Proteus' Shallow reef build

Proteus · #1 03-25-2013, 01:21 AM

From my understanding they won't leach. I'm putting my trust in Levi.

The other reason I went woth the tile is I'm sure sps will encrust on them. Giving me a little more room for frags.
Also I like the cleanliness of barebottom but not the look so I hope this is the best of both worlds

The directional bulk heads are to be pointed down to blow directly on the bottom keeping organics suspended.

gregzz4 · #2 03-25-2013, 01:27 AM

Are there some kinds of travertine to stay away from ?

Proteus · #3 03-25-2013, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gregzz4

Are there some kinds of travertine to stay away from ?

It just cal carb from hot springs. Though its a softer stone it will not disolve in tank. So I've read. The whiter the stone the less impurities. I read several threads on reef tank of people using it without issue

gregzz4 · #4 03-25-2013, 01:46 AM

Thanks for the info
I want to add it to my BB QT to subdue the lighting some

subman · #5 03-25-2013, 02:10 AM

I did have my frag section covered with them but I used the small ones and they were glued on a sheet. I had to boil them to get the sheet off. I placed them in the tank of my toilet for about a month to make sure they were completely clean and free of any glue residue. I figured it would clean out any impurities as well

Proteus · #6 03-25-2013, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by subman

. I placed them in the tank of my toilet for about a month to make sure they were completely clean and free of any glue residue. I figured it would clean out any impurities as well

As long as no one pulls a upper decker lol

subman · #7 03-25-2013, 02:15 AM

I've had that a couple times at work

if that ever happened at home there would more trouble than poopy tiles

Proteus · #8 03-25-2013, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by subman

I've had that a couple times at work

if that ever happened at home there would more trouble than poopy tiles

Hahahaha. Too funny.

daplatapus · #9 03-25-2013, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Titus99

It just cal carb from hot springs. Though its a softer stone it will not disolve in tank. So I've read. The whiter the stone the less impurities. I read several threads on reef tank of people using it without issue

Those travertine tiles you have are the tumbled stone. I wonder if the filled and honed travertine would be safe as well?

lastlight · #10 03-25-2013, 03:55 AM

looking great!

curious tho... why are people choosing the small tiles over something standard like four 12 x 12s or trying to source a larger 24x24 even? fewer seams might look a bit more natural?