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Old 07-02-2008, 11:42 AM
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Default [TOTM August 2008] Nominations Thread

This is the Nomination Thread for Tank of the Month for August, 2008. This Thread will be closed to replies on August 31st. Is your tank looking great in 2008? Let's see your tank and let the polls Decide!

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Old 07-26-2008, 01:48 AM
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Member Name: Tonz of Fun
Tank Size: 54 Gallon
Tank Type: REEF
How long running: 18 months
Reason for Nomination: I want people to see the challenges in having a corner reef tank. I believe that should count for something.

I will put more detailed pictures up on Monday...



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Old 07-26-2008, 01:53 AM
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I would like to second Tonz nomination.Looking great!!
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Old 07-27-2008, 12:56 AM
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I agree with that
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Old 07-27-2008, 08:37 AM
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looks great
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Old 07-27-2008, 06:43 PM
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Member Name: Migget
Tank Size: 65 Gallon
Tank Type: REEF
How long running: 13 months
Reason for Nomination: I entered my 14 gal in june, and did wonderful. Just wanted ppl to see my main display since i switched from a 30gal to this.

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Old 07-30-2008, 01:20 AM
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Member Name: prototypep2p
Tank Size: 55
Tank Type: reef
How long running: 8 months
Reason for Nomination:








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Old 07-30-2008, 02:29 AM
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Default Re: [TOTM August 2008] Nominations Thread

I will second Damonds tank.
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Old 07-30-2008, 09:57 AM
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Default Re: [TOTM August 2008] Nominations Thread

whats that coral in the 6th pic called prototypep2p ??
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Old 07-30-2008, 11:56 AM
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lobo brain
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Old 07-30-2008, 04:45 PM
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Default Re: [TOTM August 2008] Nominations Thread

I think it looks more like a open brain. Where did you buy it? Saltwater Aquarium Corals for Marine Reef Aquariums: Brain Coral, Lobophyllia
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Old 07-30-2008, 05:38 PM
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Default Re: [TOTM August 2008] Nominations Thread

no i saw one today at the LFS that looked like that and it was a lobo brain just wondering does it have tenticles at night around the mouth if so do they have color ?
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Old 07-30-2008, 07:43 PM
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I have a guy here that buys direct and I get it from my store. and its a lobo I promise. lol
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Old 07-30-2008, 07:44 PM
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no i saw one today at the LFS that looked like that and it was a lobo brain just wondering does it have tenticles at night around the mouth if so do they have color ?



yes it does open with tenacles and you can target feed.
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Old 07-30-2008, 08:00 PM
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wow thats super cool i love corals like that cause they change there look at night i only have one coral in my tank that does that right now which is a " Cynarina lacrymalis " otherwise known as a Doughnut Coral and i got it for like 20$ and i found out today they go for 100 and up and mines orange and green and has tentilces at night so my next coral id like is a lobo now that i saw yours so thanks o do you know if they like alot of flow ?
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Old 07-31-2008, 12:47 AM
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moderate flow
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Old 07-31-2008, 12:52 AM
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Member Name: Tonz of Fun
Tank Size: 54 Gallon
Tank Type: REEF
How long running: 18 months
Reason for Nomination: I want people to see the challenges in having a corner reef tank. I believe that should count for something.

I will put more detailed pictures up on Monday...







Man that tank does looke nice, I really like corner tanks.
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Old 07-31-2008, 12:57 AM
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A little late sorry...
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Old 07-31-2008, 01:00 AM
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that trach is f%$%$ sweet! looks like it maybe getting ready to split.
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Old 07-31-2008, 01:10 AM
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Default Re: [TOTM August 2008] Nominations Thread

Hey thanks for all the kind comments. As for the color of the tank I had to buy three different brands of bulbs to get exactly what I wanted. Once again thanks for the comments.
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Old 07-31-2008, 05:38 PM
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what bulbs and what brand ??
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GEISEMANN bulbs for the VHO and 150W 15000K MH DOUBLE ENDED - XM
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Old 07-31-2008, 08:32 PM
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Default Re: [TOTM August 2008] Nominations Thread

Great tanks I'll second John's tank...I don't think anyone has yet
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Old 07-31-2008, 11:09 PM
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I use GEISEMANN bulbs too, but ho t-5s
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