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Thanks guys for following along the thread. Appreciate the support.

Some of u guys may have known, I recently got into a motorbike accident, good news is I'm fine, but suffered a lot of surface abrasion. So my hands will not be able to touch salt water for a good week at least.

My dad been very helpful and doing most of the maintenance on the 2ft as well as replacing the rodi for the curing rocks.

Heres an update of the process.

Added the remaining dead rocks for soaking. The bleached rocks are still turning the rodi water brown.

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Tested the po4 of the water, good news is the po4 is definitely within an acceptable range, this will shorten the rodi soaking phase. I'm using seachem prime, according to the manufacturer, prime does not remove po4, so the test is relatively accurate.

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Lastly, I calibrated my ph meter and tested the water. Ideally I want it to be as close to ph7 as possible, which would be an excellent indication that there is no more bleached within the rocks. Realistically, I don't think i will be able to achieve 7, even if all the bleach has been effectively removed, due to the nature of rocks. Will continue to monitor over the next week, if the PH will continue dropping. Eventually, I might consider actually getting a chlorine test kit, but we'll see.

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Equipment list!

Most of my equipment were bought from the previous owner. All these equipment were carefully selected and indeed very good choices. Did my fair bit of research on them, and were very impressed by the reviews and performance. Few of these are not available locally and were brought in by the previous owner, main issues faced when buying such items will be the support if anything goes wrong. Other items listed are mostly brand new.

Size: 48" x30" x20"
Volume: 125 gallons

1. Skimmer : JNS C0-3 Skimmer, rated for 550 gallons.

2. Cacium Reactor: Geo 618 with Eheim 1048 Circulation Pump + Nature aquarium 5l co2 bottle with digital bubble counter, Aqualifter feeder pump

3. Return pump: Reef Octopus Hy 10000w, Water Blaster

4. Zeovit Reactor: Reeftech zeolite reactor Z100B with eheim compact 1000 Feeder pump

5. Chiller: Hailea Hs90a ( Still looking for one)

6. Ato: Triple Sensor electronic auto top up from Gemsurf

7. Wavemakers: 2 x Jebao Rw15 (Ordering)

8. Lightings: 2x 48” DE T5 2 tube retrofit with ATI bulbs + 1M DIY CREE LED (40 LEDs on three drivers)

9. Addictives: Zeovit system

10. Salt: H20cean Pro

11. RODI: DD RODI setup

12: Sand: Caribsea Special Grade (out of stock atm)

13. Might include: Filter socks, 1 x DD reactor for carbon, 1 x Ehiem 1262 Secondary pump, 1 x Hailea 1/4 Hp secondary chiller, 1 x Jebao Dosing pump (to meet additional dosing requirements at later stage)

For those curious on the cleaning phase. The method i use was fairly straightforward. Break down the parts u can. I.e remove the skimmer body, hose, cr pump, return pump parts, etc etc, and vinegar soak them for 24hrs or more as required. Simply remove from the vinegar bath, rinse thoroughly with tap water, use a brush to remove whatever organics remaining. Let it air dry, or wipe down. Assemble, and your equipment is as good as new. Vinegar soak ratio is 1:1 (vinegar:water). I bought my vinegar from tongsan at bedok north, artificial white vinegar, its good and value for money with their 5 liter bottles.The main reason i like using vinegar is because its safe, and even if theres minor residue left from the washing, its not harmful for the tank.

Skimmer being ready for a vinegar bath

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24hrs of vinegar soak

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As good as new

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The interesting bubble plate

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Zeolite Reactor

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Reef octopus Water Blaster after a good vinegar soak and clean

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Geo 618 CR body only after cleaning

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Lightset after wiping down and housing the cables

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Complete sump system

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Stay tuned! Rock Aquascaping next! As soon as I've recovered better from my injuries!

 

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Oh no man. Getting well soon.

Great choices of all equipments. esp the cr.and zeovit system.

Which zeovit u want to use ? KZ or FM ?

Btw Can share ur digital bubble counter pic ?

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Thanks for the well wishes bro.... Recovering from the injuries slowly but surely. Haha. I'll be using the kz system. Will take a close up of the digital counter tomorrow ;)

 

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Bro very nice setup... hope you recover quickly and set up... can get some pointers from you too...

I see that you have a computer fan mounted on your cabinet. Can i check how do you power it? Is it by red and black cable of fan connected to a 12v adapter?

Tank setup

4ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft (3 way viewing)

ATI Sunpower 6 x 39w

Arctica 1/5Hp

Skimz SM161 skimmer

Smart ATO system

Jebao DC 12k

Jebao dosing pump (Fauna Marine Lite balling - Thinking)

Jebao RW 15 wavemaker


Upgrading in Process.....

More infomation coming soon!

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Hi bro whq. Yes it's exactly as u thought. Red black cable connected to 12v adaptor! In total I have 5 pic fans. 2 at the cabinet. 3 on led fixture. The two fans do an amazing job at keeping the cabinet cool. Cheers

 

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Hi bro whq. Yes it's exactly as u thought. Red black cable connected to 12v adaptor! In total I have 5 pic fans. 2 at the cabinet. 3 on led fixture. The two fans do an amazing job at keeping the cabinet cool. Cheers

Thanks bro for sharing, thats what exactly i am planning for my cabinet...

One more queries, are all 5 fans connected in parrallel to 1 adapter? I am planning to connect 2 fan to the cabinet in parrallel but afraid 1 adapter might not be sufficient to power it.. thanks so much for your help

Tank setup

4ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft (3 way viewing)

ATI Sunpower 6 x 39w

Arctica 1/5Hp

Skimz SM161 skimmer

Smart ATO system

Jebao DC 12k

Jebao dosing pump (Fauna Marine Lite balling - Thinking)

Jebao RW 15 wavemaker


Upgrading in Process.....

More infomation coming soon!

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Heres a pic of the digital co2 bubble counter

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Bro whq, I'm using 5 fans connected in parallel to 1 adaptor. Not very good with electronics myself. But i've attached these pictures, hope it helps. The adaptor i am using is controllable, so i can control the speed of the fans.

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Amazing tank in the making!

300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot)

1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2

2: Vortech MP 40 Wes

3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2

3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260

4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor

5: American Pinpoint PH Controller

6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return)

7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor

8:Hailea 10HP Chiller

R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html

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Thanks bro... looks good. Your photos definitely helped!

Tank setup

4ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft (3 way viewing)

ATI Sunpower 6 x 39w

Arctica 1/5Hp

Skimz SM161 skimmer

Smart ATO system

Jebao DC 12k

Jebao dosing pump (Fauna Marine Lite balling - Thinking)

Jebao RW 15 wavemaker


Upgrading in Process.....

More infomation coming soon!

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Every fan you see a voltage and current. Add all the current and if less then the adaptor current then no problem.

6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08)
4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09)
5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm)
2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm)

5*2.5*2(LED only)

Eheim return 1 * pump

1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil
2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40,
1X6085 Tunze wm,

1 CURVE 7 Skimmer

  1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 

1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3

Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium

1 Full spectrum E27 led light

1 CR control by bubble count

Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016

Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft 

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Cant wait to see your tank progress! Gogogo!

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| Display : 48x30x22 Skimmer : SK-201 skimz

| Sump : 30x24x18 Wavemaker : 2x RW-15 , 1x RW-8

| Cooling : 1HP titanium drop in coil ATO : JBJ

| Lighting : ATI Sunpower 8x54w + 48x cree xte royal blue Return : Jebao dc-6000

| Dosing : Jebao dosing pump [ CaCl2 + NaHCO3 ] Pump :

| Reactor : FSZ Z160 zeolite reactor & phosban 150

| System : ZEOVIT

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Ydkm SPS reef

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Cant wait to see your tank progress! Gogogo!

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Haha I'm waiting for ur tank to come. Than we can buddy and start together

 

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Took some top down shots of my 2ft, everythings in a mess, plenty of war zones going on. So glad I'll be finally transferring them to a bigger tank, but that will still take at least another month.

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Wao bro, you have many gems... lol you new tank will be quickly stocked... haha mine will look super botak and probably takes months to stock

Tank setup

4ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft (3 way viewing)

ATI Sunpower 6 x 39w

Arctica 1/5Hp

Skimz SM161 skimmer

Smart ATO system

Jebao DC 12k

Jebao dosing pump (Fauna Marine Lite balling - Thinking)

Jebao RW 15 wavemaker


Upgrading in Process.....

More infomation coming soon!

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Haha superb! Ya like bro WA said open house haha

300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot)

1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2

2: Vortech MP 40 Wes

3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2

3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260

4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor

5: American Pinpoint PH Controller

6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return)

7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor

8:Hailea 10HP Chiller

R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html

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When open house?

6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08)
4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09)
5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm)
2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm)

5*2.5*2(LED only)

Eheim return 1 * pump

1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil
2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40,
1X6085 Tunze wm,

1 CURVE 7 Skimmer

  1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 

1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3

Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium

1 Full spectrum E27 led light

1 CR control by bubble count

Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016

Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft 

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Picked this up by the store today. $12 bucks for a little piece of mind. Rocks are soaking in pure distilled water, will test for cl Tmr.

Bought my hs90a chiller, ordered my wavemakers, waiting for my zeovit to arrive, and it's time to fire up the tank. Oh Crap, I forgot the sand... :(

 

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Finally got down to doing the rockscape! This is my favourite part of the hobby! After a gruelling 2 weeks+ of cleaning the rocks, finally able to sit down and start scaping. Hope you guys enjoy, do share your views, would love to hear them.

The idea i had for this tank was fairly simple....initially, i wanted to create 2 island with a huge arc joining, including couple of overhangs. Of cause, the rocks I had cleaned were rather restrictive to what i had in mind. I eventually ended up with 2 islands, with a single overhang by the left side. The main idea was also to have plenty of flat pieces where i could easily sit bigger colonies of sps and also sufficient room around for tabling corals. Front is relatively empty to accommodate for an illusion of depth.

Making sure the rocks were clear of chlorine from the bleaching. A few more porous rocks were chosen and soaked in distilled water for 24hrs, than tested. Safe to say, its free of any cl. :yahoo:

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Next step was to get a table of almost equal dimensions to start of the scaping

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A rough idea of the rocks to use were than chosen

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Drilling of the rock and placing of the acrylic rod to hold 2 rocks firmly together. Drilling wasnt easy at all. My dad and i decided to only do it once, and epoxy the rest.

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Making the first overhang with epoxy

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Adding on the 2nd overhang rock, I used cable ties with epoxy and glue.

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Final product!

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Finally the rocks are done, tank equipments are ready. Problem is....I might not have enough sand. LFS ran out of stock for special grade reef sand, managed to get about 8kg worth from fellow kind reefers. Will have to settle with it for now, and will add more when stocks are available.

Thanks for viewing, next update will be adding the rodi water, mixing the salt in, firing up the equipments and starting the 14day zeovit cycle. Exciting days ahead.

 

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Nice overhang and scape!! Hopefully lfs stock up caribsea special grade reef sand too as im also waiting for it ):

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| Display : 48x30x22 Skimmer : SK-201 skimz

| Sump : 30x24x18 Wavemaker : 2x RW-15 , 1x RW-8

| Cooling : 1HP titanium drop in coil ATO : JBJ

| Lighting : ATI Sunpower 8x54w + 48x cree xte royal blue Return : Jebao dc-6000

| Dosing : Jebao dosing pump [ CaCl2 + NaHCO3 ] Pump :

| Reactor : FSZ Z160 zeolite reactor & phosban 150

| System : ZEOVIT

decomm-ed :

Ydkm SPS reef

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Looking good tofu.....love the island and depth

Cheers,

James

Cheers,

James

Reviving my reef tank :

Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS)

Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi

ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus)

ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight

Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up

Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25

Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000

Vortech back up battery

TLF-150 + Rowaphos

Activated carbon

Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3

150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato

2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium

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