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Update for end of the month. Lost 2 corals due to KH issues. Tank starting sucking up KH like crazy, my esv dosage is now almost 3 times what i started out at. Good news is everything is growing, expl

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Every system had its pros n cons i guess. I actually enjoyed trying the different types, most of them compliment each other. Theres the really expensive way and the simple way. Both ways work just as

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Some pictures of my current Zoa collection. Been v particular about what Zoa I add. Now its just time to be patient and let it grow over the rocks. Already seen some spreading onto the rock itself.

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thanks bro, i think i will go with ESV 2 part

Calculated 1 gallon($76) of each will probably last me 5-6months, and maybe $76 in alk and calcium powder can probably last me forever lol

But i dont mind paying abit more for the convenience and peace of mind...

Bro moonwater, just to share, you can use this to help you get ur parameters where u want initially. After that, just stick to recommended dose.

http://reef.diesyst.com/flashcalc/flashcalc.html

 

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My 4 yrs of Reefing

From a 3x2x2 tank, down to 2.5x1.5x1.5. Soft corals ---> LPS corals---->Fowlr---->Mix reef---->Sps dominant

Plenty of ups and downs, but always a challenge. I enjoy this hobby alot. Went through refugium, deepsandbeds, barebottom, shallow sand, algae turf scrubbers, t5s, to halides, leds, reactors, mangroves, many types of macroalgae, plenty of addictives, itch phase, pest phase etc etc. Wonder how much I've spent on this hobby. hehe

Itching to upgrade to a bigger tank......arghhh

Happy vesak day one and all!

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Adding on, also tried sump system, overflow system, IOS system, Canister filtration. Calcium reactors, Dosing units. Natural salt water (about 6 mths, every week carry jerrycan), Salt mix. Uv sterilizers. In sump skimmer, hang on board skimmers, carbon dosing, probiotic system. Coral chips, couple of different biomedias,....every year something new comes up, i guess thats the joy of this hobby as well. Maybe next aim will be a tank controller like neptune and FM or zeovit system.

 

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Good to have before and after pics.Have sense of achivement when things goes well.So good!
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So after going through all these changes. Which system you like best?

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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

Arctica 1/5 Hp

Vortech mp40w x 2 + Jebao wp25

Eheim 1264 x 3

Vortech back up battery

TLF-150 + Rowaphos

Activated carbon

Marine magic MM03B + CaCl2 + NaHCo3

150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud   

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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

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So after going through all these changes. Which system you like best?

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James

Every system had its pros n cons i guess. I actually enjoyed trying the different types, most of them compliment each other. Theres the really expensive way and the simple way. Both ways work just as well, end of the day it boils down to tank husbandry.

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Most noticeable change with using t5s supplement so far. Both shot under same led light intensity. Slightly tough to compare since one is top down (didnt have an old top down shot), and the right one has additional t5 bulbs switched on. But u can see the colour has changed a fair bit in all 3 corals. Including the tenius on the front.

So should i supplement my lighting? Hell yeah! (That said, I am using 10k led lighting, so maybe the 16k would turn out different)

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The colour is slowwwllyyy coming back.....i can hardly wait to see its potential

Honestly wished i had one of those cool DSLRs to take nice shots. My phone really isn't amazing at taking coral photos

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Mee Three cant wait to add..Reflectors Done!

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

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Wow looks like u inspired so many others with ur maxspect t5 combo

haha, no la, I believe i'm not the first few to start t5 combo. Alot of hidden dragons out there have already done it for a long time now and had good success. Just sharing my own reviews so far. I'm glad other reefers are also jumping in. :thumbsup:

If got money, I would switch to AI hydra, save the headaches. lol.

 

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My two favourite fishes of all time. Glad they are best friends in the tank. Hope one day i can have a tank full of just these 2 species and maybe a small school of helfrichi with minimalist scaping!

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My 4 yrs of Reefing From a 3x2x2 tank, down to 2.5x1.5x1.5. Soft corals ---> LPS corals---->Fowlr---->Mix reef---->Sps dominant Plenty of ups and downs, but always a challenge. I enjoy this hobby alot. Went through refugium, deepsandbeds, barebottom, shallow sand, algae turf scrubbers, t5s, to halides, leds, reactors, mangroves, many types of macroalgae, plenty of addictives, itch phase, pest phase etc etc. Wonder how much I've spent on this hobby. hehe Itching to upgrade to a bigger tank......arghhh Happy vesak day one and all! attachicon.gifhttp://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=212746'>fISH TANK TIME LAPSE.jpg
This one pretty much sums it all. Yes, you may not be the first or the only one, but I must say your years of commitment, dedication and experimenting are commendable, inspirational and won a lot of my respect.

 

Aquarium 3 - 250 liters with sump and refugium

Jebao DC 6000 pump with speed controller

Skimz skimmer

AI Hydra 52 HD

Hailea HS-66A (1/4 hp) chiller

Maxspect Gyre

TLF Phosban reactors with Phosban

Tunze nano osmolator

Marine Magic Triplet Dosing

 

Aquarium 1 - 27 litres

Atman HF-0600 HOB filter

Maxspect Razor Nano 60W (10,000 K)

AOL 60 litres chiller

Tunze Nano Osmolator

 

 

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Thank you reef garden for your kind words. Here's a pic of my newer hobby, started earlier this yr. Just managed to get the complete Simpsons set. Posted Image

Happy reefing one and all!

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Thank you reef garden for your kind words. Here's a pic of my newer hobby, started earlier this yr. Just managed to get the complete Simpsons set. 8agabaga.jpg Happy reefing one and all! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
I guess it's not hard to guess when you start something new, you do it with the same unyielding commitment, dedication and perseverance! Well done. Your employer must be very fortunate to have you as a staff.

 

Aquarium 3 - 250 liters with sump and refugium

Jebao DC 6000 pump with speed controller

Skimz skimmer

AI Hydra 52 HD

Hailea HS-66A (1/4 hp) chiller

Maxspect Gyre

TLF Phosban reactors with Phosban

Tunze nano osmolator

Marine Magic Triplet Dosing

 

Aquarium 1 - 27 litres

Atman HF-0600 HOB filter

Maxspect Razor Nano 60W (10,000 K)

AOL 60 litres chiller

Tunze Nano Osmolator

 

 

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Hey guys, so.....a crazy thought came to me the other morning. I'm thinking of creating a shallow lagoon tank. Simple design. As I'm only a student, I'm thinking of buying it part by part. Anyone knows any cheap carpenter that can make a 4ft long cabinet, hopefully it will be within my budget. Looking to do a 110x50x42 cm lagoon style tank. Any recommendation will be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

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Long but not too shallow unless your width is wide so your scape have more dimension. Consider min 18" depth or if possible 20"

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

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Bravo Superb SPS! :D

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

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