Dark Live Rock (DLR?) Filter?

[tonyespinoza]

I'm thinking for my next tank that I may go for more of a prop tank setup where I put all my Live Rock in a completely dark sump. The display will be quite shallow (12" water) and have only dead base rock. Of course the system would also have a monster skimmer, Ca Reactor, RDSB (> 12" deep), 20% 'fuge, etc.

Thoughts? Anyone have experience with a completely Dark Live Rock (DLR) filter? I assume it would have most of the benefits and support a lot of beneficial organisms.

I'm fascinated with the Tyree TriZonal Crytpic systems but don't have the balls to go there yet...