deacon hemp Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 I've been interested in seting up a type of biotope for my next tank,at first i was thinking of a planted and mangrove setup.I went to my pubic aquarium today to take pics and i was blown away by the coldwater biotope tanks they had.Does anybody here keep a coldwater reef on this board?if so i would like to know if u would use normal reef salt and other params.temp,ca needs,lighting,ect.interesting note one tank had just an air tube for movement a 30 gal though!? Link to comment
DeskJockey Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 One thing to keep in mind is condensation. Depending on how cold your talking about a glass tank will form condensation that can be a big problem. An acrylic tank would be the best way to go. Also depending on the temp you would have to run a chiller almost 24/7. Link to comment
deacon hemp Posted March 6, 2003 Author Share Posted March 6, 2003 Thanks deskjockey once again!The tanks were from vancover island biotope theme's and are pretty darn cold,i figured on the chiller 24/7.I didn't know about the condensation thing thou.These tanks have to be the most interesting tanks i have ever seen. Anybody a bristle star fan? Link to comment
deacon hemp Posted March 6, 2003 Author Share Posted March 6, 2003 i couldn't believe this tank today! Link to comment
ajroahkni Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 Hey, who's the guy from Alaska, who was going to grab 40* NSW for his tank? That's the guy that's gotta try to replicate this shhttufff. Hell, maybe think of a way to incorporate a sulfer vent and you've got a deeeeppp sea environ. Just cut a hole in the home and have a "wall unit" tank. No chiller, just "sunning the bunns" of the tank in the frigid Northwest. Link to comment
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