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Guys as you all can tell by looking at my tank thread tht's submerged somewhere in this forum <_< tht i've taken a break from reefing... So i'm seeking for ideas on revamping my tank as in LS and refresh some old stuffs with me if u guys don't mind! :P

With the utmost appreciation,

Vlamingi_cont :thanks:

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

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haha go upgrade to a bigger tank lar bro hehe


Main tank: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2
Skimmer: Deltec AP701
Return pump: RD 6
Chiller: Daikin compressor with Titanium coil
Wavemaker: Jebao w-20, Maxspect Gyre xf150

Lighting: 8x54 ATI Sunpower Non-dimmable

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Main tank: 2 x 1 x 2
Return: Eheim 1260
Lighting: AI Hydra 26 with controller
Wavemaker: Tunze 6025
My decommed 3 ft setup

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there's not much choices since your tank is not that big. with a big tank you can do reef, FOWLR, predator tank, etc etc. for a small tank like yours, there's basically only reef tank. since FOWLR and predator etc require much bigger tanks.

why don't you just restart and keep nano fishes with soft corals? or try to make a nicer reef tank! or upgrade

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there's not much choices since your tank is not that big. with a big tank you can do reef, FOWLR, predator tank, etc etc. for a small tank like yours, there's basically only reef tank. since FOWLR and predator etc require much bigger tanks.

why don't you just restart and keep nano fishes with soft corals? or try to make a nicer reef tank! or upgrade

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there's not much choices since your tank is not that big. with a big tank you can do reef, FOWLR, predator tank, etc etc. for a small tank like yours, there's basically only reef tank. since FOWLR and predator etc require much bigger tanks.

why don't you just restart and keep nano fishes with soft corals? or try to make a nicer reef tank! or upgrade

Hmmm... Good idea for the nano fishes and soft corals but i think i would remove my damsel, remove coral skeletons and restart! But i don't think i'll re cycle the whole thing... :whistle

Livestocks i want to keep:

1 Mystery wrasse (if i can hunt for a mini one) :huh:

2 Tank bred wierdo percs... (2 stripes kind) :heh:

2 Anthias

1 Yellow Tang or other tangs

That's abt all and for gems...

I intend to start with a few frags of Monti and acros will then gradually put in more frags this time no colonies just frags (i'll try to stick to this) And Zoas and Chalices and most probably rics... If i can afford :erm: otherwise 2-3 polyps and wait for off spring... :peace:

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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Hmmm... Good idea for the nano fishes and soft corals but i think i would remove my damsel, remove coral skeletons and restart! But i don't think i'll re cycle the whole thing... :whistle

Livestocks i want to keep:

1 Mystery wrasse (if i can hunt for a mini one) :huh:

2 Tank bred wierdo percs... (2 stripes kind) :heh:

2 Anthias

1 Yellow Tang or other tangs

That's abt all and for gems...

I intend to start with a few frags of Monti and acros will then gradually put in more frags this time no colonies just frags (i'll try to stick to this) And Zoas and Chalices and most probably rics... If i can afford :erm: otherwise 2-3 polyps and wait for off spring... :peace:

Slowly increase yr livestocks and corals bit by bit...most impt is to have a rockscape to place your gems that is easy and manageable.

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try to skip any tangs... go for small fishes. better.

Ok... Maybe i'll get firefishes?? :eyebrow:

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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Slowly increase yr livestocks and corals bit by bit...most impt is to have a rockscape to place your gems that is easy and manageable.

Ok... rockscape will ref from nanoreef or some of the tanks in this forum! :lol::lol::lol:

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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Guys as you all can tell by looking at my tank thread tht's submerged somewhere in this forum <_< tht i've taken a break from reefing... So i'm seeking for ideas on revamping my tank as in LS and refresh some old stuffs with me if u guys don't mind! :P

With the utmost appreciation,

Vlamingi_cont :thanks:

Welcome back! Looking forward to seeing your new set-up. ;)

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Ok... rockscape will ref from nanoreef or some of the tanks in this forum! :lol::lol::lol:

yah give imcosmokramer a heads-up and he can recommend you which tank thread in NR to check out :)

Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System

2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way!

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what are you thinking as far as aquascaping.

Hmmm... i want more open space for fishes to swim and still get enough placing for my corals... :eyebrow: Do u hav got a great example for me to follow?? :thanks:

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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Welcome back! Looking forward to seeing your new set-up. ;)

Thanks mod Gouldian! :P

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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what are you thinking as far as aquascaping.

Also seeing ur reef tools link u've got a nice sps tank! :wub:

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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thank you.

Did I miss the new tank dimension?

Nope its 40 gallons right? :eyebrow:

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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Another Nano incoming! Look forward to see your setup!

Hope it wouldn't be choked with hair algae and flourish with sps... :rolleyes:

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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seems like the picture didnt come out :lol:

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That's one big inspiration for me! :yeah::yeah::yeah: Will be working towards that... Now whr to start?? :huh:

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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Well the Anthias tt survived... :erm:

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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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That's one big inspiration for me! :yeah::yeah::yeah: Will be working towards that... Now whr to start?? :huh:

Hey bro willing to help u revamp ur tank :rolleyes:

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