The build idea started a few weeks ago, when I decided to remodel my patio. I got a great deal on four large sky lights and seven windows. so I'm converting my patio into my tank room. To save on electricity costs, the tank will be natural sunlight, supplemented with LED.
The rooms air conditioner, will be linked with a temp controller, so not only the fish will benefit from the nice summer temps, my family will also.
The two tanks will be linked with one large bulkhead for water input from frag tank to display tank. a long over tank bridge will return water to the plumbed frag tank.
The tank will be a lot of trial and error, experimenting with natural light, using cheap trash coral as lab rats.
I plan on stalking the tank with primarily tangs, (to control the hair algae from the natural light, I'll probably get a few more koles.)
Here's current pics of the builds humble beginnings (looks way cooler in my minds eye)
Feel free to ask questions and throw your 2 cents in please.
The rooms air conditioner, will be linked with a temp controller, so not only the fish will benefit from the nice summer temps, my family will also.
The two tanks will be linked with one large bulkhead for water input from frag tank to display tank. a long over tank bridge will return water to the plumbed frag tank.
The tank will be a lot of trial and error, experimenting with natural light, using cheap trash coral as lab rats.
I plan on stalking the tank with primarily tangs, (to control the hair algae from the natural light, I'll probably get a few more koles.)
Here's current pics of the builds humble beginnings (looks way cooler in my minds eye)
Feel free to ask questions and throw your 2 cents in please.