Temperate Deepwater Tank

[Paul Ng]

I have been keeping both freshwater and marine inverts/fish for a number of years now, but the animals that have intrigued and captivated me the most are undoubtedly the ones that inhabit deeper waters.

Of course, the restricting factors for maintaining such animals start with obtaining them, with only a handful of species available to the average aquarist. Many of these animals also have very specific care requirements, such temperature, diet, and sensitivity to light.

After a few months of planning, my current tank was set up in August 14' and built by Aquarium Iwarna, who not only constructed the tank, but gave invaluable input towards the required equipment and feasibility of the tank and its long term maintenance.

They were also able to bring in some interesting temperate/sub-tropical animals in to stock the tank. (Huge thanks to Justin & Jun Kai.)

Tank : 3 X 1.5 X 1.5 Dual pane glass & 32" sump with Central overflow ( 14°C)

Pump : Jebao 9000

Chiller : Hailea HS-66A 1/4 HP

Skimmer : Bubble Magus C3.5

Lights : Current USA LED+

[pcw]

Cool. May I kindly ask a few questions?

What do you feed them? What temperature is your tank maintained at? Are these creatures blind to red light?

Thanks

[ahchris]

Wow 14°C. Will that cause a alot of water vapour on the glass?

[Whiskie]

For a 1/4 hp chiller to cool to 14 will take ages, if possible at all. And I doubt it will stop. Your utilities will be sky high...

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[Sharan Guna]

For a 1/4 hp chiller to cool to 14 will take ages, if possible at all. And I doubt it will stop. Your utilities will be sky high...

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ummmm but i think he has done it as can be seen from the photos with the animals inside. So, CONGRATS Johora for achieving this! Your tank looks beautiful yet simple at the same time.

[Paul Ng]

Cool. May I kindly ask a few questions?

What do you feed them? What temperature is your tank maintained at? Are these creatures blind to red light?

Thanks

Prawn, squid & mussels mostly, the tank is maintained at 14 degrees. From what I've observed, the animals reacted to red light as they would to normal white or blue lights.

Wow 14°C. Will that cause a alot of water vapour on the glass?

There is minimal condensation on the display due to the insulation provided by the dual paned glass.

For a 1/4 hp chiller to cool to 14 will take ages, if possible at all. And I doubt it will stop. Your utilities will be sky high...

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About 4 months running now and no problems yet. Electricity bill has surely increased, but not by a vast amount.

ummmm but i think he has done it as can be seen from the photos with the animals inside. So, CONGRATS Johora for achieving this! Your tank looks beautiful yet simple at the same time.

Thanks !

[Paul Ng]

Some of the inhabitants -

Giant Isopod (Bathynomus doederleini)

Izu Catshark (Scyliorhinus tokubee)

Popeye catalufa (Pristigenys serrula)

Metanephrops sp.

[Harlequinmania]

Interesting setup . What is your next fish / invert on your list ?

[Whiskie]

Prawn, squid & mussels mostly, the tank is maintained at 14 degrees. From what I've observed, the animals reacted to red light as they would to normal white or blue lights.

There is minimal condensation on the display due to the insulation provided by the dual paned glass.

About 4 months running now and no problems yet. Electricity bill has surely increased, but not by a vast amount.

Thanks !

Oops. Pardon my ignorance. Never venture into sub 20 temperatures before.

The dual paned glass does not affect the viewing angle right?

Can PM where you got it fabricated? Thanks.

That is really cool. Especially the giant isopod.

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[Sharan Guna]

Oops. Pardon my ignorance. Never venture into sub 20 temperatures before.

The dual paned glass does not affect the viewing angle right?

Can PM where you got it fabricated? Thanks.

That is really cool. Especially the giant isopod.

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I think he said he got it made by Iwarna as stated on the first post of this great thread

[Paul Ng]

Interesting setup . What is your next fish / invert on your list ?

Always looking for more deepwater crustaceans...

Another recent addition -

Linuparus trigonus

[900801]

Thanks for sharing the interesting tank. The isopod looks like a big cockroach

[solasido]

Whoa, this is a unique setup.

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[Admiraltian]

U holding giant isopod with urs hands?? Does it bites? Looks cute.

[Mike Tan]

wondering the same here. read somewhere isopods can burrow into our skin etc.

[veliferium]

Nice tank !

Love your quirky inverts

[Paul Ng]

U holding giant isopod with urs hands?? Does it bites? Looks cute.

wondering the same here. read somewhere isopods can burrow into our skin etc.

These isopods are harmless.

Nice tank !

Love your quirky inverts

Thanks!

[ydolphin]

Wow ... talk about oddballs, very interesting pets you have there!!

[Paul Ng]

Few more inhabitants, past & present -

Deep water Scorpaenid (Helicolenus hilgendorfii)

Japanese shame-faced crab (Calappa japonica)

Dardanus arrosor

Female Metanephrops japonicus with blue eggs

[inwear]

Rare collection.

[FuEl]

Finally you posted. I'm working on your next order of coldwater stuff.

[Paul Ng]

Finally you posted. I'm working on your next order of coldwater stuff.

Hagfish - Eptatretus sp.

[FuEl]

Wow lucky find! How did you manage to hold it? Heard they are very slimy and almost impossible to hold.

[starocean91]

Woah awesome collection bro! Camping here for more updates!

[Paul Ng]

Wow lucky find! How did you manage to hold it? Heard they are very slimy and almost impossible to hold.

Only held them a few seconds to get the shot, slipped away almost immediately after!

Woah awesome collection bro! Camping here for more updates!

Thanks!