SRC Member kenyee Posted December 26, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 26, 2013 Hi all, I am starting this thread to document my upgrading project. Its also to share my experience and knowledge in FOWLR setup. I am not expert nor senior, so please pardon me and correct me if necessary. My new tank is coming on 301213. Specs of my FOWLR: Tank dimension: 5ft x 2.5ft x 2ft (12mm normal glass) Skimmer: Skimz SK251 Return Pump 1: Fluval SP6 Return Pump 2: Jebao DC6000 Wave Maker: 2 X Jebao WP40 Sump: 4ft Above are the confirmed specs and equipments till today. More equipments and informations will follow up soon. Meantime, I have try to scape using dead rocks (subject to changes after combining with LR). As going to empty out my old tank on 281213, I have prepare spare tanks to hold my fishes and LR. Its gonna be a busy day. Any reefer want to offer a helping hand?(can WA me @ 90235882) I have attached some photos for viewing pleasure.. Thanks for reading.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted December 26, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 26, 2013 Is your skimmer using es2800 or es5000 pump? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted December 26, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 26, 2013 2 x ES5000 pump.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Camping here, looking forward to your new tank build. 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...
bornfish Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hi Nice dimension for yr new tank,all the best with yr project,are u using the old saltwater from the old tank?at least use some in my opinion. Can feel the excitement for yr new tank...mind PM me the cost of it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member erikokelf Posted December 27, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 27, 2013 The dry scape look awesome. Quote 2x2x1.5 ====== Maxspect Gyre Maxspect Razer 120w 16k H2O FR with Rowa Eheim Universal 2400 BM Nac 5.5 JBJ Arctica 1/10Hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted December 27, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 27, 2013 HiNice dimension for yr new tank,all the best with yr project,are u using the old saltwater from the old tank?at least use some in my opinion.Can feel the excitement for yr new tank...mind PM me the cost of it?Thanks Thanks bro..yup..ard 50% will b old saltwater.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted December 27, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 27, 2013 The dry scape look awesome. Thanks bro..all dry rocks sponsor by bro Bkchoo.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member erikokelf Posted December 27, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 27, 2013 Thanks bro..all dry rocks sponsor by bro Bkchoo.. Haha nice. We got lots of generous bro out there in this hobby. Quote 2x2x1.5 ====== Maxspect Gyre Maxspect Razer 120w 16k H2O FR with Rowa Eheim Universal 2400 BM Nac 5.5 JBJ Arctica 1/10Hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcell Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Well done bro.. looking forward for your new setup!! Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted December 27, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 27, 2013 Thanks bro blackcell..I will b emptying out my tank n sump later in the afternoon..with only my right hand can get wet..hope all goes well.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcell Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Oh dear.. how you going to manage it.. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted December 28, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2013 Oh dear.. how you going to manage it.. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk With my CO's help..3 hands.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ASHWIN Posted December 28, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2013 Very Nice Setup! Quote 300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot) 1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2 2: Vortech MP 40 Wes 3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2 3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260 4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor 5: American Pinpoint PH Controller 6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return) 7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor 8:Hailea 10HP Chiller R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AroDan Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Nice setup. Any photo of fishes you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted December 28, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2013 Finally can catch a breather..took some photos showing the final result..tank set ready for collection tml..now housing all my fishes in a 4ft tank..they adapt fast like after an hour..LR are in 3ft tank..patiently awaiting Mon..when the big fat tank come..woohoo.. this mark the end of my 3 2 2.5 FOWLR.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted December 28, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2013 I hope u are not reusing the water in the 4ft tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted December 28, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2013 I hope u are not reusing the water in the 4ft tank. I think I won't b using..issit because of high ammonia?..I was thinking of using all or mostly new water..any Reefer care to share their knowledge..thks Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted December 28, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2013 I think I won't b using..issit because of high ammonia?..I was thinking of using all or mostly new water..any Reefer care to share their knowledge..thks Just curious, why dont u sell away your current fishes? That way u can slowly set up the new tank. From what i see from your set up, it will be a very risky move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted December 28, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2013 Just curious, why dont u sell away your current fishes? That way u can slowly set up the new tank. From what i see from your set up, it will be a very risky move. Bro, care to share why?..new tank syndrome?..I believe for FOWLR, the most important is clean water plus the fishes eat n swim ard..hope all is well.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted December 28, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2013 Bro, care to share why?..new tank syndrome?..I believe for FOWLR, the most important is clean water plus the fishes eat n swim ard..hope all is well.. No need to rush, can slowly set up, scape till u song, do halfway still can watch tv, then continue doing. i did my transfer from 4ft to current 6ft. No joke bro. 2 days then settle everything. Sell your current ls, tank ready liao can put angmo angels, see liao also song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted December 28, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2013 No need to rush, can slowly set up, scape till u song, do halfway still can watch tv, then continue doing. i did my transfer from 4ft to current 6ft. No joke bro. 2 days then settle everything. Sell your current ls, tank ready liao can put angmo angels, see liao also song Ok bro..got what u mean..haha I love my emperor n 7 tangs leh..hope all will grow big n fat under my care..not much interest in angmo angels..maybe not my cup of tea.. Will update status here to document learning cycle..happy reefing.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKChoo Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Those rock look familiar hahaha.... nice rock work bro. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted December 29, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 29, 2013 Those rock look familiar hahaha.... nice rock work bro. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Thanks alot bro..for ur comments n rocks of Coz..while I scape, I have ur last time FOWLR rock scape in mind..love those rocks..they rock..haha Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bigbird Posted December 29, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 29, 2013 Very anxious to see your fowlr Quote ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of my favourite fish only. Give me one more chance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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