DerrickLim Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Hi guys. Finally got my new house and managed to build my dream tank. Hope to document the progress of it here and get some advises along the way. Started with it being built onsite as it couldn't fit into the lift. After 2 weeks, tank, cabinet, sump and chiller setup completed. First draft of my rock scape against the 3D background. I am aware of dead water and detritus gathering behind the background. Will be placing a pump and WM to circulate water behind it to the main tank. Hoping that it is a safe place for copepods too. Estimated that the filling up and cycling to start in 1 week time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickLim Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 Intending to have the following livestock From current 3 feet tank - pair clown - Fox face - watanabe angel - clown goby - watchman goby - flame angel - blue tang - Shrimps New fish - 8 fire goby - Queen angel - hopefully AT. It will be a mixed reef tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member JMW Posted April 16, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted April 16, 2016 Nice! Looking forward to seeing your build come to life. Your scape looks good too, the rock walls will provide a safe haven for the microfauna to reproduce & grow. Agree, with a pump pointed in that direction, that should reduce the effect of any dead spots forming. I have a question on your tank stand - is it solid marble?? Looks damn exquisite! Also thought it is interesting that the front is totally open without any column support at the middle, considering your tank size.. Maybe there's other reinforcement somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickLim Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Nice! Looking forward to seeing your build come to life. Your scape looks good too, the rock walls will provide a safe haven for the microfauna to reproduce & grow. Agree, with a pump pointed in that direction, that should reduce the effect of any dead spots forming.I have a question on your tank stand - is it solid marble?? Looks damn exquisite! Also thought it is interesting that the front is totally open without any column support at the middle, considering your tank size.. Maybe there's other reinforcement somewhere? Not marble. Just laminate on wood. The support and cabinet doors will be put up once the sump is fully setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member JMW Posted April 17, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted April 17, 2016 Nice! Camping here for updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member iceman Posted April 17, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted April 17, 2016 (edited) Nice set up, Scaping is really nice with lots of cave and over hang. But IMHO the back drop doesn't really blend in with the rock work, If u going for mix reef it will create more problem for you. Edited April 17, 2016 by iceman Quote My Decom Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Patrick Posted April 17, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted April 17, 2016 Very nice rockscape and 3D back panel. Exciting times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickLim Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Nice set up, Scaping is really nice with lots of cave and over hang. But IMHO the back drop doesn't really blend in with the rock work, If u going for mix reef it will create more problem for you. Ya, the background can be a challenge to work with. Intending to have some bridges between the rocks and it so that they look more integrated. Of course, hoping that after a year or so, coraline algae will cover up both 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickLim Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Will be using the skimmer waste for cycling of new tank. Perhaps use the dosing pump to dose 3ml every 4 hours? Anyone else have used skimmer waste for cycling tank before? Read it somewhere and I thought it is a good idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member JMW Posted April 17, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted April 17, 2016 Interesting idea, any idea if it has been widely practiced? To grow the bacteria at an optimum rate, dosing qty & frequency is an interesting thought too. Also I believe skimmer waste can contain more than the ammonia which is needed to kickstart the nitrogen cycle.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickLim Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Interesting idea, any idea if it has been widely practiced? To grow the bacteria at an optimum rate, dosing qty & frequency is an interesting thought too.Also I believe skimmer waste can contain more than the ammonia which is needed to kickstart the nitrogen cycle.. Not sure how popular this practice is but sounds logical. Instead of throwing in a market prawn or living damsel in, more economical to just reuse the fresh poop. Haha. I will be dosing bacteria to speed up the cycling too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member daveyy Posted April 17, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted April 17, 2016 i done it before for my 6foot. I dose seachem stability with skimmer waste, once every day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickLim Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 i done it before for my 6foot.I dose seachem stability with skimmer waste, once every day Bro, how much of the waste did you dose daily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member daveyy Posted April 17, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted April 17, 2016 I aga aga dose. I didnt really measure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leejwa Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Nice... Will be following this thread. Please share more photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kelvin Ang Posted April 18, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted April 18, 2016 Bro you should use the skimmer waste water to start ur tank . It will cut your cycling to half become 2 weeks Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted April 18, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted April 18, 2016 Camping here for more pics n videos.. Btw, 6 2.5 2 shd b able to fit into lift yea (at least my lift can..heez)..6 3 3 then a problem imho.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Nice setup, camping here for more updates. 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 Supporter SubzeroLT Posted April 18, 2016 SRC Supporter Share Posted April 18, 2016 Looking forward to updates! The skimmer waste looks damn potent. I suppose it contains loads of organics & bacteria to jump start the process. Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kelvin Ang Posted April 19, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted April 19, 2016 It's a beautifully art piece. Remeber to invite us for open house . Hehe Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickLim Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Hi guys, Any recommendation for AI Hydra settings for SPS/Lps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickLim Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 My confirmed equipment list Return pump: Aqua Engine Dp11 x 2 Chiller: 1hp Daikin compressor Skimmer: Skimz SV253 Light: AI HYDRA 52 HD X 3. Lumen aqua led for refugium Bio media: Marine pure block x 3 Wavemaker: Gyre 150 and a Sparkle dragon. Maybe buy a jebao cross wave to try. Haha. Controller: Apex Neptune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted May 9, 2016 SRC Supporter Share Posted May 9, 2016 46 minutes ago, DerrickLim said: Hi guys, Any recommendation for AI Hydra settings for SPS/Lps? There are several users using Hydra52 who post their settings here. Can check he's "1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole" thread I have 3x Hydra26 for a 3ft. My settings : 1 Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kelvin Ang Posted May 9, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted May 9, 2016 There are several users using Hydra52 who post their settings here. Can check he's "1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole" thread I have 3x Hydra26 for a 3ft. My settings : Sweet setting programme Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickLim Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 There are several users using Hydra52 who post their settings here. Can check he's "1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole" thread I have 3x Hydra26 for a 3ft. My settings : Thanks Bro. Many pages there, will slowly search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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