What is a cold water reef?

[nw2rfing]

I read this term in one of the forums, but was not sure where to post.

could someone please let me know what a cold water reef is?

Thanks

 

[phenom5]

It's a reef tank that houses specimens that come from cold water.

From what I understand, they're pretty expensive to run, but they are stunning.

Here's some pictures (from Oregonreef.com)

 

[nw2rfing]

Thanks for the link.... extremely interesting and beutiful. I always expected to see corals in warm temps... opens my eyes....

thanks alot!!!

 

[r0bin]

Wonder what type of subtrate that is, I really like it.

 

[ProHaloSniper]

Wow! Thanks for that link. Never really thought about the cold water reefs. Very neat idea!

--Jim C.