High Five's 3k Saltwater Pond

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by High Five, Aug 4, 2010.

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  1. antdizzle

    antdizzle Peppermint Shrimp

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  3. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Thanks for the info. Sounds like you found what works. I'd love to see filtration pics as well if possible. Great tank. Very inspiring.

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    Sarrixx Bristle Worm

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    I am going to go to bed now and dream of my own Saltwater pond that I will build in 20 years or so! :p Great tank! K+
     
  6. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    That is pretty cool, the Aquarium in Longbeach has some outdoor saltwater setups.
     
  7. TriggersRule

    TriggersRule Feather Duster

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    Really cool idea and fish you have there. Can't wait to see the equipment setup for that beast.
     
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  9. fischkid2

    fischkid2 Dirty Filter Sock

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    SO SO COOL! Wheres the scuba gear :p :p Great job and keep the pics and specs coming!!!
     
  10. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    is it natural sunlight for the anemone? i noticed a few peices of coral too.

    Cool pond
     
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    you deserve a high five
     
  12. High Five

    High Five Astrea Snail

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    Thanks everyone for the responses. Yes, that's natural sunlight on the anemones. As for corals, I have none as I'm afraid they'd die. I am going to try some clams soon so if they survive, maybe I'll start trying them out.

    As promised, here are some pictures. You'll notice the awning I put up over the tank to keep direct sunlight away. About 1/4 of the tank is in direct sunlight and that's where the anemones hang out all day.

    Onto the setup, you'll notice I have 2 of almost everything there. That's because after the crash, I was always paranoid that something else might happen and that's the last thing I want. You'll notice the 2 AC/Heater Units, the 500g tank that has R/O water fed into it when low (just add salt :p ), the skimmer and the rest of the goodies. The pictures speak for themselves so I'll stop babbling.

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    I'll try and get some better pictures of the tank/fish itself. The waters glare really doesn't help. Maybe I'll grab an underwater camera and try some like that :p.