Valcano Reef by Klye Verry

[Gouldian]

Was at Reborn yesterday and was flipping through Practical Fish Keeper and notice an article on Kyle Verry's unique set-up.

Herewith are more links with the details of his set-up:

Reeftools

Practical Fish Keeper

Image source: http://wn.com/Konolua

[Gouldian]

I believe 1 big challenge in this set-up is the evaporation and salt crust on the upper expose portion of the rock.

What are the issues that you guys anticipate in this set-up?

Any bro keen is setting up like that?

Read his total set-up cost GBP3k, not sure much much will it cost locally.

[BFG]

The way I see it, it is ideal for small size fish stock. Any tang will look out of place in such low height tank. With an auto top-up system like the Tunze Osmolator and the use of chiller, evaporation rate can be easily controlled. Salt crust is not an issue in the display area. A wave maker should not be used at 100% to limit the chance of water getting over the tank rim. It look like a tide pool biotope though.

[Eniram]

Here is his RC link

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1823130&highlight=zen+tank

Lots of pics and details happy reefing every one! 2011

[peacemaker]

The challenge is to keep the top half of the "volcano" rock, live. Need to ensure that the water flows down evenly all round. We don't get such nice crabs locally though...