New 280 with a twist.

[griffithimage]

I like your idea of the the tank going forever. I'm building a 36 inch deep tank and after looking at ocean dive photos that the horizon just becomes blue and hazy, I wanted to try to create the illusion that it goes the background goes on forever. I've thought of mainly lighting the front of the tank while the rest gradually becomes darker. With your experience of this tank, how deep do you have to go? Don't want to highjack your thread, pm me if you want.

 

[just dave]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11104015#post11104015 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by griffithimage
I like your idea of the the tank going forever. I'm building a 36 inch deep tank and after looking at ocean dive photos that the horizon just becomes blue and hazy, I wanted to try to create the illusion that it goes the background goes on forever. I've thought of mainly lighting the front of the tank while the rest gradually becomes darker. With your experience of this tank, how deep do you have to go? Don't want to highjack your thread, pm me if you want.

I'm certainly no expert but with the depth you are talking about you may want to look into what are called "infinity backgrounds."

I have not seen one employed by anyone in some time but the results were achieved by placing a slightly translucent sheet of dark blue acrylic behind the tank and using florescent lighting behind it to achieve the look you are after. I've also seen pictures of tanks with a curved sheet placed behind the tank to create a similar look with different types of lighting effects. One thing that is certain , you will have to be able to access the back to keep it clean or the illusion will be spoiled.

The first picture of the tank that broke was a 48" deep aquarium and it had five 400w MHs on it. when the back two were off it had a somewhat depthless look.

Below is a picture when it was younger with those lights off.

To everyone else, thanks for the kind words. I'll post more pictures when I figure out how I screwed up my camera settings and correct them.

 

[just dave]

Update

Full front

Left

Right

 

[Harleyguy]

That's a really unique idea. Glad I thought of it... lol Very nice

 

[Bax]

Really, very nice!

 

[acro-wrasse]

looks better with each update!

I love the front on shot.

The ventralis I see are just as active as ever.

 

[just dave]

Update.

 

[Bax]

Love the depth.

Those Tukas are sweet! How are the doing for you? I understand that they can be very difficult to keep.

 

[just dave]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11944689#post11944689 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bax
Love the depth.

Those Tukas are sweet! How are the doing for you? I understand that they can be very difficult to keep.

Thanks.

I don't have any Tukas.

 

[Quatro]

You have a knack for hard to keep anthias! What's the temp at? Lighting change? Please list out the equipment specs when you get a moment... Thanks!

 

[Bax]

The purple anthias wit the yellow stripe, aren't they tukas?

What ever they are they are nice!

 

[just dave]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11946437#post11946437 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Quatro
You have a knack for hard to keep anthias! What's the temp at? Lighting change? Please list out the equipment specs when you get a moment... Thanks!

I don't know about any "knack" , I use research, observation, and sound husbandry . Nothing exotic or trendy.




Temp=79-80

Lighting=2x400w XM 20K bulbs on M59 ballasts with Lumenarc reflectors.

Sump(s)= 70 gallons of additional water.

Skimmers=2x ASM G3

UV= 57w VHO Aqua UV unit

Return pump= Blueline HD100 through two 3/4 Sea Swirls

Closed Loop=2x Reeflo Snappers , one through two 1" outlets timed to go on and off at 15 min intervals. The other discharges through a 1" Sea Swirls and a fixed 1" outlet.

Media=GAC and GFO

 

[just dave]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11947818#post11947818 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bax
The purple anthias wit the yellow stripe, aren't they tukas?

What ever they are they are nice!

They are Pacific Short-snouts (Pseudanthias parvirostris.)

 

[mtome]

Nice looking tank.

 

[kdblove_99]

Looks great, Nice work

 

[kidako]

excellent job ,nice touch

 

[just dave]

 

[patmack]

That is a sweet idea! The anthias look really nice too.

 

[mic209]

Great Idea and Good Looking tank. Any pics of the hidden side?

 

[FishTruck]

Very natural looking aquscape and stocking. Awesome.