cast x Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Hi all, like to share the setting up of my humble nano reef tank. It is a FivePlan 1.5ft tank previously from a freshwater setup. Im using all equipments and pumps from the previous setup. Actually I've stop reefing 4 years ago. And now looking at the nano my hands are itching to start again. And thus the initial startup. Started cycling with LR(2KG) on the 11/9/11. I'm using salt mix from REDSEA. I would be using a PC fan to cool down the temp. Would like to get LED Lights too so the tank temp wont be so hot. For the cycling period I do not switch on the lights and fan. Would like to maintain a temp of 29 to 30 facilitate the growing of bacteria. Ah yes, forgot to mention, using external canister 600l/h for bio and mech filteration. Thinking of Zoas and soft coral for the tank. 1 or 2 fish max. Please comment and me need advice. Wish me luck fellow reefers!! Here's the pic of my humble tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Welcome back to the marines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Hey bro, ever thought of getting an surface skimmer and connect to your filter inlet? Will help the remove the oil film on the water surface Sent from my iPad2 using Tapatalk Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast x Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Welcome back to the marines... Reporting for duty SIR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast x Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Hey bro, ever thought of getting an surface skimmer and connect to your filter inlet? Will help the remove the oil film on the water surface Sent from my iPad2 using Tapatalk Oh yes.. Thanks for the idea bro. I would like to DIY the skimmer..any webbie or threads to recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member allantang Posted September 17, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted September 17, 2011 Do consider using overflow n a sump where all Ur equip in it in the near future. Cos u will soon find u will not hv enough space. for Ur favourite zoas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast x Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Do consider using overflow n a sump where all Ur equip in it in the near future. Cos u will soon find u will not hv enough space. for Ur favourite zoas. I would love to have an overflow system and a sump to carry out maintenance in the future. As for now if my nano turns out good then will brainwash my wifey to get a bigger aquarium like we used to have with sump and chillers. Wish me luck bro. (the brainwash part) He he. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 For long term success it is still better to have a complete system with overflow and sump tank. Slowly you might find that you will be spending more and more money on fish / corals ect and you will need a better system for them to survive.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast x Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 For long term success it is still better to have a complete system with overflow and sump tank. Slowly you might find that you will be spending more and more money on fish / corals ect and you will need a better system for them to survive.. Agree with you bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast x Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Hi again! Rescape my humble tank last night and paste black background. Pic, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Oh yes.. Thanks for the idea bro. I would like to DIY the skimmer..any webbie or threads to recommend? Hey bro... http://c1.f3images.com/IMD/250/EH3535/Eheim-Surface-Extractor-99.jpg This is the eheim surface extractor. Removes water from the surface and bottom of the tank. Connect this to you water inlet of your canister filter. Can be bought from most lfs - c328, pet mart, Qianhu etc. Cheers! Sent from my iPad2 using Tapatalk Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Bro, also your canister is only 600l/Hr. You might need to get another mini wave waker in your tank. Also I prefer your 1st scape more crevices Sent from my iPad2 using Tapatalk Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member finind Posted September 18, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted September 18, 2011 any recommendation for mini wavemaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast x Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Bro, also your canister is only 600l/Hr. You might need to get another mini wave waker in your tank. Also I prefer your 1st scape more crevices Sent from my iPad2 using Tapatalk Yup, a mini wavemaker would work nicely bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast x Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Marinated my own seawater last night. Changed 30% of water today and the water look crisp. Also change the filter wool. Cant wait to introduce livestocks but will give it another 1 or 2 weeks more to be safe. Will update again. Cheers!! Happy reefing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 looking forward to your update bro ! keep us posted. Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast x Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi all reefers, I hereby would like to share the update of my humble nano tank. Added 3 clownfish and a goniopora. Also I did a 30% WC and change the lighting. I installed a 36w PL tube consisting of blue and white. Added a PC fan too. Temp is around 26c to 28c. I DIY the lighting canopy and install the ballast further from the tank itself as to facilitate cooler temps. Feel free to comment!! Cheers! Here's the pic, sorry pic quality not good. Goniopora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member starfish123 Posted September 28, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted September 28, 2011 nice tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast x Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 nice tank Thanks Bro!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darter Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Nice tank bro. Using what filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast x Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Nice tank bro. Using what filter? Hi, Im using external canister filter.(700l/hr) Filter media are coral chips and carbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast x Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hi all just wanna share my humble nano update. Here are the pics. Feel free to comment ok guys! Cheers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast x Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Hi all, below is the link for the video of my nano reef. Enjoy! Thanks for watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast x Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 My Nano reef update.. Enjoy! Thanks for watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 hey castx, great progress ! you might want to try to build some caves with the rocks you have. then you can place the corals on top. also instead of buying the entire coral, maybe share frags with friends. frags will be more suitable for nanos. cheers JAcky Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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