Before and afters [Archive] - UltimateReef.com

drewIOW

15-07-09, 16:18

It would be really good to get some before and after pictures from everyone.

Before = aquascaped but no stock

After = current picture

I'm under the impression that it doesn't matter too much how you aquascape, all tanks look awesome when they have life in there.

I know these pictures exist in individual posts, but never together. it would really help every newcomer who is starting out. (like me)

:thumbsup:

jennybugs

16-07-09, 13:18

I like the sound of this! I'll pop some pics up when I get home :D

jonnybanjo

16-07-09, 13:24

Sounds like a great idea. I'm sure it will highlight the vast differences that can be seen from initial cycling of tank to a few months/years down the line.

muzzy

16-07-09, 13:27

before:
http://www.muzzys-reef.co.uk/new_tank_build/77.jpg

3 years later:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q1/DSCN4183.JPG

cdurkin100

16-07-09, 13:29

Show Off :p

muzzy

16-07-09, 13:31

actually im thinking of going back to the first look, so much easier to maintain!

cdurkin100

16-07-09, 13:32

Cant believe Im posting this next to Muzzys tank :o, anyway here you go.

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q1/DSC_0094.JPG

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q1/DSC_0008_3.jpg

cdurkin100

16-07-09, 13:34

actually im thinking of going back to the first look, so much easier to maintain!

Well when you do, throw those sps this way ;)

muzzy

16-07-09, 13:38

looks stunning mate, id be happy with that, imagine in another year from now

jonnybanjo

16-07-09, 13:38

Cant quite follow Muzzy's or yours but here goes

Sept 08
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/Image036_2.jpg

July 09
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/Tank6_1.jpg

cdurkin100

16-07-09, 13:40

I think this might be a great little thread :thumbsup:

muzzy

16-07-09, 13:40

thats very nice as well

im noticing a trend already - people re-aquascaping after the initial setup!

jonnybanjo

16-07-09, 13:47

I agree, i think this will be a cracking thread. A quick fix of what can be acheived.

I think that trend will continue, I'm never completely happy with the look and always convincing myself something would look better moved over there :whistling:

cdurkin100

16-07-09, 13:47

thats very nice as well

im noticing a trend already - people re-aquascaping after the initial setup!

I hate aquascaping with a passion, its such a difficult thing to get right. I think also what alot of pepole forget is that the rock work at some point needs to make room for the coral that often comes attached to LR.

I think thats why most re-scape, well thats why I did. And now Im at it again :rolleyes:

Take 1

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q1/DSC_0565_1.jpg

Take 2

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/DSC_0051.jpg

Take 3

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/DSC_0080.jpg

Still not happy :laugh:

DannyW

16-07-09, 13:51

Here you go mate, Needs a lot of growing!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/dannywilding/full2.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/dannywilding/tank/PICT0017.jpg

mariusz621

16-07-09, 13:54

before:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q4/full1a.jpg

after:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q1/IMG_4923.jpg

:thanks:

jonnybanjo

16-07-09, 13:56

:cool:Sunglasses alert. Very bright :thumbsup:

Cav

16-07-09, 14:06

Before:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/DSC00296_1.jpg

After:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/DSCF0407.JPG

drewIOW

16-07-09, 14:22

wow, what a response. they are all great

Keep em coming :)

Alpha

16-07-09, 14:28

Not quite the same, as I dont have an in tank shot but....

before

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u250/bozleys_mum/04bf8060.jpg

During

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u250/bozleys_mum/cd96bf21.jpg

and after

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u250/bozleys_mum/DSC01798.jpg

cdurkin100

16-07-09, 14:29

before:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q4/full1a.jpg

after:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q1/IMG_4923.jpg

:thanks:

Love it. Sun City :cool::cool::cool:

mariusz621

16-07-09, 14:33

Love it. Sun City :cool::cool::cool:

:thanks:. This tank is to be shut down soon, but replaced by something better :)

jennybugs

16-07-09, 19:08

This thread is kicking off so well already! You guys have some stunning tanks! :worship::applause::dance:

Mine are all less than a year old and so tidgy compared to many but I loves them...

My first marine tank was a D-D 24 gal shut down due to an upgrade recently
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/jennybugs/salt%20creep/m2.jpg
8 months on
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/jennybugs/salt%20creep/n2-3.jpg

30L cube
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/jennybugs/salt%20creep/14-2.jpg
3 months on and shut down due to heatwave
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/jennybugs/salt%20creep/11-3.jpg

23L Edge
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/jennybugs/Edgy/e11.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/jennybugs/Edgy/z32.jpg
still a slow work in progress and alot emptier now, but it has one sexy shrimp in now. Transformations beginning :D

Osaka 155 almost 3 weeks old and upgrade from D-D 24
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/jennybugs/Osaka%20marine/osa2.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/jennybugs/Osaka%20marine/z34.jpg
still very young with tons of maturing to do :D

muzzy

16-07-09, 19:13

i think you must have room for one more tank somewhere!
great stuff

JJreefer

16-07-09, 19:31

1st tank converted from Tanganyikan cichlids.

Before :

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m81/supfly51/fulltank.jpg

After (just prior to breaking tank down for upgrade) :

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m81/supfly51/ftsfeb-1.jpg

Upgrade tank May 2008 before :

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m81/supfly51/lengthnew.jpg

Today :

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m81/supfly51/ftsjuly1-1.jpg

jennybugs

16-07-09, 19:32

i think you must have room for one more tank somewhere!
great stuff

:laugh: Don't say that! The weather's cooling off and I have several empty tanks now :whistling:

rattters

16-07-09, 20:52

Before (March 09)

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q1/DSC05666.jpg

Today

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/DSC_0055_1.jpg

Darrant

16-07-09, 21:10

my tank pre but even this was my 3rd aquascape since getting the tank in jan this year.

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp131/darrant/lights/DSCF5583.jpg

and after a 7 hour rescape, corals have moved since too and grown, about 6 weeks ago.

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp131/darrant/Rescaped%20Pics/DSCF5918.jpg

Darrant

17-07-09, 17:58

and a picture taken just now

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp131/darrant/6%20weeks%20later/DSCF6071.jpg

pisces

18-07-09, 15:35

OK you asked for it! My effort taken with a basic Cybershot camera.

Before:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/brinno/DSC01260.jpg

After:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/brinno/DSC01822.jpg

Crap pics but you get the idea. ;)

pavlo

18-07-09, 17:34

http://www.homdens.co.uk/SIDE%20VIEW.JPG

http://www.homdens.co.uk/urtotm/webDSCN0050.jpg

MATT2504

18-07-09, 17:47

nice tank Pavlo

jennybugs

19-07-09, 17:26

nice tank Pavlo

That's an understatement! :eek::worship:

MATT2504

19-07-09, 19:03

That's an understatement! :eek::worship:

POINT TAKEN, :worship::thumbsup::worship::thumbsup::worship:

boohaven

21-07-09, 00:34

wow these all look so good :( i need to find a camera with micro on to take pics better of the corals

zimreef

21-07-09, 01:08

Before and after on previous tank:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/zimreef/tankfront.jpg

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/FTS.jpg

zimreef

21-07-09, 01:11

Before on current build:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/zim-substrate5mins.jpg

There is no "after" yet . . . :lol:

matt harvey

21-07-09, 01:31

BEFORE

http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn378/matt_harvey/256.jpg

AFTER

http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn378/matt_harvey/430.jpg

cdurkin100

21-07-09, 01:38

Looking great Matt as always.

Why the hell is the yellow bubble coral in the bottom left looking so worried in the first pic :confused:

cdurkin100

21-07-09, 01:40

http://www.homdens.co.uk/SIDE%20VIEW.JPG

http://www.homdens.co.uk/urtotm/webDSCN0050.jpg

Are those the wood shavings in the garden from the tank build ;)

Ben S

21-07-09, 08:42

Here's my effort.

Before:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zW0pfe49cck/SZpx7BQowLI/AAAAAAAAA64/MOLy1gtHDMk/s800/img_0795.jpg

After:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zW0pfe49cck/SlogG1eisVI/AAAAAAAABUw/r280aARlynM/s800/IMG_0001.JPG

Nothing compared to others on here, but I'm happy with it (I keep telling myself)

Ben

Gary C

21-07-09, 10:33

BEFORE:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/IMG_1596.JPG

AFTER:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/IMG_5004.jpg

:thanks:
Gary C

Lou_46

21-07-09, 10:48

Before... (July 08)
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/14072008367.jpg

Afterish... (June 09)
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/IMG_8699 (Large).jpg

but scaping got altered again last weekend....lol

matt harvey

21-07-09, 13:26

Looking great Matt as always.

Why the hell is the yellow bubble coral in the bottom left looking so worried in the first pic :confused:

hahaha took me 5mins to work out what you were on about.......yes i used to be blonde :rolleyes:

could you also refrain from quoting pics of pavlos tank next to mine mr durkin it makes me feel inadaquite :whistling:

cdurkin100

23-07-09, 10:56

hahaha took me 5mins to work out what you were on about.......yes i used to be blonde :rolleyes:

could you also refrain from quoting pics of pavlos tank next to mine mr durkin it makes me feel inadaquite :whistling:

I have got Muzzy's next to mine, so join the club :o

anguilla82

23-07-09, 14:48

Its still young but here goes:

Before (20th April 09):
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll158/anguilla82/3x2x2/IMG_1591.jpg

After (28th June 09):
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll158/anguilla82/3x2x2/IMG_1800.jpg

blimey was it only 9 weeks!:o
Some of the stock/rock came over from my nano.:thanks:

Symbiosis

23-07-09, 20:19

Hi,

6 months ago.

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/Marine aquarium 008.jpg

and now.

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/Marine aquarium July 033.jpg

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/Marine aquarium July 034.jpg

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/Marine aquarium July 035.jpg

Keith

MATT2504

23-07-09, 20:23

xvickyx

23-07-09, 21:34

WOW there are some AWESOME tanks on here, I dare'nt put mine on haha, hasn't changed much since setting up though :o:laugh::laugh:

rossyb

26-07-09, 14:31

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt237/rossyb_2009/DSC00301.jpg

3 months on not alot has changed

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt237/rossyb_2009/DSC00450.jpg

kobb

27-07-09, 00:04

Before:
1
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2007Q2/DSC01389.JPG
2
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2007Q2/DSC01390.JPG

After:
1
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/DSC02623.jpg
2
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/DSC02625.jpg
3
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/DSC02626.jpg

smallchange

27-07-09, 19:41

Before rock:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/half full_0001.jpg

Before coral:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/contemplation_0005.jpg

Today (well a couple of weeks ago really):

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/paul full tank_3.jpg

marky51

27-07-09, 20:26

Here's my effort :) excuse the pics there not very good :o

1 week old:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/randoms 089.jpg

And 5 months later :
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/fishies 148.jpg

jennybugs

27-07-09, 21:21

Marky...I have to ask. What's the corkscrew thingy? :laugh: The scaping looks great and everything's settling in well :D

In fact ALL the tanks look fantastic people! :dance:

Cav

27-07-09, 21:35

Marky...I have to ask. What's the corkscrew thingy? :laugh: The scaping looks great and everything's settling in well :D

In fact ALL the tanks look fantastic people! :dance:

It's a corkscrew Gorg. Ocean Corals had loads in last week and Paul had sold them within a couple of hours on here.

marky51

27-07-09, 22:19

Hi Jennybugs, Thanks for the comment :) Yeah as Cav said it's a corkscrew gorg (cirripathes sp.) I got it off Paul at ocean corals its a beauty :D its only been it the tank since friday.

smallchange

27-07-09, 22:26

Think Paul (Ocean corals) said he is off to get more corkscrews tomorrow. As Cav says they go like hot cakes so I would drop him a line.... A small one would look cool in your fluval - non-photosynthetic I think ?

http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=322396

maverickmal

28-07-09, 10:35

Before (Trop)

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/Trop Tank to take down.JPG

Before Stock

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/New tank Aquascape finished.JPG

Current (after the big crash/during restock)

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/Tank_full lights 240709_1.jpg

cdurkin100

29-07-09, 00:04

Cockfields have some corkscrew Gorgs in ATM.

marky51

29-07-09, 00:18

I think people forget they are non photosynthetic and are not the easiest corals to keep alive for long periods of time...

Yeah i'v been target feeding mine every other day since i got it with roti's,cyclops,plankton. It has good polyp extension and looks great i hope with regular feeding i can keep it healthy :).

Marsekay

01-08-09, 13:20

BEFORE:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/IMG_1596.JPG

AFTER:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/IMG_5004.jpg

:thanks:
Gary C

mate if you give the rear back a clean with a scraper of some description, that tank will look AMAZING. trust me.

Gary C

01-08-09, 19:52

I am going for the natural look,Scraping my tank would be too much hassle and take too long I would also displace to many corals and rock.:thanks: for the compliment. :thumbsup:

Gary C

bobs-bits

09-08-09, 10:06

Then
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/106-0688_IMG.jpg

and now

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/2009_08020006.jpg

mikk1301

10-08-09, 15:19

then..april 2007

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/mikkscoob/DSC02631.jpg

now.....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/mikkscoob/DSC00646.jpg

upgrade

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/mikkscoob/DSC00726.jpg

rescaping 29/01/10

Benson112

10-08-09, 15:58

Great thread...cant wait to get my pics up here but only got a before at the min :)

alexpitcher

12-08-09, 16:06

Cool thread and some awesome tanks....love it

drewIOW

08-09-09, 17:15

well this thread turned out better than expected!. Thanks everyone who posted.

It has not only made me massively jealous, but also given me some good ideas for the future.

Maybe one day I'll add my tank to this list.

tomcoleman

18-11-09, 14:08

Heres my little go:

BEFORE:
http://www.tomcoleman.co.uk/marine_fish/03.01.09/DSC_0663.JPG]

AFTER:
http://www.tomcoleman.co.uk/marine_fish/06.08.09night/DSC_0008.JPG

Goonerman1

01-12-09, 16:02

What a great idea for a thread:thumbsup:. There are some amazing transformations :applause::thumbsup:

Here's mine

Before

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4032245259_7f88db1a47_o.jpg

After

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/4147548319_3150f7514f_b.jpg

Aquaracer

02-12-09, 21:28

Nice thread ,lets keep it alive :)

Before

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q4/tank 002_9.jpg

Now

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q4/1 (5).jpg

Soulraiser26

02-12-09, 21:37

From this
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q4/IMG_0132_3.jpg

To this
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q4/DSC00859.jpg

I am thinking going back to something like the first pics, any thoughts on this??

bwgan

02-12-09, 21:43

From this:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q4/159.jpg
And after many changes and revamps this
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q4/313_2.jpg
Still needs a few more corals imo

Long dave

02-12-09, 22:22

Ok my 50p worth.....
Before:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q4/DSC00451.jpg

After:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q4/24112009001 (1320 x 990).jpg

pauljohno

05-12-09, 21:58

I am going for the natural look,Scraping my tank would be too much hassle and take too long I would also displace to many corals and rock.:thanks: for the compliment. :thumbsup:

Gary C

have to agree 100% gary you cant beat a natural look :thumbsup:

great tank
johno

Spurtka

13-12-09, 10:42

pavlons tank is amazing i would love that in my kitchen! good stuff guys.

nickq

19-12-09, 10:48

Before:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q4/before_2.jpg

After:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q4/after.jpg

Spurtka

09-01-10, 18:25

Before
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww129/FLIGHTRE/IMGP0496.jpg

And Now
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww129/FLIGHTRE/IMG_0361.jpg

tomcoleman

09-01-10, 18:27

cool

candy

09-01-10, 20:01

Great thread with lots of stunning tanks.

Love the aquascaping aquaracer, spot on :)

Asterias Rubens

13-01-10, 09:06

Some absolutely stunning tanks in there. Don't really have an after for mine (although i've had it 2 years), it's still a work in progress!
Well done guys, given me much inspiration.

gattsps

13-01-10, 23:07

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/barry reeef 008_1.JPG

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/lumix5 006.JPG
cheers barry

tomcoleman

14-01-10, 08:17

Exellent Barry!!!

Shikasta

16-01-10, 21:02

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/05042008576(1).jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/170120101180.jpg

w0nder$te

17-01-10, 10:57

Before: (Nov 08)

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/1-%20Nov%2008.JPG

After: (Jan 10)

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/4%20-%20Jan%202010.JPG

THANKS :wave:

richieg

17-01-10, 21:04

before

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/richieggg/000_1376.jpg

after

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q4/100_0570.jpg

Chris Martin

21-01-10, 16:44

Cant believe Im posting this next to Muzzys tank :o, anyway here you go.

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q1/DSC_0094.JPG

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q1/DSC_0008_3.jpg

Hi cdurkin100,

I notice from your pics that you are running a Marysis 240 on a Juwel aquarium. I purchased a Marysis recently and fitted it last weekend. The skimmer took out waste for the first day but since has taken nothing. It may still be bedding in but just wanted your thoughts on the systems and to see if you have had to alter anything since installing.

I have taken out all of the filter media and trays and replaced with live sand and cheato algae. I am also considering putting some LR rublble in there too.

Thanks

gavcarrot

21-01-10, 20:31

Quite possiblely my favourite thread. Keep em coming:applause:

philh

21-01-10, 22:45

2/5/2009
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q1/rock_1.jpg
29/12/2009
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q4/DSC00855.jpg
thanks phil
great thread

mareefer

22-01-10, 22:53

24 sept 09
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/024%20(2)_1.jpg

04 dec 09
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/037.JPG

19 jan 2010
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/SAM_1000.JPG

19 jan 2010
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/SAM_1010.JPG

Still a work in progress, and room for improvement.

Celina

01-02-10, 10:18

Great idea having the before and after pictures - shows you what you can really achieve.

Dilligaf

10-02-10, 20:30

Before Dec 2009

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww299/1Dilligaf2/Marine%20Tank/09112009072.jpg

During move to new tank
http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww299/1Dilligaf2/Marine%20Tank/06022010201.jpg

After
http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww299/1Dilligaf2/Marine%20Tank/10022010204.jpg

Ridgeway

10-02-10, 20:39

LHS

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/IMG_1383.JPG

RHS

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/IMG_1385.JPG

FTS

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/IMG_3063eee.jpg

lukeeee1990

10-02-10, 20:50

before:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/29082009685_1.jpg

5 months later:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q1/23012010909_1.jpg

aep

10-02-10, 21:25

Cant quite follow Muzzy's or yours but here goes

Sept 08
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/Image036_2.jpg

July 09
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/Tank6_1.jpg

Some great tanks here, but for me there is something so simplistic and open about this, I really like it! :thumbsup:

urban_hippie

14-02-10, 09:42

Before:
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa25/urban_hippie/DSC00661-2.jpg
..and after:
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa25/urban_hippie/DSCF1488.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa25/urban_hippie/DSCF1499.jpg

They are the most recent shots i have but since then there have been a few new additions, will try and get a more up to date on soon.