Joe_P

Hi Guys, I have not commence with the fragging of the above mentioned yet due to my busy schedule.. Will be intending to do so this weekend. Will you reefers who have previously indicated interest please PM me again.. with contacts please..

This link should provide some answers.

I fed mine Trochus snails

It has a 2.5 by 2 footprint with a height of 18 inches. Larger than my display reef.

Here is a picture of my sump It has 3 outlets 1) for a MD 55 to run my beckett skimmer 2) for a MD 40 to run as returns for my reef 3) for either a eheim 1260/1262 to run the chiller and 2 x FRs.

You might like to refer to dr evil. The last few projects he has done looks impressive.

I have tried running a beckett with a Laguna 55 W non pressure rated pump. Not much foam produced but results in skimmate still pretty impressive!! I'm getting a MD 40 soon and also commencing on my own personal 6 inch Reef Maniac beckett. Let see how's the performance linking the above mentioned up. If performance satisfies.. Will churn out new range of beckett skimmers for the smaller reefs.. with a definitely more attractive price tag.

hmmm.. guess i might have to convert it to a circulation pump instead.. Curious how it stands when fed to a beckett skimmer

Does anyone have any clue to whether the MD 40 Resun pump being pressure rated? Cos if it is , might consider using it to run my beckett while using my current MD 55 to run my main reef and FRs. Also lookin towards a eheim 1260 or 1262 to run my chiller

Details are on the thread.. 100mm in length bent into parabolic shapes.. for housing 2 x MHs. I have 3 sets and you are welcome to view the items

Latest Update : Place a order for my reef and should be expectin it anytime next week. Now to source for T5s and liverocks for my new setup...

Latest update, All MHs reserved Beckett Skimmer reserved Anyone interested in the stainless steel parabolic reflectors?

Hi guys, All MH Gears are reserved. I have only managed to replied to those who have responded earlier. My apologies to the rest. Will update again if the reefers who have receive replies change their minds.

All Monti frags reserved.

Yup, the 150 W SE bulb is suppose to be placed onto the E 27 holder. Update.. 150W MH reserved 3 out of the 4 sets of 250W MH reserved. (only available after my livestock is transferedto my new reef). to reefers who have received my relies to your PMs, please contact me asap. My apologies to the rest..

Jus a note, As I have not transferred my stocks to my new reef under the new lightings, The 250W Mhs would not be available till then. only 1 set of 250W MH and the 150W MH is available

No pictures... maybe reefers who have seen that specimen and have asked for frags might wanna give some descriptioon here..

Hi Guys, Frags of the above will be made available soon. Specimen is growing too huge for my new reef so decided to sized it down. Selling them at $5 to $10 depending on size. Please PM me

Hi Guys, Have the following for sale.. 3 x DIYed Parabolic stainless steel reflectors (2 unused going for $75 each) The used unit will be release at $55. Each reflector is 100mm in length and will come with 2 x mogrul base suitable for E40 bulb holders 4 sets of MH Gear (250W) ballast comes with ignitor, capacitors and E40 bulb holders selling at $ 60 per set. 1 set of 150W MH gear comes in casin with E 27 bulb holder at $ 50 Used 250W BLVs 10kk/20kk and 1 Iwasaki 150W SE 20kk bulb will be given away with each respective set of MH gear. Sellin my old DIY PVC Beckett Skimmer at $100. comes with a 1.25 inch Spears Gate Valve. (without the Beckett Nozzle) additonal nozzle at $50. Please PM me

That was my earlier intention. However since I'm trying to stick to a 6 mm glass thickness for my new reef, the best option would to go with a 2 foot footprint with a 1.5 ft height. Tank would have a 10 mm base with 10mm eurobracings on the top and bottom for strength. The greenish tinge of 6mm standard glass should not be that bad.. Think I would have a full fledge SPS reef witnin months In fact, I have 2 chillers. will switch around to see which provide better results. Expectin really minimal operational period since I'm headin towards a combo of fans and T5s. DA, will let you guys know once frags are ready.. will most probably have a final mass frag session before my reef is ready

The results from your reef is definitely one of the "push" factor thats getting me involved with T5s. And yes, Danano's reef too. Just watchin those growth rates is beginning to convince me how effective T5s are. Good pastel colours and great growth.

Hmmm... Neon goby. Will let you know once some stags becomes available.. You might wanna check out my sump ... would need to be large enough to house a insump beckett skimmer. Yup ..cost would be lower for a 1/2 HP chiller. But a larger capacity chiller does make me feel more secure esp with such weather conditions around. Well, it would also allow me to head back to MHs once I get sick and bored with T5s.

IanJ, I will take this chance with the T5s... Have used both 400 and 250 watters... So decided to give the T5s a tryout... My intention of moving into T5s is to find out whether I'm able to maintain growth rates and good colours and at the same time cut down on chiller operational period. Lets hope 2 x 6 inch AC fans installed in would help.

Hahahaa Will need some recommendations here... I would need to know what 1) kind/brand of T5s to purchase.. 2) Suitable livestock for a smaller reef.. intend to go with the following first, and slowly adding other livestock.. Sixline Wrasse and yes, would need recommendations for gobies

Yup.. Equipments passed down from my last reef... Sounds a little overkill here but things should work out fine once the reef matures into a full fledge SPS reef ..... again heehee... jus the thought of getting this project done gets me really excited!!