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Evolutionz

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  1. Hi reefers, To those who owns a Red Sea Reefer tank will know how painfully annoying the diaphragm downflow valve can be when detritus and mulm clogs the valve. I spent lots of time and effort constantly tuning the valve and at times, the valve can get stuck and become very difficult to make minute changes. I decided to change the stock valve to a proper gate valve, do note that the sizes are applicable for RSR170, RSR250 & RSR350 only, bigger RSR will likely require different size pipes. The parts required will be: - red sea reefer return pump adapter - 25mm gate valve - 25mm PVC pipe - 25mm PVC elbow x2 - 25mm PVC screw adapter - PVC glue - PVC cutter The RSR return adapter can be bought from red sea dealer and i purchased mine from RMS. https://reefmarketsg.com.sg/product/redsea-sump-pump-return-connector-16mm-for-rf-nano-170-250-350-me/ For the other parts, i believe Madpetz carry most of the parts but i bought all of those from taobao. The first step is to use a spanner to unscrew the return pump fitting from the adapter. Next, replace the O-ring from the Red Sea return adapter onto the PVC screw adapter, remember to apply a layer of teflon tape to prevent leakage. Screw the 25mm PVC screw adapter onto the red sea adapter. Next, measure, cut and dry fit all of the piping to ensure the replacement fits well before glueing. Next, apply a layer of PVC glue on to the PVC pipes, i usually apply a generous amount and wipe off any exccess. Remeber to always wear glove when dealing with chemicals! Once all glued and done up, remove the original downflow valve and its time to replace them! Oh and i ran out of the blue PVC pipes so i simply connected some left over PVC connectors to make sure the pipe is below water level in the sump. Replaced and up and running after just 30 mins of drying, usually PVC glue are not real glue but just chemicals that soften the PVC to bond them together, ideally it will be better to leave it to dry overnight but i have not encounter any issue just letting it dry for 30 mins. The gate valve makes minute changes effortlessly, and my experience from the past few days is that it does not fluctuate at all unlike the original red sea valve. My only regret is not doing this DIY mod when i first bought the tank. Do note that this 'tutorial' should only serve as a guide if you want to do the same to your RSR, i am not responsible for any wrong part size purchased or any leakage because of this mod. Thanks for viewing!
  2. A better pic of the first 3 mother colony. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app
  3. Hi reefers, all SPS for this week's frag sale. As usual, photos taken under white light with yellow filter to portray coral color as accurately as possible, no further editing. Top left to bottom right: Top left: 1-1.5" Aussie deep blue tenuis (polyps also blue!) - $20 Top right: 1" 'Homewrecker' acropora (pink coralite , hairy yellow polyps) - $30 Bottom left: 2" miyagi tort - $15 bottom middle: 1.5" Tri-color staghorn (green body, blue stem and purple tip) - $20 Bottom right: 1" branch setosa - $15 Pic below are pic of the mother colony in the same sequence for reference only. Sorry for the blurry setosa mother colony! Take all for $95 and FOC a 2" turqoise stag frag. Self collect at woodlands, no viewing during this period. WhatsApp me at 910six393four, do not PM me. Thanks for viewing.
  4. Remaining of the frags are reserved for collection. Thanks SRC
  5. Bottom left - rainbow infusion 3 polyps - $15 Bottom right - sunny D 3 polyps - $15 Reserved for collection tonight. Take the remaining 3 frags at $45
  6. Sale is back after CNY break! As usual, photos taken under white light with yellow filter to portray coral color as accurately as possible, no further editing. Top left to bottom right: Top left - Red stag 2 x 1" branch - $15 Top right - utter chaos 1 polyp - $15 Bottom left - rainbow infusion 3 polyps - $15 Bottom middle - purple monster 4 polyps - $20 Bottom right - sunny D 3 polyps - $15 Take all for $75 FOC a 3" frag of forest fire digitata! Self collect at woodlands, no viewing during this period. WhatsApp me at 910six393four. Thanks for viewing. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app
  7. Love the way the pipes are the same color as your return pump! Cool!
  8. That BM Z6 skimmer just kept overflowing for weeks till i gave up and sold it away. I have used a Deltec SC1350 and BM Curve 5 for this tank and couldn't get much skimmate out it till i changed to a Skimz DC SN123.
  9. This is just my personal opinion and also how much you willing to spend on the tank. I have a similar tank Reefer 170 and i use many of the mentioned equipment above (mainly the low budget one), the only one i do not recommand getting the cheaper brand is chiller, i have been through most of the brands out there and honestly i would rather buy a old 2nd hand arctica or Teco (new TK series only) than a brand new Haliea. Here is my tank thread for your reference.. do note that whatever i say is not the only ones you should consider but just what i would use.
  10. Kena aeroplane, these 2 back up for sale. Bottom middle - 5 polyps blue orgasm zoas $20 Bottom right - 2 polyps armour of God (1 baby polyp) $20
  11. Rainbow infusion reserved. Thanks for the support
  12. Top left - Aussie deep blue tenuis 1" x 3 branches $20 - SOLD Top right - tri-color staghorn (green body, blue stems and purple tip) 1.5" multi-branch $20 - SOLD Left rainbow infusion!
  13. Bottom middle - 5 polyps blue orgasm zoas $20 - RESERVED Bottom right - 2 polyps armour of God (1 baby polyp) $20 - RESERVED
  14. As usual, top left to bottom right. Top left - Aussie deep blue tenuis 1" x 3 branches $20 Top right - tri-color staghorn (green body, blue stems and purple tip) 1.5" multi-branch $20 Bottom left - 3 huge polyps rainbow infusion zoas (a couple baby polyps popping out) $20 Bottom middle - 5 polyps blue orgasm zoas $20 Bottom right - 2 polyps armour of God (1 baby polyp) $20 Take all for only $90 and FOC a rasta zoas frag! 2nd photo attached are mother colony of the sps frags for reference. WhatsApp me at 910six393four. Collection at woodlands. Thanks for viewing! Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app
  15. Welcome! I believe some LFS do offer that, i do know Madpetz has 0% installment plan on their red sea tanks.
  16. Honestly i have no idea, i added them but i did not observe them eating vermetid snails, but they might be the reason why i am not seeing new ones popping up.
  17. I beg to differ, i had a vertimid out break and after adding 10 bumblebee snails, and after crushing as many as i can find, i have yet to find a new one for a few months!
  18. Purple monster & fibre Optic Poci reseeved. Take the remaining bam bam, blue orgasm & mandarin orange for only $40!
  19. Top left to bottom right as per usual. Photo taken using white light with no editing. Top left - purple monster zoas $20 Top right - fibre Optic pocillopora $15 Bottom left - bam bam orange zoas $10 Bottom middle - blue orgasm zoas $20 Bottom right - mandarin orange zoas $20 Take all for $75! Collection at woodlands, no viewing during this period. Whatsapp me at 910six393four. Thanks for viewing. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app
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