Swannyson7's 180g mixed reef

swannyson7 · Sep 18, 2012

Thanks Marvin! :smile:

Calvin Lord · Sep 18, 2012

Very nice tank

ritter6788 · Sep 18, 2012

Usually people say it looks better in person (and I'm sure yours does) but those pics are hard to beat! Very nice.

Troylee · Sep 18, 2012

Looks like time for a upgrade..:squigglemouth: nice pitchers btw lol..

revhtree · Sep 18, 2012

UN-BE-LIEVABLE! Wow just plain wowzer! Beautiful!!

Aquaph8 · Sep 18, 2012

Dude, Im gonna need some picture taking lessons, very nice sir

swannyson7 · Sep 18, 2012

Calvin Lord said:
Very nice tank

Thanks!

ritter6788 said:
Usually people say it looks better in person (and I'm sure yours does) but those pics are hard to beat! Very nice.

Actually, the pics probably look better. My DT is pretty scratched up so that's why I take so many top down shots. The tank was bought used and was previously used by the LFS as a liverock holding tank, so it's seen better days. Most people don't seem to notice the scratches, but they drive me nuts because I know they're there.

Troylee said:
Looks like time for a upgrade..:squigglemouth: nice pitchers btw lol..

Want to call my wife and convince her? I keep telling her that I need a 300g DD or at least a 240, but she won't take the bait. :snicker:

revhtree said:
UN-BE-LIEVABLE! Wow just plain wowzer! Beautiful!!

Thanks Rev!

Aquaph8 said:
Dude, Im gonna need some picture taking lessons, very nice sir

Don't sell yourself short Brett, you take some great pics too!

prsnlty · Sep 19, 2012

swannyson7 said:
Thanks!

Actually, the pics probably look better. My DT is pretty scratched up so that's why I take so many top down shots. The tank was bought used and was previously used by the LFS as a liverock holding tank, so it's seen better days. Most people don't seem to notice the scratches, but they drive me nuts because I know they're there.

Want to call my wife and convince her? I keep telling her that I need a 300g DD or at least a 240, but she won't take the bait. :snicker:

My 150 that my husband got me sight unseen and used (he meant well) was badly scratched and had aweful hard water lines up 1/3 of the bottom. I feel your on this! This tank was a nightmare for seam splitting as well. finally it gave out... thats how I got a brand new one. The kids took up a family and friends collection for a new tank for Christmas. Christmas is just around the corner... time to start hinting lol!

FANTASTIC corals btw!!!

125g mixed reef Peninsula

fsu1dolfan · Sep 19, 2012

Man swanny your Photo skills are getting worse LOL!! Corals and fish are looking great. Thanks for sharing.

Mike&Terry · Sep 21, 2012

I just watched your video a few minutes ago and it is amazing! Your latest pics (and livestock) are just stunning! I wish we lived closer as I would kill to see your tank in person. :bigsmile:

-Terry

swannyson7 · Sep 21, 2012

prsnlty said:
My 150 that my husband got me sight unseen and used (he meant well) was badly scratched and had aweful hard water lines up 1/3 of the bottom. I feel your on this! This tank was a nightmare for seam splitting as well. finally it gave out... thats how I got a brand new one. The kids took up a family and friends collection for a new tank for Christmas. Christmas is just around the corner... time to start hinting lol!

FANTASTIC corals btw!!!

125g mixed reef Peninsula

The scratches really aren't that bad, they only bother me because I know they're there and my eyes goes straight to them. I wish I had room for a bigger tank, but unfortunately the tank is located in the smallest spare bedroom, so the 180 is about as big as I can go.

fsu1dolfan said:
Man swanny your Photo skills are getting worse LOL!! Corals and fish are looking great. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks bro!

Mike&Terry said:
I just watched your video a few minutes ago and it is amazing! Your latest pics (and livestock) are just stunning! I wish we lived closer as I would kill to see your tank in person. :bigsmile:

-Terry

Thanks Terry, I feel the same way about your tank! If you're ever going to be up in the Northeast, let me know and you're more than welcome to stop by!

Saltwatertaylor · Sep 21, 2012

Wow... Im speechless... What an awesome tank..

firsttime · Sep 21, 2012

swannyson7 said:

Absolute sickness!!!!!

swannyson7 · Sep 21, 2012

Thanks guys! :smile:

blaten · Sep 21, 2012

Great pictures of some amazing coral. My favorite two fish in my big tank are my sohal tang and mystery wrasse. They are striking fish with great personalities.

maroun.c · Sep 22, 2012

Amazing fish and corals and breathtaking picture taking.

swannyson7 · Sep 22, 2012

blaten said:
Great pictures of some amazing coral. My favorite two fish in my big tank are my sohal tang and mystery wrasse. They are striking fish with great personalities.

My mystery wrasse is full of personality, but the Sohal is just a bully. He doesn't nip fins or anything, but he constantly chases my anthias and my little sailfin tang. He's certainly the showpiece fish so I'd hate to get rid of him, but I'm on borrowed time. He's already almost 10 inches, so if he gets much bigger, he'll be too cramped in my 180. :squigglemouth: