TEMPERATE MARINE

[kingwintergreen]

Shortly after I move in a few months I'll be putting together a mid-size coldwater reef display. I would like to see what resources old and new (tank pics, articles, sites, etc.) are out there to help decide on the particulars of my set-up. Sources for livestock would be especially helpful...

[schigara]

I have zero experience with a coldwater tank but my question would be, what is your temperature strategy? How big a A/C system is in your house and how old is it? Does your A/C run 24hrs a day just to make it bearable?

What size chiller and will you have a backup if it goes out? Power outage?

[kingwintergreen]

I have a 1/3 HP chiller w/ controller to service a 120-gal foam-insulated acrylic tank. I will add a sump and a surge device (perhaps 20-gal each). My target temp is 55F but anything up to 58F would be acceptable.

[Fishieness]

are you planning to do a temperate reef or just fish only? Or a local tank?
Here is pretty much what all reef tanks and especially temperate marine tanks try to live up to:
http://www.oregonreef.com/sub_gallery_cold.htm
haha

[kingwintergreen]

are you planning to do a temperate reef or just fish only? Or a local tank?


temperate rocky intertidal (few fish, lots of anemones and macroalgae, hopefully a broad selection of invertebrates)
primarily local, but I hope to find suppliers or hobbyists who have coldwater livestock from New Zealand, the Mediterranean, Japan, etc. for sale/trade.

[j_chicago]

Seems like most coldwater tanks seem to be locally collected, just an observation, think a normal reef is more economical unless you can collect your own inhabitants.

[Kodiak]

are you planning to do a temperate reef or just fish only? Or a local tank?
Here is pretty much what all reef tanks and especially temperate marine tanks try to live up to:
http://www.oregonreef.com/sub_gallery_cold.htm
haha

Wow!!! amazing

[im_a_tidyman]

is that a red "linkia" in a few of those photos?

[kingwintergreen]

Seems like most coldwater tanks seem to be locally collected, just an observation, think a normal reef is more economical unless you can collect your own inhabitants.

I intend to collect the majority of inverts and plants, but I am seeking sources of fish in particular from various parts of the world. Anyone know of any suppliers that deal in coldwater marines?

[kryptic4l]

the fish market

[kingwintergreen]

the fish market

You might have been kidding, but I actually have gotten livestock from there before... I bet the bait shop might yield an interesting specimen or two as well.

[AnnetteG]

I'm just curious, where are you located? Be sure to post lots of pics as you get this tank going! I love to look at the cold marine tanks!

[kingwintergreen]

I will-- if you know of any really nice or unusual ones yourself, or have any of your own coldwater tank, post them here...