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

[alexiowa]

how is your optimus prime growing? I have one coming monday, can't wait

 

[aquavista99]

how is your optimus prime growing? I have one coming monday, can't wait

My MattV Optimus Prime has been cooking for a few years and is now starting to take off.

 

[Janci]

Wow, that is a curious way to take off.
Lovely colours

 

[alexiowa]

My MattV Optimus Prime has been cooking for a few years and is now starting to take off. It is one of my favorite sticks too.

thanks, hopefully mine gets all the colors like yours and the mother colony mines from.

 

[aquavista99]

thanks, hopefully mine gets all the colors like yours and the mother colony mines from.

My Optimus Prime colony started off from a small 1/2" frag I received from @Reefnjunkie a few years ago (and his colony, pictured below, was small too).

 

[Reefnjunkie]

My Optimus Prime colony started off from a small 1/2" frag I received from @Reefnjunkie a few years ago (and his colony, pictured below, was small too).

I miss that coral.


Im pretty sure the name is being used by others that dont have direct lineage to this small morsel. 3 frags were sold, thats all- You got 1, Dennis at law office aquariums (or something like that) and one other that Matt sold. Those are all I am aware and thats what you got out of 2 years of growth.

I'd venture to guess you hold the sole MattV Optimus Prime- glad it lives (if you need a back up grower look no further )

 

[Javier Leon]

Wow
Impressive
What a dream tank
Am on the same process of having my dream tank 108” L x 27”D x 24”H and am wondering what company to use, Exotic Aquarium and Reef Savvy are in my top list and this pictures here make this more realistic to me about who am going to use to build my tank. Please all am asking is that you keep us posted more often. Am sure it will be a great tank to admire

 

[venomcc]

Incredible, I'm subscribed. I need to walk myself up from my puny 40 to a 400!

 

[coralbeauties]

I have known Tim for some time now and he has paid his dues. His first tank that I know of was a 180, then 220, then 300 and finally this monster. He has learned this craft well. He is a very keep it simple guy. Uses a ca reactor, nice skimmer, metal halide lights good vortech pumps and a no nothing fancy sump. No fancy Neptune controller or any other gagets. Keep it simple attitude and it really works well for him. I usually leave a puddle of drool on his floor after I have been there
Jeff

 

[aquavista99]

Thank you Brad for your input. I knew the MattV Optimus Prime was ultra rare but had know idea I could be the only hobbyist left growing out that small morsel gem. When its ready to frag, I will make sure to share it with you.

I miss that coral.


Im pretty sure the name is being used by others that dont have direct lineage to this small morsel. 3 frags were sold, thats all- You got 1, Dennis at law office aquariums (or something like that) and one other that Matt sold. Those are all I am aware and thats what you got out of 2 years of growth.

I'd venture to guess you hold the sole MattV Optimus Prime- glad it lives (if you need a back up grower look no further )

 

[aquavista99]

Thank you, Javier for the compliments! More updates to follow and best of luck with your new tank and finding a quality aquarium builder you trust. Reef Savvy is second to none in my opinion for building custom aquariums.

Wow
Impressive
What a dream tank
Am on the same process of having my dream tank 108” L x 27”D x 24”H and am wondering what company to use, Exotic Aquarium and Reef Savvy are in my top list and this pictures here make this more realistic to me about who am going to use to build my tank. Please all am asking is that you keep us posted more often. Am sure it will be a great tank to admire

 

[aquavista99]

Thank you, venomcc!

Incredible, I'm subscribed. I need to walk myself up from my puny 40 to a 400!

 

[aquavista99]

I really appreciate this, Jeff (emphasis added). Keeping it simple has worked well for me over the years.

I have known Tim for some time now and he has paid his dues. His first tank that I know of was a 180, then 220, then 300 and finally this monster. He has learned this craft well. He is a very keep it simple guy. Uses a ca reactor, nice skimmer, metal halide lights good vortech pumps and a no nothing fancy sump. No fancy Neptune controller or any other gagets. Keep it simple attitude and it really works well for him. I usually leave a puddle of drool on his floor after I have been there
Jeff

 

[aquavista99]

Peng's Heart of the Ocean has arrived! It looked stunning upon arrival as well. Also received Peng's Avalanche, Jason Fox Purple Blade Simplex, Gonzo's Cookie Monster and Copps' 24k millepora. It doesn't get any better than trading hobbyist to hobbyist. Thank you @jda for the nice additions!

 

[tnyr5]

Wow, that is a curious way to take off.
Lovely colours

Actually, it's quite common for acros to grow to the edge of a flat surface and then branch from it.

 

[rushbattle]

HOTO is the GOAT.

 

[tnyr5]

My MattV Optimus Prime has been cooking for a few years and is now starting to take off.

Tim, try growing these newfangled rainbow-type tenuis in low light until they have good size, then move them up to get the fancy colors. I've found that you have two choices with them: high light and awesome color, or low light and fast growth. Also, hurry up.

 

[aquavista99]

I have been vacationing in Hawaii for the past few weeks and have a new inspiration on what types of fish to add to my dream tank.

 

[biecacka]

Sea turtles!


Corey

 

[aquavista99]

I was going to post some recent underwater pictures from various reefs I visited in Hawaii but can share sea turtle pictures too.

Sea turtles!


Corey