Proteus' Shallow reef build

[Zoaelite]

Pretty sure your going SPS but unlike glass softies will grow directly onto these things.

[gregzz4]

Coming along nicely - good work
That tile is kinda kool

You guys are makin' me think about a shallow frag tank ...

[Skimmerking]

So nothing will leach out of the tiles then

[Proteus]

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]

Are there some kinds of travertine to stay away from ?

[Proteus]

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]

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

[subman]

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

[daplatapus]

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?