Sun Powered Reef - Page 3

Julio · 04/16/2007, 11:44 AM

great concept, do you have trouble maintaining temp stability?

vitor pestana · 04/16/2007, 02:02 PM

Hi Julio.

Using this setup, the temp is very stable, the tank is completely isoled from the air, this way you can absorve the sun heat during the day and use it by night, never the last, i advice the use of a temp controller/Heaters/Chiller, some days are hot/cold from the others, summer and winter time for exemple.

For the months of the year when is extremely hot (13h00 - 16h00)you can allways put a shadow by the pool... very simple.

All the best;

Vitor Pestana

miztic · 04/18/2007, 05:11 PM

Hi vitor,
great looking setup,
I didn't see it listed anywhere, but approx how many gallons (or litres if you prefer) is the whole setup?

Thanks

vitor pestana · 04/18/2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by miztic
Hi vitor,
great looking setup,
I didn't see it listed anywhere, but approx how many gallons (or litres if you prefer) is the whole setup?

Thanks

Hi miztic

The whole system has 750 litres in th main tank, and 200 litres in the sump.

Total 950 litres, about 250 gallons... i think.

All the best

Vitor Pestana

Je®vis · 04/19/2007, 10:11 AM

Do you have a shot of the tank during raining? Just curious how it will look like

vitor pestana · 04/19/2007, 10:36 AM

Hi JeÂ®vis.

Yes i have, please look at the first page of the thread.

Some pics simulating the heavy rain:

Take a look at the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4vBiSzcxEs

Regards

Vitor Pestana

Matt Rise · 04/19/2007, 10:40 AM

I love it! Great work!

SunnyX · 04/19/2007, 10:46 AM

Great Idea!!
Awesome Concept!!

kiknchikn · 04/20/2007, 11:35 AM

Amazing job! That is such a great idea. I can't wait to see how it does longterm

jwre · 04/20/2007, 11:52 AM

Best way to see your tank is from the top ! Really good idea. How long has this system been up and running ?

vitor pestana · 04/20/2007, 12:47 PM

Hi jwre.

The system have been runnig about 2 months, all the live rock and sand came from my other tank.

So far so good has you can see in the photos.

Best Regards.

Vitor Pestana

vitor pestana · 04/22/2007, 11:12 AM

Hi

Did some work this weekend, finish the chiller cover:

Opsss.... sorry, she's always on the way

Here it is:

Next week i'll install the doors.

New acquisition:

Best Regards

Vitor Pestana

petedoc · 04/22/2007, 10:39 PM

Wonderful tank Vitor! You have a great attitude about the whole system, simple and elegant. Congratulations on a job well done.

invincible569 · 04/23/2007, 04:53 AM

That dog! LOL! Does the dog ever sit and stare at the tank?

vitor pestana · 04/23/2007, 05:06 AM

Hi.

No, just on the beginning because of the moving fish.

vitor pestana · 04/24/2007, 06:15 AM

Hello

Preventing Aiptasia infestation, i Both a Acreichthys Radiatus instead of a Chelmos Rostratus, this fish can eat other tipes of food:

Ugly as hell!!! but a excelente aiptasia eater.

Regards

Vitor Pestana

sgtcalypso · 04/24/2007, 06:50 AM

wow

that's a fantastic set up vitor!

vitor pestana · 04/24/2007, 10:40 AM

Greatings!

Enjoying my week off i gather some snails after they're done a great job by cleaning the algae from the tank to release them in they're natural habitat:

During the trip to the seashore:

Arriving:

And finally there... a cloudy day:

Of course, she didn't resist the tentation...:

After a job well done they deserve to be free... again :

All the best

Vitor Pestana

Enderrea · 04/24/2007, 11:56 AM

how often are you plaining on picking the snails up and returning them in this manner?

vitor pestana · 04/24/2007, 12:20 PM

Hi Enderrea!

This was the first and last time, i took when i needed, and return when i donÂ´t need it, no harm done.

I whent to seashore and bring home about 300 snails for the tank maturation period (2 months ago) when the green algea apear, now i only need a few snails.

Since i'm on vacations i decide take a walk and see the landscape by seashore, i diced that was a god thing to do, returning some snails to the sea after a well done job by cleanning my tank, it's beter them let them die by hunger...

Respecting nature...

All the best

Vitor Pestana

erics3000 · 04/24/2007, 12:21 PM

Can you get some more pics of how you open your tank. Really cool tank..

Enderrea · 04/24/2007, 12:24 PM

i think that is just a great idea, i don't think we could do that here in the pacific north west. the water here i think is way to cold.

H20ENG · 04/24/2007, 05:34 PM

Great installation, but Its not good to return captive animals to the ocean. I know your intentions are sincere, but any captive animal may pick up disease or parasites in your system not local to your waters, and thus infest your local ecosystem.
Better to only take what you need and try to feed them

How do you reach down in there to work on the tank? Get in and dive under the glass? Beautiful sunlit reef

TandN · 04/24/2007, 05:52 PM

he collected them from there

H20ENG · 04/24/2007, 06:15 PM

Was everything in the tank collected from there? And NO chance of any parasites?
I understand that the risks are slight, but ecosystems are fragile. It only takes a small outbreak to multiply.

Dont want to rain on the parade, just think about it.

04/16/2007, 11:44 AM	#51
Julio Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New york Posts: 7,978	great concept, do you have trouble maintaining temp stability? __________________ Thanks, Have a nice day. Julio Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef w/ 250 watt SE XM10Ks and AP1003, 12 gallon reef, 40 gallon reef

04/20/2007, 11:35 AM	#59
kiknchikn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 1,556	Amazing job! That is such a great idea. I can't wait to see how it does longterm __________________ I am a proud member of the Chesapeake Marine Aquaria Society (CMAS). If you're in the Maryland area check us out! Current Tank Info: 30g nano reef

04/20/2007, 11:52 AM	#60
jwre Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amsterdam, Holland Posts: 267	Best way to see your tank is from the top ! Really good idea. How long has this system been up and running ? __________________ Peace Love Freedom Forever Current Tank Info: 250x70x70 cm, 4 x Tunze 12.000 liter, 2 ATI power module ( 16 x 54 Watt ) with Korallen Zucht tubes ( coral light 12 x and purple fiji 4 x), Bubble King mini 200 , calcium reactor, Aquamedic cooler, Zeo reactor 5 liter rocks, Phyto reactor 20 l

04/22/2007, 10:39 PM	#63
petedoc Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lewiston Idaho Posts: 1,131	Wonderful tank Vitor! You have a great attitude about the whole system, simple and elegant. Congratulations on a job well done. __________________ Charter member of the Trial and Error Club, when that doesn't work ask the stupid question here on RC to get an intelligent answer. Current Tank Info: 270Reef w/Chrysurus Angel,Vlamingi Tang, Atlantic Blue Tang, Dispar Anthias, Sargassum Trigger

04/24/2007, 11:56 AM	#69
Enderrea Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shoreline, Wa Posts: 235	how often are you plaining on picking the snails up and returning them in this manner? __________________ 101st Screaming Chickens! God Bless those still in Harms way. James Current Tank Info: 80 gallon Lake tanganyika

04/16/2007, 02:02 PM	#52
vitor pestana Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 143	Hi Julio. Using this setup, the temp is very stable, the tank is completely isoled from the air, this way you can absorve the sun heat during the day and use it by night, never the last, i advice the use of a temp controller/Heaters/Chiller, some days are hot/cold from the others, summer and winter time for exemple. For the months of the year when is extremely hot (13h00 - 16h00)you can allways put a shadow by the pool... very simple. All the best; Vitor Pestana

04/18/2007, 05:11 PM	#53
miztic Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Glendale Heights, IL Posts: 591	Hi vitor, great looking setup, I didn't see it listed anywhere, but approx how many gallons (or litres if you prefer) is the whole setup? Thanks

04/19/2007, 10:11 AM	#55
Je®vis Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 124	Do you have a shot of the tank during raining? Just curious how it will look like

04/19/2007, 10:36 AM	#56
vitor pestana Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 143	Hi JeÂ®vis. Yes i have, please look at the first page of the thread. Some pics simulating the heavy rain: Take a look at the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4vBiSzcxEs Regards Vitor Pestana

04/19/2007, 10:40 AM	#57
Matt Rise Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 453	I love it! Great work!

04/19/2007, 10:46 AM	#58
SunnyX Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,991	Great Idea!! Awesome Concept!!

04/20/2007, 12:47 PM	#61
vitor pestana Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 143	Hi jwre. The system have been runnig about 2 months, all the live rock and sand came from my other tank. So far so good has you can see in the photos. Best Regards. Vitor Pestana

04/22/2007, 11:12 AM	#62
vitor pestana Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 143	Hi Did some work this weekend, finish the chiller cover: Opsss.... sorry, she's always on the way Here it is: Next week i'll install the doors. New acquisition: Best Regards Vitor Pestana

04/23/2007, 04:53 AM	#64
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715	That dog! LOL! Does the dog ever sit and stare at the tank?

04/23/2007, 05:06 AM	#65
vitor pestana Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 143	Hi. No, just on the beginning because of the moving fish.

04/24/2007, 06:15 AM	#66
vitor pestana Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 143	Hello Preventing Aiptasia infestation, i Both a Acreichthys Radiatus instead of a Chelmos Rostratus, this fish can eat other tipes of food: Ugly as hell!!! but a excelente aiptasia eater. Regards Vitor Pestana

04/24/2007, 06:50 AM	#67
sgtcalypso Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: RP Posts: 24	wow that's a fantastic set up vitor!

04/24/2007, 10:40 AM	#68
vitor pestana Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 143	Greatings! Enjoying my week off i gather some snails after they're done a great job by cleaning the algae from the tank to release them in they're natural habitat: During the trip to the seashore: Arriving: And finally there... a cloudy day: Of course, she didn't resist the tentation...: After a job well done they deserve to be free... again : All the best Vitor Pestana

04/24/2007, 12:20 PM	#70
vitor pestana Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 143	Hi Enderrea! This was the first and last time, i took when i needed, and return when i donÂ´t need it, no harm done. I whent to seashore and bring home about 300 snails for the tank maturation period (2 months ago) when the green algea apear, now i only need a few snails. Since i'm on vacations i decide take a walk and see the landscape by seashore, i diced that was a god thing to do, returning some snails to the sea after a well done job by cleanning my tank, it's beter them let them die by hunger... Respecting nature... All the best Vitor Pestana

04/24/2007, 12:21 PM	#71
erics3000 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 2,957	Can you get some more pics of how you open your tank. Really cool tank.. __________________ Eric (Red House for my 300 display 600 system) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon system with 300 display

04/24/2007, 12:24 PM	#72
Enderrea Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shoreline, Wa Posts: 235	i think that is just a great idea, i don't think we could do that here in the pacific north west. the water here i think is way to cold. __________________ 101st Screaming Chickens! God Bless those still in Harms way. James Current Tank Info: 80 gallon Lake tanganyika

04/24/2007, 05:34 PM	#73
H20ENG Pro builder/aquarist hack Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NORCAL (Vacaville, CA) Posts: 5,125	Great installation, but Its not good to return captive animals to the ocean. I know your intentions are sincere, but any captive animal may pick up disease or parasites in your system not local to your waters, and thus infest your local ecosystem. Better to only take what you need and try to feed them How do you reach down in there to work on the tank? Get in and dive under the glass? Beautiful sunlit reef

04/24/2007, 05:52 PM	#74
TandN Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,009	he collected them from there

04/24/2007, 06:15 PM	#75
H20ENG Pro builder/aquarist hack Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NORCAL (Vacaville, CA) Posts: 5,125	Was everything in the tank collected from there? And NO chance of any parasites? I understand that the risks are slight, but ecosystems are fragile. It only takes a small outbreak to multiply. Dont want to rain on the parade, just think about it.