Shallow Reef Thread

[AlohaTropics]

Thought this would be a cool new thread for everyone into shallow reefs. Aloha Tropics will be building a shallow reef display 96" x 24" x 17" starting this weekend. We would love to see other sleek shallows that people have put together as this new craze is starting to really take off in the hobby. The idea behind a long display with shallow waters just seems to make sense as the cost of electricity for running those high energy lights can be overwhelming!

Let's see those aquariums 18" and below in depth!


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[amatta1989]

Here is my brand new shallow tank still in the cycling process. water is a little cloudy from moving rocks around. 80" long 36" deep and 14" tall
I cant wait to see how yours looks as well!! How many gallons is it?

 

[AlohaTropics]

Wow, very nice. Can't wait to see it full of Corals!

Well, the shallow tank was set, this thing broke my back. I set it on a higher stand because of the shallow view. The stand is about 35" tall. Just filled it about 3/4 with water last night. Ultimately, there will be a wall built around this tank with 3 sides viewable. Tonights project will be putting the super dark Limo Tint onto the back wall so its still viewable from the rear but blacked out from the front! The total tank volume is 170 gallons. All of the plumbing is drilled from the back wall for easier maintenance from the rear of the tank.

 

[JonnyIce]

tagging along...love the touch-tank-esque look! I believe zook on here has a ridiculous one!

 

[zook]

Just a cute little one: 24x24x9

 

[AlohaTropics]

Awesome Zook! Little but absolutely gorgeous! I like the coral placement.

 

[anthony27]

I love shallow reefs it is amazing, that is going to be my next tank i was thinking of making 3 40 breeders the leng. widt. and hight. using glass as a custom build.

 

[anthony27]

Just to post again those tanks look amazing

 

[amatta1989]

this thing broke my back.

tell me about it i had to get mine up a flight of stairs and then over a banister what a PITA lol. but your looks great as well cant wait to see it done!

ZOOK- very nice tank, and i saw your thread the light you use is crazy....

 

[AlohaTropics]

Aloha Tropics Shallow Reef Update:

Rock added, will probably need to scape it but here's a pic. Btw, I have about 300lbs of extra live Fiji that I can move for $2 per lb. If anyone needs!




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[anthony27]

where do you buy tanks like this

 

[AlohaTropics]

I can get them custom built. Just give me dimensions you want.


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[JARRETT SHARK]

nice tank, Anthony you need to upgrade something like these

 

[Simon Garratt]

Ok, I know, I know... its cheating....:tongue1:

Deep to shallow 2 times a day..

http://www.youtube.com/user/ReefEden#p/a/u/0/9WcR6CkfyR4


regards

 

[mmike1992]

22*19*14 high

 

[JonnyIce]

so pretty ughhhh.

 

[fallenlordz]

nice looking tanks :birthday:

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

thats nice

 

[AlohaTropics]

Okay, aquascaped and fully limo tinted the rear. Here's a peek:




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[amatta1989]

hey, have you made any progress on your tank? if so post some pics