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Picture Update I see the light

its not available in singapore so you have to wait till someone orders from the US

confirm its pods anot?

Haiz...was held back from progress as I got the wrong grade of sand. It wrote #1 on the cover but turned out to be grade #0 (DOH!) Will have to wait till saturday to change the sand and then get the LR Will be posting more pics either tomorrow or thursday

Here's an insight on my intended lighting system 2x250w Ushio 10k 4x24w Aquaz T5 Blue Pro According to a discussion in RC, the best combination of lighting for SPS in terms of growth and health is a 10k bulb to 2 T5 Blueplus to fill in the 450nm spectrum. It is said that this setup will provide a really full spectrum light with CRI index of 90-95 depending on the bulbs used. Will be setting up a 80% SPS dominated tank so I will have to consider providing the best environment I can for the corals

well, there are DSB, NNR, Plenum, Mechanical filtration, Chemical filtration or both

Been running the MD55 for the second day and i conclude that it is too strong to be a return pump. It made ripple lines even with my PLs and created little whirlpools at the corners. Anyway, can anyone tell me how you guys manage to keep the sandbed levelled even with a Tunze (lets say 6060)? Its flowrate is even higher than the MD!!! Now because of internal currents, the sand from the sides are moved to create hills and valleys in the middle.

seems like the S-15 report shows very interesting reports but i just cannot bring myself to disagree that they are promoting a certain brand of salt: M@ri$e En*iro#men% IMO, high solubility, low in phospate and silicates and low in heavy metals will make up for the desired salt. all other stuff about trace element content can be adjusted my the hobbyist unless you are a very lazy person and just want everything to come in a package

spent me a whole day to tidy things up and plan for next day

If you have noticed, the left panel of the cabinet is a knock-down piece so I will be placing everything outside and yes I am going to use a Beckett

My hobby is partially sponsored by my parents but most costs I pay myself I agree with you that the piping is damn nice. I too

Entering into the Great Desert of Maintank

Here's a picture of my completed sump Grade #0 sand at the back and grade #1 sand in front Now using MD55 temporarily for return

Damn cloudy tank after filling in the sand Hope it will clear soon

Here's me filling in the sand in the main tank Notice I'm wearing the Coralife T-shirt

This is Han Teck's ingenious Durso Standpipe Just turn the end cap to adjust the airflow so no need for holes drilled

Using my MD55 for return temporarily Look at how strong the current is

Back portion completed, now starting on the front portion with grade #1 sand

Ya or else really backache liao Here I have partially filled the inner portion of the refugium with grade #0 sand

Arrival of my sand Now my house looks like its going through renovation

Stuffed in all the wool the compartment can hold Hope it will trap as much dirt from the sand

Lots of Ehiem flexible hose everywhere

Connected the Reef Maniacs Fluidised Reactor Standard to the tee from my return

Here's whats in the box: Packs of Coralife Salt nicely packaged (got free t-shirt too)

Bought this yesterday night 4 packs in total