SRC Member Boonboy Posted February 28, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 28, 2016 Updates using iPhone camera... Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted March 11, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 11, 2016 New frags... Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avamys Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Looking good bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted August 4, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 4, 2016 Updates... Peppermint shrimp wiped out all the aiptasia in the tank. New additions: Crocea (brown) True optics Pocci German blue digitata Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daredevil Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Nice! Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Nice clams. 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 sharonleong Posted August 6, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted August 6, 2016 On 2/20/2016 at 9:03 AM, Boonboy said: New frags Tenuis Purple SPS are this SPS?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted August 7, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 7, 2016 21 hours ago, sharonleong said: are this SPS?? Yes, they are SPS. Latest picture after converting from T5 to LED. Pardon the poor photos. Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sharonleong Posted August 7, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted August 7, 2016 Can conclude that led performance are better than t5Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted August 7, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 7, 2016 Can conclude that led performance are better than t5 It's too early to make that conclusion since I'm still acclimating the corals to the new light. Sharing the reason for the conversion1. Running cost - my 4 tubes of ATI T5 has reached 6 mths. Continuing this routine for next 3 yrs will cost $500++ (enough to invest in the LED light)2. Ecstatic - my tank is 40cm by 50cm. T5 24watt protruding out - not nice. Top view is covered to maximize PAR by nearing T5 to the water surface. 3. Power consumption - 4 X 24 watt X 10 hrs photo period constant power consumption and heat production resulting in more chilling too. 4. Tech junkie - LED allows more fun with colors and features (eg sunrise, sunset, adjusting light spectrum). Shimmering effect (can "see" the wave makers working)Sharing my current observation- lots of shadow- disco effect- tank looks dimmer on LED (vs T5)Maybe 心里作用 corals seem to glow (Fluorescence) under LED. Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sharonleong Posted August 7, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted August 7, 2016 Thanks for the detail explanation. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sharonleong Posted August 7, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted August 7, 2016 I'm starting my venture soon I hope you don't mind it I pm you with question Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chercm Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 It's too early to make that conclusion since I'm still acclimating the corals to the new light. Sharing the reason for the conversion1. Running cost - my 4 tubes of ATI T5 has reached 6 mths. Continuing this routine for next 3 yrs will cost $500++ (enough to invest in the LED light)2. Ecstatic - my tank is 40cm by 50cm. T5 24watt protruding out - not nice. Top view is covered to maximize PAR by nearing T5 to the water surface. 3. Power consumption - 4 X 24 watt X 10 hrs photo period constant power consumption and heat production resulting in more chilling too. 4. Tech junkie - LED allows more fun with colors and features (eg sunrise, sunset, adjusting light spectrum). Shimmering effect (can "see" the wave makers working)Sharing my current observation- lots of shadow- disco effect- tank looks dimmer on LED (vs T5)Maybe 心里作用 corals seem to glow (Fluorescence) under LED. It is known thing to have shadow effect as the spread is limited for led compared to t5 and so you need to have more led unit to cover more area.Yes LEd is fun but too much adjusting will kill the sps. I lost a lot of sps because of this but turned back to t5 and I never touch anything lolSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Humble tank : Size: 4x2.5x2 ft - Display Equipment : Return 1 : Ecotech marine L1 Return 2 : Ecotech marine M1 CR : Skimz CM122 - Caribsea extra course media with Grotech magnesium Light : ATI 8x54W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motionpunk Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 It is known thing to have shadow effect as the spread is limited for led compared to t5 and so you need to have more led unit to cover more area.Yes LEd is fun but too much adjusting will kill the sps. I lost a lot of sps because of this but turned back to t5 and I never touch anything lolSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app What LEDs did you convert to?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motionpunk Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I'm starting my venture soon I hope you don't mind it I pm you with question Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app I'm impressed by the amount of patience and restraint you have in starting this new marine hobby. Asking a lot of questions and trying to understand stuff before committing to anything. Keep it up. Knowledge is power. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motionpunk Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 What LEDs did you convert to?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think I quoted wrongly. Lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sharonleong Posted August 7, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted August 7, 2016 I'm impressed by the amount of patience and restraint you have in starting this new marine hobby. Asking a lot of questions and trying to understand stuff before committing to anything. Keep it up. Knowledge is power. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks for your reply.Jumping in without understanding will not only spending on unnecessary items.End of the way we are still dealing with livestock right?Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted August 7, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 7, 2016 1 hour ago, sharonleong said: I'm starting my venture soon I hope you don't mind it I pm you with question Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Sure, welcome to the hobby (or adventure). 59 minutes ago, chercm said: It is known thing to have shadow effect as the spread is limited for led compared to t5 and so you need to have more led unit to cover more area. Yes LEd is fun but too much adjusting will kill the sps. I lost a lot of sps because of this but turned back to t5 and I never touch anything lol Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Thank you for the advise. I am doubtful, I am (financially) capable of sustaining the running of T5. Just have to read up more and fingers cross... ha ha... Maybe I will run 2 tubes of Blue Plus to supplement the LED. I shall explore... 5 minutes ago, motionpunk said: What LEDs did you convert to? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Aqua Illumination Prime HD Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motionpunk Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Aqua Illumination Prime HD Nice. Easy to use and good specs. LEDs rock, but then again i am only running a softie/lps tank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member JMW Posted August 7, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted August 7, 2016 1 hour ago, sharonleong said: Thanks for your reply. Jumping in without understanding will not only spending on unnecessary items. End of the way we are still dealing with livestock right? Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Good to see responsible reefers joining the scene.. Yes it's living things we are dealing with & we should give them the best possible artificial enviroment to ensure their survival. Starting with soft corals, some LPS, as one learns water chemistry, tank husbandry, before moving to the more demanding & sensitive SPS is recommended. Best of luck on your journey! Happy reefing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sharonleong Posted August 7, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted August 7, 2016 May I know what is blue plus?Question: since I'm not heading to SPS as it soMuch more demanding Need dosing of CA,MG,KH need to monitor nitrate, phosphate, did I miss out on anything??I'm wondering which is the most recommended lighting should I go for at least in future don't have to upgrade the lighting if I wanted to try SPSSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motionpunk Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 May I know what is blue plus?Question: since I'm not heading to SPS as it soMuch more demanding Need dosing of CA,MG,KH need to monitor nitrate, phosphate, did I miss out on anything??I'm wondering which is the most recommended lighting should I go for at least in future don't have to upgrade the lighting if I wanted to try SPSSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app I don't know what the SPS people like using, but I'm assuming t5 is always a safe bet. For me personally, kessils look awesome on my softies. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sharonleong Posted August 7, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted August 7, 2016 I don't know what the SPS people like using, but I'm assuming t5 is always a safe bet. For me personally, kessils look awesome on my softies. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Any pic?Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted August 7, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 7, 2016 3 hours ago, sharonleong said: May I know what is blue plus? Question: since I'm not heading to SPS as it so Much more demanding Need dosing of CA,MG,KH need to monitor nitrate, phosphate, did I miss out on anything?? I'm wondering which is the most recommended lighting should I go for at least in future don't have to upgrade the lighting if I wanted to try SPS Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Unless you enjoy doing lots of work, consider using Calcium reactor instead of dosing. Old school: Metal Halide + T5HO New school: LED + T5HO IMO, T5HO seems the constant. Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motionpunk Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Lol. I like dosing. Gives me something to do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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