SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 18, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted June 18, 2012 Finally! After years of husbanding tanks of others, it's time to have my personal tank! This time round, this tank will be slightly different from all my other tanks in which this will not just be a test tank, this will be a display tank too! Hopefully, Right now, I am currently running a 1 ft freshwater tank with a few fishes. After many months of pondering and some form of invisible planning, it will be scrapped off and be converted into a full fledged marine tank. Even after the long periods of pondering (making my brain extremely tender), I am still uncertain as to keep the 1 ft or upgrade to a 2 ft. Oh well, equipment wise, it doesn't really matter as I benchmark-ed all my equipment to be able to handle at least 2-3ft, mostly geared towards 3ft and more though. A tank fit for a mad scientist must at least be able to withstand some doomsday catastrophes such as having some moron throwing a piece of steak to feed a piston shrimp, etc. Overspec-ing is part and parcel for the planning of this tank. Managed to procure some items for my 1 or 2ft tank: Available: Eheim ecco 2233 (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eheim classic 2211 (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eheim Pro 2 2024 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 2 2026 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 3 (currently disengaged) Eheim Universal 1250 (currently driving my impeller-less canisters) Eden 501 - currently my prefilter (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eden 501 (currently disengaged) Some cheap LEDs running around, gonna combine them all for ATF and my macroalgae/chaeto farm Incoming: HnS 110-F1000 Sulphur Reactor Eheim Compact 1000 E.Shine 4G-1 24X3W LED with Dimmer- CREE Wishlist: Coming soon, I guess it will be over 1TB in size, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 19, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 Trying to procure list: Tunze Comline DOC skimmer 9004 or 9006 Tunze Comline mangrove box 3178 Votech mp10 Teco TR 5, TR10, Arctica nano or mini 2x1x1ft crystal glass (w oro w/o ios) braceless tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 21, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 21, 2012 Incoming list: HnS 110-F1000 Sulphur Reactor Eheim Compact 1000 E.Shine 4G-1 24X3W LED with Dimmer- CREE Maxspect G1 170W Deltec MCE600 Trying to procure list: Tunze Comline mangrove box 3178 Votech mp10 Teco TR 5, TR10, Arctica nano or mini Eden 501, 511, 522 (preferably 522)s Satellite boxes 2x1x1ft crystal glass (w or w/o ios) braceless tank Eheim Compact+ Marine Eheim canisters Test Kits Currently working on a few projects: 2D-3D stacked high density Algae Turf Scrubber Cheap LED for ATS Compact retrofit-table Refigum Compact indoor freshwater hydroponics/aeroponics consumer capacity system fed by saltwater tank water Calcium reactor fed by citric acid instead of CO2 (need to figure the effects of calcium citrate on corals and water chemistry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member BFG Posted June 21, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted June 21, 2012 Looks like a big project. The Eheim Compact+ Marine is it a pump for skimmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 21, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 21, 2012 Big project? haha, nah, is many small projects. since my tank is not going to be huge. trying to grow some spring onions for cooking, haha. yup, it is a pump for skimmers. more information at http://www.eheim.asia/prod_pump_compactPlusM.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 21, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 21, 2012 suddenly realised kept talking about equipment and totally forgotten about the water. after some reading, decided on aquavitro salinity and its range of additives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 22, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 22, 2012 1 more project to the list: Using k1 filter media as substrate for ATS; assessing the suitability of k1 surface for algae growth and the feasibility of k1 moving bed filter as a partial self-cleaning ATS (using sponge filter media to filter output water from ATS) Anyone willing to spare some k1? haha Extension from 1 previously listed project: Usage of ascorbic acid in replacement of co2 in calcium reactor for the supplementation of calcium and buffered, stabilised vitamin C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 23, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 23, 2012 #2D-3D stacked high density Algae Turf Scrubber: Start of project: Introduction Since the ATS will be designed to be high density, the material should be of thin thickness to allow for high stacking volume. Another issue that users will probably faced with high density ATS would be cleaning during maintenance. As such, scrubbing off the algae from the media may be infeasible. A thin, disposable material of low cost would be ideal. Materials & Methods A food grade polymer mesh with perforations is chosen as a starting material as it is disposable, doesn't not leak significant amounts of chemicals, easily available and affordable. Ease of availability is advantageous to DIY-ers. The material, as shown in the first picture, is rough on one side and smooth on the other, hence it is thermally spot fused to provide 2 sides of rough surface. This method of attachement is more superior than stapling as it is more suitable to marine conditions and no additional material is used, which will not increase the chance of additional chemical leakage into the water. A clear nylon fishing line is punctured on the top and bottom edge of the mesh to provide structural strength to the mesh, allowing it to remain flat. This also serves as a means to support and hold the mesh in place. Lead strip is used to weigh down the mesh. An Eheim air diffuser is used, driven by a Hi-blow baby air pump. The mesh is placed above the diffuser, along the flow of the air bubbles, as shown in the second picture. The bubbles will direct oxygen and nutrient rich water along the surface of the mesh, providing a suitable condition for the growth of algae. The third picture shows a close up of the mesh from the surface of the water. Both surfaces of the mesh are inoculated with small amounts of green algae. The reason for this is to determine if the mesh surface is suitable for the attachement of algae. And since the tank used is a freshwater planted tank with 2 ottos, this will provide the algae a higher chance of populating the mesh faster than the rate of ottos consuming them. Seachem Excel and Flourish are being dosed at 25% higher than recommended at a rate of twice weekly. The 4th picture shows the ottos. The mesh will be subjected to a 8-12 hours variable lighting (blue and white 12W led). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 23, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 23, 2012 #2D-3D stacked high density Algae Turf Scrubber: Results: Day 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 24, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 24, 2012 Updated incoming list: HnS 110-F1000 Sulphur Reactor Eheim Compact 1000 E.Shine 4G-1 24X3W LED with Dimmer- CREE External breeder box Hanna phosphorous checker HC 5 stages RO/DI Eheim 1262 x 2 Deltec MCE600 Maxspect G1 170W Norit Carbon GAC 1240w 5 litres Next month pay gone, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 29, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 29, 2012 #2D-3D stacked high density Algae Turf Scrubber: Results: Day 0 Experiment aborted prematurely as phosphate and nitrate of water are both 0ppm. However, it seems bacteria film is growing there, hmm, possibly a good bio filter media? haha, jk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 29, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 29, 2012 Available: Eheim ecco 2233 (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eheim classic 2211 (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eheim Pro 2 2024 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 2 2026 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 3 (currently disengaged) Eheim Universal 1250 (currently driving my impeller-less canisters) Eden 501 - currently my prefilter (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eden 501 (currently disengaged) Some cheap LEDs running around, gonna combine them all for ATF and my macroalgae/chaeto filter 5 stages RO/DI filter 1.2L external breeding box Incoming list: HnS 110-F1000 Sulphur Reactor Eheim Compact 1000 E.Shine 4G-1 24X3W LED with Dimmer- CREE Maxspect G1 170W Deltec MCE600 2 x Eheim 1262 Possible 3 x water filter Teco TR20 1/3hp Arctica DBM-250 1/3hp Hanna phosphorus Checker HC Trying to procure list: Votech mp10 Eden 501, 511, 522 (preferably 522)s ADA 60P Clear Eheim Compact+ Marine Eheim canisters Test Kits and Hanna Checker HC range Fluidizing Reactor Biopellet Reactor Calcium Reactor Dosing pumps Aquavitro salinity and additive range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kaykay Posted June 29, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted June 29, 2012 Wah bro, Macham reading the index page of a book titled "Equipment marine aquarists use".. Haha.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 29, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 29, 2012 Add "Tunze comline filter to hide my inlet and outlet" to trying to procure list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 29, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 29, 2012 Wah bro, Macham reading the index page of a book titled "Equipment marine aquarists use".. Haha.. haha, bro, if you notice,2/3 of the equipment listed is not mine yet, haha. if I write a review for every equipment, maybe it can become a book, haha. don't we all, as a dedicated reefer who cares a lot for our livestock, till some of us hug our livestock to bed, use this many equipment? some reefers use enough equipment to set up their own water treatment plant or maybe even a desalination plant. I am minute compared to them, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 30, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 30, 2012 Available: Eheim ecco 2233 (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eheim classic 2211 (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eheim Pro 2 2024 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 2 2026 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 3 (currently disengaged) Eheim Universal 1250 (currently driving my impeller-less canisters) Eheim Compact 300 Eden 501 - currently my prefilter (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eden 501 (currently disengaged) Some cheap LEDs running around, gonna combine them all for ATS and my macroalgae/chaeto filter 5 stages RO/DI filter 1.2L external breeding box Deltec MCE600 2 x Eheim 1262 TLF Phosban Reactor 150 NP Biopellets (2/3 packet) Tunze Silence 1073.05 Incoming list: HnS 110-F1000 Sulphur Reactor Eheim Compact 1000 E.Shine 4G-1 24X3W LED with Dimmer- CREE Maxspect G1 170W Teco TR20 1/3hp Arctica DBM-250 1/3hp Hanna phosphorus Checker HC Trying to procure list: Votech mp10 Eden 501, 511, 522 (preferably 522)s ADA 60P Clear Eheim Compact+ Marine Eheim canisters Test Kits and Hanna Checker HC range Biopellet Reactor/ Fluidizing Reactor Calcium Reactor Dosing pumps Tunze comline filter to hide my inlet and outlet Aquavitro salinity and additive range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 30, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 30, 2012 I have been looking at Deltec MCE600 for the past 15 minutes. It's design is simply elegant. Simple yet effective, just the way I like it. The design also allows of modifications, which is what I am looking forward to. A lot of evil plans are popping up all over my brain now, muahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted June 30, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 30, 2012 I have a Hopar 2T5HO-60cm 2X24W. Wondering if it is of any use or should I sell it, hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 1, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 1, 2012 Need ideas! How do I hide all the pipings and cables in ADA tank? I have no overflow sump or ios Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kaykay Posted July 1, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 1, 2012 How about an overflow box? Get an over-over-oversized overflow box. Sort of like an external ios.. Make sure to prop this box up properly. Such big volume will be a big strain on the nano tank glass.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 1, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 1, 2012 I've thought about that. wouldn't it make the tank look bad? haha. and I will need a pipe to the tank itself somehow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 2, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 2, 2012 Proposed filtration setup: Protein skimmer will run independently, using filter outlet as inlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 2, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 2, 2012 Available: Eheim ecco 2233 (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eheim classic 2211 (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eheim Pro 2 2024 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 2 2026 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 3 (currently disengaged) Eheim Universal 1250 (currently driving my impeller-less canisters) Eheim Compact 300 Eden 501 - currently my prefilter (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eden 501 (currently disengaged) Some cheap LEDs running around, gonna combine them all for ATS and my macroalgae/chaeto filter 5 stages RO/DI filter 1.2L external breeding box Deltec MCE600 2 x Eheim 1262 TLF Phosban Reactor 150 NP Biopellets (2/3 packet) Tunze Silence 1073.05 HnS 110-F1000 Sulphur Reactor Maxspect G1 170W Incoming list: Eheim Compact 1000 E.Shine 4G-1 24X3W LED with Dimmer- CREE Teco TR20 1/3hp Arctica DBM-250 1/3hp Hanna phosphorus Checker HC Trying to procure list: Votech mp10 Eden 501, 511, 522 (preferably 522)s ADA 60P Clear Eheim Compact+ Marine Eheim canisters Test Kits and Hanna Checker HC range Biopellet Reactor/ Fluidizing Reactor Calcium Reactor Dosing pumps Tunze comline filter to hide my inlet and outlet (or maybe get kaykay to diy 1) Aquavitro salinity and additive range (maybe? - brightwell and redsea pro/tropic marin pro seems good too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 3, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 3, 2012 Available: Eheim ecco 2233 (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eheim classic 2211 (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eheim classic 2211 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 2 2024 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 2 2026 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 3 (currently disengaged) Eheim Universal 1250 (currently driving my impeller-less canisters) Eheim Compact 300 Eden 501 - currently my prefilter (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eden 501 (currently disengaged) Some cheap LEDs running around, gonna combine them all for ATS and my macroalgae/chaeto filter 5 stages RO/DI filter 1.2L external breeding box Deltec MCE600 2 x Eheim 1262 TLF Phosban Reactor 150 NP Biopellets (2/3 packet) Tunze Silence 1073.05 HnS 110-F1000 Sulphur Reactor Maxspect G1 170W Incoming list: Eheim Compact 1000 E.Shine 4G-1 24X3W LED with Dimmer- CREE Teco TR20 1/3hp Arctica DBM-250 1/3hp Hanna phosphorus Checker HC Trying to procure list: Votech mp10 Eden 501, 511, 522 (preferably 522)s ADA 60P Clear Eheim Compact+ Marine Eheim canisters Test Kits and Hanna Checker HC range Biopellet Reactor/ Fluidizing Reactor Calcium Reactor Dosing pumps Tunze comline filter to hide my inlet and outlet (or maybe get kaykay to diy 1) Aquavitro salinity and additive range (maybe? - brightwell and redsea pro/tropic marin pro seems good too) Apparently, a friend of mine commented that it looks like I am keeping equipment more than a reef, oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 6, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 6, 2012 Available: Eheim ecco 2233 (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eheim classic 2211 (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eheim classic 2211 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 2 2024 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 2 2026 (currently disengaged) Eheim Pro 3 (currently disengaged) Eheim Universal 1250 (currently driving my impeller-less canisters) Eheim Compact 300 Eden 501 - currently my prefilter (impeller-less; took it out to build a DIY fan for stuffy, warm nights) Eden 501 (currently disengaged) Some cheap LEDs running around, gonna combine them all for ATS and my macroalgae/chaeto filter 5 stages RO/DI filter 1.2L external breeding box Deltec MCE600 2 x Eheim 1262 TLF Phosban Reactor 150 NP Biopellets (2/3 packet) Tunze Silence 1073.05 H&S 110-F1000 Sulphur Reactor Maxspect G1 170W Incoming list: Eheim Compact 1000 E.Shine 4G-1 24X3W LED with Dimmer- CREE Teco TR20 1/3hp Arctica DBM-250 1/3hp H&S A150-2001 Skimmer Hanna phosphorus ULR/calcium/alkalinity/nitrite ULR Checker HC Trying to procure list: Votech mp10/40 Eden 522s ADA 60P Clear Eheim Compact+ Marine/Eden Marine Air/Sicce PSK 600/1000/2000/ Eheim universal pump needle wheel impellers Eheim canisters Test Kits and Hanna Checker HC range Biopellet Reactor/ Fluidizing Reactor Calcium Reactor Dosing pumps Salt and additives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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