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10-25-2002, 01:44 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Spencerport ,NY
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pic of Gary's 220 Reef under Radium and Actinic light
Here is a pic of my 220 gallon reef aquarium illuminated by one 400w Radium 20,000k MH and VHO actinic lighting.
I hope you can appreciate the different look of my aquascape.
Enjoy, and have a great weekend! 
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10-25-2002, 02:37 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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WOW, that's awesome! I love that style of aquascaping, natural and beautiful looking. Once I can afford to upgrade from my 40g to something large enough, I'm going to do something similar. Do you have any other pictures of it?
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10-25-2002, 04:59 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Westland MI.
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what ballast are you using on your radium?
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10-25-2002, 05:02 PM
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Eat more PIE
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Florida Panhandle
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I love it how did you get the rocks to stack and not fall?
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10-25-2002, 05:06 PM
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Hail to the Redskins!!
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Gresham, OR
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Hey Gary - nice deep water look in the tank now!! Not what I would do but I do like it! Does that make sense??? I'm sure it looks even better in person too(they always do). Is that a 5' or 6' tank?
I keep waiting for a big ol' shark to swim in from the deeper water!
-Big Dave
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10-25-2002, 07:33 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: San Antonio, Tx
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How about some more pics Gary?! I'd like to get a better look at your LR structure. Looks great!
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10-26-2002, 12:29 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Spencerport ,NY
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Thanks for all the replies! Etech,the 400w Radium is juiced by a 'Blueline' electronic ballast.
Casey, the 'rockwork' {on the right side in the first pic} that may cause questions as to how it is stacked is actually a large table Acropora I've grown for many years.It has naturally grown attached to a rock and grew outward over the valley.
Big Dave, it's a 6 ft. 220. Still too small for most sharks, though! I appreciate your reply!
Chris and Nugg, this pic is for you.The shot is a couple of years old and taken from the other side of the aquarium {I have an 'island' tank}. The two 250w Iwasaki's are on in this photo in addition to the Radium and actinics.Big Dave, you might like this look better......?
Last edited by Gary Majchrzak; 10-26-2002 at 12:34 AM.
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10-26-2002, 12:31 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: north carolina
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very very nice 
I like the aquastructure |
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10-26-2002, 12:13 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Seattle, WA
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Wow Gary, that rockwork is incredible! I like the "deep" coloration as well. Great job!
Paul.
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10-26-2002, 04:26 PM
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Addicted Reef Bozo
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Southern California
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I've done a lot of diving and I have to tell you that the picture is about as close to the real thing in an aquarium that I have ever seen. Way to be a little off the "beaten path." MM
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10-26-2002, 11:33 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Spencerport ,NY
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Thanks, guys! MargaritaMan, your compliment made my day! |
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10-27-2002, 08:10 AM
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Beginner of the reef
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Indiana
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WOW!
That is good Aquascaping
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10-27-2002, 08:38 AM
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AKA Douglas Lowey
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Canadian
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Gary, as always your tank pics are stunning. If I may, here is a shot of my new 225, just after rock & fish were moved. Its also lit with a pair of 400w Radiums, but on a Bluewave ballast. A 400 65K will be centered between them later.
I tried a 400 55K in the center last night. So the lighting will be somewhat similar to yours.
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10-27-2002, 02:04 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Spencerport ,NY
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Doug, congrats on the big tank! It's looking good already. In many ways, you'll find a bigger aquarium more stable and easier to maintain. Bigger is definitely better, IMO- except when it comes to cleaning the glass!
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10-27-2002, 05:46 PM
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AKA Douglas Lowey
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Canadian
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Know what you mean there Gary. Unlike yours, mine is built into the wall, so only access is from the back. Fun reaching the bottom front.  And I need my wife to help attach the algae magnet.
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