Rod's Gyre flow, Natural light, SPS dominated Reef

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Rod, I just re-read your entire thread and want to compliment you again on the planning and the final product. Your SPS are stunning, obviously very happy with the sola-tube lighting.

Great job.

LL
 
Thanks for the big update and the Q&A section. That was very helpful since you have real life experience for three years to share.
 
Thanks everyone.

My pleasure, I hope it helps somebody. :)

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15693106#post15693106 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tonyf
First class, Rod :)

What gear are you using for your photography?

Tone :thumbsup:
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Just a Canon 450D with the kit lens + 100mm Macro with tripod.

Rod. :thumbsup:
 
Rod, You have an amazing tank. Sorry if this has already been covered but I was wondering if you have an burning issues during your summer on any of the corals? One of the other solartube builds I was following was experiencing burning in the summer. He said the solar tubes produced hot spots like a laser during the summer. Have you had any issues like that? Thanks
 
This is a very inspiring build... It's innovative and very detailed. Great Work! Your tank looks fabulous!! You have to love this hobby to do what you've done...
 
Wow, what a build!

One question I have regards the stand panels or doors -- did you use magnets to attach the sides?

I am welding on a stand now and still thinking about how to attach doors, side panels etc.

Thanks
 
Once again, thanks guys. :D

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15704392#post15704392 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NaClH20NMYVEIN
Rod, You have an amazing tank. Sorry if this has already been covered but I was wondering if you have an burning issues during your summer on any of the corals? One of the other solartube builds I was following was experiencing burning in the summer. He said the solar tubes produced hot spots like a laser during the summer. Have you had any issues like that? Thanks
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No I haven't. I don't know whether it's because I don't have the domes with reflectors but I don't get hot spots at all. Check this pic, it shows more of a ring of light rather than a hot spot. This pic was taken after my old tank was pulled out and before the new one went in.

oldtank2.jpg


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15708928#post15708928 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rennsport
Wow, what a build!

One question I have regards the stand panels or doors -- did you use magnets to attach the sides?

I am welding on a stand now and still thinking about how to attach doors, side panels etc.

Thanks
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No, the sides are actually glued on. They are made of a composite granite and resin which comes in 7mm sheets. We had our kitchen bench tops done in the same granite. The guy used the same process on the tank stand as he did on the kitchen.

The doors are hinged;

Hinges.jpg


Hinge.jpg


The red arrow shows the button I can push to easily remove the doors completely.

Rod. :thumbsup:
 
Thought it was about time I got some pics of this guy for you;

Mystery.jpg


Mysterya.jpg


Cool huh?

My wife wants to give him a name and can't decide what.

Rod. :thumbsup:
 
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