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Won't I have to pull trunking all the way?

I afraid if you gona place the compressor outside the house eg, balcony then you will have to run trunking. If beside the tank then can concealed around the tank area.

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Won't I have to pull trunking all the way?

depends on far u put yr compressor. there's a distance limitation too. put trunking looks nicer than the black insulation exposing. So if the tank is near or next to service balcony then the trunking will be short.

I read that people convert those window unit too, 5000btu

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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What's the pros of compressor?

My aquarium chiller, Resun CL650 literally blew up in the middle of the night, spraying refrigerant all over the floor. Lost a lot of coral as my spare chiller was only 1/10hp. Bought the compressor and never looked back. Took approximate 23 minute to bring temperature down from 27 degree celsius to 26 degree celsius using Eheim 1260 as return pump. Compressor rest for 2hr 20 minute. If it rains, compressor will rest for 3hr or more.

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Hi terryz, the auto food reactor is liquid food? how much is the cost? the dosing unit big?

I'm feeding my fans using sprayed dry food. just added a purple sea fan or rod. need to see how it response to its location.

It is just like a modded denitrator with a aqualifter, dosing 24/7 or can set on timer to dose at specific timing.. cost is very variable the aqualifter is 18 and for the old denitrator depends if you can get a cheap one such as dymax cr or denitrator.. basically it is for the food to be in suspension in the reactor,and dosed periodically.. so just mix the food and freeze them and drop it into the reactor and let.it dose.... lol..

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It is just like a modded denitrator with a aqualifter, dosing 24/7 or can set on timer to dose at specific timing.. cost is very variable the aqualifter is 18 and for the old denitrator depends if you can get a cheap one such as dymax cr or denitrator.. basically it is for the food to be in suspension in the reactor,and dosed periodically.. so just mix the food and freeze them and drop it into the reactor and let.it dose.... lol..

So when u put a cube of food inside the reactor, if never use up the food, the next day u need to clean the reactor? Cos food becomes bad.

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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my home with super 西照。。。tank also get natural sunlight.

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from 28deg to 27deg, ~ 19min 50secs.

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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So when u put a cube of food inside the reactor, if never use up the food, the next day u need to clean the reactor? Cos food becomes bad.

It will be used up in a few hours if it is 24/7 dosing. Normally I will just mix enough for the day and drop it in. It takes bit of trial and error ito get the actual dosing amount.. cleaning the reactor is just a magnet cleaner. Lol. No need to open and a weekly cleaning using sponge also can..

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Can always put the reactor in a chiller box, haha.

Where did you got the extra teco fan from?

From qianhu. $88.

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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It will be used up in a few hours if it is 24/7 dosing. Normally I will just mix enough for the day and drop it in. It takes bit of trial and error ito get the actual dosing amount.. cleaning the reactor is just a magnet cleaner. Lol. No need to open and a weekly cleaning using sponge also can..

Bro, u got show it in DIY forum? Search Liao cannot find leh. So electronic parts are aqualifter? Magnet cleaner is two little fishes ?

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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Have not.. I find time to do one up..

Hi Terryz, thanks. no rush. BTW, which part of sg u staying?

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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Discovered 1 reef octo pump front housing opened up. water tat should be pumped up to main tank leaks frm here

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Contacted Dan of Coralreef aquarium regarding warranty. Good post customer support and he had informed David from Span aquarium about this.

Turned out there's a improved front housing. David replaced the broken housing n gave me another new pc for my other sump pump.

the bottom is the improved housing.

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Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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Ordered rapidled 12led par 38 mixed on 25jul.

Unexpectedly item arrived today.

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Nicely packed.

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installed in light holder

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waiting for Madpetz's Max timer to turn it on tonite.

Hopefully dun give me surprise and never light up...

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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Quiet and more efficient....if u compare same HP, chiller will cost more

What's the brand of your compressor?

Display Tank : 36" x 20" x 20" Herbie overflow box design, Sump : 36" x 21" x 17", Frag Tank : 16” x 20” x 16”, custom built by Tank Culture.

Lightings : Ecotech  Radion XR15 Pro x 2 for Main Display Tank, Inled R80 x 1 for Frag Tank.

Chiller : Dalkin 1hp compressor with build-in drop coil.

Skimmer : Skimz Octa SC205i Protein Skimmer.

FR : H2Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Media Reactor with Hailea HX-2500 (Feeder Pump) running Rowaphos.

CR : Skimz Monzter E Series CM122 Calcium Reactor.

BPR: Marine Source Biopellet  Reactor with Continuum Reef Biopellet Fuel. 

Main Return Pump : SICCE Syncra ADV 9.0 & Jebao ACQ-10000 Water Pump.

Wavemaker : Jebao MOW-9 x2 for Main Display Tank & Jebao SLW-20M  Sine Wave Pump for  Frag Tank.

Water Top Up: AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite.

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Ordered rapidled 12led par 38 mixed on 25jul.

Unexpectedly item arrived today.

20120729_091609.jpg

20120729_091707.jpg

Nicely packed.

20120729_091649.jpg

20120729_091734.jpg

20120729_091745.jpg

20120729_091802.jpg

installed in light holder

20120729_091913.jpg

waiting for Madpetz's Max timer to turn it on tonite.

Hopefully dun give me surprise and never light up...

Hoped to see the lighting effect of it. B)

Display Tank : 36" x 20" x 20" Herbie overflow box design, Sump : 36" x 21" x 17", Frag Tank : 16” x 20” x 16”, custom built by Tank Culture.

Lightings : Ecotech  Radion XR15 Pro x 2 for Main Display Tank, Inled R80 x 1 for Frag Tank.

Chiller : Dalkin 1hp compressor with build-in drop coil.

Skimmer : Skimz Octa SC205i Protein Skimmer.

FR : H2Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Media Reactor with Hailea HX-2500 (Feeder Pump) running Rowaphos.

CR : Skimz Monzter E Series CM122 Calcium Reactor.

BPR: Marine Source Biopellet  Reactor with Continuum Reef Biopellet Fuel. 

Main Return Pump : SICCE Syncra ADV 9.0 & Jebao ACQ-10000 Water Pump.

Wavemaker : Jebao MOW-9 x2 for Main Display Tank & Jebao SLW-20M  Sine Wave Pump for  Frag Tank.

Water Top Up: AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite.

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What's the brand of your compressor?

Hi, my compressor brand is Daikin model R25GV1G, done by Derek.

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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Hi bro,

Where you get the lightstand and LED bulb?

Price?

lightstand from eBay uk. abt S$93.

bulb from www.rapidled.com. abt S$157.

both ordered online.

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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Hoped to see the lighting effect of it. B)

Hi bro, I try taking these. coralline algae looks more vibrant.

brightness

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no light

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light

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no light

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light

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no light

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light

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Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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