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Hi.

I'm working on that part of the chiller cover now... baby steps.

I've seen that tank, it's a very nice ideia, but some issues trouble me, for exemple the feading time, cleaning the algeas from the glass, and the temperatures losses at night.

Regards

Vitor Pestana
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9710886#post9710886 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by blkdrgn
We were at the Waikiki Aquarium and they had an outside tank just like yours except it did not have a cover. The water would overflow over all sides. Next time I go there I will ask how they maintain their tank such as salinity. The water was crystal clear. I noticed that you cleaned up the wires. What about making another shed to cover the refrigerator? Great looking setup!
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That is the tank you saw, they use natural seawater BTW:

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It is a clam tank with only one convict tang. Clams look very colorful viewed from top, fish on the other hand are best viewed from the side.

This in-ground tank is indeed a fascinating setup, I have been thinking how to do a large tank with all the energy conservation options possible, you just give me something to think about.
 
Hi.

This is indeed a great setup, but has some problematic issues, for exemple the water salinity drop cause by the rain, temperature losses, and feeding time.

Salinity losses:

If the tank do not stays under a cover, and if it rains the water salinity and pH will drop very fast, this problem will be only solved if someone stays 24/7 taking care of the tank... bye bye vacations...

Temperature Losses:

The 5 sides of the tank are in direct contact with the ar, this means that if is to could or to hot outside it will be very hard ($$$$) to keep the temp betwen 25ºC and 26ºC.

Feeding Time:

In this setup the water flows from the inside do the outside, this means that all the food you put in cames out very quicly , and will be remove by the skimmer.

Cleaning Time:

I think that algea will grow in bouth sides of the glass, that means you must have twice the hard work to remove them.

Final conclusion, this is a very nice and beautiful setup but very hard and expensive to keep.

Best Regards

Vitor Pestana
 
Hi.

I'm working on that part of the chiller cover now... baby steps.

I've seen that tank, it's a very nice ideia, but some issues trouble me, for exemple the feading time, cleaning the algeas from the glass, and the temperatures losses at night.

Regards

Vitor Pestana
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9719564#post9719564 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by vitor pestana
Hi.

I'm working on that part of the chiller cover now... baby steps.

I've seen that tank, it's a very nice ideia, but some issues trouble me, for exemple the feading time, cleaning the algeas from the glass, and the temperatures losses at night.

Regards

Vitor Pestana
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They can be resolved simply by moving the tank indoor or in a green house. In fact the invisible edge tanks are sold in many stores here, I am sure in Europe too. The problems I have seen are, a very powerful pump is needed to create the smooth flow over all sides, and humidity indoor. It is by no means an energy saving setup compared to your in-ground tank.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9719846#post9719846 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jacmyoung
They can be resolved simply by moving the tank indoor or in a green house. In fact the invisible edge tanks are sold in many stores here, I am sure in Europe too. The problems I have seen are, a very powerful pump is needed to create the smooth flow over all sides, and humidity indoor. It is by no means an energy saving setup compared to your in-ground tank.
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Hi jacmyoung!

I agree.

This setup works perfectly in a green house, in the open air is very complicated.

Note: If the tank stays indoor (shade) and does not receive direct sunlight the all purpose is lost.

All the best

Vitor Pestana
 
Hi Vitor,
First of all...thank you for cherring with us your ideas, thoughts and dedication to this hobbie and most of all, for showing that there´s no limits when we believe in something! It´s a very difficult project to reach sucess, but i think, with the dedication that you´ve showned, others will follow you.
Best of luck and keep posting...it has been a pleasure!

Miguel Gonçalves
 
I dont know about portugal, but here in Minnesota we get severe thunder storms frequently, that can have golfball upto baseball size hail. golf ball sized hail will shatter windshields in cars, Do you have a cover incase severe weather?


Great Idea, I do love it. very unique!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9713723#post9713723 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by B.friend
That is awesome, Thats not going to be happening here in oregon but I wish. Good job for doing somthing new
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B.Friend it could not happen in the W-valley but how about K-falls. You could regulate temps geothermally!

By the way vitor. I like it very much. How many liters evaporate per day?
 
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