new clam tank project

[lmk222]

Yes, more pics! That is a cool tank!

 

[bagedtaco]

more pics to come as i add 8 new clams to the tank

 

[DRZL-sauras]

damn that looks Sexxy!!!!

musttt rreeee ssssssiiiisssstttttttt



uuuhhhhhhh ohhhhh

 

[incysor]

Absolutely gorgeous.....Thanks for the update. I can't wait to see pics once you get the group order done.

How did you manage to keep the front panels dry for this shot?

B

 

[rxdi]

Looks good, hows your evaporation rate? Hows the noise level from the water falling down the sides?

 

[mrpink44]

Great tank!! I really like the idea...thanks for sharing the pics.

Did you get the lights rigged up? If so, how?

 

[bagedtaco]

ok here's an update... pics will follow.

the front panel is dry. i set the tank a tad bit higher in the front to keep the front dry for viewing.

on the evap and noise.

evap. rate is about 2.5 gall. total for clam, sup/fug., and 60 gall main display tank. not bad at all i think. the noise is very minimal. it's not as loud as my 3 mag drive pumps. to be honest its very plesant.

 

[bagedtaco]

here ya go everyone. enjoy. i'll post more pics after this weekend. pick'n up a few more clams later tonight.

 

[bagedtaco]

i'll take some better pics when i have some more time

 

[bagedtaco]

mrpink44:

the lights are up. i'll take a pic and post it later

thanks everyone

 

[bagedtaco]

a couple of more

 

[longt]

I like it, esspecially the whole over flow aspect. But if i were you i would sand down the back so the water flows off the back and doesnt obstruct the view. It is sick

 

[melev]

This is great. Since you built that tank, this would be a simple project for you to get great shots! http://www.melevsreef.com/topdown.html

I love the tang in there, but I bet it steals food from the sun coral in the future. My Naso does.

 

[Linc D]

incredible tank

incredible tank

Incredible tank! Where did you get the clams? Linc

 

[bagedtaco]

thanks melev.

i feed the sun's cyclopeeze(sp). and the tang doesn't go after that stuff. on the window. i'm look'n at building one. not time at the moment. i'm work'n on a new CA reactor at the moment. but will build one soon.

more clams to come. these are just the crocea's.. i haven't got the ultra Maxima's yet ..

 

[bagedtaco]

i'm also gonna put a select few of these guys up forsale. i'll post when i'm ready.

 

[Gudwyn]

This is a really neat tank. I've been thinking about something similar.

But I was thinking that it would be fed by tee'ing off some of my main tanks overflow. So the clam tank is between the overflow and the sump.

Anyway, I love what you've done here. Just thought I'd point out another plumbing option without check valves.

 

[bagedtaco]

thanks. it might work. but your main tank would have to be pretty high to get enough gravity to flow the water to the clam tank.

but it is an idea.

 

[incysor]

This is a gorgeous tank...I'd love to see it in person some day...Just to help out. He's got more pics here.

http://www.maast.org/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=9509

 

[melev]

Thanks for the link, it is looking great! What is the flow like in that tank?