Quote Originally Posted by medi View Post
It can definitely be done. Check out this awesome build thread. I know it is a lot bigger than yours, but maybe you can get some ideas of what to expect.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...ghlight=19+000
Cool find, but I think filtering in ocean water makes temp control quite a bit easier. Kind like cheating

Regarding grass clippings, etc, the top would not be open. It is essentially the undercounter portion, so the top would actually be a counter. I'll get more serious about athestics if I can convince myself that this is realistically feasible. Right now, I think it is. If there is coral in it, it will be hardy stuff (hey, maybe my Texas Trash Paly's will have a new home!) I would likely keep very hardy fish in it as well... in fact, perhaps a vivid color, all damsel tank.

Natural sunlight would be idea for lighting, and then just supplement (much like Ace did with solar tubes). However, I have to be concerned about heat. If there is too much temp variance, then I will just go with LED.