reaper78 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Or fill up the whole bottom with zoas lol.. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Haha yeah keep some zoas but not too much ..very scared of nudis when buy as a whole. Dip alresdy still haf eggs.., Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted January 11, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 11, 2013 Haha yeah keep some zoas but not too much ..very scared of nudis when buy as a whole. Dip alresdy still haf eggs.., buy frags from reefers. safer. but i used to keep alot of wrasses and quite lucky never have any nudi prob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 tEc' timestamp='1357871953' post='1084319'] buy frags from reefers. safer. but i used to keep alot of wrasses and quite lucky never have any nudi prob. I still remember those days when i used a pincer to catch the nudis. It grow so big that it roam ard freely when the lights are on! Even the wrasse i kept find it not so tasty to consume! hahaha Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mengyang_neo Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hi bro, nice scape, 1 thing to take into consideration will be the lighting, what lighting will u be using? example if using mh, those are under mh, the par will be high so can actually scape lower under the light and scape higher at the side to maximise the lighting, For T5 the center will be strongest and side weakest and the light is quite well spread. Just a suggestion. 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...
reaper78 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hi bro, nice scape, 1 thing to take into consideration will be the lighting, what lighting will u be using? example if using mh, those are under mh, the par will be high so can actually scape lower under the light and scape higher at the side to maximise the lighting, For T5 the center will be strongest and side weakest and the light is quite well spread. Just a suggestion. Thanks bro for the advice. Very good point that u have highlighted. I using 6 x Ati sunpower n 2 x DE T5. The fixture can be moved forward or backward. So I can still make adjustment when is needed. I looking forward to the day to buy some frags frm u to try when the tank is ready! Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 And also if needed, might add another 2 x DE in future. Hehe. Btwn want to ask u izzit necessary to switch on all 8 tubes together or I can do it alternatively with different photo period? Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mengyang_neo Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 And also if needed, might add another 2 x DE in future. Hehe. Btwn want to ask u izzit necessary to switch on all 8 tubes together or I can do it alternatively with different photo period? Yup it will be good to switch on all 8 tube for 4-6hrs, the rest of the time, 2 tubes will be enough. depend on your scape if the whole rock scape is under the 8 tube then should be ok, if not just place your sps under the 8 tube, the rest of the lps can put at the side, ATI sunpower is very strong. 1 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...
reaper78 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Yup it will be good to switch on all 8 tube for 4-6hrs, the rest of the time, 2 tubes will be enough. depend on your scape if the whole rock scape is under the 8 tube then should be ok, if not just place your sps under the 8 tube, the rest of the lps can put at the side, ATI sunpower is very strong. Thanks for the advice! Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Using oolite sand for dsb. Hope to achieve 5 inch for the center and another 6 inch at the right compartment. Tmr morning continue to top up live sand b4 nsw arrive! Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Day 2 after Nsw. 3 x market prawn thrown in to kickstart the cycle. Hope to resist frm adding any livestocks for 8 weeks. Haha Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Pic of at ati n delighting T5 8 x 39W fixture. Light stand frm CR. I hope the bracket can hold the 9kg of ati fixture. Hmm.. Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 And the external controller bought frm Derek to cntrl the hailea 0.5hp chilller. Kick in for abt 1 hr & 15 mins. Able to substain temp frm 26 to 27 degree for 3.5 hrs, without T5 running. Vast improvement in my opinion. See hw it goes when the T5 r switch on. Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanez Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Bro, Three market prawns a little too much i think. . can reduce by half possibly? Quote ReefTank: 48"x 24"x 24" Lightings: Maxspect Razor 120w x 2Skimmer: Skimz Kone SK1 Chiller: Hailea 1/4 hp w/ Aquabee 3000 Wave Maker: Tunze 6065 x 2 Return Pump: Eheim 1262 Uv: Coralife 9 watt Uv w/ Eheim compact 1000FowlrTank: 36"x 21"x 16"Lightings: Beamswork Ultrabright Led x 2Skimmer: Skimz SM161Wave Maker: Maxijet 1200Return Pump: Eheim Compact 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Bro, Three market prawns a little too much i think. . can reduce by half possibly? I guess is okay, let them be a spike. Am looking for live critters such as amhidpod (wrong spelt) but no luck so far Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanez Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I guess is okay, let them be a spike. Am looking for live critters such as amhidpod (wrong spelt) but no luck so far amphipods will start growing once your refugim is stable. I used to have my refugim flooded with them. Good for keeping mandarin fish. Grow some cheato and possibly mangrove. cheers! Quote ReefTank: 48"x 24"x 24" Lightings: Maxspect Razor 120w x 2Skimmer: Skimz Kone SK1 Chiller: Hailea 1/4 hp w/ Aquabee 3000 Wave Maker: Tunze 6065 x 2 Return Pump: Eheim 1262 Uv: Coralife 9 watt Uv w/ Eheim compact 1000FowlrTank: 36"x 21"x 16"Lightings: Beamswork Ultrabright Led x 2Skimmer: Skimz SM161Wave Maker: Maxijet 1200Return Pump: Eheim Compact 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Nothing much to update ...some pics running in T5 tubes and market prawn .. Hehe Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvinw Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Hi brother,can pm me how much$ you make you nice tank & sump cost.thank . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0WuMing0o Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 nice setup n rock scaping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 nice setup n rock scaping. Hi Bro, Thank you for the kind words! Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 How's the anthias Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 How's the anthias Gd Morning Bro! Good news is the 6 carberryi and 1 evansi are still alive! haha.... All eating mysis, seaweed and sniffing out the pellets except for 1 lone ranger male carberryi who prefer to hang out by himself at one spot and refused to eat. Evansi eating too but slow...... Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 With the recently itch that broke out abt a mth ago, lost quite a no. of fishes. Itch started frm YT after I try to remove the cyno that was covering more than 80% of the dsb. Well, till today's things r getting slightly better with 5% water change every week, dosing of bacteria daily (50 to 70% of the recommended dosage) . Right frm day one, been dosing special blend, mb7 and prodibio. Lately started with polylab reef resh carbon dosing. Into the fourth week and dosed based on 100g. Water seems clearer and more skimmate that I need to wash the cup twice a week. Since then, tune for dry skimming to reduce maintainence. Tank is into the fourth month n I think the new tank syndrome is almost kept at bay, well not quite yet. There are still some water parameters that I need to tweak n doing it slowly. Also bought 3 x algae snails and another 3 abalone frm recent Irwana recent Cebu shipment and u can see green hair and brown algae are almost gone. Some leftovers at the rock but I reckon it soon be gone with the starving cleaning crew. Lastly bought grotech A, B, C and started to dose yest 50% of the recommended dosage . Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 More pics to come... Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnymau Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 The pink anemone is looking good bro! More pics pls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 You can see the tank has less brown n green hair algae nw except those on the rock.. So I have increased the intensity and duration of the photosynthesis period... Due to the very warm wheather these days, the sunpower unit pop out a exclamation sign when the working temp exceeds 45 degree C. With the standing fan, managed to reduced to 41 degree C without overheating the unit. Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.