civic at one time? |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: March 27 2012 at 12:49am
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I have gone on long enough so I will post a few pictures of the tank currently and add pictures of my corals and fish another night when I get some time. I have made some equipment and lighting upgrades. I have learned so much and love this hobby more and more everyday. I have really taken on a new interest in Acans and Acros this time around. I have pretty much started over with frags and small colonies. I still have my first two fish! My four plus year old clowns you saw in my 29g bio cube. I would love any feedback and/or questions about my tanks..I don't know everything but I feel now in this stage of Salt Water level I have passed the Beginner stage and moved on to Intermediate lol! I have many friends that I have met through WMAS! Oh I also have a 8g biocube that is home to two Kuda Sea Horses. I doubt anyone will read this entire thing but thanks for your time if you did! I will get pictures of my current fish and corals sometime soon! ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: March 27 2012 at 12:55am
You better come up the first weekend! And here are my current pictures:       ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
BillyC wrote:Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: March 27 2012 at 12:58am
Yes good old Court! He did have it at one point and time for a little while when I first got the new LS VTEC Engine put in. This doesn't happen to be Cody like back in the day black civic..Mia Cody does it? ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: March 27 2012 at 7:19am
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Very impressive Allen. It's nice to see your tank finally. LOL Everything is looking good. Your sump is out of room.  ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: jdinchak
Date Posted: March 27 2012 at 8:07am
| I am looking to get an eel for my tank when completed. What did you think of the Zebra - did you like it? |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: March 27 2012 at 10:51am
Thanks Brad. Now I just have to wait a few years for it to grow out...patients lol. The sump is a little full its hard fitting all the stuff you want in there..I still have my auto two part dosers to fit in there...  ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: ksmart
Date Posted: March 27 2012 at 11:11am
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Pictures don't do this tank justice! ------------- |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: March 27 2012 at 11:18am
I loved having my zebra...I do miss her but she knocked everything over stressed my powder blue and others to death..if I ever do an aggressive tank I would get one again or a Hawaiian dragon eel..reef wise I would suggest against it...they eat and poop a lot! I have videos of it eating if you are intrested lmk ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Cody
Date Posted: March 27 2012 at 5:31pm
| Haha no I'm not that Cody but I do know him. I am a DSM person but I've been in the race scene since 99. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: March 28 2012 at 6:47pm
Your a DSM'er huh...I have respect for 4G63! Owned one and worked on my buddies daily lol back in the day ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Cody
Date Posted: March 29 2012 at 1:13pm
| Yeah love those cars. It's in my blood. It should be pretty quick. |
Posted By: Melissa
Date Posted: March 29 2012 at 2:05pm
Understatement of the year  |
Posted By: Cody
Date Posted: March 29 2012 at 5:47pm
| ^^^ quiet you |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: May 10 2012 at 11:41am
So I finally got my dosing pumps hooked up and running. I will post pics of my homemade dose line holder. I know your all excited. I also got a new filter sock holder and some new filter socks with the plastic ring. I also snapped a few pictures with my new phone.        ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: ksmart
Date Posted: May 10 2012 at 11:58am
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Sweetness! when are you going to have some frags of those rics?! :) ------------- |
Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: May 11 2012 at 7:11am
| One of the nicest tanks I've seen. So many crazy colors in one tank! |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: June 02 2012 at 1:29am
I finally found the number one fish on my wish list! I have been looking for months! Here are a few fish only pics that I took tonight. It has been two stressful weeks aclimating my Regal, but now is doing well. I had to get rid of my Salfin Tang as he was to aggressive towards the Regal. I also just replaced my metal halides last weekend.    ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: June 02 2012 at 5:31am
| Amazing man. We have similar taste in fish because that's been my number one fish for a long time haha. Hard part is not just finding one, but one that will eat for you at the LFS. You scored bro. |
Posted By: 1973Ford
Date Posted: June 02 2012 at 9:19pm
| Is this Allen who used to drive a red hatch civic |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: June 02 2012 at 9:44pm
Nice looking Stand ;) ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: June 03 2012 at 12:48am
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No I have never had a red hatch. Dion glad you like it! Atleast I know the stand was well made! ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: July 07 2012 at 11:13pm
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I picked up a few new fish recently: Bellus Angelfish (Genicanthus bellus) Scott's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus scottorum) cook islands McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus mccoskeri) Did a little cleaning tonight and snapped a few pics comments welcome! ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: July 07 2012 at 11:16pm
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Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: July 08 2012 at 1:27pm
The kids nightly tank watching before bed.  ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: July 08 2012 at 1:39pm
| Dude your kids are awesome. Tanks looking amazing as always. I'm liking the bellus angel and I gotta come over and check out that Scott's fairy. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: July 08 2012 at 1:40pm
Few new frags I picked up    Cool pic my tryee space monster colony and favorite red/blue with green mouth acans!  ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: July 08 2012 at 2:02pm
Thanks come up tonight and check um out! ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Ann_A
Date Posted: July 10 2012 at 7:18pm
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This is an amazing tank! Thanks for all the frags, and I can't wait to come see the tank again soon! ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
Posted By: ch3tt
Date Posted: July 17 2012 at 12:25pm
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Looks amazing! i really need to come check this out in person sometime soon. ------------- Red Sea Reefer 625 XXL |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: July 18 2012 at 12:57am
Thanks Brett! You are welcome anytime love chatting about fish stuff! ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: October 17 2012 at 7:20pm
One of my absolute favorite acros!  ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: October 17 2012 at 7:26pm
Coral rescue what is it acan or chalice?  ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: November 08 2012 at 12:06am
Here is a growth picture of my pink lemonade frag purchased in 4/1/12 and today.   ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: November 08 2012 at 12:14am
And another progress picture of my green milli purchased around the same time. It is right in front of the orange monti.  ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: wickedsnowman
Date Posted: November 08 2012 at 12:37am
| Lookin good man! Man that green milli grew fast in what only 7 months. Gotta love growth like that. |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: November 08 2012 at 5:51am
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Looking fantastic Allen!!! It's great to see you doing so well. Next step is a 300 gallon  ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: November 12 2012 at 11:46pm
Thanks wicked! It encrusted for about 5 months and then took off! Thanks Brad! I am going to wait till this tank is all grown out then I can fill my bigger tank at least a little. ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Dionysus
Date Posted: November 13 2012 at 12:34am
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Hey man, how you liking the skimz? ------------- AquaMedic 250 Watt XM 20k 2 420s Vhos 29 DT SPS Dominant 20 G Long Frag http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56607&title=dionysus-tank-build" rel="nofollow - My Tank Progress =) |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: November 13 2012 at 8:16pm
I like the skimz a lot! I had an asm before and like this one a lot. Quality product IMO. I wouldnt have minded going up one more even though its rated to 200 g. ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: December 03 2012 at 12:19am
Speaking of my skimmer did a little cleaning tonight. Great skimmer!
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Posted By: Dionysus
Date Posted: December 03 2012 at 12:28am
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looks brand new! ------------- AquaMedic 250 Watt XM 20k 2 420s Vhos 29 DT SPS Dominant 20 G Long Frag http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56607&title=dionysus-tank-build" rel="nofollow - My Tank Progress =) |
Posted By: Akira
Date Posted: December 03 2012 at 4:06am
So an update on that lil stick I got from you .....I decided to remove from the plug and wouldnt you know it broke !!! But it was in the perfect place !!! So I have 1 pieces with 2 brnches shaped like a V and the rest in tack . We were looking at it and decided it has grown a bit , I will try to get some decent pics next weekend . Also the color is great and all tips are pretty much glowing !!!
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Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: December 03 2012 at 8:54pm
I know never would have know it's over a year old!
That is a fragile acro as you found out! Glad its doing so well for you! Can't wait to see some pictures! ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: December 10 2012 at 9:29pm
I love my anthias Blue Jaw and Niger Triggers best friends   Acan Garden  Hornets, Nightmares, Red Dragon, RMF Garf Bonsai  My Clementimes  ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: January 01 2013 at 7:49pm
First photo's of the year! This is going to be an excellent year! Super Male Anthias    Showing off his streamers!       ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: January 01 2013 at 7:52pm
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Great shots Allen!!! Nice year indeed. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: January 01 2013 at 7:55pm
Thanks Brad! I am trying to step it up and not use the phone for pictures anymore. 
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Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: January 01 2013 at 8:00pm
| Nice!!!! Did Suzie take these for you? They look pro! ;) |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: January 01 2013 at 9:06pm
I took all of these. She did help me with photo shop and the water mark.
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Posted By: kody72
Date Posted: January 01 2013 at 9:51pm
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Very nice ------------- http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60612&title=kody72-fishroom" rel="nofollow - KODY72 FISHROOM BUILD 281g DT 187g Rimless Frag ATI PM lighting SRO DSCR-300ext 8013908179 |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: January 01 2013 at 10:44pm
Thank you! Loving your Fish Room/Tank install thread looking great.
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Posted By: kody72
Date Posted: January 01 2013 at 10:46pm
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Thanks did you see the new skimmer? ------------- http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60612&title=kody72-fishroom" rel="nofollow - KODY72 FISHROOM BUILD 281g DT 187g Rimless Frag ATI PM lighting SRO DSCR-300ext 8013908179 |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: January 01 2013 at 10:56pm
Blast from the past 2010: ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 11 2013 at 4:55am
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Dude, your tank looks awesome! Your colors are really vibrant and you have so much variety. Keep up the great work and feeding! If my red dragon nub(due to an algae outbreak a long time ago most of it died) doesn't grow in the next few months I'm going to have to get a frag from you! ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: February 11 2013 at 8:39am
Thanks Trevor it was nice meeting you. Hopefully it recovers its an amazing acro. One of my favorites. Just let me know I will hook you up. Just have to keep the kids away from the Windex..
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Posted By: Dionysus
Date Posted: March 10 2013 at 2:49pm
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Awesome tank man pictures don't do it justice, also thanks for the Frag. ------------- AquaMedic 250 Watt XM 20k 2 420s Vhos 29 DT SPS Dominant 20 G Long Frag http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56607&title=dionysus-tank-build" rel="nofollow - My Tank Progress =) |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: April 25 2013 at 5:21pm
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FTS for Reef Tour May 2013 http://s31.photobucket.com/user/teknik7/media/ReefTour2013_zps64f94bfb.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: ksmart
Date Posted: April 25 2013 at 6:13pm
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Your tank never seizes to amaze me! ------------- |
Posted By: 1skindog
Date Posted: April 25 2013 at 6:52pm
| AMAZING......... I am extremely jealous that you have that work of art in your house.... |
Posted By: ch3tt
Date Posted: April 25 2013 at 6:59pm
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Very nice Allen! I am finally going to come check it out on the reef tour. ------------- Red Sea Reefer 625 XXL |
Posted By: aceofspadeskb
Date Posted: April 25 2013 at 8:46pm
Dang!
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Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: April 25 2013 at 9:17pm
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Beautiful! ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: April 25 2013 at 10:09pm
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Thanks everyone! You are to nice. I hope to see everyone on the reef tour this is the first year I am participating and hope people come to see my tank. ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: April 25 2013 at 10:11pm
I still have four pieces I bought from you. Wait till you see the size of that chalice lol
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Posted By: kody72
Date Posted: April 26 2013 at 9:41am
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Very nice Allen love all the colors ------------- http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60612&title=kody72-fishroom" rel="nofollow - KODY72 FISHROOM BUILD 281g DT 187g Rimless Frag ATI PM lighting SRO DSCR-300ext 8013908179 |
Posted By: Jimbo
Date Posted: April 26 2013 at 3:52pm
| Looking good Allen. Nice job. |
Posted By: Laird
Date Posted: April 26 2013 at 5:06pm
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Awesome. Still using the same lights? ------------- Indefinite hiatus from sw aquariums. Once I have my glorious return I'll set back up the following. 50 Gallon rimless cube. 180 Gallons mixed reef paradise |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: April 26 2013 at 7:48pm
Thanks Jimbo and Kody! Yes Laird still using them!
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Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: September 07 2013 at 7:36am
Update. I took off the led fixtures I had and am going back to mh vho combo. I am using a reef brite led 48" strip. I couldn't achieve the pop vho's give sps and the growth was slower on Led's after running them a year. I have mainly sps and that's my only reason for.switching back. If you are keeping zoas softies lps and a few sps Led's are great for that. Now that summer is over I will keep up on my tank thread.  ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: September 07 2013 at 7:43am
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It will be interesting to hear your thoughts in another 6 months to a year about the lighting change. -------------  |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: September 07 2013 at 8:05am
I will keep you posted. I am keeping my led fixture so it. would be easy to switch back. I will be keeping everyone updated on my color and growth!
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Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: September 08 2013 at 8:54pm
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I love the look of MH. Which bulbs are you running? ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: September 08 2013 at 11:31pm
Phoenix 250's
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Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: January 13 2014 at 3:31pm
http://s31.photobucket.com/user/teknik7/media/Fish%20Tank/7056165C-C123-45A8-9BCB-B95E9F86956D_zpsvokzyjuz.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: January 13 2014 at 3:38pm
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Very pretty! ------------- |
Posted By: kellerexpress
Date Posted: January 13 2014 at 4:09pm
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Very nice! ------------- IM 30L Kessil A160we x2 |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: January 13 2014 at 4:21pm
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Gorgeous! What lighting are you using now? ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: January 13 2014 at 5:29pm
Thanks for the kind words everyone. Current lighting is metal halides, vho, and LEDs.
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Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: January 13 2014 at 5:36pm
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I like it . . . something for everyone! ------------- |
Posted By: builderofdreams
Date Posted: January 13 2014 at 8:22pm
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Beautiful and Healthy work of art. I'm with you, will stick to my Halides and VHOS and leds for sunrise and moonlight. VHOs and SPS. IMO nothing compares. ------------- It's Not a Hobby It's an Obsession 150&210 Gallons of Madness and. Sanity! 801-850-4915 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65135&title=builderofdreams-feedback-post |
Posted By: Cody
Date Posted: January 14 2014 at 12:31am
| Good Hell that's beautiful. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: January 14 2014 at 6:07am
I agree with you there Paul!
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Posted By: Ann_A
Date Posted: January 14 2014 at 9:20am
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Absolutely gorgeous! ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
Posted By: Jeremyw
Date Posted: January 14 2014 at 9:52am
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WOW! Proves that MH still work! Love it! J ------------- Next meeting: |
Posted By: Jimbo
Date Posted: January 14 2014 at 12:03pm
| Looking good man. That Red dragon Acro is growing fast ! Looks awesome. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: January 27 2014 at 6:01pm
Eating time!  ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: willstang
Date Posted: January 27 2014 at 6:08pm
| Beautiful regal you got there. I've been looking for one with no luck |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: January 27 2014 at 6:31pm
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Thanks I waited and picked a nice one from a reputable place. One of my favorite fish. ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: March 10 2014 at 6:48pm
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wYiCD998uJw&feature=youtube_gdata_player" rel="nofollow - Tek Reef Because I'm happy! ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: love2skiutah
Date Posted: March 10 2014 at 6:56pm
| If you haven't been to Allen's lately, you need to make a trip up and see his tank during the reef tour. Simply amazing. |
Posted By: Nick801
Date Posted: March 10 2014 at 7:13pm
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Looks Awesome! ------------- http://www.reefinsanity.com" rel="nofollow - www.ReefInsanity.com http://www.facebook.com/ReefInsanity" rel="nofollow - www.Facebook.com/ReefInsanity 801-680-4676 |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: March 11 2014 at 8:53pm
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Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: March 12 2014 at 5:31am
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Absolutely gorgeous! ------------- |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: March 12 2014 at 5:40am
Thanks Aaron and Mike!
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Posted By: Cody
Date Posted: March 13 2014 at 12:34pm
| Seriously your tank is the best looking one I've seen in Utah. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: March 13 2014 at 12:40pm
Thank you!
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