SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 6, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 6, 2012 Projects currently running: DIY skimmer silencer Deltec MCE600 External Recirculating skimmer (mod) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 7, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 7, 2012 Currently running the MCE600 for cleaning. I am amazed by the performance of this skimmer. It is producing so much bubbles from diluted citric acid till I thought most of the bubbles are coming from the gassing of the acid. Mind you, it's not seawater, just tap water with critic acid. Unfortunately, I got a bad piece of second hand equipment. No matter how I lubricate, clean and fix tightly, the pump is still very noisy. Irresponsible seller, I guess. At the cost I bought and the cost of the replacement pump, I can get a brand new one with the white pump, ...... Lesson learnt, second hand stuff stinks 50% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 9, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 9, 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 Eheim 1262 Eheim Compact 1000 TLF Phosban Reactor 150 NP Biopellets (2/3 packet) Tunze Silence 1073.05 H&S 110-F1000 Sulphur Reactor Maxspect G1 170W Incoming list: 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 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...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 9, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 9, 2012 extremely pissed. Spent $350 for a 1262, spoilt 1262 and spoilt MCE 600. Totally irresponsible seller. Now telling me that "1262 can easily get spare part and the skimmer is working I just find it too loud. He's not going to care already". What joke. I need to get a spare impeller with a spare motor body to fix the impeller that's totally stuck to the body! MCE 600 having a very loud humming and rattling sound. I can even hear the body vibrating. And I can get people telling me that it is working. I dare not even switch the pump on now for fear of shaft/impeller shattering. Lesson learnt. Never, ever buy from that irresponsible guy. Now, I have to look for 1 more 1262 to power my chillers, This hobby is expensive, even when I am getting second hands, At least I bought a spoilt 2211 and chiller that spoilt as advertised, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Best to test it first before you buy... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 9, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 9, 2012 Best to test it first before you buy... I cannot go in. Unless I bring in my own generator. Looks like I badly misplaced my trust on some of the bros here. What a disgrace that we have such reefers among us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 9, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 9, 2012 Perplexing dilema, should I go for a 36 x 22 x 26cm or 60 x 30 x 36cm? Any suggestion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kaykay Posted July 9, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 9, 2012 Wah, you still have not made up your mind on the tank size arh. Seems to me that the equipment you have acquired can hold more water in total than the smaller tank option. Lol. So why not go for the bigger option if your table can withstand the weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 9, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 9, 2012 Patience is important in this hobby, =pHaha, i tend to oversize my equipment. People have sump and ios, i have sif (sump in filter). The smaller tank is a 2nd hand for $50, bigger would be a 1st hand for $180. Pocket shallower than a piece of paper. i do not want to regret after getting the tank, hence, here i am seeking opinions.My table can support, but my pocket, oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoVan Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 extremely pissed. Spent $350 for a 1262, spoilt 1262 and spoilt MCE 600. Totally irresponsible seller. Now telling me that "1262 can easily get spare part and the skimmer is working I just find it too loud. He's not going to care already". What joke. I need to get a spare impeller with a spare motor body to fix the impeller that's totally stuck to the body! MCE 600 having a very loud humming and rattling sound. I can even hear the body vibrating. And I can get people telling me that it is working. I dare not even switch the pump on now for fear of shaft/impeller shattering. Lesson learnt. Never, ever buy from that irresponsible guy. Now, I have to look for 1 more 1262 to power my chillers, This hobby is expensive, even when I am getting second hands, At least I bought a spoilt 2211 and chiller that spoilt as advertised, How bad is the humming or rattling sound? If its just a hum it's normal. Deltec has been finding ways to silence that to no avail. Still has some humming sound. But if it's rattling, might be a case of shorten or broken impeller. It will be worth to tear it down and check Quote Happy Reefing, Marc J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 10, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 10, 2012 impeller looks fine. it's both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kaykay Posted July 10, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 10, 2012 Go for the big one lah bro. Now I'm regretting the lack of space to house more fish lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 10, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 10, 2012 Bro, haha, wait till next ge, maybe I join the election. Till then, pocket is shallow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 10, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 10, 2012 Taking bro kaykay's advice, I shall go for the big one. ANS or ADA? Argh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 19, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 19, 2012 Due to shallow pocket, i have to start small. I also have been reading up on zeovit system. Since it is expensive, i am going to use a modified version called zero$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 21, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 21, 2012 My tank is finally up. Starting cycling with prawn. Technical specifications of tank: 170x120x150mm Max vol of 3.06L IOS driven by a restricted eheim compact 300,approximately 150L/h Mechanical: black filter sponge Chemical: rowaphos, seachem purigen, seachem matrix carbon, diy protein skimmer Biological: seachem matrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 21, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 21, 2012 Bubbling looks all right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 21, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 21, 2012 now I just need a chiller, light and wavemaker. any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Evolutionz Posted July 21, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 21, 2012 woah.. this is a really small tank to be honest.. given all ur equipments u bought and owned, i thought you will be going for a much larger tank. Quote EvolutionZ's Floating Reef: (Decommed) EvolutionZ's 4ft shallow Mixed Reef Build : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 21, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 21, 2012 woah.. this is a really small tank to be honest.. given all ur equipments u bought and owned, i thought you will be going for a much larger tank. haha, due to lack of budget, have to slowly gather equipment. I am still missing a few pieces of equipment to start a 2ft. Once I have all the equipment, I will run both tanks. Be it a large or small tank, both have their charms. Good practice for me with a pico tank. Easy to reset all parameters if things go out of way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Evolutionz Posted July 21, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 21, 2012 haha, due to lack of budget, have to slowly gather equipment. I am still missing a few pieces of equipment to start a 2ft. Once I have all the equipment, I will run both tanks. Be it a large or small tank, both have their charms. Good practice for me with a pico tank. Easy to reset all parameters if things go out of way. true enough will be staying tuned to see u set up ur 2ft tank Quote EvolutionZ's Floating Reef: (Decommed) EvolutionZ's 4ft shallow Mixed Reef Build : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 21, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 21, 2012 true enough will be staying tuned to see u set up ur 2ft tank Thanks, hope it's coming real soon though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 22, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 22, 2012 Wondering if an aquatronic led, 3.2w 32 white + 8 blue, is sufficient for the pico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 28, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 28, 2012 Surprisingly, tank has cycled to near completion in less than a week. Ammonia = 1ppb Nitrite = 5ppb Nitrate = 500ppm Guess the prawn was too big for the tank, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted July 29, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 29, 2012 1 week's skimmate without livestock. After adding livestock, skimmer seems to have better foaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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