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Hello Reefers,
I'm starting to become a pond builder and I would like to explore designing and building outdoor reef ponds. I must say that I've not kept a reef tank of my own however these ponds wouldn't be for me. It would be for those who have experience in taking care of reefs that want to expand. And I do understand that it's a highly skilled hobby that must be respected. However, I'd like to push the boundaries and to see what's possible.
What I would appreciate from those in the community is definitely tell me the problems with the idea and if they could maybe provide a solution for the said problem. Here are the problems that I foresee:
Problem: Environmental fluctuation
Possible Solution(s): Have a system that can predict and detect those environmental factors on the pond and make adjustments to the water quality once a slight change is detected. Have a large volume of water so when there is temperature swings, incoming rainwater, and critters defecating. The change is minor. Have it automated as much as possible so as soon as a problem is detected, the system reacts via filtration, dosing, flowrates, ect.
Problem: The pleasure of having a reef tank is that you can view it from the side.
Possible Solution(s): Be able to have a viewing window(s)
I'm sure that I'm missing a bunch. And also feel free to just call it crazy and impossible. Maybe I'm shooting for the stars.
Thanks for any and all of your guy's help!
Miguel
I'm starting to become a pond builder and I would like to explore designing and building outdoor reef ponds. I must say that I've not kept a reef tank of my own however these ponds wouldn't be for me. It would be for those who have experience in taking care of reefs that want to expand. And I do understand that it's a highly skilled hobby that must be respected. However, I'd like to push the boundaries and to see what's possible.
What I would appreciate from those in the community is definitely tell me the problems with the idea and if they could maybe provide a solution for the said problem. Here are the problems that I foresee:
Problem: Environmental fluctuation
Possible Solution(s): Have a system that can predict and detect those environmental factors on the pond and make adjustments to the water quality once a slight change is detected. Have a large volume of water so when there is temperature swings, incoming rainwater, and critters defecating. The change is minor. Have it automated as much as possible so as soon as a problem is detected, the system reacts via filtration, dosing, flowrates, ect.
Problem: The pleasure of having a reef tank is that you can view it from the side.
Possible Solution(s): Be able to have a viewing window(s)
I'm sure that I'm missing a bunch. And also feel free to just call it crazy and impossible. Maybe I'm shooting for the stars.
Thanks for any and all of your guy's help!
Miguel