AV99's custom 600g Reef Savvy on site build-Lots of pictures

reefwiser · Nov 5, 2017

Looks like it was grown under a good water flow pattern too.

JMegerle · Nov 9, 2017

Looking awesome. Hopefully my next purchase from you!

Braves Fan · Nov 10, 2017

Dang ,,,,

I know this is a big tank,,, but are you sure its big enough to house all of those corals in all those holding tanks ,,,,

aquavista99 · Nov 14, 2017

Thanks, Justin. The Homewrecker is a keeper for sure.

justingraham said:
Wow

Yes indeed, Ed. I will get it to grow more upright when the 600g is ready for SPS. Right now, the HW gets blasted by flow in one direction only.

reefwiser said:
Looks like it was grown under a good water flow pattern too.

Appreciate the compliment and thank you!

JMegerle said:
Looking awesome. Hopefully my next purchase from you!

I hear you, Braves Fan. I am going to be very selective on which SPS corals make it to the large system ... goal is to grow them out large in the big tank.

Braves Fan said:
Dang ,,,, I know this is a big tank,,, but are you sure its big enough to house all of those corals in all those holding tanks ,,,,

choss · Nov 20, 2017

aquavista99 said:
Update: Looking forward to a return visit soon by my friends at Reef Savvy!!! We have booked the flight, rental car and hotel accommodations for Felix's return trip to Ohio from Miami, Florida. Next up will be the installation of armored seams for my 600g custom built dream tank. This is an add on feature I really want that was not available when the tank was built on site. Felix will be arriving the second week of November. Should be a great time. The first picture below is my good friend Jason (Porky) hanging out with Felix at MACNA 2016 in San Diego. More pictures to follow!

I was on the phone with Felix a few months back, and he was telling me about his client in Ohio who really wanted to have the armored seams. I was already sold anyway but now catching up on this thread I can't help but appreciate what it means to do business with Reef Savvy, This is a great build and I'm looking forward to getting to the most current post.

CoralWealth · Nov 28, 2017

following along. insanely nice!!

choss · Nov 29, 2017

All caught up - will be following this one closely!

Bronc · Nov 29, 2017

Any ETA on getting the 600g wet?

Jeff Heinle · Nov 30, 2017

What type of placement did you put the inner core in? Any updated pics?

aquavista99 said:
I added another new frag for the grow-out system today. Reef Raft Inner Core! The first two pictures of the mother colony are from HTA. Thank you, High Tide Aquatics!

Reef Raft Inner Core

aquavista99 · Nov 30, 2017

Soon. Just waiting on a few small parts now from Felix for the overflows. The Pukani rock is just about ready too. All I want for Christmas is to see the tank finally wet.

Bronc said:
Any ETA on getting the 600g wet?

aquavista99 · Nov 30, 2017

Thank you very much and welcome to my journey!

codydemmel4 said:
following along. insanely nice!!

aquavista99 · Nov 30, 2017

They are really good people. I just spoke with Felix right before he left for the Dominican Republic over Thanksgiving break. Those armored seams were additions for me after the tank was built and I am so glad I added them too.

choss said:
I was on the phone with Felix a few months back, and he was telling me about his client in Ohio who really wanted to have the armored seams. I was already sold anyway but now catching up on this thread I can't help but appreciate what it means to do business with Reef Savvy, This is a great build and I'm looking forward to getting to the most current post.

It may still be to early to tell what the sweet spot is on the RR Inner Core, but I have mine near, but not directly under, a 400 watt 14k Ushio light fixture and it seems to be doing well so far.

Jeff Heinle said:
What type of placement did you put the inner core in? Any updated pics?

Bronc · Nov 30, 2017

aquavista99 said:
Soon. Just waiting on a few small parts now from Felix for the overflows. The Pukani rock is just about ready too. All I want for Christmas is to see the tank finally wet.

Awesome!! We’ll definitely need some pics and videos!

locito277 · Dec 1, 2017

Hate to rush December but can we get to Christmas?!! Wanna see this beauty up and going. It will be like unwrapping your Christmas gift! Happy holidays brother!

aquavista99 · Dec 2, 2017

Thank you brother and happy holidays to you as well!

locito277 said:
Hate to rush December but can we get to Christmas?!! Wanna see this beauty up and going. It will be like unwrapping your Christmas gift! Happy holidays brother!

aquavista99 · Dec 2, 2017

I think I purchased more Pukani Rock than needed but can't wait to update this thread soon

Bronc said:
Awesome!! We’ll definitely need some pics and videos!

Fin · Dec 2, 2017

aquavista99 said:
I think I purchased more Pukani Rock than needed but can't wait to update this thread soon

That is easy to do. The rock is so light, I don't think the old rule of thumb (roughly a pound of rock per gallon of water) really applies with it. I was planning to go with a minimalist 'scape on mine, but think I have too much rock for what I intended also. The good thing is that you can be a little more selective about what rock makes the final cut and used in the display. Looking forward to this one going live. Your tank has to be one of Felix's best!