Sani Boyan Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Hi all Finally got the time and courage to setup my own reef. Just a small one... 30x24x24. It has been almost 5 months now. Many 'casualties' though..... sad. But glad to have learned a lot of new things with the help of fellow reefers. Will update with full specs soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy17 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 nice! tank might be a bit small for blue tang though. Quote Moorish Idol has to be the most beautiful fish ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member azlindaza Posted March 1, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted March 1, 2013 Nice tank bro..keep it up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Looking forward for your updates and more photos would be great. 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...
Sani Boyan Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 nice! tank might be a bit small for blue tang though. Yes, the blue tang is definitely oversized. Given by a fellow reefer who had to decom his tank. Had tried to catch it several times but failed successfully..... thought of swopping with smaller ones. Anyone have any brilliant ideas on how to trap it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sani Boyan Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Nice tank bro..keep it up.. Thanks. But still not contented on the landscaping. Not that creative.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnymau Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Your tank looks clean, no algea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sani Boyan Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Your tank looks clean, no algea Nope. I have this brown algae (diatom i think) problem. Have to scrub every 2 days or so .... No green algae though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy17 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Yes, the blue tang is definitely oversized. Given by a fellow reefer who had to decom his tank. Had tried to catch it several times but failed successfully..... thought of swopping with smaller ones. Anyone have any brilliant ideas on how to trap it? u can try using two nets? but the last time i tried to catch one, i have to remove most of my liverocks..heh bro, u r using sand substrate? how do u manage to keep it so clean? Quote Moorish Idol has to be the most beautiful fish ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy17 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 also, do u find the wavemaker too strong for such a small tank? i removed mine cos i think its creating some tsunami Quote Moorish Idol has to be the most beautiful fish ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sani Boyan Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 also, do u find the wavemaker too strong for such a small tank? i removed mine cos i think its creating some tsunami Hhhahaa hahaaa.... 2 nets? Even tried with 3... to no avail. I use 2 wavemaker, 3000 and 5000. It did create a storm on the surface. But it REALLY helps on making the sand clean. Previously using only the 3000. The sand turns dark brown within 2 days. Pity my starfish trying very hard to clean it. After a few experiments, found that its best to point the 5000 directly and diagonally to the return outlet. And the 3000 to point straight at the back. Both around 3" from surface. Still monitoring and experimenting though. Crossing fingers really tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy17 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 thanks bro, will give it a try tonight! Quote Moorish Idol has to be the most beautiful fish ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobkemejan Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Nice tank indeed bro Hmmmm u should stock up more corals tho Will look more colourful! Going corals shopping?? Hahahahha Always willing to tag along!!"" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member james72 Posted March 3, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hold status for another 3 more months. Focus on good husbandry and stable water parameters. Culturing copepods, there are couple of reefers selling them, buy 1-2 packets to add into your tank. Instead of fishes, look for tiny tank cleaners at fish farm. Soon you will have a great colourful eco system to enjoy after work. Quote Cheers, James Reviving my reef tank : Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS) Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus) ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25 Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000 Vortech back up battery TLF-150 + Rowaphos Activated carbon Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3 150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato 2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowtang Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Yo Boyan, I like your tank. I like your pun : 20 years hesitation. : failed successfully. Keep the pictures coming, keep the pun coming too. Cheerz, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 More zoom in shots of your corals would be nice. 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...
Sani Boyan Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Hey all Thanks for the comments and feedback. For now definitely will heed james72's advice, focus on becoming a good husband... Compiling photos now. Will upload ASAP. Still trying very hard to capture good quality pictures. My photo taking skills are superbly horrible . As horrible as my powderful knowledge in this hobby. Bob> Definitely drag you along for coral shopping. Thanks for all the delicious and nutricious poison that you had injected in my brain. For now, have to vividly please my wife more and more until she VOLUNTARILY drag me to buy more corals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tijou Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 To catch the blue tang..Off your lights in the night..i mean complete darkness.. if u have time after 2 hours.. "on" the tank light and just scoop it up cos the fish is "blinded"...sure works.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sani Boyan Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 To catch the blue tang..Off your lights in the night..i mean complete darkness.. if u have time after 2 hours.. "on" the tank light and just scoop it up cos the fish is "blinded"...sure works.. Hmm... Great thinking. But..... That Tang is sleeping under and in between rocks. Never saw it sleep out in the open. Anyway thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sani Boyan Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Well.... Here comes the amateurish pics. Now can see ALL the algae.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakani Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Nice and healthy blue tang you got... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sani Boyan Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Nice and healthy blue tang you got... Thanks. I'm lucky to be able to nurse it. When at first got it was quite worn out. Now trying to catch it to sell/swop cause my tank is too small for it. Anyone knows where to get the Aqua Medic Fish Trap? Had tried all other means but failed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sani Boyan Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Finally this guy (or gal) out of hiding. Got this big???!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobkemejan Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Haha Dat big thingy is now in my tank! Ever consider of taking him back?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sani Boyan Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 HahaDat big thingy is now in my tank!Ever consider of taking him back?? Hmmm.... you ever consider of giving it back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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