My 470 gallon reef

[Goodwin9]

Here's a picture of my 470 gallon reef. It's been up and running a year and a half.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/470%20Tank/IM000001.jpg

[flagtail]

SWEET, but a 470 gallon reef is more deserving then one measly pic...LOL

Keep them comming....

[Goodwin9]

SWEET, but a 470 gallon reef is more deserving then one measly pic...LOL

Keep them comming....
Ask and you shall receive.....

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/470%20Tank/DSC_0067_edited.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/470%20Tank/DSC_0058_edited.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/470%20Tank/DSC_0054_edited.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/470%20Tank/DSC_0041_edited.jpg

[reefkeep18]

What a tank thats unbelieveable. What is the crab u sent in the first pic after you made the post. Whats your favorite fish and favorite coral. My 29 + 15 is nice but I wish i had more room to expand like u did.

[Tongue33]

You are so RICH!!!

[sncboom]

That's beautiful

[Goodwin9]

What a tank thats unbelieveable. What is the crab u sent in the first pic after you made the post. Whats your favorite fish and favorite coral. My 29 + 15 is nice but I wish i had more room to expand like u did.I'm not sure what crab you are referring to unless you mean the Spiney Lobster.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/470%20Tank/DSC_0021_edited-copy.jpg

He was only a couple of inches when I got him two years ago. He's now more than 10" long with feelers of more than a foot. If I could catch him, I would take him out of the tank.

My favorite fish is the Dummsimer tang.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/FISH%20-%20New%20Tank/dussimer.jpg

My favorite coral are the ones that grow well in my tank. I really can't name a favorite. I seem to have a tough time keeping corals flourishing in my tanks.

[Goodwin9]

You are so RICH!!!Just the opposite, I'm fish poor. I have to work a part time job just to support my habbit.......

[AliceInChains]

send some extra cash my way. i need a reverse vasectamy

[drgn1234]

sweet

[flagtail]

Super nice!

Any filtration pics?

[Bsixxx]

pretty sweet
:D

[Goodwin9]

The filtration for the tank is located in the basement. First picture shows the sump/refugium, skimmer, and to the right, the calcium reactor.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/470%20Tank/Filtrationcorner.jpg

This picture shows the chiller in the corner, the mechanical, chemical and UV canisters, along with the sand filter and phos reactor. Not visible in these picttures are the two Blueline return pumps hidden the the equipment. The 55 gallon storage tank is for top offs in the system.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/470%20Tank/Chillercorner.jpg

[BIGgourami]

i think i just pissed myself.

[black_monster]

wowwwwww, i see so many different types of tangs in there. don't know what to say.

[Snake_Eyes]

Beautiful tank.

[fish meat]

how much did it cost was everything

[elevatethis]

Thanks. Now I gotta go change my shorts.

I'm not even gonna say it...you already know that tank is incredible.

[cichlid savage]

Wow!! That is beautiful!!

[krzr3000]

Truly amazing...good work man.

[KenyanSandBoa]

Amazing!!!

That is a GORGEOUS setup...impressive filtration as well.

[JardiniBoy]

WOW ... although it's very different from what most MFK'ers are in to, what you have accomplished there is simply astonishing.

People call me a fish geek, but that truly is the NEXT LEVEL of fishkeeping! (sorry Li)

[CichlidAddict]

Gorgeous. I once priced out what it would take to convert my 240 to saltwater, so I can only imagine what it took to set all that up. Well done!!!

[ChrisGray]

this is easily one of the nicest tanks ive ever seen

[Nic]

that is one stunning display tank....

[kcress]

Sorry if this is a second copy. I don't see my original question so I am asking again.

What are the dimensions of your 470?
Is it plexi?
The corners look unusual. Are those bent corners?
What thickness is your glass/plexi?

Really nice tank. Gorgeous! I bet setting it up was a heck of a lot of fun.

[ewurm]

What an amazing setup. Excellent set up.

[AquataHolic420]

RECKLESS. So much life! So clean!

[shoefreak03]

that is one of the sweetest SW tank i've seen. :headbang2

[jacky]

vrey very nice :WHOA:

[pirarucu319]

truly astonishing..lovely..thanx for sharin..keep postin..:D

[ski's_reef]

Not trying to cause trouble or anything but Ive bot a few questions. Your convict tang looks kinda emaciated but they are a difficult species to maintain how much luck are you having with him? Also does your spiney bother any of your other inhabitants? Fish, corals, inverts, etc.? Ive known lots of people who have had trouble with them.

Ski

[CATFISHMAN41]

YOUR SPINY LOBSTER IS OFF DA HOOK!!!!!!

[Death Pony]

Beautiful tank!!!!!!! Reminds me of snorkeling in Cozumel.

[millcityrider]

what exactly do i have to do in order to convince you to post more pics? I daydream about this friggen tank! i need more pics

[kcress]

I have visions of it all taking sooo much maintenance that he's never coming back.

[MarlboroMan]

Wow that's amazing. Props to you :headbang2

[Kdcarey]

sweet tank keep posting pics

[catfishlover106]

Man this is Just Way TOO COOL!! =D Love the different assortments of fishes you got their...even your spiney lobster is pretty cool! nice colorations on it.BTW how much did this whole setup cost you to maintain it properly? it must be SUPER EXPENSIVE! =0 Lots of Props to you and your Tank!! =]

[CichlidFiend]

THAT IS AWESOME makes me want to sell all my fw tanks and go sw :D

[Gilbertg78228]

that is very,very nice!!!wow!!!

[ukshaun]

Here's a picture of my 470 gallon reef. It's been up and running a year and a half.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/470%20Tank/IM000001.jpg

Amazing tank.
The last time I kept marine fish was about 10 years ago. I had an all glass tank held together with silicone. Looking at your picture, there appears to be no silicone. How long have these tanks been available? I'm assuming its made from acrylic. If so, is it a single shape (no joins) and how thick? does scratch easliy?

[tbittner]

WOW!!! Incredible tank! Now THAT is a reef! :)

[groovitudedude]

Not too often do we see a ]V[ reef tank...

[Weylin]

Wow... I wanna have a marine tank like urs...

How much did the whole thing cost ya ?

[JeffLeMay]

unbelievable freakin tank....absolutely crazy...definitely need to see some more pics

[unannon]

Goodwin9 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/member.php?u=19854)
Last Activity: 11-09-2007 02:01 PM
Posts: 24

I mean its a gorgeous tank, but am I the only one who sees the irony of fairly recent posts asking for more pics or other questions?

[40galreefman]

well just got back from changing my shorts, wow, that tank is amazing, and the filtration seems top notch, just curious how much time you spend a week maintaining a tank like that, i assume almost a full time job along with actual job, how do u get any sleep!!?? how bout some more pics too!?

[xxt2goodxx]

wow that is amazing....

[LiftBig315]

Goodwin9 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/member.php?u=19854)
Last Activity: 11-09-2007 02:01 PM
Posts: 24

I mean its a gorgeous tank, but am I the only one who sees the irony of fairly recent posts asking for more pics or other questions?


I am guessing that he went bankrupt and lost everything trying to maintain the tank......or just forgot about the site...one of the two

[Jaws71421]

That is a nice tank man and i would leave the lobster in there he adds charector plus you could always eat his ass later down the line.

[Seask]

Absolutely Stunning...Wish you'd post more pics!

[??SLEEPY??]

one word.... Amazing!!!:headbang2:WHOA::headbang2

[GobyMaster]

Holy crap, that is without a doubt the coolest marine tank I've ever seen!
It's soo pretty!!!! :jaw-dropp
What's all the stocking for it?
Cheers,
GobyMaster

[serafino]

Awesome reef tank! I love the variety of tangs you have in there. Do you even know how many fish you have?

[benzjamin13]

Beautiful Tank!

[Kdcarey]

lol looks like u fell off the face of the earth, but i want a stock list... lol if tht is possible

[akskirmish]

Good God thats a dream come true...

Congrats man..

[Bllib]

OUTSTANDING!!!!! That Is Amazing!!!!:headbang2:headbang2 I bow to you oh great fish masta!

[Grendel]

Jawdropping photos - it looks beautiful.

Speaking as a divemaster with PADI, I can say I've been to reefs that don't look anywhere nice as your tank.

After keeping freshwater fish, I only started my marine tank this year. I can only hope to emulate your tank - it's incredible!

[MommyJulia]

Truly stunning! and inspirational!

[sweeTang21]

very nice setup. How many tangs are you housing?? i count 6, are there more hiding??

[azcummins]

Goodwin9-
What did you drop ($) for that setup?

[Cichlid fanatic]

speach less! I bow to you. i have to know how much you droped!

[BIGgourami]

very nice setup. How many tangs are you housing?? i count 6, are there more hiding??

i counted 15 where are you looking :ROFL:

i think he's posted this as a TOTM on RC before, VERY cool!

[Gluestick]

That's amazing..... I am so jealous. And I thought 90 gallons would be big enough...

[TheTomaj]

What is your lighting on this tank ? Its perfection.

[epot]

WOW!!!!! :drool::eek::drool:

[Aquaman_95]

That's beautiful!

[navygirl76]

thats one of the best saltwater tanks i have EVER seen-im completely floored! its so beautiful..

[mmills007]

that lobster doesnt eat your corals???? where did u get him??? lfs or dive???

[LBathory]

all i can say is wow... nice pictures too!

[fishman256]

Wow!!!! Amazing tank. How to you get the pictures so clear?

[jdiidy271]

thats awsome!!!!!

[Chaitika]

Beautiful tank!

[sick_lids]

you guys want more pics of this tank, here you go, he wont post so i will help him out a bit!!!

http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/470%20Tank/

http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/470%20Return/

and his 210 gallon tank

http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/210%20Gallon%20Tank/

[sick_lids]

apparently he has a 600 gallon too: http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/600%20Full%20Tank%20Shots/

heres where you can pick and choose which tank you want to look at!
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/

[RYU583]

:jaw::OMG: must be heaven to sit back and relax in front of that

[s15240drifter]

that is nothing short of amazing. like others have said, makes me want to drop what im doing with fw and go marine.

[water_baby83]

...makes me want to drop what im doing with fw and go marine.

Muahahahahaha welcome to the dark side!

[ironmunki]

Quite buttery, bro. Your filtration room looks like a mad scientist lab!

[sjchinaboi]

whoa that tank is doing toooo much!!! by far the best reef tank i have ever seen...very cool lobster...makes me hungry:drool:

[redbellyPirahna4]

amazing tank
i would like to see a vid of the tank with all of those fish just swiming around
if i had that tank i would sit in front of it for hours

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Amazing!

[aquatic_wonders]

Very beautifull would definitely would want one someday :)

[Brian Fish]

When I retire I want a tank like that and sit by it until I die.

[The Amazonian]

Nice!

[Littlesnapper]

That is a very beautiful tank the coral is just amazing! What do you use for ground cover?

[mmills007]

that lobster has got to be eating your corals you better get him out of there and start a pred tank

[Rawimpact]

Man, that is the nicest salt water tank i've ever seen... you need to setup a live cam for us :-D.

[nitrofish1]

that had to have cost a fortune to set up.

[375reef]

Impressive tank..

[Fish727Nole]

that picture encompasses dreams of saltwater enthusiasts!!! money time energy care ... mostly money and time... but WOW anyone who keeps spiny lobsters as pets gets mad props from me

[glyn]

love it love it im dreaming all night about that tank

[Malawi-]

Im speechless... All in all, how much did you spend for everything, over the years for that?

[puffcrusader696]

i see this thread is over a year old. is it still running?

[nitrofish1]

oh yeah....

[millcityrider]

someone needs to call this guy and get him back on here.

[puffcrusader696]

someone needs to call this guy and get him back on here.

anyone know his phone number? maybe he has his e-mail listed on here somewhere...

[nitrofish1]

send him an email, just go to his contacts under his user profile

[Mike fail]

cuz this tank is off the HOOK!

[nitrofish1]

did anyone else check out his webcams? they take a while to load, but the tank is still there, along with a 600 gallon reef as well

[puffcrusader696]

send him an email, just go to his contacts under his user profile

i did! said everyone on here would really like some updates on his tanks. lets hope!

[puffcrusader696]

did anyone else check out his webcams? they take a while to load, but the tank is still there, along with a 600 gallon reef as well

where are his webcams?

[nitrofish1]

post numero uno

[puffcrusader696]

i didnt see anything. maybe a link?

[nitrofish1]

its the link on the first post of this very thread

[puffcrusader696]

no link shows up...

[Goodwin9]

amazing tank
i would like to see a vid of the tank with all of those fish just swiming around
if i had that tank i would sit in front of it for hours
I have to apologize. I haven't received any notifications of any activity to this thread. I have a live web cam for this tank, http://www.dakotareef.com/site/aquarium/470g_reef

You need to install active X control to view the tank's web cam.

[puffcrusader696]

I have to apologize. I haven't received any notifications of any activity to this thread. I have a live web cam for this tank, http://www.dakotareef.com/site/aquarium/470g_reef

You need to install active X control to view the tank's web cam.

your tank is amazing! any sort of update is appreciated at any time by us!

[puffcrusader696]

wow a 470g reef a 600g reef and a 210g reef. dang

[nitrofish1]

i watched his ray and shark tank, but at that moment didnt see anything

[puffcrusader696]

i watched his ray and shark tank, but at that moment didnt see anything

ya i saw that too.

[Goodwin9]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/470%20Tank/4701.jpg

[nitrofish1]

w00t

[puffcrusader696]

that tank is sexy!!! you mind overnighting some frags to me???

[puffcrusader696]

oo! i hatched an idea! maybe post a few pics of a few of the nicer individual corals!

[Goodwin9]

A picture from my little ricordea tank....

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/75%20Gallon/Ric15.jpg

[akskirmish]

Simply amazing

[puffcrusader696]

A picture from my little ricordea tank....

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/75%20Gallon/Ric15.jpg


can i like have two of those?

[Aquaman_95]

It's....so.....beautiful

[puffcrusader696]

ahhhh... i just keep on dreaming... now i wanna make a 210 gallon reef (i might be getting a 210 for Christmas!!! yay!!!)

[Mantis411]

oh..... ma..... gawd :jaw: :drool::drool::drool:

that mushroom tank is amazing

[kickthefool]

wow, stunning

[Goodwin9]

A few pictures from the Ricorda garden..

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/75%20Gallon/m5.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/75%20Gallon/m4.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/75%20Gallon/m3.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/75%20Gallon/m2.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/75%20Gallon/m10.jpg

[nitrofish1]

you grow your own corals?

[BIGgourami]

dayum!

[puffcrusader696]

i think you should sell some small frags online and make enough money to buy a rediculous 10,000 gallon uber reef tank and charge admission and keep expanding until you are the largest aquarium in the state. that would be cool

[nitrofish1]

i think you should sell some small frags online and make enough money to buy a rediculous 10,000 gallon uber reef tank and charge admission and keep expanding until you are the largest aquarium in the state. that would be coolthat would take a while....

[mr_cool_guy]

mmm.... I've seen better.






Ha I was pulling your leg, that is a very nice set-up.

[SoloWizard]

Just wow!!

[fnlucky17]

:drool::jaw::shocked::naughty:excuse me while i pick my jaw up off the floor and get a mop cause the drool puddle is massive

[joshua2209]

!!!!

[puffcrusader696]

I love these tanks and this thread! surly worthy of my


1000th POST!!!!!

hehe.... (second time ... stopped counting posts in the buy and sell forum)

[millcityrider]

So nice. I'm glad you got back to this thread and posted some more. thanks.

[puffcrusader696]

any updates? especially close up pics of fish and the nicer corals. Would love to see new pics.

[Otto_VonBacon]

YOU MUST TEACH ME!

my reaction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75AY8i4o3DM

[Jhitsos]

do u have trouble with ur tangs fighting i got a 150 gal reef and some naso tang and my yelow tangs fight almost to death and they have plenty of room

[puffcrusader696]

YOU MUST TEACH ME!

my reaction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75AY8i4o3DM

thats a little disturbing... but nonetheless i love SNL

and yes! teach me too!

[chloe_21]

WOW

[Goodwin9]

Latest addition to my tang collection, a Yellowtail Surgeonfish, (Prionurus chrysurus).
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/FISH%20-%20New%20Tank/_DSC0032.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/FISH%20-%20New%20Tank/_DSC0025.jpg

[big_tank_boy]

are spiny lobsters ok to have with fish? cuz they look s cool.

[Goodwin9]

are spiny lobsters ok to have with fish? cuz they look s cool.

I would never add one to another one of my tanks. While cute when they are small, they will eventually grow very large and cause problems. (At least mine did.) Mine moved rocks and ate some of the corals, snails and crabs. They seem to be an eating machine.

[bigcol]

i would love a marine tank but with a filter system like that lol im sitting crying now all my dreams have been shattered. extremely nice setup and fish m8 youve done an excellent job there like :thumbsup:

[cam191919]

i dont deserve this tourture :drool:

[Otto_VonBacon]

i would love a marine tank but with a filter system like that lol im sitting crying now all my dreams have been shattered. extremely nice setup and fish m8 youve done an excellent job there like :thumbsup:

He has an amazing filter for an amazing tank, something smaller would not require something as intricate as that :drool:

[Flash]

Holy ****!

[Tom500]

Thats a really amazing tank!
Nice one

[puffcrusader696]

still amazes me

[BIGgourami]

Latest addition to my tang collection, a Yellowtail Surgeonfish, (Prionurus chrysurus).


is it just me or all fish with the scientific name chrysurus really rare?
:screwy:

[Jhitsos]

do u have problems with ur tangs fightng

[Goodwin9]

do u have problems with ur tangs fightng

Not really. They do chase around now and then, but more playfull than fighting I think.

[Goodwin9]

is it just me or all fish with the scientific name chrysurus really rare?
:screwy:
I'm not sure, but it is the first time that I have come accross one of these. Here is a little better picture of the fish.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/FISH%20-%20New%20Tank/0007.jpg

[Weylin]

Are those anemones or corals in the background ?

[Goodwin9]

Are those anemones or corals in the background ?

Florida Ricordea mushrooms

[bobVillanueva]

WOW!

[puffcrusader696]

dang... i can still look at this tank and find something new in it...

[timtim mag]

I am so jealous

[puffcrusader696]

how much did it cost to do the 210 reef? i might like to do one...

[downy14]

WOW...that must of taken a dent out of the bank account beautiful tank tho!

[Goodwin9]

how much did it cost to do the 210 reef? i might like to do one...

It's been quite a while since I set up the 210, but if I was to guess, I think that it was in the 4 to 5K price range after all said and done.

[Goodwin9]

He has an amazing filter for an amazing tank, something smaller would not require something as intricate as that :drool:

agreed!

[puffcrusader696]

It's been quite a while since I set up the 210, but if I was to guess, I think that it was in the 4 to 5K price range after all said and done.

hmmm... on a 14 year old's allowance budget i better start saving big time lol... ill just settle for my 55 reef in progress for now

[nitrofish1]

question goodwin, r the sharks expensive to feed? im thinkin about doin a 480 gallon tank with some bamboo and epaulette's, considering it would be alot cheaper than your amazing reef lol (no offense though it is amazing).

[Goodwin9]

hmmm... on a 14 year old's allowance budget i better start saving big time lol... ill just settle for my 55 reef in progress for now

Nothing wrong with a 55. That is what I got started with too.

[Goodwin9]

question goodwin, r the sharks expensive to feed? im thinkin about doin a 480 gallon tank with some bamboo and epaulette's, considering it would be alot cheaper than your amazing reef lol (no offense though it is amazing).
I feed the Shark & Ray frozen krill and silversides. I'll some times skip a day. They are eating machines that will eat all you feed them. A cheaper tank to feed than my others, it does require a pretty good filtratioin setup to keep the water quality in check.

[nitrofish1]

I feed the Shark & Ray frozen krill and silversides. I'll some times skip a day. They are eating machines that will eat all you feed them. A cheaper tank to feed than my others, it does require a pretty good filtratioin setup to keep the water quality in check.
i know feeding a shark a few fish or shrimp etc a day is not bad compared to a tank full of freshwater rays, who eat more than that twice a day.

[Goodwin9]

Thought that I would see how big some of the fish are getting in the tank. The ruler is six inches in length.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/FISH%20-%20New%20Tank/00308.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/FISH%20-%20New%20Tank/00309.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/FISH%20-%20New%20Tank/003016.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/FISH%20-%20New%20Tank/003017.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/goodwin9/FISH%20-%20New%20Tank/003012.jpg

[puffcrusader696]

nice shots. :) nice to see updates. those fish are big :D

[angelo21]

your setup is awesome!

[Goodwin9]

your setup is awesome!
Thank you!

[le patron]

:jaw::jaw::jaw:thats incredible. the clown fish and the dory fish look cool (dory from finding nemo :) rofl)

[Will Hayward]

What does the Spiney Lobster do that you want to remove it from the tank?

Are you able to keep many inverts in that tank? Like what?