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66219197afb8e7f97d1b63c6c8cccb5d.jpgThe traditional cycling method. Market prawn.

e3eb005742b1d1e0922eef057acd7c69.jpgFire up the lights..

Still find my tank too noisy due to the downflow pipe in sump too short.. Having the splashing sound.. Did a small mode to reduce the sound by 95%.

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This extended pipe will do the trick. As now the pipe is only 1" above the water lvl.
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Compare the previous and current..
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Some freebie from a reefing frenz..

9774a05527bc17fb278b9883889de035.jpgReplace some rusting hindges..

fc9f6708b6cf10c1bb0eb1857a3e4a6c.jpg Anyhow combine the pipe. Die Die wan a durso..

2f309db5a69932e14f0e7cf5788efdb0.jpgd2732b2c5d0cd50810af15a01d9a13fd.jpg All done.. Left a socket to connect the return pump..


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Hi Edmund,

Just realised u don't hv an emergency down pipe to your sump, that can be quite dangerous. My suggestion is that you fully open the down pipe valve and use a bigger capacity DC return pump, play with the power of the return pump to match the down flow to minimise noise.
My suggestion is not to semi-close your down pipe using the valve, you can get flooding easily without emergency down pipe.
Just my suggestion.


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Hi Edmund,

Just realised u don't hv an emergency down pipe to your sump, that can be quite dangerous. My suggestion is that you fully open the down pipe valve and use a bigger capacity DC return pump, play with the power of the return pump to match the down flow to minimise noise.
My suggestion is not to semi-close your down pipe using the valve, you can get flooding easily without emergency down pipe.
Just my suggestion.


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Alright will try out..

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Ya.. Previous owner nv do emergency drain.. I will increase the pump power and open the valve fully.. Still tuning the system..

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Actually if you haven't start putting coral or fishes, it may be a good idea to add the emergency down pipe now, you will treasure its presence.
Can ask Vincent of AA to drill the hole for you, and you DIY the rest.


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Actually if you haven't start putting coral or fishes, it may be a good idea to add the emergency down pipe now, you will treasure its presence.
Can ask Vincent of AA to drill the hole for you, and you DIY the rest.


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No space in the overflow box liao.. I read up and google, as long as it durso chances of flooding is low.. Coz its not full siphon..

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Initial plan is to get a external skimmer. But due to footprint too big to fit in sump nor cabinet, gonna source for new skimmer. Narrow down to BM or Aquapharm. Due to AM have yr end sale and have 25% for Aquapharm product, i go for it.. Wanted to get a AP900 but end up buying AP1200 due to out of stock.. $299 after discount $225..

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This skimmer with small footprint but high capacity.. Let see how good it is as say in the web..
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Hi Edmund, I think this is a good skimmer


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Hahahaha.. I used to buy BM. But wan something new so get this as its affordable.. Good to hear that it good. Hehehehe..

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On 03/11/2016 at 11:12 PM, edmund_23 said:

Initial plan is to get a external skimmer. But due to footprint too big to fit in sump nor cabinet, gonna source for new skimmer. Narrow down to BM or Aquapharm. Due to AM have yr end sale and have 25% for Aquapharm product, i go for it.. Wanted to get a AP900 but end up buying AP1200 due to out of stock.. $299 after discount $225..

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This skimmer with small footprint but high capacity.. Let see how good it is as say in the web..
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Wah good buy ! Maybe will get it for my next tank too :P

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Some updates:

Screenshot_2016-11-10-10-54-15.thumb.pngparameter at day 13..

No2 is not coming down even ammonia is 0 for few days..

IMG-20161117-WA0007.thumb.jpeg.76ff8ab9e A reefer gave me this.. No harm trying since it stated "live nitrifying bacteria" which is what i need now..

Screenshot_2016-11-18-23-16-41.thumb.pngSuprisingly the bacteria is very efficent.. Just 1 night the no2 drop tremendously..

IMG-20161119-WA0015.thumb.jpeg.10905d8c7Time for some execise.. Water change..

IMG-20161119-WA0023.jpeg.b7255e1628850fc 50% water change..

20161119_224746.thumb.jpg.576d2d15735a55All the way out to corridoor drain.. No sweat.. Hahahaha..

20161119_234805.thumb.jpg.f638eabb24116dTime to make it live..

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Some update after busying with works and study lately..

Added afew fishes..
1x bt
2x normal clown
1x foxtail blenny
1x clown tang
1x bristletooth tang
1x 6 line wrasse

Corals:
Cauliflower
Xenia
Zoa
Purple efflatounaria
Golden cloves

Sad to sad afew fishes didnt make it.. Clown tang, foxtail blenny gg liao.. Bristletooth getting weaker..



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Tidy up my tank cabinet..
Time to ge down to action to finish up the half done job.

IMG-20161221-WA0013.thumb.jpeg.4cc0afe53change of design as my wife like this design more..

IMG-20161222-WA0004.thumb.jpeg.3226db6fcdone after some backaching.. Need to touch up on the inner part..

20161221_190609.thumb.jpg.c08b0c5c1e2bcbbought this little red tile star today at iwarna.. Damn cute..

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