Quote Originally Posted by Mr Cob View Post
I love that you have no fear on a project so large...also love that you are posting your ideas and asking questions. That's a sign of a very wise person. I plan to do a climate controlled greenhouse one of these days and can appreciate the "big idea".
Thank you, I always believe if you are going to do something do it big, but take precautions and do the research.


I know you said you don't have the room in your current home for even a nano tank, but I do think it would be of a great benefit for you to take some time keeping corals in a less expensive environment to get the basics of this hobby down first before venturing into such a large project. What you learn from keeping small tanks will surely prove to be very helpful in your plans for the much larger projects and may be at the root of some new ideas for you.

welcome to MAAST too.
I may have found a space for a 50 - 75 gallon tank, wondering if that is sufficient enough space to do a small display tank of coral, maybe do a little bit of propagating in. I know I cant do to much but I may be able to pull some off


Quote Originally Posted by grouch View Post
That is not true I'm from IOWA also and I've only seen it get -27 below. LOL Seriously the utilities to regulate an outdoor tank would cost $$$$.
It gets cold down here, but not that cold, I think the coldest I ever seen was about 55 degrees, other than the year that it snowed here. I am taking the cold into consideration, however the heat and algae are my main concern. If I do an out door setup here at this house I am looking into heater with an upfront chiller that is used for pools.

Oh by the way, I am changing the dimensions. 10'x6'x18". Which is roughly 673 gallons, give or take a few liters.