New 5 Footer Reef Setup

[mv3i]

hi phang

just like tp know where to get those rack stand ..... also think they are selling by a piece of certain size ...thanks

you got my number can sms me the location and place ...

[Phang]

Daryll,

Got those from a LFS nearby my place... Bedok Area.

The Racks are basically Light diffusers... comes in a 4 by 2 ft size...

Cut them out according to the size you want them and cable tie them together and you have your Live Rock Stacker....

Most LH Shops should have them.... I bought a 4 by 2 ft at $17.

Hi Chanbi,

You mentioned that you have kept 5 tangs....

What species and how you did you manage to keep them alive??

Phang

[chanbi]

Hi Chanbi,

You mentioned that you have kept 5 tangs....

What species and how you did you manage to keep them alive??

They are from the biggest Sohal, Regal, PB, Yellow & Purple tangs. Regal blue tang is with me the longest ~1.5yrs and he has grown from ~1.5" to ~3.5" and the rest are at least quite a few mths old. PBT is the only one that i have added in recently (~3 weeks). They don't fight but the Sohal (~5") may disturb the rest now & then but not major. I guess the secret to keeping a few tangs together is to time when to add in which tang and what size (as much as u can). Other then the "new introduction to the tank" phase, tangs are in general quite easy to keep if your water quality is reasonable. One thing that u must remember is to feed with garlic extract whenever there is new fish introduce. Last time when i don't do that, some of the "old" tang may also get the iches but they will usually recover (but better play safe). Anyway my current practice is to feed with garlic almost alternate days ("kiasu" mah!!).

[derf]

chanbi,

so ur saying that we dun have to do anything (FW dip, medication), juz feed them with garlic juice soaked food. m i rite?

[Tanzy]

Cynarina spp. have alternating clear polyps when fully extended. Scolymia spp. have the characteristic finely divided concentric rings on the body. Both are from the Mussidae family and look alike.

This link will show you a good pic of Scolymia.

[chanbi]

Thanks Tanzy.. although still a bit confuse.

Derf, i am not too sure as well (u can refer to another thread that i am trying to find out what others here do). But my own thinking is that since most LFS do treat their new fishes with medication, and doing FW dip also do cause additional stress. And if the fish does eat readily, then i will most probably not do the FW dip with medication.

[mv3i]

thanks phang ....

btw .... you going down to lor harlus this weekend ???

any0ne else going ???

i WILL

[Phang]

If you are driving and have a extra space..... I'm in !!!!

BTW, Thanks to Bawater, Bluebeard, Spade and also great buddy Benny for their time and effort (muscular effort) yesterday in logistics yesterday....

Sorry guys that the tank was really heavy ..... you guys definitely did a great job it helping me get it in place.......

[spade]

2 words for the tank. It's DAMN HEAVY

[mv3i]

wah ... got new tank also never call me along to drool ..... how can ???? and now wanna take a ride ....

will only be back on thurs afternoon ... still in hk ... decided to extend the stay .... will let you know

[Phang]

Aiyoh.... U still in Hk...... how to come????

Got chance... this weekend is you still interested in Lor Halus....

[mv3i]

i know .... but would still like to see what you got ... inspiration for me ... as i can`t afford such a big tank ....

can pose some pics before you set up the tank ... and also the whole process could be documented down like AT too ... so everyone can drool more ....like me

will let you know trip again about the

[Phang]

As requested....Pictures....

My Bare tank..........

[Phang]

And tank (front view)

[chanbi]

Phang, what are those "cloth pegs" that hang by the side? And your tank is sited on top a pacquet (did i get the spelling right?) flooring?? That is very brave..

btw, where do u stay? Can pop by when u are free to view it?

[Phang]

Those are for holding up the acrylic sheet that I have siliconed to the end...cover the external overflow section....

Pacquet???? HUH?????

Those are ceramic tiles.......

[chanbi]

Huh.. must be my eyesight problem.. i thought i saw brown wooden stripes..

Phang, just check with u. How do u plan to light up your refugium? 24/7?

[Phang]

Hi Chanbi,

Dunno yet...as I might not intend to start a refugium... convert into a Coral frag tank.... and then use reverse lighting maybe.....

Anyway, what's wrong with wooden floor ???

[chanbi]

The stripes will "pop up" easily if in contact with water... And u can't afford any minor "accident" that most of us face esp. when u have a new tank? All the connections/new equipment/piping may not work as planned?

[Phang]

OK point taken....

I think for the pipings, will PVC glue them together.....

Chanbi, I live in the East area.... Let me know when you like to drop by...

[Tanzy]

Your sump looks nicer than your main tank!

Looking good!

[Phang]

Hi guys ,

Need some advice about plumbing the PVC piping.... Will glue the rest together but was wondering for the attachment at the overflow, where you place the coupling, do you guys silicon or utilised washers???

The problem is i'm using a 1.25 (25mm) inch pipe for the outflow, shop says no washers for that size...recommend a O ring......

got my doubts about it as don't sit properly so might leak.....

Tanzy,

Will work hard to get my mains up...... now waiting for my canopy.. and then can install the Iwasakis.....

All preparations for my mains should be completed by this weekend....

REALLY HOPE SO.......

[Tanzy]

I would use glue or silicone. Washers that are made of soft plastic or rubber will harder over time in saltwater, giving you leaks when they crack. I used glue for my tank.

[Phang]

What kind of glue??? those gor PVC pipings.....??

I was thinking of silicon for the internal...and a O ring for the external...

the silicon in the internal should stop any leaks ...right ?

Another thing, for those with DiYed MHs, where did you get your reflectors??

Anyonr utilising Spiderlight reflectors??

[Tanzy]

I suppose if you really want to use an o-ring, you could on the outside if it does not touch the water, but I think a layer of silicone on both sides will do just fine.

The glue is called "Plumber's Goop" I think it's made by Shelleys. Smells good too! Makes you high!