Keep Clam and Carry On - Our 6ft Reef Tank Journal

[peebee]

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! (:

[xeneryx]

video damn coooool

[markymarcus]

cool stuff bro!

[bouncingeggs]

cool! looking forward to updates!

[kenyee]

Amazing n nice video..awaiting for stocking up video..cheers

[Admiraltian]

Cool video, nice setup.

[diki88]

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

[I love angel]

Nice video and I like the color of the cabinet. I think the chiller is a bit under power.

[peebee]

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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[erikokelf]

With 6 feet tank guess drop in coil will be another option for you to explore.

[peebee]

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

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[ASHWIN]

very nice!..mines a 6ft too.

[p.tm]

Omg nice video!!! And beautiful tank

[flo_reeftank]

Beautiful tank waiting for your update Cheers

[peebee]

Another video of the tank after 2 weeks (:

http://youtu.be/bUA3FxUmC-E

[markymarcus]

Ups one for you bro!

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[Andre'A' Lim]

Really nice tank but the chiller seems abit under power?

[ReDDeviLs]

Interesting, light spread seems insufficient too, hang them higher?

[tofubox]

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

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

[peebee]

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...

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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[markymarcus]

I think it should be ok if you put to an adequate intensity over a long enough period. Ensure optimal placement of the SPS and dose sufficiently.

[tofubox]

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.

[peebee]

Insomnia on a Monday night. Enjoy.

http://youtu.be/D0C9jrIdiac

[peebee]

3 weeks in. Some pictures...

https://flic.kr/s/aHsjVVCx1e

[tofubox]

WOW those pictures just blew me away!!! Superb photography skills bro. Wonderful coral choices. Amazing man