SRC Member lawchan77 Posted January 24, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 24, 2013 this upcoming weekend.. i am planning to do some major rockscaping and convert my tank mostly sps instead. the sps has grown so much most is almost touching each other. any rockscape designs? will greatly appreciate ideas.. thanks!! Quote (click to see my tank thread) Skimmer : Deltec SC2560 Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel Main pump - reef octopus 7000 FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mengyang_neo Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Bonsai rockscape!!!!!!!! Quote 5x2.5x1.5ft Rimless Dream Tank (06/03/12) Skimmer - Reefoctupus Return Pump - 1 x Eheim 1264, 1 x water blaster 7kWavemaker - 2 x mp40esChiller - Daikin compressor with coil drop inLighting - 4 x 80w T5 Pair 1(6hrs23/12/12),Pair 2(16/06/12312hrs 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (1/3/12) -(15/11/12)6hrs and 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (13/10/12) -6hrs) Reactor - Dosing pump (01/01/11) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lawchan77 Posted January 24, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 24, 2013 whats a bonsai rockscape? Quote (click to see my tank thread) Skimmer : Deltec SC2560 Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel Main pump - reef octopus 7000 FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mengyang_neo Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/230503-jps-standard-issue-tank-thread/page-28 There is a few sample of bonsai rock scape, based on the coral placement & minimal rockwork. Quote 5x2.5x1.5ft Rimless Dream Tank (06/03/12) Skimmer - Reefoctupus Return Pump - 1 x Eheim 1264, 1 x water blaster 7kWavemaker - 2 x mp40esChiller - Daikin compressor with coil drop inLighting - 4 x 80w T5 Pair 1(6hrs23/12/12),Pair 2(16/06/12312hrs 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (1/3/12) -(15/11/12)6hrs and 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (13/10/12) -6hrs) Reactor - Dosing pump (01/01/11) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lawchan77 Posted January 24, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 24, 2013 bonsai means mostly frags? cos minimal rocks will mean less space for sps colonies... and i want to concentrate on bigger sps colonies this time.. but i like the bonsai theme.. maybe can dedicate a section to this.. anyone has ready bonsai rockwork to swop? i have zoas or sps to trade. please post pics here. Quote (click to see my tank thread) Skimmer : Deltec SC2560 Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel Main pump - reef octopus 7000 FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lawchan77 Posted January 24, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 24, 2013 looking for rockscape like this.. anybody? is this considered 'bonsai'? taken from http://www.reefphilippines.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=15530&sid=abf3631908201c527edede336b6eb9af&start=15 Quote (click to see my tank thread) Skimmer : Deltec SC2560 Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel Main pump - reef octopus 7000 FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sunny03 Posted January 24, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 24, 2013 If possible use tonga branches to do bonsai scapeing Quote Selling big game fishing equipment. Stella 20k / 17k .. made in Japan jigging blue rose / kabuzu popping rod... pm for prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mengyang_neo Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Nope bonsai minimal coral mean only a few big colony Quote 5x2.5x1.5ft Rimless Dream Tank (06/03/12) Skimmer - Reefoctupus Return Pump - 1 x Eheim 1264, 1 x water blaster 7kWavemaker - 2 x mp40esChiller - Daikin compressor with coil drop inLighting - 4 x 80w T5 Pair 1(6hrs23/12/12),Pair 2(16/06/12312hrs 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (1/3/12) -(15/11/12)6hrs and 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (13/10/12) -6hrs) Reactor - Dosing pump (01/01/11) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lawchan77 Posted January 24, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 24, 2013 have some tonga brances. bonsai generally means low issit? Quote (click to see my tank thread) Skimmer : Deltec SC2560 Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel Main pump - reef octopus 7000 FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowtang Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 have been away for 2 weeks in USA Welcome back and good to see you back with great ideas to rejuvenate your reefing passion. Believe me, your new scaped reef , when completed, will definitely be greater than the depth of your reefing passion. And the depth of your passion is ocean deep. Looking forward to enjoy your new reef environment, yellowtang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lawchan77 Posted January 24, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 24, 2013 thanks uncle mike! hope to jump start my passion thru hard work! Quote (click to see my tank thread) Skimmer : Deltec SC2560 Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel Main pump - reef octopus 7000 FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Good to see u back, hope to see your new scape soon. Cheers!! Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakani Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Welcome back hope to see more picture soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lawchan77 Posted January 29, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2013 busy weekend.. totally took down the rock scape and started fresh. theme is BONSAI!! objective is to create more swimming space for fishes and corals to grow bigger and taller. everything in tubs and plastic containers.. stressful day for fishes and coral, i froze some seawater in ziplock bags the day before and these acted as portable chiller for the sps and fishes. add a couple of pumps and its good for about 4 hours. still its stressful. with an emptyy tank, the rock scaping starts first left and right scape.. still undergoing many changes foundation in... start filling with water... Quote (click to see my tank thread) Skimmer : Deltec SC2560 Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel Main pump - reef octopus 7000 FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lawchan77 Posted January 29, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2013 in the midst of clearing the rocks, found a couple of bristle worms and have you seen such big crap.. i mean CRAB. 1 Quote (click to see my tank thread) Skimmer : Deltec SC2560 Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel Main pump - reef octopus 7000 FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member spkentchai Posted January 29, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2013 in the midst of clearing the rocks, found a couple of bristle worms and have you seen such big crap.. i mean CRAB. This picture just remind me of a crab I saw at kajiu house.....IT is bigger if not as big....remind me to bring some chilli or pepper when I come your house.....we have crab feast!!!!!! Quote -5x1.5x2ft Tank 5x2.5x2 Full Height Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoVan Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Wa! Quote Happy Reefing, Marc J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lawchan77 Posted January 29, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2013 a crab this size can easily kill my beloved mandarin fish right? Quote (click to see my tank thread) Skimmer : Deltec SC2560 Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel Main pump - reef octopus 7000 FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member spkentchai Posted January 29, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2013 a crab this size can easily kill my beloved mandarin fish right? Highly possible Quote -5x1.5x2ft Tank 5x2.5x2 Full Height Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmariados Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Are all crabs bad? I ask because I saw two foam box full of crabs for sale at T95 last week. BTW, great setup bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lawchan77 Posted January 29, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2013 some crabs are sps eaters while other species are scavengers which help to keep sps and tank clean. but there are some which are big enough to cause harm to small fishes and you dont want that when you have expensive fishes eg Helfrich’s Firefish. but generally i try to remove all crabs i see. Quote (click to see my tank thread) Skimmer : Deltec SC2560 Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel Main pump - reef octopus 7000 FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lawchan77 Posted January 29, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2013 finished my first stage of rockscape... but first a quick look at what used to be.... FTS from right side.. from left side NOW as @ 29 Jan 2013 pics look very blue and blur cos adjusted the lights higher so that I can work properly... and water is cloudy cos till doing scape.. will try to take better pics.. please do give your comments.. FTS middle part right side left side Quote (click to see my tank thread) Skimmer : Deltec SC2560 Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel Main pump - reef octopus 7000 FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoVan Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 prefer your older look Quote Happy Reefing, Marc J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lawchan77 Posted January 29, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2013 u dont feel that it is overcrowded with rocks in my older look? Quote (click to see my tank thread) Skimmer : Deltec SC2560 Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel Main pump - reef octopus 7000 FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoVan Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 no leh I find it very totm feeling. like the crowded look lol. nvm bro, I'm sure you can create another awesome tank w this scape Quote Happy Reefing, Marc J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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