Tank of the Month - August 2009 - jms70

[MaidstoneMarine]

One thing we love here on UR are 'slick' systems. By slick I mean where everything looks like it was just meant to be there - it was made or grown for that exact position and location. This months TOTM is a 'slick' system! Everything has been planned and implemented with the utmost care and attention.

I've seen some gorgeous LPS corals over time but few as big, as plentiful and as healthy as the ones residing in this months tank. The Catalaphyllias, as you'd expect, are elegant, the trachys are just gorgeous but the bubbles... well they're just to die for!

Without any further hesitation it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to the latest in the UltimateReef.com Tank of the Month series....

Congratulations Jason on being UltimateReefs August 2009 Tank of the Month.


Jason Stamp August 2009
http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2009_august/ (http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2009_august/)
http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2009_august/images/topImage.jpg (http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2009_august/)


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

[a24udi]

Welcome to the club Jas!
Awesome tank mate well done :applause::applause::applause:

Thanks
Glen

[gattsps]

lovely mate
extremly well thought out
credit where credit s due :thumbsup::applause::dance:
thanks barry:thanks:

[MATT2504]

Absolutly brilliant :thumbsup::applause::worship:

[KevWill]

wowzers i just made a mess of my trowzers....must be good if it won it this early in the month :thumbsup:

[muzzy]

congratulations, followed this one from the start and nice to have watched it evolve

[fishmaduds]

I can see why your reef was nominated..simply stunning, I bet your are one happy reefer!...a real insperation to many I bet now!

Warmest Regards

Mark

[Manta]

Congrats, few tanks on here that look quite as established as yours, well done.

[jobr]

Very nice looking tank.

[craigg]

very nice tank and setup, the corals especially the LPS are just simply fantastic.

Well done

[xvickyx]

WOW great set up, well deserved :D

[BadgerGaz]

Stunning tank and a well-deserved winner!

[sculleymarsh]

Phenomenal Tank! love the layout! Really balanced growth and the kind of layout that if I think of how I would like to see corals growing in my tank........this would be it :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Beautiful!...........NOW FRAG THAT GREEN BUBBLE FOR ME.;)

[hilster]

inspiring

[Neil B]

Awsome tank, those SPS still have a bit of growing to do so this tank will get even better.

Keep up the good work.

[scottishreefer]

Superb tank Jason, well deserved TOTM :applause: Love the actinic shot.

[crabbs]

Well done Jason,

I knew this tank was a TOTM when I saw it for the first time:thumbsup:

[jay.k.]

Well deserved TOTM! congratulations..:thumbsup:

jay.

[purplefishone]

Holy montipora batman! Well deserved TOTM :applause:

[Graham]

Great tank & setup. :thumbsup:

[paul123]

congratulations Well deserved ........p&d

[Tetley]

Hi,

Lovely tank. :)

The egg crate is well hidden, a talent in its self. :)

ATB

Tets.

[Halfsleeve]

Simply stunning well deserved.

[Elvis]

Well done Jason. Stunning tank

Dave

[daiboy]

well done mate on totm stunning tank :applause:

[k4roj]

Truly Beautiful.....congratulations.:D
As I'm currently waiting for my new/first reef tank, I'd be interested in your approach to aquascaping as well as any tips however small!:thanks:

[mrjonty]

inspirational

[DC110770]

Great write up and what a fantastic tank:thumbsup:

[icechef]

Wow I hope my tank will look this natural one day

[a24udi]

This is a video I shot of Jason's tank!

oe_4zaeC3HM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe_4zaeC3HM)

Awesome tank

Thanks
Glen

[jms70]

Thanks for the kind comments everyone.....:thumbsup:

[JP-79er]

Top draw absoloutly beautiful..

[willb]

wow nice tank

[Ted]

Super looking tank and well deserved TOTM. The corals look absolutely stunning.

Well done!

[marknmouse]

A Stunning tank and a well deserved T.O.T.M.:)

[DocSmall]

An awesome tank....NICE ONE!!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Valley Boy]

Lovely set up Jason !--------- Regarding cleaning your filter socks, what do you find id the easiest method? Mine are a pain, blocking up every few days, have reverted back to a wad of Filter floss

[Kevin Buxey]

Congrats on a fantastic setup, give yourself a pat on the back fella.

Kev

[shazzafly]

Amazing scaping, I'm soooooooo jealous !
Beautiful and well done !

[jms70]

Lovely set up Jason !--------- Regarding cleaning your filter socks, what do you find id the easiest method? Mine are a pain, blocking up every few days, have reverted back to a wad of Filter floss

Thanks.

I wait until I have about 8 to clean, then in the washing machine for a few cycles with no powder in & rinse out with R/O then left to dry. works a treat :thumbsup:

[apatia77]

Very nice and clean setup :)

[wudbrudenot2]

Fantastic ! Iam re inspired! Keep up the good work!:thumbsup:

[spiderdave]

awsome well done:applause:

[nallaakk]

Once again lovely... such a nice tank, great effort and stunning all over.

[Goonerman1]

Beautiful set up mate :applause: a very worthy winner......amazing colours!! :worship:

[clownfish01]

wow, that stunned me til christmas, lovely tank mate, obvisouly a reefer known what hes doing

[Reef_Newbie]

that green bubble is amazing! great looking tank too btw

[jms70]

Thanks again everyone....:)

[Reefer Madness]

Yet another outstanding tank, one to be proud of, well done mate.

[Lost Boys]

A very nice setup and like the rock work look, looks very natural.

[GregP]

Without doubt the best reef tank that i have EVER seen. No exaggeration! Coral choice/fish choice is all fantastic, it looks natural, and without question hole in the wall tanks are still the way to go.

The lighting is perfect....would love to know the color temperature/brand of all the bulbs you have.

I revisit this tank of the month thread frequently. Its an inspiration!

:worship::worship::worship::worship::worship:

[Thinpig]

I agree, very natural-looking. The softies look like they're thriving!

[faylbaig]

I absolutley love this tank,:D I have just scrolled through all the other tank of the months and to me this is by far the best, I will be going to look at your build soon to get ideas for my own tank. Can you sent me a link to ur build up if poss, would appreciate it. :applause:

Thanks

Fay

[mcli2rt2]

Yeah, my favourite too. The yard stick in my opinion.

[bjm9]

Wow top tank well done :worship: