The Offical Coral Reef Pond

[Sharkbait420]

I thought it will be great to have a coral reef pond thread for the monster reef keepers here. This thread could be used to ask questions, discuss ideas and to show some pictures . No need to be ashamed to ask a question or show pictures of your reef pond. I understand a lot of the moderators love to hate reef ponds and will try to hide the fact they exist. Lots of people have them and haters are always going to hate.

I will start this thread of with a picture of my old pond. This is a link to my new coral reef pond. There was a glitch in the system and the thread became locked. I will notify the moderators about the glitch and they should be able to fix it.

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/171189-sharkbait-goes-ithaca.html

 

[BioMan]

whats a coral reef pond? you put a tank outside or something? lol, yet serious question.

 

[Sharkbait420]

My old one was in my garage. My new one will be in the basement.

I used and am going to use an intex pool. I was very happy with it. It isn't cost efficient to use a normal glass tank for something this size.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005BPK2/?tag=reefs04-20

I know another member here uses dream pond. It is much smaller then the intex but very sturdy and a little cheaper.

http://www.dreampond.com/show-tanks-viewing-bowls.html

 

[Sharkbait420]

The rubbermaid stock tanks are also a good option. Shipping is very expensive and you can do much better for the money.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/rubbermaidreg;-structural-foam-stock-tanks-300-gal--capacity

If you want a viewing window this is a great option. A little more expensive then the other pond options but still much cheaper then a glass tank of similar size.

http://pentairaes.com/600-gal-96-x-48-x-30.html

 

[Sharkbait420]

If you want to set up an outdoor pond you can get something like this for the winter. During the summer you will have to use an air conditioner or get a monster chiller.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0098R8GES/?tag=reefs04-20

 

[BioMan]

Is this going to be permanenant? How do you cycle something like that? What kind of lights? I'd be thinking 1 very strong light, like a spotlight almost. construct the right circulation system (currents) so you can have a freezer that spits out ice like natures own ATO the polar Ice caps and heat up the water like the equators shallow areas. You could make a real big project out of this depending on how many factors you can account for and try to replicate.

 

[Sharkbait420]

No its not permanent. Once you drain the water it is easy to take down. Lighting you can use metal halides or high bay t5's. I know somebody who is lighting there 12 foot by 12 foot pond with 6 kessils. The current is great in round ponds because it just goes in a circle. It isn't bouncing off of walls losing energy.

Here is my light.

 

[Sharkbait420]

 

[Sharkbait420]

There used to be a store upstate which closed. This is the owners pond. He is still into sharks. I know he has white tips in there but forgot what else.There are white tips and bullsharks in here.

gl

 

[Sharkbait420]

This is my friends who works for aquariums. This is either the Miami aquarium or Dallas aquarium. They use intex pools when exhibits need construction or for quarantining fish.

 

[Sharkbait420]

Same person different pool. You might recognize the guy from TV. Thats a smoothhound.

gl

 

[Sharkbait420]

Another pond from a member here. He decided to go with a wood pond. Looks much nicer then the premade ponds. It requires more money, skills and effort.

 

[thirty6]

Pretty cool idea

 

[Cu455]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=aEWx7D554Rw

 

[cmantis]

 

[Bulldog5]

That's really cool

 

[Sharkbait420]

If you think they are cool I urge you to consider setting one up. They are much easier to work with then your typical tank, better to aqua scape and most importantly it gives your fish a great environment to live in. Your fish will appreciate it.

 

[Sharkbait420]

If you don't want to do anything to big there are smaller options. The Rubbermaid ponds are a good option. The mini intex is a better option because it is easier to move. Mom costs extra and charges by the hour.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ACB9PA8/?tag=reefs04-20

 

[beastium]

Someone do it

 

[Bulldog5]

I bought a intex pool this summer for my kid 10' round about 24" deep for 100 bucks with a pump off of amozon. Nice and cheap if smeone want to do it