Deepwater Reef Tanks

[michael_cb_125]

For a while now I have been researching deepwater reef environment. I am seriously looking into setting up a deepwater reef tank. I simply love the idea of a dimly lit reef tank. I think that many of the most amazing fish and invertebrates are found at greater depths. I have seen several tanks that are setup to house deepwater fish, corals, and inverts. I was just wondering if there are any deepwater reeftanks found on RC. I would love to see a few pics and get any information possible.

Thanks
~Michael

 

[acrodave]

here is a few cold water and non photo goodies..not deepwater but close http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1393082

 

[michael_cb_125]

Thanks. I have looked at the cold water tanks, they are very nice. But I am looking into tropical deepwater. I am not sure that there are very many of these tanks around.
~Michael

 

[acrodave]

It might be hard to do true deep water ..With collection and getting them used to the diff. in pressure..I dont know just a idea?

 

[michael_cb_125]

Many of the species that are available are actually from deep water habitats. I just think that it would be very interesting to put these species into a tank that mimics their true environment.
For example: Ventralis Anthias (many anthias species are found at great depths), Many Butterfly species, basslets, there are many species that are readily available that will fit into a deepwater reef nicely.

~Michael

 

[acrodave]

aahh I thought you were talking like deep deep deep were sea monsters live

 

[mille239]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13537359#post13537359 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by acrodave
aahh I thought you were talking like deep deep deep were sea monsters live

I want a sea monster for my tank! (been checking Divers Den on a daily basis, but apparently they are hard to come by) :rollface:

On a more serious note, I would love to see a deep-water reef, as I know many species of fish and corals inhabit these zones. I would think a tank purly lit by actinics would be possible with the proper research. Tagging along.

 

[michael_cb_125]

I have actually been looking at using current-usa bowerbright LED. I have one of the full 10K Bower Brights that I use to light a cabinet. I think that the blue version of the power brights might be a good choice for this. If I used several of these lights, I will get the shimmer of MHs without the intensity.
I will give a hint at the size of the tank I am considering. 170 gallon cube. (36 X 36 X 30) Just an Idea.
~Michael

 

[StupidsReef]

I would love a tank that would be 72 X 36 X 60, But that is just a fantasy tank. I don't think I'd ever make it a reality, I have enough keeping up with my 60 X 36 X 25. I would most likely Run a combination of MH's & T5's over it hoping to light the bottom of it. But the rest of the equipment would be daunting. Like I said, if I ever win the lottery then yes, but for now I'll just keep dreaming.

 

[michael_cb_125]

That would be a sweet tank, but I think that the 170 gallon cube Idea for a deep water reef would be very nice. Any input on the Lighting?
~Michael