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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

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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.
 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
 
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