Project Phoenix

[Madreefer]

Cool build. Really like that rock tower you built.
A question bout your back wall. Is it not right up against the back pane of glass?
If it is just leaning against it than is there a space where stagnant water can sit? I'm just asking cuz there's another member on here that had a piece of acrylic that came away from his back pane and he was positive it was causing water parameter issues.

[Reef Pilot]

This tank is definitely a little "different" with the artificial live rock, non glass tank bottom, calcium nitrate dosing, etc, etc. Kudos to you, Thomas, for stepping out of the popular norms, and be willing to test new thinking. And I know you have done a lot of research. I will certainly be following with interest and looking forward to your progress.

[DemoReef]

Originally Posted by Madreefer

Cool build. Really like that rock tower you built.
A question bout your back wall. Is it not right up against the back pane of glass?
If it is just leaning against it than is there a space where stagnant water can sit? I'm just asking cuz there's another member on here that had a piece of acrylic that came away from his back pane and he was positive it was causing water parameter issues.

The bottom edge of the rock wall sits about 3/4 inch away from the back glass.
I can observe the area through the back glass and can see water movement caused by the Tunze wave maker in there. I can get a siphon hose into that gap from the 4 port holes for the closed loop outlets and get the gunk out as it builds up. Should it cause a problem in the future I can pipe the outlet of a power head into that gap.

@ReefPilot
Thank you for your encouraging words.