SRC Member Tony Gill Posted June 5, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 5, 2014 Threw in the "biological" filtration. These are Perna viridis, the Asian green lipped mussel. They do amazing things for water clarity, but can be a pain when they spawn and clog your pipes/hoses. I've found a solution to that though... More in later pictures. This is just an egg from a sunbird nest that was built in the tank. I guess the parents thought it looked like a safe place? Anyway, ACRES came and moved the nest. And this is a cardinal of some sort that came in with the bycatch. Can someone ID it? Oh yeah, tanks 3 and 2 are getting built while tank 4 fills up. Your "cardinal" is a type of glassfish (Ambassidae), presumably a species of Ambassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Patrick Posted June 14, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 14, 2014 Hi bro any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member reefaquaria Posted June 14, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 14, 2014 Camping here for update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMOURSHRIMP Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Amazing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qianjun Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Wah super big project. .. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandal Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Super fierce Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viceroy Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Personal ocean.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member titustitus Posted July 10, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted July 10, 2014 updates pls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xnsdvd Posted July 12, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 12, 2014 Sorry for the delay guys, but here's what I've been up to over the last few weeks: http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_2478.jpg.html'> I ran out of hollow blocks... ordered some more. http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_2571.jpg.html'> I know it's "DIY" but I don't have a forklift license... http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_2575.jpg.html'> Me: Took awhile, but we got it all in there eventually... Friend: That's what she said... http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_2577.jpg.html'> I'd like some opinions on this "Filter" wall I'm building out of 4 inch hollow blocks. And if any of you think you have a diatom problem, you don't. THIS is a diatom problem. Any ideas? http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_2584.jpg.html'> They're pretty cheap, only $0.60 each. So the entire 10m wide, 2.4m high, 4 block thick wall only cost me S$1,440 http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_2585.jpg.html'> And they're porous enough that if you fill the holes up, the water won't stay in for more than a few seconds. While not technically pervious concrete, it has very similar properties. http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_2568.jpg.html'> I had a sample tested by some friends at DHI since I'll be growing seafood in this thing. Check out the results! I'm quite concerned about the high levels of Al and Pb, but a few of the PhDs advising me are quite sure the alkaline environment will keep these contaminants out of the water. Either way, we're doing tissue and water tests every few months to make sure everything's acceptable. And it'll all be published on our facebook page since we have a full disclosure policy. http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/3ec53108-2f49-43d5-b57a-9f3324baadb7.png.html'> Some of the Perna viridis that are sitting around in the quarantine tanks. There's a few hundred of them that we collected and cleaned. http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_2540.jpg.html'> http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_2539.jpg.html'> This is how a lazy person cleans his mussels. http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_2354.jpg.html'> Quote You can reach me at 98627310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xnsdvd Posted July 12, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 12, 2014 In case anyone's wondering, I'm buying the different salts from a chemical company and mixing them in the right proportions to get sea water. Here's how it looks... Car before loading salt http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_2457.jpg.html'> 1000kg of salt http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_2459.jpg.html'> Car after loading salt http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/IMG_2456.jpg.html'> Quote You can reach me at 98627310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashaegyee Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofubox Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I love how everything is so diy bro. I really salute u man!!! Alot of respect. Quote I Love Stagsss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member james72 Posted July 13, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted July 13, 2014 You are one crazy entrepreneur Cheers, James Quote Cheers, James Reviving my reef tank : Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS) Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus) ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25 Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000 Vortech back up battery TLF-150 + Rowaphos Activated carbon Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3 150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato 2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcell Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Oh dear. I really this how it's going.. Epic build!! When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain... Quote When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Patrick Posted July 13, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted July 13, 2014 One word: Aaaaaaawesome! Find a job you love and you don't have to work another day. You have your business and hobby well harmonized by passion. Keep the updates coming bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member titustitus Posted July 14, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted July 14, 2014 haha! this is seriously damn crazy man! next time must have an SRC event go visit this thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AroDan Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Will you be able to reach anywhere like sea water using those bags of salt? It would be good if you can update us with the final result. I would like to try this method too. haha Just wondering why not order sea water from those sea water supplier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AroDan Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I think the SRC can have a diving event there. haha. Personal Underwater world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasongo11 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xnsdvd Posted August 11, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 11, 2014 400W UV steriliser hooked up to the 15,000l/hr pump. With 1000kg of coral chips in the filter wall. Lets see how quickly this clears up. http://s9.photobucket.com/user/xnsdvd/media/A471098F-BFE5-4109-A4BD-2736391D704B.jpg.html'> Quote You can reach me at 98627310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Copperband Posted August 13, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted August 13, 2014 You are using table salt for what purpose bro ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member solasido Posted August 13, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted August 13, 2014 When ready, I want to buy yearly membership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member woyeng** Posted August 13, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted August 13, 2014 Bro, are u putting in sharks, rays and sea turtles ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ASHWIN Posted August 14, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted August 14, 2014 Updates??? Hahahahahahah so cool man Quote 300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot) 1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2 2: Vortech MP 40 Wes 3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2 3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260 4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor 5: American Pinpoint PH Controller 6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return) 7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor 8:Hailea 10HP Chiller R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xnsdvd Posted August 17, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 17, 2014 You are using table salt for what purpose bro ? Adding Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Sulphate, Calcium Chloride and Potassium Chloride to get seawater. Of course, I'll have to add all the trace elements as well, but that isn't too difficult. Quote You can reach me at 98627310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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