whats unique about your reef

[wireefman]

whats amazing about my tank...... that im up at 2 am with my flashlite peeking in my tank...... after 7 YEARS!!!!!

 

[Reefing102]

Lets see whats unique about my tank? ummm I have upgraded my lights twice from the original standard flourescents to PC to T5, however I only have one coral that needs any upgraded lights at all and thats a mushroom, anything else is either algae or feather dusters

 

[Paul B]

 

[Eric the half-bee]

I have a pair of pipefish along w/ 2 eels + multiple tangs, wrasses, gobies & maroon clowns.

 

[Crush Coral]

I kept a flame lipped scallop for 1 1/2 years. Didn't know they were tough to keep till after it's demise.

 

[username in use]

Hey Paul, I love the chain. Is it galvanized or what?

 

[reefscape15]

Paul - I like the stuff in the tank as well, but I'd take the chain and can out. Even if it's only aluminum, it can create oxidation. Even stainless will do the same. All metals can decay if given enough time, and who know's what the by-products are that may be released into your tank. Very cool look though!

 

[theyammieguy]

If it's galvanized, how bad is zinc for a reef tank? Looks like the stuff has been in there quite a while.

 

[homeagain]

I have a foxface that host one of my corals really cool

 

[buffalo123]

Paul B definitely unique. Natural habitat pollution and all

 

[luther1200]

You have New Jersey water with no issues??? wow

LOL, its funny I actually have good water from the tap. Its only around 90-110 TDS. I still use a RO/DI though.

 

[surfthreeeleven]

Rapid SPS growth and great color while using UV Sterilizer

 

[meatball87]

my two domino damsels bully my 2 foot tessalata eel

 

[jrelec08]

i have a foxface that host my long tenical toadstool also thats really cool

 

[phobos2deimos]

I read one of Paul's threads about it a year or two back. I'm pretty sure he's aware of the dangers of metal in a reef tank!
I think he coated them in urethane or somesuch before putting them in.

 

[Paul B]

Hey Paul, I love the chain. Is it galvanized or what?

The chain I built out of acrylic and the can is coated with fiberglass resin.
I removed thecan because the fiberglass deteriated over time.
This thread is about unique, so, it's unique.

If it's galvanized, how bad is zinc for a reef tank?

Galvanized, or zinc is about as bad as copper

 

[paullisa51708]

the fiberglass deteriated over time soooo what if u made a plywood tank and layered it with fiberglass sheets and resin like so many people have it will deteriate over time also so the tank is only good for so long?
awsome tank by the way paul love the chain!!

 

[paullisa51708]

sorry for the off topic

 

[buffalo123]

A picture of my setup on a reef maintenance day

Here is the RSB

Lighting and canopy removed; when they are on you can only see the top skimmer cup.

 

[Paul B]

what if u made a plywood tank and layered it with fiberglass sheets and resin like so many people have it will deteriate over time

Anything you put over wood will deteriate over time. The fiberglass is fine but the wood swells or shrinks with time making tiny cracks and gaps. When the water enters it further deteriates the wood and eventually the entire thing will fall apart.
They make some boat parts like that like the deck but the wood core is marine plywood which will hold up even when wet. The glues used in marine plywood may be detrimental to aquarium marine life.