Journal 120 Dutch Ft. Yugang Reactor (Horizontal CO2 Reactor)

[Unexpected]

Well that picture of the tank looked excellent

Just wait. There’s obvious problems, but the final picture looks much different.

 

[Unexpected]

Well, second place is not too shabby for my first competition ever! I wish I had a bit more time to finish it off but it is what it is. Mr. Laurens wasn't too happy with with me not adding a plant diagram .

I dedicated this tank to Gavin Carew for helping me from day one 2 years ago. I wasn't able to get the 2022 submission completed of which he held my hand the whole way. This year paid off though. He was extremely busy and still found time to give me advice. @gjcarew, I can not thank you enough, seriously!

I'd also like to thank @Yugang for assisting me with the CO2 reactor and the constant support. I really do appreciate it.

@Burr740 Thank you for the advice and getting my Micro's in order. I should have listened a little better to your advice! Who would of thought they would say I needed more reds.

@GreggZ At the core, this tank was never possible without your journal and the many questions you answered over the years. Thank you!

Finally, I'd like to thank all the members of ScapeCrunch, I literally read every journal and post and there's no doubt all the valuable information available here played a huge roll in achieving this tank, Thank You All!

The Second Hand of Carew

 

[Burr740]

Congratulations on 2nd place! You made a really good Dutch tank bro.

 

[Unexpected]

Congratulations on 2nd place! You made a really good Dutch tank bro.

Thank you!

 

[FrankZ]

Excellent job! Congrats! I’m sure you’re very proud of your hard work. Tank looked great

 

[Unexpected]

Excellent job! Congrats! I’m sure you’re very proud of your hard work. Tank looked great

Thank you Frank, it has obvious problems but my wife and couldn’t be happier. I can’t believe we were able to pull this off.

 

[FrankZ]

Thank you Frank, it has obvious problems but my wife and couldn’t be happier. I can’t believe we were able to pull this off.

I’m happy for you and your wife! I briefly read the comments from the judges and already have some great insight on how to make my Dutch better. I need to delve into it more tonight once them gremlins are snoozing

 

[BigWave]

Congratulations.

 

[Unexpected]

Congratulations.

Thank you.

 

[GreggZ]

I've loved following this tank since you started your journal. I always had great expectations for it, and now it's great to see it get the recognition it deserves.

Very, very well done. One of my favorite Dutch tanks. At first glance I could easily see it being Bart Laurens, and that is high praise.

So glad to see the hard work paid off.

 

[Unexpected]

I've loved following this tank since you started your journal. I always had great expectations for it, and now it's great to see it get the recognition it deserves.

Very, very well done. One of my favorite Dutch tanks. At first glance I could easily see it being Bart Laurens, and that is high praise.

So glad to see the hard work paid off.

Thank you so much Gregg.

 

[Unexpected]

@Burr740 Hey Joe, could you help me understand what Mr. Lauren’s meant here? Do I crop it out from the photo or use plants to hide the front substrate?

Or anyone who would know.

Thank you.

 

[Mr.Shenanagins]

Wow great job!!!

 

[Unexpected]

Wow great job!!!

Thank you sir!

 

[Yugang]

What an amazing result @Unexpected , congratulations to you both!

 

[Unexpected]

What an amazing result @Unexpected , congratulations to you both!

Thank you Yugang!

 

[Count Krunk]

Tank looks amazing and second place, great job!

 

[Unexpected]

Tank looks amazing and second place, great job!

Thank you.

 

[JohnLaPaz]

@Unexpected Amazing tank ! very good work. Congratulations for the contest !

 

[Unexpected]

@Unexpected Amazing tank ! very good work. Congratulations for the contest !

Thank you very much.