Gooseman
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i agree ... i am interested how this all fits together and benefits the system as well
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i agree ... i am interested how this all fits together and benefits the system as well
The cryptic zone in my reef system is based on the study and writing of Steve Tyree, and uses a system which he calls the "Environmental Gradient" system.
Essentially, this area will accommodate sponges and sea squirts which play a role in filtration by consuming
The benefits are clearer water and potential reduction of pathogenic bacteria that can cause coral disease.
Key to the design is darkness (<1% of surface luminosity) and very low flow.
I believe Mr Tyree runs some of his aquaria without skimmers at all, based on this method
I intend to construct it a bit like a bee hive, with substrate "trays" I can lift in and out. From time to time I will be able to lift these out and give angel fish a munch on their preferred diet.
As to sizing, no clear guidelines have been given. A bit like lit-refugia, the bigger the better. Some of Steve's research systems used "sponge scrubbers" that were 1/3 - 1/2 the size of the main tank. I do not have the space, so 160G was all I could accommodate, which is only ~6% of my system size.
This tank will be the only tank without a sand bed. At the low flows required, a sand bed could eat up all the oxygen and introduce particulates that would clog the pores of sponges.
Essentially, this area will accommodate sponges and sea squirts which play a role in filtration by consuming
- Pelagic (free floating) bacteria
- Dissolved organics that are not attracted to water-air interfaces, and hence cant be skimmed out
The benefits are clearer water and potential reduction of pathogenic bacteria that can cause coral disease.
Key to the design is darkness (<1% of surface luminosity) and very low flow.
I believe Mr Tyree runs some of his aquaria without skimmers at all, based on this method
I intend to construct it a bit like a bee hive, with substrate "trays" I can lift in and out. From time to time I will be able to lift these out and give angel fish a munch on their preferred diet.
As to sizing, no clear guidelines have been given. A bit like lit-refugia, the bigger the better. Some of Steve's research systems used "sponge scrubbers" that were 1/3 - 1/2 the size of the main tank. I do not have the space, so 160G was all I could accommodate, which is only ~6% of my system size.
This tank will be the only tank without a sand bed. At the low flows required, a sand bed could eat up all the oxygen and introduce particulates that would clog the pores of sponges.
Only a very small percentage of it... I wipe my butt on the rest!
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Using pump curves and engineering tables to calculate dynamic head, I am expecting a flow of 26,000 lph (6,870 GPH). This will turn over the full tank volume every 20 minutes.
hpfunk
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This tank keeps me up at night thinking about my next build. I can't remember if you said already but Ill ask aging. What are you planing on keeping? I ask because the water turn over is not very fast. If you are going heavy on the SPS and/or a high bioloads, wouldn't you want more turnover?
I hope you don't lose too much sleep!
Mixed reef with a bias toward Acropora, Montipora, Anthias and fairy wrasses.
3x per hour turn-over through the sump and skimmer is plenty. If you were to do a search, you would find many recommendations of between 1 and 3 times per hour.
The circulation in the display, however, is much higher.
If both hydro wizards and Abyzz eco420s were on flat chat, I would have 58x per hour flow. I have not intention of running at this level, other than in surges.
Lps157
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Powederblue
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absolutley insane
Part of me wants to be envious. But, a greater part of me can't help but smile and be happy for you. It seems you are getting to have a dream come true. That, my friend, is a good thing no matter the monetary costs.
Can I afford something like this? No way. Would I do this if I could, absolutely!
Luckily, I can afford broadband and a great computer so, at least, I can live vicariously through you.
Steven
Can I afford something like this? No way. Would I do this if I could, absolutely!
Luckily, I can afford broadband and a great computer so, at least, I can live vicariously through you.
Steven
coralreefdoc
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This is going to be EPIC !
stangd1909
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INSANE! Well done man!
NanoReefWanabe
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everything l;ooks amazing...wasnt there a nice big lap pool too? wheres those pics?
Hi all, sorry for the big pause on updates... moving house has taken 3 or so weeks of my spare time.
A couple of photo updates.
The aquarium surrounds now varnished and looking schmick; dining table in the foreground:
The dining table acquired while taking a holiday in the Hunter Valley (wine region north west of Sydney)
Frag and utility tanks in foreground; buffet (made by me in southern myrtle) in the background.
Miscellaneous pics of the lap pool and equipment. Being tiles at the moment... half complete. More pics on the weekend.
A couple of photo updates.
The aquarium surrounds now varnished and looking schmick; dining table in the foreground:
The dining table acquired while taking a holiday in the Hunter Valley (wine region north west of Sydney)
Frag and utility tanks in foreground; buffet (made by me in southern myrtle) in the background.
Miscellaneous pics of the lap pool and equipment. Being tiles at the moment... half complete. More pics on the weekend.
