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Hello!

Just two friends thrilled to be setting up our first reef tank.

Display tank dimensions: L 180cm x H 60cm x W 50cm (approx. 540L)

Other specifications:

MAXSPECT Razor 300W 16K

EHEIM 1264 return pump

VERTEX Omega 150 Protein Skimmer

JEBAO WP40 x2

HAILEA HS-66A 1/4HP chiller

D-D H2Ocean FR (Rowaphos + Biopellets)

Here's a timelapse of the set up process, with help from the good guys at Iwarna:

http://youtu.be/8Zp1sncIu1U

The tank is currently cycling, and we should be able to start adding livestock and coral slowly in about 1-2 weeks. In the meantime, we are spending our days adjusting the rock scape and worrying about the lone marbled starfish who likes to live dangerously (near the overflow).

Comments and advice are most welcome! (:

PeeBee's Aquarium

Dimensions:

L 180cm x H 60cm x W 50cm (approx. 540L)

Other Specifications:

MAXSPECT Razor 300W 16K

EHEIM 1264 return pump

VERTEX Omega 150 skimmer

JEBAO WP40 wavemaker x2

HAILEA 1/4HP chiller

D-D H2Ocean FR (Rowaphos + Biopellets)

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Cool video, nice setup.

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.

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Im here for the nice punny title that perk me up this morning and creative time lapse video. Tagging along.

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes

Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want to impress people they don't like.

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Thanks everyone.

Yes the chiller is a hand-me-down from my previous decommissioned tank. Will try to use it till it expires on me I guess. Still considering if I should get a new one.

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PeeBee's Aquarium

Dimensions:

L 180cm x H 60cm x W 50cm (approx. 540L)

Other Specifications:

MAXSPECT Razor 300W 16K

EHEIM 1264 return pump

VERTEX Omega 150 skimmer

JEBAO WP40 wavemaker x2

HAILEA 1/4HP chiller

D-D H2Ocean FR (Rowaphos + Biopellets)

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Hi! Just did some rescaping. What do y'all think?

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PeeBee's Aquarium

Dimensions:

L 180cm x H 60cm x W 50cm (approx. 540L)

Other Specifications:

MAXSPECT Razor 300W 16K

EHEIM 1264 return pump

VERTEX Omega 150 skimmer

JEBAO WP40 wavemaker x2

HAILEA 1/4HP chiller

D-D H2Ocean FR (Rowaphos + Biopellets)

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very nice!..mines a 6ft too.:)

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

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Another video of the tank after 2 weeks (:

http://youtu.be/bUA3FxUmC-E

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PeeBee's Aquarium

Dimensions:

L 180cm x H 60cm x W 50cm (approx. 540L)

Other Specifications:

MAXSPECT Razor 300W 16K

EHEIM 1264 return pump

VERTEX Omega 150 skimmer

JEBAO WP40 wavemaker x2

HAILEA 1/4HP chiller

D-D H2Ocean FR (Rowaphos + Biopellets)

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Really enjoyed the timelapsed video, and your 2nd video was very well edited! :goodjob:

Good choice of equipment too, i would have gone for the exact same list of equipment.

+1 on the lightspread, may be insufficient to cover the full length. How about a video in day time :thumbsup:

 

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Thanks bros for all your comments (:

Yes, I also agree the light spread does not cover the full length of the tank ): Initially was debating if should get 2x 160w maxspect or 1x 300w, but went for the single 300w in the end, due to the overhead structures (not shown) which complicates the hanging of two units. Right now I guess I will just concentrate my coral placement to the centre, since the tank is mainly front-viewing. Probably next time will consider getting another set of lights, when I have more coral... :P

Just wondering however, based on your experience do you think my lights are sufficient to grow some beginners sps like Montipora and Seriatopora (Birdsnest) in the centre?

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PeeBee's Aquarium

Dimensions:

L 180cm x H 60cm x W 50cm (approx. 540L)

Other Specifications:

MAXSPECT Razor 300W 16K

EHEIM 1264 return pump

VERTEX Omega 150 skimmer

JEBAO WP40 wavemaker x2

HAILEA 1/4HP chiller

D-D H2Ocean FR (Rowaphos + Biopellets)

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As long as its getting light, its not an issue. Placement as mentioned is important in terms of PAR requirement for corals. Good spread of lighting just helps prevents shadow in the tank. I used to have a tank which was only half lit, no issue with corals under the light.

 

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Insomnia on a Monday night. Enjoy.

http://youtu.be/D0C9jrIdiac

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PeeBee's Aquarium

Dimensions:

L 180cm x H 60cm x W 50cm (approx. 540L)

Other Specifications:

MAXSPECT Razor 300W 16K

EHEIM 1264 return pump

VERTEX Omega 150 skimmer

JEBAO WP40 wavemaker x2

HAILEA 1/4HP chiller

D-D H2Ocean FR (Rowaphos + Biopellets)

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3 weeks in. Some pictures...

https://flic.kr/s/aHsjVVCx1e

PeeBee's Aquarium

Dimensions:

L 180cm x H 60cm x W 50cm (approx. 540L)

Other Specifications:

MAXSPECT Razor 300W 16K

EHEIM 1264 return pump

VERTEX Omega 150 skimmer

JEBAO WP40 wavemaker x2

HAILEA 1/4HP chiller

D-D H2Ocean FR (Rowaphos + Biopellets)

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