Most unique

[beerbaron]

ive seen threads similar to this elseware, but none here.

the question is what is the most original/unique/different thing youve done in your aquarium setup?

 

[jamesw]

Not use too much live rock. This allows my corals to grow.

for some pics, see:

www.reefs.org/ops/jameso/

Cheers
James

 

[beerbaron]

nice pics. what kind of clam is that? what lights are you using?

anyone else
dont be shy
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[holeinone1972]

Sure does look like a squamosa clam to me.

 

[danmhippo]

I've turned my 150G tank into caulerpa forest. I've also removed most of my LR down to only about 50#. The tank is also skimmerless with 5" DSB.

 

[Anonymous]

I am letting one side of my tank grow into sort of a montipora grotto, rather than what seems to be the more common approach of trying for a little bit of everything, coral-wise. To me it looks more like the way coral occurs in nature.*

I do have some variety on the other side of the tank (the tank is viewable along both long sides and divides the living & dining rooms). The DR side has 2 lps and 2 medium acro colonies, and and island of GSP.

*not meant as a criticism of tanks with more variety, and I admit part of my motivation is that its easier this way. 8)

 

[wombat1]

Made a surge tank. Seems like not too many people have them even though they're so easy, cheap, and good for the corals. Maybe it's the noise, or the sight of them.

 

[danmhippo]

heh, those who made one all claimed the noise is insignificant. Those like I, that have seen them in action can't believe living with the toilet flushing noise every 30 seconds.

 

[wombat1]

The surge itself isn't all that bad on mine. It's the water rushing down the overflow that's the noisiest part. Sorry to diverge from your thread Beerbaron.

 

[beerbaron]

no problem i was thinking about a surge, but i'm also worried about the noise. i know i would be able to deal, its the whole roomate, girlfriend, guest problem . i think they(surge) give the most realistic water movement.
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[Anonymous]

Thing I'd be most worried about with a surge is the constant, fluctuating pounding that the tank would endure. Wouldn't the seams eventually weaken? Or am I acting like a paranoid old woman? :wink: