Aquabucket
Premium Member
OK I am letting the cat out of the bag so to speak.
The past few months I have been planning a new type of coral propigation system. The problem is I don't have the cash to get it started. I was hoping I could get some support at the store but its not going to happen. I lost out on a large art commission otherwise I was going to tackle the project myself.
I have researched the idea extensively and have had help from marine biologists and other qualified individuals including some well respected electrical engineers.
A brief description of the project:
The system would utilize low voltage to dramatically increase hard coral growth (up to 5x or more than normal). This proccess is now being practiced with great success in the real world. As far as I know vary little has been done to duplicate this proccess in a closed system.
What is needed to start the project is the following:
- 400 watt metal halide pendant
- Calcium reactor to handle 200 to 400 gallons
- Suitable quality Skimmer
- Titanium plates/racks ~ the coast of the titanium would run between 200 to 400 dollars.
- 100 to 200 pounds of limestone blocks
- Tunze Streams or similar for circulation
- ORP meter
- Various timers, etc..
I think I can get my hands on the following:
- 200 gallon plus tub to house the corals, limestone blocks, and titanium racks.
- Ozone generator.
- Adjustable low voltage power supply and voltage meters.
I do not have a location for the project as of yet but may be able to set it up in my apt. I am willing to allow the set-up to take place at another interested individuals location but it would have to be in the Green Bay area. A basement locaton would be desired.
I have aquired the precise voltage levels from a source who is close to inventor of the proccess. I also have the schematics on how to set the system up. Calcification of the titanium racks will occur very quickly. Hard coral frags can be attatched to the titanium bands/racks soon after. Accelerated growth rates should occur rather quickly. Estimated growth rates are up to 20" or more per year.
If anyone is serious with helping me get this exciting project started please respond to this thread. I will also try to answer any questions and would welcome your feedback.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Cheers and happy reefing,
~Spike
The past few months I have been planning a new type of coral propigation system. The problem is I don't have the cash to get it started. I was hoping I could get some support at the store but its not going to happen. I lost out on a large art commission otherwise I was going to tackle the project myself.
I have researched the idea extensively and have had help from marine biologists and other qualified individuals including some well respected electrical engineers.
A brief description of the project:
The system would utilize low voltage to dramatically increase hard coral growth (up to 5x or more than normal). This proccess is now being practiced with great success in the real world. As far as I know vary little has been done to duplicate this proccess in a closed system.
What is needed to start the project is the following:
- 400 watt metal halide pendant
- Calcium reactor to handle 200 to 400 gallons
- Suitable quality Skimmer
- Titanium plates/racks ~ the coast of the titanium would run between 200 to 400 dollars.
- 100 to 200 pounds of limestone blocks
- Tunze Streams or similar for circulation
- ORP meter
- Various timers, etc..
I think I can get my hands on the following:
- 200 gallon plus tub to house the corals, limestone blocks, and titanium racks.
- Ozone generator.
- Adjustable low voltage power supply and voltage meters.
I do not have a location for the project as of yet but may be able to set it up in my apt. I am willing to allow the set-up to take place at another interested individuals location but it would have to be in the Green Bay area. A basement locaton would be desired.
I have aquired the precise voltage levels from a source who is close to inventor of the proccess. I also have the schematics on how to set the system up. Calcification of the titanium racks will occur very quickly. Hard coral frags can be attatched to the titanium bands/racks soon after. Accelerated growth rates should occur rather quickly. Estimated growth rates are up to 20" or more per year.
If anyone is serious with helping me get this exciting project started please respond to this thread. I will also try to answer any questions and would welcome your feedback.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Cheers and happy reefing,
~Spike
