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Old 09/20/2006, 01:24 AM
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Holy mother of tanks! Now that's the way to go.
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Old 09/20/2006, 11:35 AM
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Just a question about Deep sand beds. Can a deep sand bed keep working infinitely or after many years will it become "full" and start to cause problems. I have read opinions that point in both directions. What is your thought??
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Old 09/20/2006, 04:43 PM
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Just a question about Deep sand beds. Can a deep sand bed keep working infinitely or after many years will it become "full" and start to cause problems. I have read opinions that point in both directions. What is your thought??
good question...I don't know. I had my system for two years without problems. But no idea what happens after 5 or 10 years. I have read some reports which have described a disaster after many years. But I have also read reports about many reefs with DSB who runs very successful since many years.
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Old 09/20/2006, 08:54 PM
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iwan - dang you're upping the bar again?? man people haven't even caught up to you yet.

can't wait to see what a master of beautiful corals can do w/ the new set up.

keep us posted

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Old 09/20/2006, 11:21 PM
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i followed your last thread in awe. i'm totally stoked to watch your new plan come together. good luck
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Old 09/20/2006, 11:33 PM
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Welcome back..... cant wait to see what you can do with Zeo...
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Old 09/20/2006, 11:39 PM
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Welcome back Iwan

I too will be very interested in this thread a your thoughts and experiences with full zeovit .

I have one question did you ever try to run your other method with a shallow sand bed ?

I have about a inch in my tank and I am running a split system


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Old 09/20/2006, 11:55 PM
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I spent several hours catching up in the other thread. I'm happy to get in at the start on this one.

I am anxious to see your improvements.
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Old 09/21/2006, 12:20 AM
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Just a question about Deep sand beds. Can a deep sand bed keep working infinitely or after many years will it become "full" and start to cause problems. I have read opinions that point in both directions. What is your thought??
They can, but most big tank owner don't like the look of them in the display. You could set up a remote fuge for that purpose. That way it can be easily changed if need be.

You probably are already aware of his tank, but yours looks very similar to Oregon Reefs. You might want to hit him up for some ideas on this subject and/or others. www.oregonreef.com
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Old 09/21/2006, 01:42 AM
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iwan, you crazy mother! you need to see doctor! Well, we all need to see a doctor.

Was that a mammoth tank going up a ladder??? What have you trained your sofa to do??
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Old 09/21/2006, 02:18 AM
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Iwan, I'll be in Basel next week. Would it be possible to see your tank in person, or is the famous one gone now? I may have time to stop by on Wednesday or Thursday for a few minutes.
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Old 09/21/2006, 02:59 AM
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Iwan, I'll be in Basel next week. Would it be possible to see your tank in person, or is the famous one gone now? I may have time to stop by on Wednesday or Thursday for a few minutes.
Hi Melev, the old tank is gone. I will place a lot of frags from my corals into the new tank.
I guess you will not be the last time in Switzerland. And next time you'll find a new tank, who's much better and impressive than the old one was.
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Old 09/21/2006, 03:02 AM
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iwan, you crazy mother! you need to see doctor! Well, we all need to see a doctor.

Was that a mammoth tank going up a ladder??? What have you trained your sofa to do??
I have sacrificed a couple of gallons of sweat. But I have engaged professionals, the guys have done the best work.
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Old 09/21/2006, 03:05 AM
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You probably are already aware of his tank, but yours looks very similar to Oregon Reefs. You might want to hit him up for some ideas on this subject and/or others. www.oregonreef.com
I know this tank...a very impressive thing.
Mine is much smaller than the 850 g "Oregon Reef". I have only 250 g.
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Old 09/21/2006, 03:07 AM
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Welcome back..... cant wait to see what you can do with Zeo...
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i followed your last thread in awe. i'm totally stoked to watch your new plan come together. good luck
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Welcome back Iwan

I too will be very interested in this thread a your thoughts and experiences with full zeovit .

I have one question did you ever try to run your other method with a shallow sand bed ?

I have about a inch in my tank and I am running a split system

DST
Thanks a lot guys!
Good to read you here!
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Old 09/21/2006, 07:49 AM
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Very interesting !
Welcome back...and thanks for shareing with us.
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Old 09/21/2006, 04:47 PM
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Can't wait till the first pictures start rolling in!
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Old 09/21/2006, 11:08 PM
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Hey Iwan,
I thought you weren't going to get a new tank until you two got a new house. Did you move, or just couldn't stand the wait?
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Old 09/21/2006, 11:31 PM
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Hey Iwan,
I thought you weren't going to get a new tank until you two got a new house. Did you move, or just couldn't stand the wait?
Hi Paul,

Back from your trip?
We did not move but could't stand the wait. In addition, I have got a very good offer. Motivation and situation have met...DOING...I am planning a new tank.
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Old 09/22/2006, 01:19 PM
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Did someone buy your entire previous tank?
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Old 09/22/2006, 02:07 PM
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Anyone have a link to his old tank? A thread or webpage or something? Even just some pics would be cool. Thanls.
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Old 09/22/2006, 02:40 PM
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Here is the link
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...5&pagenumber=1
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Old 09/22/2006, 05:11 PM
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Did someone buy your entire previous tank?
I sold parts of. I am still using the "old" T-5 lighting and some other stuff. At the moment I am selling the glass.
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Old 09/22/2006, 05:26 PM
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cool. I thought maybe someone offered you a boat-load of money to buy the whole thing including corals and fish!
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Old 09/28/2006, 04:38 PM
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The next step is done.

The technique is installed and runs.
The cover:



and a view behind the scene:

 

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