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just did LR rescape... managed to catch these 2 hairy crab....

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this how my tank look now after rescape..... when chiller up.... will start to put back corals....

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just hard to believe.... it tooks me months with a lot of $$$$ investment and time to get full healthy reef tank..... but within 24hrs..... all turned to be a nightmare when the tank crash......

this is the last FTS before the tank crash...... now history jor......

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{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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You might wanna consider using T5 or LED since yr tank is mainly LPS and softies. Then you will avoid this problem again when yr chiller suddenly goes down, while yr MH is cooking yr corals.

If you want shimmering effect just place a small fan below the T5...haha..it works for me.

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You might wanna consider using T5 or LED since yr tank is mainly LPS and softies. Then you will avoid this problem again when yr chiller suddenly goes down, while yr MH is cooking yr corals.

If you want shimmering effect just place a small fan below the T5...haha..it works for me.

actually... i'm currently using 4 x 54W ATI T5HO & 2 x 54W Giessemann T5HO = 6pcs T5HO tube........

{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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Bro, sorry to hear about your lost. I think I've read somewhere that some reefers install temperature trip system whereby when things get too hot, it switches off the lights and a set of fans will switch on to cool things down in case the chiller breaks down. You might wanna consider this option.

Don't give up and come back even stronger! ^_^

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actually... i'm currently using 4 x 54W ATI T5HO & 2 x 54W Giessemann T5HO = 6pcs T5HO tube........

l didn't know 6 tubes of T5 can boil yr corals...maybe you can consider 4 tubes of 54W? Shd be enough for LPS & softies right? Bro Peacemaker's suggestion think is worth exploring.

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l didn't know 6 tubes of T5 can boil yr corals...maybe you can consider 4 tubes of 54W? Shd be enough for LPS & softies right? Bro Peacemaker's suggestion think is worth exploring.

yea... tht's surprised me too.... i just couldnt believe 6 T5 tubes can raise the temp. to 33C.... now seriously want to install cut off system....

{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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Bro XXX, that happen to me too in the past. Also with 6 T5 tubes in the past. Actually the heat not only comes from your T5 but also from your pumps and the rest of your equipments too. Worst still, is my itchy hand that turn off my chiller and forget to turn on and my tank running without a chiller over the weekend <_<

That is why I bought the temp probe from chill down after that. And I set the temp of the probe to 28 degrees so whenever the probe reads 28degrees, my lights will cut off by itself and my fan will be on blowing the surface of my tank.

If I'm not wrong it cost me S$300. But is worth it as I think your effort put in your tank and any priceless gem corals or fishes in your tank will cost much more than that! :rolleyes:

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Bro XXX, that happen to me too in the past. Also with 6 T5 tubes in the past. Actually the heat not only comes from your T5 but also from your pumps and the rest of your equipments too. Worst still, is my itchy hand that turn off my chiller and forget to turn on and my tank running without a chiller over the weekend <_<

That is why I bought the temp probe from chill down after that. And I set the temp of the probe to 28 degrees so whenever the probe reads 28degrees, my lights will cut off by itself and my fan will be on blowing the surface of my tank.

If I'm not wrong it cost me S$300. But is worth it as I think your effort put in your tank and any priceless gem corals or fishes in your tank will cost much more than that! :rolleyes:

Now I remember whose tank thread I read this from! :whistle

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put back corals to my tank...... corals still havent fully open yet....

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Latest FTS.... still look empty.....

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{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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some latest addition in the tank....

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latest FTS.....

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{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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some recent photos taken by using new lens nikkor 50mm f1.8....

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{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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random pics....

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{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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some new photos....

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{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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Looking great bro... Love your zoas... :wub:

some new photos....

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FTS

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1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank]

1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C

2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs

-skimmer-less-

My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT]

1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller

Tank parameters:

Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C

No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer)

No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer)

Others? too lazy to measure...LOL

Camera- EOS 50D

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thks all for for the encouragement...

i was so fortunate to grab that zoas before other could do that....

{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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quite sometime never take my fish pic... so here we go.........

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zoas also now already stable... i luv the colour....

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{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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quite sometime never take my fish pic... so here we go.........

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zoas also now already stable... i luv the colour....

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Nice zoa :evil: .

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Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe

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just changed 4 new tubes T5 on last weekend....

1 pc - UV H2ology Super Actinic

1 pc - Giessemann Aquablue Plus

1 pc - Giesseman Actinic Plus

1 pc - ATI Aquablue Spezial...

need to change another 2 more tubes & planning to go for ATI Pro Color & ATI Aquablue Spezial.....

here is my latest FTS after I changed 4 tubes of new T5....

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{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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just changed 4 new tubes T5 on last weekend....

1 pc - UV H2ology Super Actinic

1 pc - Giessemann Aquablue Plus

1 pc - Giesseman Actinic Plus

1 pc - ATI Aquablue Spezial...

need to change another 2 more tubes & planning to go for ATI Pro Color & ATI Aquablue Spezial.....

here is my latest FTS after I changed 4 tubes of new T5....

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very nice.. loves your scaping.. :)

Reefing is like a Relationship, Once you fall in Love with it, You will Love it for Life... :wub:

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very nice.. loves your scaping.. :)

thks.... to get this new look... it took me 2 days.... hahahhaa

the tower collapse few times during the scapping or even after that... it is bcoz... i created many hollow area & tunnel under the LR for fishes to hide or sleep inside..... now this new rock scapping already stable....

my next plan is to add few sand anemone on the sandbed..... last week already added 2 & it seems be doing well in the tank...

{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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just another 2 more T5 tubes... 1 ATI Pro Color & 1 ATI Aquable Spezial... so now all 6 tubes are new tubes...

here some pic taken after fixing the new tubes... pics taken using macro mode....

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{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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continue....

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{Tank Size:- 4ft L X 2ft W X 2.5ft H = Mixed Reef Tank}

{Light:- 2 X 54W T5 ATI - Aquablue Spezial & 1 Pro Color, 1 X 54W T5 Giesemann - Aquablue + & 1 Actinic +, 1 X 54W T5 UV H2ology}

{Chiller:- 1 HP split unit powered by Rio 14}

{Skimmer:- Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer Powered by Rio20}

{Fluidized Reactor:- Reef Maniac FR with Rowaphos media}

{Return Pump:- 1 unit X 5,400 L/H}

{Circulation Pump:- SEIO M1100 + M820}

{Photos:- Powered by Nikon 7D, 24-70mm f2.8 L Lens, 85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8 Macro Lens & 580EXII}

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