Sun Powered Reef
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mhhauser321
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i love this idea i hope it wins thread of the month
vitor pestana
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Hi Blue Reef Girl!
Any time... by the way, did you notest that i live in Portugal (Europe)?
Regards
Hi UrbanSage!
This project is totally new, therefore i had to think ahead in all details.
Regards
Hi Opcn!
That's true, those i can't see... nothing is perfect, i had to sacrifice somethings.
All the best
Vitor Pestana
scoutmaniak
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I love this thread!! One question, did you have any problems with the corals bleaching? I know going from artifitial light back to natural sun light has got to be a huge jump for the corals zoos. From the growth your getting, im sure they recovered super quick! I would love to run a big sunlight in my room now, or even have a greenhouse now, :lol: . Best of luck!!
Michael
Michael
vitor pestana
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Hi Michael!
No my friend, no bleaching, i've made some testes with corals from diferent aquariums, all reacted iqual, i noted that the colors became more intense, less brown, maybe because of the natural UV light from the sun.
Regards
No my friend, no bleaching, i've made some testes with corals from diferent aquariums, all reacted iqual, i noted that the colors became more intense, less brown, maybe because of the natural UV light from the sun.
Regards
vitor pestana
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Hi jasonj90!
No, i can reach with my arm almost every part of the tank (20" Hight, 40" depth), no need for a snorkel.
Regards
Vitor Pestana
No, i can reach with my arm almost every part of the tank (20" Hight, 40" depth), no need for a snorkel.
Regards
Vitor Pestana
mysticwave
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Hi Vitor
Truly inspiring and I admire your originality! Thanks for sharing with us. You have certainly given me ideas on my next tank build!
CC
Truly inspiring and I admire your originality! Thanks for sharing with us. You have certainly given me ideas on my next tank build!
CC
chris wright
In Memoriam
It would be fun to able to snorkle in an aquarium don't you think?
Blue Reef Girl
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Yes, Victor I know your in Portugal (Europe). When I stop by I'll let you know.
vitor pestana
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Hi Guys!
Toke some pics today:
Regards
Vitor Pestana
Toke some pics today:
Regards
Vitor Pestana
pressthebutton
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wow, i wish i had a marine pond in my backyard.
good work!
good work!
vitor pestana
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Hi Guys!
Toke some pics today:
Regards
Vitor Pestana
Toke some pics today:
Regards
Vitor Pestana
chris wright
In Memoriam
Great update, I love it when your showing off vitor :lol:
How soon before you are looking at the mirror project for your tank? I'd reckon that this will be your real challenge, but I have no doubt you'll pull it off.
I'm just wondering about your thoughts on the mirrors, such as size, location, asthetics ( if your worried about this or not). I can't wait to see what you come up with.
Cheers my friend, be chatting
Chris
How soon before you are looking at the mirror project for your tank? I'd reckon that this will be your real challenge, but I have no doubt you'll pull it off.
I'm just wondering about your thoughts on the mirrors, such as size, location, asthetics ( if your worried about this or not). I can't wait to see what you come up with.
Cheers my friend, be chatting
Chris
vitor pestana
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Hi Chris!
At this time of the year the sun is to high, i have to wait until October/November so that the sun inclination is the correct.
Cheers
Vitor Pestana
At this time of the year the sun is to high, i have to wait until October/November so that the sun inclination is the correct.
Cheers
Vitor Pestana
chris wright
In Memoriam
No worries mate, I think I can wait that long:lol:
In the meantime i'll enjoy your beautiful tank, especially when you update your pictures.
Cheers
Chris
In the meantime i'll enjoy your beautiful tank, especially when you update your pictures.
Cheers
Chris
Very nice and innovative setup Vitor!
I may have missed it in the previous posts but I don't think I saw anything that describes the plumbing between your display tank and sump. It looks like your sump is above the level of the tank, is that correct? How do you move the water between the two? Do you pump from the display tank to the sump and let it overflow from the sump and gravity feed back to the display tank?
Larry
I may have missed it in the previous posts but I don't think I saw anything that describes the plumbing between your display tank and sump. It looks like your sump is above the level of the tank, is that correct? How do you move the water between the two? Do you pump from the display tank to the sump and let it overflow from the sump and gravity feed back to the display tank?
Larry
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