Thoughts on Reef Jars?

[Roscovitch]

Is there a minimum size they should be?
1/2 to 1 gallon.

What coral do you think is the coolest to have in a jar?
A hearty montipora echinata.

What is keeping you from starting one?
Algae Barn has not released an AIO Reef Jar kit yet ;)

Is there a minimum size they should be? What coral do you think is the coolest to have in a jar? What is keeping you from starting one?

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1) just big enough one at least one Naso Tang.
2) a colony of Acropora Tenuis.
3) lack of stupidity.

 

[fulltang]

Do you keep the lid off completely? Really like how it looks with just natural light!

Definitely want a lid to reduce evaporation and salinity swings. I'm a novice reefer, but I went with a jar to avoid big tank problems. Don't have to deal with large volumes of water, most invaders and nuisance algaes can be dealt with easily. I can take out all of my rock, brush algae off, peroxide what's needed and do a 100% water change in 30 minutes. Just seemed like a lower stress option overall and I think it's aesthetically more interesting than a comparable square edge pico. The magnifying effect of the jar has it's pros and cons, but interesting none the less.

Also, an RFA garden!

 

[sixty_reefer]

I think the worst thing is the shape, never been a fan of bow front tanks and cylinder shaped one, the viewing is just awful. if they made cube jars I would consider having one just with just algaes and critters

 

[Obsessed with fish]

I keep zoas and mushrooms in my 1 gallon aquarium.

 

[Kehy]

I think the worst thing is the shape, never been a fan of bow front tanks and cylinder shaped one, the viewing is just awful. if they made cube jars I would consider having one just with just algaes and critters

They do make square and rectangular jars. It justifies my collection as "it's a nice container'

 

[i cant think]

I know!
Lets shove a mata tang in there!

I swear this is a joke! Don't throw me behind bars

 

[sp1187]

swedish fish

 

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Definitely want a lid to reduce evaporation and salinity swings. I'm a novice reefer, but I went with a jar to avoid big tank problems. Don't have to deal with large volumes of water, most invaders and nuisance algaes can be dealt with easily. I can take out all of my rock, brush algae off, peroxide what's needed and do a 100% water change in 30 minutes. Just seemed like a lower stress option overall and I think it's aesthetically more interesting than a comparable square edge pico. The magnifying effect of the jar has it's pros and cons, but interesting none the less.

Also, an RFA garden!

We have a lid on ours but I was asking on their build if they chose to keep the lid of because it was in a window seal and possibly getting more light/heat.


All these suggestions are killing me and trying to resist the urge of setting up multiple jars haha :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing:
RFA with sexy shrimp would be awesome!

-Raven

 

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Any ideas what plans we have for the mini planter in our jar? :winking-face-with-tongue:

 

[i cant think]

Any ideas what plans we have for the mini planter in our jar? :winking-face-with-tongue:

Not about the jar however those clove polyps are beautiful!

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

So when are you going to be selling reef jar kits on your website? My guess is a RFA in the planter.

 

[dvgyfresh]

Any ideas what plans we have for the mini planter in our jar? :winking-face-with-tongue:

Tube nem or feather duster or coco worm

 

[DeniseAndy]

Only thing keeping me from doing one is me. I have had the stuff forever and a really cool jar and everything. I just have not had time and hubby would not be happy with it upstairs and who wants to not be able to see it.
My sunroom does not actually get sun, otherwise it would have been out there last year.

 

[Eagle_Steve]

I have one and love it. Amazes people who dont know much how I keep nems in a jar......

 

[AlgaeBarn Verified Sponsor]

So when are you going to be selling reef jar kits on your website? My guess is a RFA in the planter.

We already sell jars on the website- They just come with pods in them first :winking-face-with-tongue:


*starts wondering if I should also do a mini reef jar in one of our pod jars :rolleyes:*

 

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I have one and love it. Amazes people who dont know much how I keep nems in a jar......

You are an inspiration!

 

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Only thing keeping me from doing one is me. I have had the stuff forever and a really cool jar and everything. I just have not had time and hubby would not be happy with it upstairs and who wants to not be able to see it.
My sunroom does not actually get sun, otherwise it would have been out there last year.

I hope this thread brings you some inspiration and maybe some motivation. I would love to see the jar you picked out even if you don't get a chance to set it up :)

 

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Tube nem or feather duster or coco worm

A tiny feather duster would be awesome!!

 

[Kehy]

Only thing keeping me from doing one is me. I have had the stuff forever and a really cool jar and everything. I just have not had time and hubby would not be happy with it upstairs and who wants to not be able to see it.
My sunroom does not actually get sun, otherwise it would have been out there last year.

If you want a windowsill jar, you only want indirect light. Turns out temps can vary as well- all my tanks and jars can handle 5° swings and lower baseline temps every day.

 

[HuduVudu]

Jars are problematic. Because they are small people think that they are easy. This is one of those counter-intuitive things about this hobby ... smaller is harder.

Thankfully much of the coral world today is captive prop., so when the corals get killed as they eventually will, not much is lost.

I like @Eagle_Steve's jar. :P

And that brings me to my final point, if the jar is housing things that don't require supplementation I think that is an interesting idea. If it does require supplementation (Ca etc ..) I think that is a recipe for disaster. I have a small tank and deal with the issues of supplementation. They require some serious consideration and problem solving to get under control. I can't even imagine the ugliness surround this in a jar.

@AlgaeBarn I do however like your jars ... definitely a good idea. :)