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    My slice of nature

    in Members Tank & Specs

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    Thanks for the suggestions :thumbsup:

    1) Return pump in middle - I read that flow in the refugium should be pretty slow. Hence the plan to divert some of the return pump flow to the refugium.

    I wasn't sure if the flow would be too great if it was in the middle. I just hope it wasn't a mistake / bad design.

    In any case, I thought of the contingency if that needed to be change (i.e. pump in the left compartment, refugium in the middle). The glass height partition needed to change. The glass can be easily removed by slicing the silicon & get it cut a few centimeter shorter.

    2) The power strip was there previously from my freshwater setup. Its removed of course.

    3) Oceanlife overflow. Seems like an interesting option. Not much reviews on it, hence I went for the less intrusive method of an overflow.

    nice build. can see u put alot of effort and planning into this tank.

    just a few qtns/suggestions,

    1) why did u decide to go the middle return pump compartment?
    2) ur power strip is quite close to the sump, any plans to cover it up? also with the return pipe in the middle, will it pose any problem getting to the plugs? that's not factoring in the chiller hoses/pipes also.
    3) since ur using the beautiful 90p, another option for overflow to complement the braceless and sleek look of the tank would be this:
    however, got drilling involved which I think Razali can help you with.

    anyways, really nice tank and build. hope to see more of it.

    cheers

    My slice of nature

    in Members Tank & Specs

    Posted

    Sump size 75cm x 40cm x 40cm x 6mm . Around $120

    5 working days lead time.

    I made the glass between left & center compartment 'tinted' to reduce light stray light from the refugium.

    Think it was a waste of $ if that had cost more. That level of tint will still allow at least 50% light transmission.

    My slice of nature

    in Members Tank & Specs

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    Next, got some plumbing fixtures from Hai Cheong Plastics (Kallang). They were really friendly & helpful.

    IMG_5598.jpg

    Next, collected my sump tank from Atlantic Glass Industry (482 Upper Serangoon Road)

    Right compartment - inflow + skimmer

    Left compartment - refugium

    Middle compartment - return pump.

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    My slice of nature

    in Members Tank & Specs

    Posted

    I'm in the midst of starting a marine tank. Posting some pictures here for sharing & hoping to seek advice from more experienced reefers.

    I have a 3ft tank that's still in pretty good condition. Did some price checks & decided to stick with the current tank/cabinet used previously for freshwater.

    Add sump & overflow. Save up for a bigger tank in the years to come.

    Appreciate the advice from Razali (DE aquatic) so far. :thumbsup:

    General equipment list :

    Tank : 3ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft (90P / 48 gallon ) braceless tank. 10mm.

    Overflow : Skimz OM2500 overflow box.

    Lighting : Maxpect Razor.

    Chiller Hailea 300a (1/4HP)

    Apex Neptune controller

    Wave maker : Jebao RW8 x2

    Return pump : Jebao DC6000

    Skimmer : Skimz Oval SV203

    First order of things was to set up a new light stand.

    Got a link for a free CAD application from one of he's post (thanks!)

    Frame2.jpg

    Enquired with Teck Cheong Aluminum (King George Avenue) to get the items but their minimum cut length was 1.2m.

    I then emailed Prestech for quotes. They cut to any length. Almost all accessories/fittings could be selected from their website as well. http://www.prestech.com.sg/Products.aspx

    Got everything I needed (profile, brackets, fasteners, tool sliders etc) for about $70+

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    Not so DIY - DIY external Temp Controller

    in DIY Forum

    Posted

    Ha. I was wondering where the "not so DIY" came from.

    I like reading such DIY posts. Thanks for sharing.

    So why is this a not so diy DIY project? I bought all the connections from KOBA, and when all the items are consolidated, the young boss asked: " You want me to connect for you?". Than go back you just cut the box and put it in.

    transporting fish

    in General Reefkeeping_

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