The Experimental solar Frag tank

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  1. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    I know you are wondering Experimental???? :LolLolLol
    Mostly the setup that is planned, :idea: I'm going to try to set it up in a green house and use geothermal cooling, being I'm in no real need of the tank space right now i will have plenty of time to experiment and work out the kinks and share them here with you. :curtain:

    I picked this tank up to work with, 33 gallon long is what i was told.
    i think it will make a good frag tank it's not to deep.:)

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  2. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    I think it would be cool.. Keep us posted
     
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  3. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    yeah, 33L are usually used as show tanks, I have often considered getting one to use as a frag tank.

    good luck and keep us posted :jester:
     
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  4. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    The first steps will be to clean and reseal the tank and install 2 new bulkheads, and paint the back white.
    one thing new i did when removing the old silicone witch help a bunch was to use a dusting of baby powder to help clean the bits of silicone up it keeps it from sticking to every thing and highlights the silicone you miss so you can clean every little bit off the glass.
     
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  5. Pennstatereefer

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    sounds good pop I'll be watching
     
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  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Good ideas k+
     
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  7. irr0001

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    Sounds interesting! I'm looking forward to seeing how the cooling works out.

    Ivan
     
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  8. jkat21

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    sounds like a good idea...also like the powder idea..learn something new everyday..
     
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  9. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    A small up date, tank has been resealed new bulkheads installed and leak tested all went with out a hitch, ;) and i have made up some frag racks for it. ;D

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    thats all for now...... 8)
     
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  10. Matt Rogers

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    Looking good! 8) Great dimensions for a frag tank. 8)
     
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