1. Dec 5, 2007 #1
   La Porte City, IA

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   I was thinking about making a table top tank for growing out frags.  I was thinking about 8" of water.  What do you guys think?
   Thx
   Craig

    
2. Dec 5, 2007 #2
   

   slovan Experienced Reefkeeper

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   It seems kind of shalllow. Most I have seen are at least 12" but I don't think there's a magical height requirement. I suppose the type of lighting and corals you're trying to grow out would also be a factor.

    
3. Dec 5, 2007 #3
   La Porte City, IA

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   I was thinking the closer the coral is to the surface the more light it would get. What would the advantage be of having more water?
   

    
4. Dec 5, 2007 #4
   

   covey

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   Water movement. Its hard to get good turnout in a flat pan style tank

    
5. Dec 5, 2007 #5
   

   slovan Experienced Reefkeeper

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   What type of lighting do you plan on using? If you use MH, you could be giving some corals too much light in a shallow tank.

    
6. Dec 5, 2007 #6
   La Porte City, IA

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   I am thinking about building a greenhouse. Since i wasnt able to put the 30 foot tank in the basement I want to put it in the greenhouse.

    
7. Dec 5, 2007 #7
   

   slovan Experienced Reefkeeper

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   You can check out what reefermadness uses in their facility.  http://www.reefermadness.us/NewsRoom.htm

    

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