Jonathan Tan Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 My tank is already about 2 months old, but have decided to post it up to get some advice and feedback! I got an iBox20 set from Aquamarin and haven't regret since. This was during its cycling period. I didn't really know what I was heading for at the start, thus I tried FOWLR, species, and eventually reef. And this is what it looks like currently. Water parameters are more stabled now, but I'm still trying to bring down my nitrate (currently 20-30ppn). But as of now, my softies and LPS seems like they're doing well. Hoping to be able to keep at least a couple of bird nests and montis in time to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchris Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Nice, my tank is also around 2 months old. Looking forward to your updates! Quote Zoas Garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 For filtration, there's broken live rocks in every compartment of the ios and I got some nitrate reducing substance from AquaMarin. Also, have 2 layers of nitrate reducing sponge and a normal white floss at the very top. Using SKIMZ SH1 as a skimmer in the middle compartment, and chaetos in the last compartment with a submersible blue led light inside. For lights, I'm using a PAR38 (3x Royal Blue, 2x 6500k) and a 1ft LED (All Blue). I run the PAR38 for 10 hours, and blue LED for 6 hours with 2 hours overlap. I can still manage with a cooling fan, thus didn't get a chiller. I have a 4L auto-top up container though, which lasts for only about 3-4 days.. As of now I change water twice a week, but am aiming for once a week soon. Will keep you guys updated on the live stocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Nice, my tank is also around 2 months old. Looking forward to your updates! Thanks bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Some of my preferred corals. This is supposed to be a yellow hammer, but can't seem to get the colours with the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member acewong Posted January 18, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 18, 2015 About the same timing to my tank too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Damianiac Posted January 18, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 18, 2015 Bro can pm hw much u bought this tank with the skimmer? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member inwear Posted January 18, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 18, 2015 Interesting setup. Good choice of skimmer and lights for your setup. High evaporation rate maybe due cooling fan. Your topup rate is almost similar to my 4 feet. WC twice a week is alot if hardwork. Nevertheless you are rewarded with healthy LPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Bro can pm hw much u bought this tank with the skimmer? Thanks! 200 plus. Can check with AM, they got one whole package to start up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Interesting setup. Good choice of skimmer and lights for your setup. High evaporation rate maybe due cooling fan. Your topup rate is almost similar to my 4 feet. WC twice a week is alot if hardwork. Nevertheless you are rewarded with healthy LPS. Thanks bro! I doubt i'll still have the luxury to change it twice a week from next month onwards alr. So... All i can do is hope everything still goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Damianiac Posted January 18, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 18, 2015 200 plus. Can check with AM, they got one whole package to start up. Thanks bro.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks bro.. No prob. Hahaha, you wait another couple of weeks la, I very tempted to upgrade liao. Then can let go cheap cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Mini clam I picked off ah beng's display! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member iskay Posted January 19, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 19, 2015 Clams required strong lighting. I'm not sure whether your setup is sufficient. Quote "Be formless... shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle; it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot; it becomes the teapot. Water can flow, or it can crash. Be water, my friend..." - Lei Siu Lung (Bruce Lee) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member picoreef Posted January 19, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hi, how does ur auto top up work? Do you have a pic to show? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member inwear Posted January 19, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 19, 2015 IMAG0494.jpg Mini clam I picked off ah beng's display! Get additional par38. Direct your par38 and slowly decrease the light source distance ( thru observation). I had one par38 full spectrum directly above almost 0.5 feet and its growing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 IMAG0494.jpg Mini clam I picked off ah beng's display! Nice clam. 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 acewong Posted January 19, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 19, 2015 Buy the clam. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hi, how does ur auto top up work? Do you have a pic to show? Thanks That would have all the info you need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Clams required strong lighting. I'm not sure whether your setup is sufficient. Thanks for the advice bro but I think my lighting is more than sufficient! Had to move some of my corals down cause it seemed abit too strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Get additional par38. Direct your par38 and slowly decrease the light source distance ( thru observation). I had one par38 full spectrum directly above almost 0.5 feet and its growing well. I got my par38 from de lightings. Seems pretty strong alr! And besides, I think it's acclimatized to low light alr. The lighting ahbeng was using was some cheapo led. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Nice clam. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tan Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Buy the clam. .. Saw it and bought it without hesitation! Haits Only about 2.5 inch. perfect for a small tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member acewong Posted January 19, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 19, 2015 How much u bought?? When u bought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member inwear Posted January 19, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 19, 2015 My experience tells that small clams are much harder to maintain than the bigger one. The smaller clams require additional feeding. Anyway enjoy the journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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