The Old Reef

This was our 135 gallon show reef - or at least bits and pieces of it. The system has been up in some incarnation for over 5 years, although it is constantly changing. While currently crammed into a 72g bowfront tank, we are currently planning to move back into a 6' or 8' tank. The background for the page is a close up of a large, branching hammer coral. (Euphyllia sp.)

Goldstripe Maroon Clown

About the System

A Tridachnid clam, this one a Maxima.

Wellsophyllia brain coral. This was once of the first corals we acquired, and it has nearly tripled in size. It is surrounded by other large-polyped stony corals, including the blue Turbinaria to the left. The brain shows extreme expansion during the daylight, nearly tripling in size on a daily basis.

Sarcophyton sp. for the most part, dominate the left side of the tank. They are known for their chemical warfare in nature, and our tank is no exception.

This Montipora digitata is one of the few scleratinians in the tank. It has a very rapid growth rate, but is defenseless against more aggressive corals. It's hard to see in this picture, but the growth tips are purple.

Another Tridachna, this being a crocea.

Another view of the center of the reef, highlighting our nearly 6" Squamosa clam. He was rescued from a tank that he was quickly outgrowing.