SRC Member Boonboy Posted July 28, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted July 28, 2013 Due to miscalculation, I ended up with a spare Skimz iBox Nano IOS Tank (only). So I thought to myself… What the heck… If they can make these things so small, there must be some kind of reef that could to kept. So start my Nano/Pico tank adventures... Dimensions: W180mm x D225mm x H245mm Pump: Dymax PH200 (5W, 200 liters/hr, 5-10 liters) Light: Hopar LED-200 (Blue+White, 3W, 21 LED) Before Setup After Setup Found a small skimmer but not small enough to fit into the IOS compartment… Will continue searching probably will go for those limewood type. Considering using LIVE rocks to cycle. Please hit me with all the necessary wisdom to make this work. Thank you. Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Evolutionz Posted July 28, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted July 28, 2013 first of all, no need skimmer.. just do 10% WC 2 - 3 times a week you'll be fine. Quote EvolutionZ's Floating Reef: (Decommed) EvolutionZ's 4ft shallow Mixed Reef Build : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 U also need a cooling fan to lower water temp. 1 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...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted July 29, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 29, 2013 first of all, no need skimmer.. just do 10% WC 2 - 3 times a week you'll be fine. Wah... 2-3 times a week! I MUST find a skimmer. U also need a cooling fan to lower water temp. Yeah... Currently 30 degree Celsius. Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Evolutionz Posted July 29, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted July 29, 2013 Wah... 2-3 times a week! I MUST find a skimmer. Once a week also can but bioload have to be low. Seriously no skimmer can work well in that space and set up.. U can try the dymax iq skimmer if it fits. Even changing Sanders 2 lime wood every 2-3 weeks, all I get was very light tea color. Yeah... Currently 30 degree Celsius. Quote EvolutionZ's Floating Reef: (Decommed) EvolutionZ's 4ft shallow Mixed Reef Build : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melwood1978 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Using this is quite difficult to keep marine and end up I decom and up at my office running a planted aquarium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted July 29, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 29, 2013 Thank you for the precious words... Okay, I will try… Using this is quite difficult to keep marine and end up I decom and up at my office running a planted aquarium. What was the problem? Water Param? Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted July 29, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 29, 2013 Updates... 1. Found a skimmer (I think this skimmer comes with the Skimz iBox 8L). 2. Live Rocks. Before setup After setup Will cycle for few weeks... Anyone can recommend a good fan? (or anything that can reduce the temp) Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Evolutionz Posted July 29, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted July 29, 2013 Get the dymax vortex fan. Quiet and efficient.. But prepare to top up everyday. Quote EvolutionZ's Floating Reef: (Decommed) EvolutionZ's 4ft shallow Mixed Reef Build : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapper Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Get the dymax vortex fan. Quiet and efficient.. But prepare to top up everyday. agree. i'm using dymax vortex. elegant and efficient. Quote My Tank Journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted July 29, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 29, 2013 agree. i'm using dymax vortex. elegant and efficient. Wah... Really so good... Hope it's affordable. Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted July 29, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 29, 2013 Full tank shot Changed to a cuter thermometer. Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Anthony Posted July 29, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted July 29, 2013 There is a Skimz nano skimmer suitable for this iBox. Call AM to check. Quote ... click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted July 30, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 30, 2013 There is a Skimz nano skimmer suitable for this iBox. Call AM to check. Thanks, did check with them. The nano skimmer was for the iBox 21 litres. (8.5cm x 8.5cm) Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I dont think u need a skimmer. A water change weekly should be good Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapper Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Dymax vortex fan is inexpensive. Less than $20. Quote My Tank Journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted July 30, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 30, 2013 I dont think u need a skimmer. A water change weekly should be goodThanks, intend to build a reef so better be safe. Dymax vortex fan is inexpensive. Less than $20.Really... Thanks... I'm still hunting for that most neighborhood aquarium don't sell. Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted July 30, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 30, 2013 Updates... Skimmate produced DIY collection cup (finally found a use for these things... Ha ha...) Add some mysis today to cycle the tank... Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Updates... Skimmate produced http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=200039'>image.jpg DIY collection cup (finally found a use for these things... Ha ha...) http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=200040'>image.jpg Add some mysis today to cycle the tank... Branded stuff... Avent... Ha ha... 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...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted July 31, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 31, 2013 Finally found it... Looks cool... Next, to see the amount of evaporation and the impact to salinity. Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Hi bro i just start up a new jbj nano tank 8g 30lit 2 week ago from Madpetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaphor89 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 i used to have a small tank but end up i upgrade to 1.5ft.. hope urs will be gd!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted August 1, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 1, 2013 Hi bro i just start up a new jbj nano tank 8g 30lit 2 week ago from Madpetz. Yeah, hope to see how you do up your nano so I can learn too. i used to have a small tank but end up i upgrade to 1.5ft.. hope urs will be gd!! Fingers crossed… Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted August 1, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 1, 2013 Updates... Dymax cooling fan Time: from 7am till 8pm Temperature: down by 3 degrees Celcius (~30 to ~27) Salinity: increased from 1.018 to 1.019 Water Evaporation: ~100ml Skimmer not able to pull any out skim mate anymore… Guess the die off on the LR is complete... Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Tks bro i dont use fan and skimmer thinking to fix a chiller in jbj mini 1/15 hp but after looking at the filter compartment cant fix in the pump. may be fish only tank. Whatpp me at 98189486 so we can share cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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