Our 400 Gallon In Wall Natural Sun-Lit Reef"
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jdpiii3
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Thank you! I'm going to start with just power for the tank, I will add solar cells along the way.
I have followed your thread for awhile now and your system just gets better and betterDo you use any other additional lighting? I ask because it seems you don't have alot of color in your corals/frags. Still great looking DT
Thank you! The tank is lit but the sun almost 100% of the time, I did recently add some 30 watt multi chip 14k led chips. Now I can see the tank when the sun goes down.
jdpiii3
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My year in reflection, it’s been a crazy year. I’ve been angry, mad, happy and sad, but I wouldn’t trade a minute of it. I’ve learned what’s important, it’s the little things, a smile a laugh, a simple touch from the person you love, walking hand in hand, a kiss during sunset or running to Space Mountain in the rain. Knowing someone loves you for you, makes what this crazy world has in store that much easier to handle. So as we approach 2013 remember to hold the ones you love closer and enjoy those simple little things.
Kelly and I wish everyone the best for 2013! Happy New Year!
Kelly and I wish everyone the best for 2013! Happy New Year!
Trevor Edmonton
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Wow ! Awesome tank! I have spent the last Three hrs reading and following your story! My hart goes out to you both!!! All my streignth from Edmonton ,alberta canada !! HAPPY NEW YEAR !:celeb3
jdpiii3
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Thank you, same to you!
Thank you, same to you!
Thank you!
Happy New Year. I really like the bright crisp white look of your sun-lit tank. It really reminds me of what corals and fish looks like when I am snorkeling and diving in the South Pacific.
I have a question on how often you on clean the sides of your tank due to "normal" algae growth and how often do you have to clean away the coralline algae. I can see that coralline grows really well on the back side of your tank.
I have a question on how often you on clean the sides of your tank due to "normal" algae growth and how often do you have to clean away the coralline algae. I can see that coralline grows really well on the back side of your tank.
Happy New Year. I really like the bright crisp white look of your sun-lit tank. It really reminds me of what corals and fish look like when I am snorkeling and diving in the South Pacific.
I have a question on how often you on clean the sides of your tank due to "normal" algae growth and how often do you have to clean away the coralline algae. I can see that coralline grows really well on the back side of your tank.
I have a question on how often you on clean the sides of your tank due to "normal" algae growth and how often do you have to clean away the coralline algae. I can see that coralline grows really well on the back side of your tank.
jdpiii3
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thank you, my wife and I also enjoy snorkeling and we wanted a look as close to the "real" thing as possible.
Glass cleaning needs to be done about every 4 days because a white film begins to develop, coralline spots are removed as needed and s good cleaning us done about every 2 weeks
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Reefing is my middle name
Very original to do a FOD on your thread.
jdpiii3
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Thanks! after I'm done with fish maybe I'll go coral of the day
reef_of_flames
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I love all the tangs in your tank! You have 2 of my favorites: the purple and powder blue.
How big is the purple tang? I'm curious since he/she is 12yrs old!
How big is the purple tang? I'm curious since he/she is 12yrs old!
reef_of_flames
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It's kinda hard to tell the size of fish in a 400g tank
jdpiii3
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Hi Chris, He is between 5-6 inches and fat, he runs the tank! He lived most of his life in my old 150.
reef_of_flames
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I bet he does run that tank! I can't wait till I have a big enough tank to get a tang- especially a purple one at that!
Hi jdpiii3, greetings from Indonesia! I tried to build similar sunlit tank, 480gal, glass roof not with domes though (imported domes terribly expensive down here). Being in other part of the world, down here with long rainy seasons lately I cannot get enough sun, so I am ended up with LEDs instead now... Tank just up for 3 months, still long way going... Inspiring tank you have here.
Just want to say you have a great tank, congratulations. And my prayers for your wife too.
Just want to say you have a great tank, congratulations. And my prayers for your wife too.
