reefbox March 26, 2014 Share March 26, 2014 Hey there fellow members! Id like to get a detailed thread on my coral propagation system and thought I'd share it with you all. I'm not sure if this Is the proper thread to post a "build" , but the topic is fitting, so here it goes. I've been keeping saltwater tanks for about a decade now, and I've learned quite a bit about the hobby during that time. My interest in keeping coral started about 5 years ago , and it's fueled my passion to learn as much about these animals and their care ever since. I've worked in several stores over the years , and I've been bouncing the idea to coral propagation for quite some time now. My goal for this thread is to share my experiences and challenges of operating a coral " farming" system and hopefully inspire others to do the same down the road. I will post more details in the morning. Stay tuned! - Reefbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraffitiSpotCorals March 26, 2014 Share March 26, 2014 What kind of corals will you be farming? Thats a nice long frag tank too! Do you think 8" will be a good height? To many questions so i will wait for you to update further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob5965 March 26, 2014 Share March 26, 2014 Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef March 26, 2014 Share March 26, 2014 Wow, very nice! Looks like a solid start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 March 26, 2014 Share March 26, 2014 Tagging along Bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey18 March 26, 2014 Share March 26, 2014 Nice! following along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonloco March 26, 2014 Share March 26, 2014 Wow indeed, very nice....tagging along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefbox March 28, 2014 Author Share March 28, 2014 What kind of corals will you be farming? Thats a nice long frag tank too! Do you think 8" will be a good height? To many questions so i will wait for you to update further. I'm going to be farming various species & morphs of Montipora , acanthastrea lord, Favia, zoas/protos/palys different species of chalice corals, and various morphs of A.millipora . I plan on using various aquacultured corals for some of the mother colonies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OcalaReefGirl March 28, 2014 Share March 28, 2014 That sounds like you have a solid plan! Good Luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefbox March 28, 2014 Author Share March 28, 2014 Thanks so much! I have to admit, all the positive responses are really encouraging, thanks a bunch Wamas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefbox March 28, 2014 Author Share March 28, 2014 @ Piper, yea, the 8" tank depth is an experiment for me really. I took the advice from a pal in California to do that, so we'll see how it works . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefbox March 29, 2014 Author Share March 29, 2014 Just a quick update: So, after some careful consideration I have decided on the following Equipment list for the approx the 240 Gallon farm system; Lighting : AI HYDRA 52 x (?) Skimmer : Vertex Alpha 200 Nutrient Control: Reef-dynamics bio - pellet recirculating reactor. Return 1× waveline 10000ii DC pump Maybe 2 of them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 March 29, 2014 Share March 29, 2014 AI HYDRA 52 Are you sure? You are coral farming not setting up a show tank. Ti would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos March 29, 2014 Share March 29, 2014 Following along. I want to see how this gets put together. Looks like a great start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefbox March 29, 2014 Author Share March 29, 2014 (edited) AI HYDRA 52 Are you sure? You are coral farming not setting up a show tank. Ti would work. Maybe just Hydra led.. .. I want to be able to tweak the spectrum so i can experiment with color, growth etc. Edited March 29, 2014 by reefbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave w April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 Any chance you could get sunlight to this setup? If it's in the basement that's a nonstarter. But if it's in an upstairs room perhaps you could put a light tube through the attic. It just seems to me that once you pay the electric costs of lights and pumps you may not have as high a profit as the extra light and growth from sunlight. I haven't farmed corals before, so just take my advice with a grain of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 Any chance you could get sunlight to this setup? If it's in the basement that's a nonstarter. But if it's in an upstairs room perhaps you could put a light tube through the attic. It just seems to me that once you pay the electric costs of lights and pumps you may not have as high a profit as the extra light and growth from sunlight. I haven't farmed corals before, so just take my advice with a grain of salt. +1 or mount a side mount skylight and redirect light to basement windows using reflectors or mirrors. http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f6/lighting-reef-tanks-with-natural-sunlight-119520.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 +1 or mount a side mount skylight and redirect light to basement windows using reflectors or mirrors. http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f6/lighting-reef-tanks-with-natural-sunlight-119520.html Those sola-tubes are pretty awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 Those sola-tubes are pretty awesome! Had them installed in my garage and loved them. Saves lots of monies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1563053&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fscbishop April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 what the status reef box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefbox April 8, 2014 Author Share April 8, 2014 Just have to finish drilling a couple of things and we should be ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 April 9, 2014 Share April 9, 2014 Get it done already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob5965 April 9, 2014 Share April 9, 2014 Get it done already! lol I know right, I keep checking in to look for pictures and updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefbox April 10, 2014 Author Share April 10, 2014 Get it done already! lol I know right, I keep checking in to look for pictures and updates Lol. Yea. I'm getting my skimmer this week and will have the 160 gallon system all plumbed and running by next week hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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