While participating in productive procrastination from homework, an idea crawled into my head. Has anyone considered, or successfully operated a reef aquarium outside (backyard) in Southern California? I have experienced it before at the Waikiki aquarium where the have a clam propagation tank outside. The only problem I can find is the temperature fluctuations in California are greater than the weather in Hawaii. A bad*** chiller and heater would be required for the tank. Other than possible falling debris, any other concerns? Most likely no fish, just coral so local racoons or cats are not tempted to go fishing.
Outside Reef Aquarium
- Thread starter sillycupid
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It was fun- I had to take it down since the acrylic came undone on one of the corners. I enjoyed having it, cooling it and heating it despite all of the insulation and measures still cost $$$ because I lived inland and not in a nicer climate area (like steve G) His house is always 10-15 degrees cooler in the summer, and 10-15 degrees warmer in the winter than mine.
