Chad September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 http://reeftools.com/news/true-rain-and-thunderstorm-simulation-over-reef-tank/ The effect is interesting, but I wonder about practical day-to-day problems like increased salt creep, damage to electronics and stuff. Although it looks like it is an in-store display, which probably makes it more of a novelty.
El Camaron September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 there should definitely be a splash guard but very neat idea since it does serve as the ATO. A dedicated fish room would be the solution to all the problems mentioned above, with all electrical equipment guarded by water proof boxes in case the rain cloud moved to the outside of the tank
DaveS September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 From the description of it being functional as a top-off, I'm guessing it's RO water and salt creep isn't an issue. Funny thing is, as much as they talk about simulating nature, it doesn't rain on the reef EVERY day. Agree that it's more of a novelty....
Coral Hind September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 A soaker hose mounted to a light fixture just doesn't seem smart or practical to me.
dakotasreef September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 Just something else for someone to spend money on. While a neat concept, I agree it is not practical.
L8 2 RISE September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 I think it's pretty darn cool too. It's just hose as well so not that expensive to install. As long as the correct precautions are taken I see it as being no more dangerous than anything else we do in the hobby.
extreme_tooth_decay September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 Crazy stuff... Next people will be dropping bird turds in their tank periodically to "simulate nature"...
treesprite September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 Crazy stuff... Next people will be dropping bird turds in their tank periodically to "simulate nature"... Funny!
Origami September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 I think it's pretty darn cool too. It's just hose as well so not that expensive to install. As long as the correct precautions are taken I see it as being no more dangerous than anything else we do in the hobby. Shouldn't you be in school, Sam? Hope all's well in college.
dbartco September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 Funny thing is, as much as they talk about simulating nature, it doesn't rain on the reef EVERY day. Agree that it's more of a novelty.... Seems to be that way in HI. Nice shower every afternoon! Besides, you put a little gondola boat in there and feel like you are in the Venetian in vegas. Splashing would be an issue I would think.
dave w September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 I think it's neat and a fun way to raise dissolved oxygen, mostly I envy anyone who has the money for that many LEDs. While I think the lightning part of the software program is a little silly I think it's wonderful that LED's can be programmed for light variation. But even if this is a fresh water rain there will be significant salt creep issues.
L8 2 RISE September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 Crazy stuff... Next people will be dropping bird turds in their tank periodically to "simulate nature"... They already put chalices in their tanks.... Shouldn't you be in school, Sam? Hope all's well in college. I am, and thanks! I've been here for a few weeks and it's fun... interesting to say the least with the Corps of Cadets at VT. We aren't given the most freedom so I don't have much better to do than come on here and check up on things every once in a while
surf&turf September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 Crazy stuff... Next people will be dropping bird turds in their tank periodically to "simulate nature"... That's funny!!! I don't care who you are.
extreme_tooth_decay September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 (edited) Crazy stuff... Next people will be dropping bird turds in their tank periodically to "simulate nature"... They already put chalices in their tanks.... laff! Fine point sir! Edited September 2, 2011 by extreme_tooth_decay
roni September 3, 2011 September 3, 2011 Crazy stuff... Next people will be dropping bird turds in their tank periodically to "simulate nature"... that may be the source of my nitrate problems
paul b September 3, 2011 September 3, 2011 I love it and think they should also simulate volcanoes by dumping molten rocks in there.
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