Tank of the Month - June 2009 - reefingbuddha

[MaidstoneMarine]

It's slightly unusual to feature a tank that has yet to fully grow out but unfortunately for this months TOTM this tank isn't able to reach that stage due to it's keeper moving abroad. Despite it's youthful appearance this tank has received numerous nominations and as such it rightly deserves it's place in UltimateReefs Tank of the Month series.

To find out more about this fantastic system and it's growth rates click on the link below.

Congratulations Tom on becoming UltimateReefs June 2009 Tank of the Month.

Tom Hirschmann June
http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2009_june/
http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2009_june/images/topImage.jpg (http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2009_june/)


Thanks and congratulations to Tom for sharing his tank with us. If you have any questions or comments then please post them in this thread.

[amashun]

WOW, congrates Tom. a well deserved to win TOTM.

I still remember the 1st day you wearing your powerful hat to move the tank in. haha

Very nice tank all around.

[jobr]

Congratulations Tom, well deserved.

[Stephen G]

well done, cracker tank, shame it has to be shut down

[reefingbuddha]

:thanks:

[Tetley]

Hi,

Very nice, well done. :)

ATB

Tets.

[milton]

well done i really like your system

[marcopolored]

Fantastic tank :applause:
I love the combination of corals in there too, and the mix of Anthius.
Such a shame you have to close it down, but best of luck with finishing graduate school.
Will you start again when you're settled?

[reefingbuddha]

Thanks all around.

Thanks Noreen, as all tanks its been a labor of love. My next tank will probably be 60"x60"x30" or 72"x72"x30" and will hopefully be a combination of solar tubes and 20k MH. I'm also looking forward to having a tank room to work with.

[scottishreefer]

:applause: Congratulations Tom :applause: Good luck with grad school and your next reefing venture!
Regards
George

[marcopolored]

My next tank will probably be 60"x60"x30" or 72"x72"x30" and will hopefully be a combination of solar tubes and 20k MH. I'm also looking forward to having a tank room to work with.

Now that sounds awesome!
Don't forget about us, I'm sure it's not just me that would like to see that one develop.

[reefingbuddha]

No worries. I'll keep everyone updated.

[Ridgeway]

Tom,

Superb, i've always followed this thread and have really appreciated what you've been able to achieve in a short period of time. Anyone only has to look at the pictures of the tank when you bought it early last year and compare that to what you have today to see that it has been a labour of love (and a few quid...)

Just can't wait to get my hands on it:whistling:

Treat "her" kindly over the next few weeks please...

I promise to follow your power hat trend on the 14th July (have something lined up;)

[cdurkin100]

In a word :worship::worship::worship::worship::worship:

Stunning Tom, well done on TOTM and well done for a stunning example :)

[newreefman]

congratulations on a superb tank of the month win :thumbsup:

[rattters]

Stunning tank Tom:applause:, it is a shame you have to give it up and won't be able to see your labour of love develop further, although I'm sure Ridgeway will take good care of it and keep us updated with its progress;)

[Emperor Angel]

What a great way to end with this tank!!!!!

Congrats buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You deserve it!

Robbie

[daiboy]

Congratulations Tom :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[reefingbuddha]

I'll do my best to keep her in top shape Nigel. Now that I know its going to a good place I'm re-inspired.

:thanks: cdurkin and reef man.

I'm glad its going to ridgeway as I'm sure I can follow the fishes and corals for years to come on his thread and see how the tank develops through his interpretation of a reef tank. I'm looking forward to it.

Thanks Robbie!

Thanks daiboy, hope that liverock is working out well for you.

[Reef bloke]

Superb tank in a relatively short space of time,well deserved.

[mtelfo]

awsome tank definatley deserve the totm award!!!!

sad that you have to break it down due to you school!!! i just hope who ever takes it off you carrys on doing sch a great job!!!

once again congrats!!!! well deserved!!

[reefingbuddha]

Thanks everyone.

I just wanted to quickly note that I have some new fish pictures up on my thread in case anyone is interested.

[tangman123]

really nice tank m8.

[Hoppo]

Fab tank, Hopefully I will get to this stage one day! Nice one mate, such a shame it has to be shut down.:(

[michael.]

congratulations tom, absolutely outstanding tank fella, i just love the colour of the overall look, great job.

[gary1208]

Amazing tank, a worthy winner :applause:

[arronv]

Nice tank m8 :applause:

[ksed]

Nice tank!

How did you hold your rocks in place?

[hilster]

great acheivment, fantastic buy for someone! good luck in future.

[Andy456]

Really nice tanks is that mate!

[swordfish]

Lovely!, shame your breaking it up :(

[ThomJ]

Thanks all around.

Thanks Noreen, as all tanks its been a labor of love. My next tank will probably be 60"x60"x30" or 72"x72"x30" and will hopefully be a combination of solar tubes and 20k MH. I'm also looking forward to having a tank room to work with.

Congratulations on TOTM, sorry to here that your having to split the system but reading these plans I can't wait to see your next tank :D!

[Ridgeway]

Only 12 days until it's mine, all mine:dance:

The small job of the move has yet to be conquered:whistling:

[loneranger]

Stunning tank, looks bigger than 4ft!! An absolute credit to you.
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[aquabat]

Lovely tank, nice to see a smallish tank so well laid out. :) I also love Tangs...

[marknmouse]

:DVery nice tank indeed