New magnifica cube/tide pool system.

[Winwood]

Here is my new 30x30x20 cube and 20L tide pool tank system. The cube was designed to primarily feature magnifica(s) and corals are secodary.

It is lit with a 250 watt 14k MH bulb with a lumenmax reflector. Circulation is supplied by 1" SCWD and a relative large submersible pump. I don't actually know the exact output but it moves a fair amount of water. I decided to add one secondary powerhead for additional observation after I observed the tank for several hours.

The second tank was designed as a tidepool simulation display. It is lit by a 150 watt 14k MH bulb and a good amount of natural sunlight. Circulation is provided by a Maxi Jet 1200 that cycles on and off in 1 minute intervals, give or take a few seconds. The water level fluctuates around 1 1/2 inches and exposes a portion of the live rock during "wave out" portion. This tank can easily be taken offline and function as a magnifica quarantion tank if need be.

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[OrionN]

Very nice.

 

[Winwood]

Thanks Minh! I'm still not sure what the future holds for the tide pool tank. But I put a pretty little Gbta in there, which previously had extended tentacles but now has nice, bubbled ones.

 

[flakey]

Thats a very nice setup especially the rock formation.

Does the constant start/stop of your maxijet wear it out? I've gone through a few of them when i used them for a auto topup system.

 

[Winwood]

Thats a very nice setup especially the rock formation.

Does the constant start/stop of your maxijet wear it out? I've gone through a few of them when i used them for a auto topup system.

I've never had that problem and I've been using that way for years. Few pumps will tolerate it but maxi jets seem to just fine. I think they are a pretty tough little power head.

 

[Mirror Pond]

Your tank looks great. I am in the process of setting up a 36x36x22 cube to showcase my 6 year old magnifica. If you are ever in Oregon City, feel free to stop by.

 

[Winwood]

Your tank looks great. I am in the process of setting up a 36x36x22 cube to showcase my 6 year old magnifica. If you are ever in Oregon City, feel free to stop by.

Sounds good I'd love to see both your tank and anemone!