SRC Member jxlex Posted March 24, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 24, 2012 This week: Inclusion on extra 1 Par38 20k into the setup with photoperiod of 3hrs. Phosban added into the HOF to help manage phosphate levels. A fair amount of frags added into the system... All ok with nice PE. LS added: 1 x 6 line wrasse 3 x nano gobies (Latin name left in office) Dosing of C-balance increased to 3 x 1ml per day (equal parts) for now as realized a drop in Ca after addition of few new frags. Will try to upload some photos soon. Glad no casualties for now... Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member netviper Posted March 24, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted March 24, 2012 Looking forward for more photos bro! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedricang Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Nice macro shots ! Quote Treat others the way you wanna be treated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chrislwp Posted March 24, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted March 24, 2012 You are just like my friend who drives his BMW to coral farm weekly just to buy a packet water for his nano tank in office for the past 2 yrs. Quote Tank 4x2x2.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted March 24, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 24, 2012 Looking forward for more photos bro! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk trying la bro, but tank in office lazy to bring cam up and down and iphone photo is like sai... hahaha... you should post more photos bro, your tank is Nice macro shots ! Hi bro! Thanks... its very hard though so is completely off focus... cam lousy, skill lousy.... must find a day go raid your stocks liao You are just like my friend who drives his BMW to coral farm weekly just to buy a packet water for his nano tank in office for the past 2 yrs. ehhhh.... dun understand... but i do drive to MP once or twice a week to buy water but i cannot afford a BMW, BMX still can Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted March 24, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 24, 2012 some old photos from my hp/cam... didnt take any photo last week cos busy working and running around all the LFS... never stay late in office for work for such a long time... recently keep staying late and going back on weekends to man the tank bicolour poci when first put into the tank... currently PE is quite decent, colour so so la... cant remember the name again, parent colony is white base with red polyps: cant remember name oso, but quite a common sps but i always like the fluff fluff look: Some comparism from 1st introduction to the week before, the acro polyps turning greening and body is lightening up a little, dunno how it is suppose to actually look like cos nvr see mummy before: Current setup: Close up: havent got the chance to take photos of all the other nice frags i have collected from all the bros here... will try to do it soon... Next up... another strip of red and blue LED for this tank and preparations for a new tank at home! ^_^ Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 some old photos from my hp/cam... didnt take any photo last week cos busy working and running around all the LFS... never stay late in office for work for such a long time... recently keep staying late and going back on weekends to man the tank bicolour poci when first put into the tank... currently PE is quite decent, colour so so la... cant remember the name again, parent colony is white base with red polyps: cant remember name oso, but quite a common sps but i always like the fluff fluff look: Some comparism from 1st introduction to the week before, the acro polyps turning greening and body is lightening up a little, dunno how it is suppose to actually look like cos nvr see mummy before: Current setup: Close up: havent got the chance to take photos of all the other nice frags i have collected from all the bros here... will try to do it soon... Next up... another strip of red and blue LED for this tank and preparations for a new tank at home! ^_^ Bro, guess u r really hooked to this addiction called reefing. Quote Display Tank : 36" x 20" x 20" Herbie overflow box design, Sump : 36" x 21" x 17", Frag Tank : 16” x 20” x 16”, custom built by Tank Culture. Lightings : Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro x 2 for Main Display Tank, Inled R80 x 1 for Frag Tank. Chiller : Dalkin 1hp compressor with build-in drop coil. Skimmer : Skimz Octa SC205i Protein Skimmer. FR : H2Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Media Reactor with Hailea HX-2500 (Feeder Pump) running Rowaphos. CR : Skimz Monzter E Series CM122 Calcium Reactor. BPR: Marine Source Biopellet Reactor with Continuum Reef Biopellet Fuel. Main Return Pump : SICCE Syncra ADV 9.0 & Jebao ACQ-10000 Water Pump. Wavemaker : Jebao MOW-9 x2 for Main Display Tank & Jebao SLW-20M Sine Wave Pump for Frag Tank. Water Top Up: AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted March 24, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hahaha... Yup it's certainly enjoyable! So busy traveling, now finally have time to have it setup! Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legent Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hey bro I have the same tank too is it the 16l version? How's your tank progressing? Question: You had some advice from the bros here about your filter. The back internal filter comes with sponge, the plastic hollow cylindrical stuff, carbon and wool. Is that enough? In short, is the default settings enough for biological filtration coupled with live rocks and live sand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legent Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Sorry if I have breached any rules or hijacked your post. I had always contemplated to convert it to a marine tank but was afraid to try... So was wondering if the 'stock' specs of filter and 20 day(4.8W) LED lights are enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted March 26, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hey bro I have the same tank too is it the 16l version? How's your tank progressing? Question: You had some advice from the bros here about your filter. The back internal filter comes with sponge, the plastic hollow cylindrical stuff, carbon and wool. Is that enough? In short, is the default settings enough for biological filtration coupled with live rocks and live sand? Hey bro, I'm not sure which version it is but all in all, its a 1ft x 1ft x 14" (l x w x h). Tank is progessing fine so far (cross finger and pray). My main focus is on NO3 and PO4, and limit feeding and livestocks to try an keep nutrients low. Regarding your question, i didnt use any of the factory provided media. I replace the whole of the 1st plastic container with Biohome, and the second with Ultralith. I added on an additional HOF with a mix of BioHome and PhosBan. Only liverock is in the main tank but i have no sand in my setup. Default lights were replaced with 2 x Par38 and i think it might be a wise choice to replace the default pump too(for circulation purpose), else i may consider adding a small small power head to increase circulation. Hope it helps. Let me know if you need further clarifications, i will do my best to assist! Good luck! Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted March 26, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2012 Sorry if I have breached any rules or hijacked your post. I had always contemplated to convert it to a marine tank but was afraid to try... So was wondering if the 'stock' specs of filter and 20 day(4.8W) LED lights are enough. No issues but do read up more if you are not clear as such a small tank allows for little/no room for errors. This forum is a wonderful place to start. Depending on what you want to keep i think the stock lights are enuf if you are looking at a Fish dominated tank with easy LPS. Again, im not an expert but due to size its a challenge for sure Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legent Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Haha I did not read your earlier posts on the specs as initially it does not make sense to me. After reading up it all make sense now. The tank that im having now is like half the size of what you are using. Man I guess I need to rethink on what to do Really want to try out a marine setup with corals for a smaller tank first. But it seems that for marine the smaller it is, the harder it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted March 26, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2012 i think you can consider "trying out" (with ample reading) on a tank of slightly bigger then mine or about the same size as mine... I would believe that even for fresh water, small tanks are also very much harder compared to having a big one. You would have more room for error when it comes to bigger tanks. Small tank, small volume, small change, big disaster... That being said, IMHO marine takes a lot more then your typical fresh water but even for freshwater i believe the same, "the smaller it gets, the harder it gets" applies Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted April 4, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 4, 2012 Some photos earlier today: Added a few frags over the weekend The tank last week when lights turn on: Some pics of stocks shortly Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted April 4, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 4, 2012 Some pics of the nano gobies: Nano maroon goby (trimma sp): Nano skunk goby: Still have a black bellied nano goby but unable to catch a photo of it... Will try again this week My orange plate: believe it or not, i realise asexual reproduction when a second and third mouth appeared today: Some of my zoas... Got a new addition over the weekend which can actually be seen in today's FTS: 1 Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted April 4, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 4, 2012 Some of my fraggies Monti frags: Digi & birdnests: Finally the brown color faded to review the pink polyps and white base The millies: Some I dunno what: Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted April 4, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 4, 2012 The one I'm monitoring color has lighten up abit, starting to see green colorations and tinge of blue/purples on the coralids (spelling error): Front view: Top view: The other one I think some digitata or smthg... Can spot new growth tips (I hope) Front view: Top view: Can remember from which frag I broke this off from but it's coloring up and still alive Nothing much changed last week so that's all for now --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?k1jl2m Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushAct Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Lotsa coral in a small tank. Pretty pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted April 4, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thanks for them kind words bro... Running outta space soon Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogykogy Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 good job and nice tank you have there. Quote 2 FEET CUBE REEF DISCO(60cmx60cmx60cm) TOTAL 286 LITERS WITH SUMP LIGHTS:PHAROS LED 90 WATTS WITH WIRELESS CONTROLLER RETURN PUMP:EHEIM 1260CHILLER:HAILEA 150A + EHEIM COMPACT 1000 WITH EXT TEMP CONTROLLERWAVEMAKER:JEBAO WP25REACTOR:TLF PHOSBAN REACTOR 150 WITH EHEIM 600(ROWAPHOS)SKIMMER:H&H S150 WITH AQUABEE 2000/1 MEDIA:BACTERIA KING GLASS CLEANER:ALGAE FREE PIRANHA FLOAT WITH EASY BLADE ATO:TUNZE NANO OSMOLATOR 3152 RO/DI PURIFIER:ZeRO EX5 - RO/DI ULTRA 200 WITH HM DIGITAL DM-1 IN-LINE DUAL TDS METER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Some pics of the nano gobies: Nano maroon goby (trimma sp): Nano skunk goby: Still have a black bellied nano goby but unable to catch a photo of it... Will try again this week My orange plate: believe it or not, i realise asexual reproduction when a second and third mouth appeared today: Some of my zoas... Got a new addition over the weekend which can actually be seen in today's FTS: I like your nano fishes, where u got them? Quote Display Tank : 36" x 20" x 20" Herbie overflow box design, Sump : 36" x 21" x 17", Frag Tank : 16” x 20” x 16”, custom built by Tank Culture. Lightings : Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro x 2 for Main Display Tank, Inled R80 x 1 for Frag Tank. Chiller : Dalkin 1hp compressor with build-in drop coil. Skimmer : Skimz Octa SC205i Protein Skimmer. FR : H2Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Media Reactor with Hailea HX-2500 (Feeder Pump) running Rowaphos. CR : Skimz Monzter E Series CM122 Calcium Reactor. BPR: Marine Source Biopellet Reactor with Continuum Reef Biopellet Fuel. Main Return Pump : SICCE Syncra ADV 9.0 & Jebao ACQ-10000 Water Pump. Wavemaker : Jebao MOW-9 x2 for Main Display Tank & Jebao SLW-20M Sine Wave Pump for Frag Tank. Water Top Up: AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jythong Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 This is a beautiful tank! I have set up a nano just like yours for 6 mths and I have no problem with corals. But I have problem with fish jumping out- yasha gobies, clown gobies etc, so will need to have a lid on. I am quite concerned for your firefish, which is a known jumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 They r a timid bunch & r easily frightened. Quote Display Tank : 36" x 20" x 20" Herbie overflow box design, Sump : 36" x 21" x 17", Frag Tank : 16” x 20” x 16”, custom built by Tank Culture. Lightings : Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro x 2 for Main Display Tank, Inled R80 x 1 for Frag Tank. Chiller : Dalkin 1hp compressor with build-in drop coil. Skimmer : Skimz Octa SC205i Protein Skimmer. FR : H2Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Media Reactor with Hailea HX-2500 (Feeder Pump) running Rowaphos. CR : Skimz Monzter E Series CM122 Calcium Reactor. BPR: Marine Source Biopellet Reactor with Continuum Reef Biopellet Fuel. Main Return Pump : SICCE Syncra ADV 9.0 & Jebao ACQ-10000 Water Pump. Wavemaker : Jebao MOW-9 x2 for Main Display Tank & Jebao SLW-20M Sine Wave Pump for Frag Tank. Water Top Up: AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted April 6, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 6, 2012 RushAct, orgkogy and jythong, thanks for the kind words... Unfortunately tank really too small... Trying my best la Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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