wryan Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I just converted from freshwater aqua scaping to saltwater reef. So please do guide me! Tank size 60×35×40 (given) Chiller: hs 28 Pump: dymax 102 Media: bio home grey, and ceramic rings and etc. Wave maker: wp25 s3 pulse mode Light: led light that has 27 blue and 21 white light. Dimmer function and timer. So, how this started.. It all started because I was looking for a cabinet. However one of my friend found someone giving away a marine tank set. Was playing around with the rocks given to re scape the tank.. In the end I chose this due to space constrain. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofubox Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Welcome to the forum! Great to see a new reefer! Very soon, u will find out how addictive this hobby is Just some advice for the scaping. Depending on what you plan to keep, you might not require that many live rocks. My tip will be to have 2 main structure of live rocks. Keep the rocks from touching the glass, and leave some space for at least a toothbrush to scrub algae off the glass. 1 Quote I Love Stagsss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Have u starting cycling? 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...
slapper Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 too many live rocks in my opinion! Imagine if this is your house i guess you would wanna have more moving spaces! Welcome aboard!! Quote My Tank Journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wryan Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Yeah. I cycled for about 3 going 4 weeks already. I agree, after looking at it for a longer period of time, I think it's too cramp! Gonna do something about it today. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wryan Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Welcome to the forum! Great to see a new reefer! Very soon, u will find out how addictive this hobby is Just some advice for the scaping. Depending on what you plan to keep, you might not require that many live rocks. My tip will be to have 2 main structure of live rocks. Keep the rocks from touching the glass, and leave some space for at least a toothbrush to scrub algae off the glass. Thanks! I will bare that in mind. I'm thinking of removing the big rock on the right.. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black tank Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 IMO, too many rock for a small tank n keep rock away from the 3 glass wall to enable u to clean with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wryan Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 IMO, too many rock for a small tank n keep rock away from the 3 glass wall to enable u to clean with ease. What does imo means? And yeah. I would be doing some shifting later! =) Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymarcus Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 What does imo means? And yeah. I would be doing some shifting later! =) Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk In my opinion Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 The shape of your rock scape will also affect what kind of corals u be able to place on it and movement of water thru it and also allowing fishes to roam and had hiding places & own territory in your tank. 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...
wryan Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 The shape of your rock scape will also affect what kind of corals u be able to place on it and movement of water thru it and also allowing fishes to roam and had hiding places & own territory in your tank. Do tell me more, like which rock should I remove or change position? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 U need to play around with the rocks u hv & remove those that u dun need & choose the scape u like. Of coz u need to shape it by stacking to create caves and crevices and valleys to allow water to flow thru to minimize dead spots. 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...
wryan Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 my current tank. Haven't move the live rocks. Can anyone tell me how to flip the picture from tapatalk? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.tm Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Welcome to nano reefing! maybe you can try to flip your picture in your phone before you upload to tapatalk? And does your tank have a curved front? It looks a little curved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wryan Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Welcome to nano reefing! maybe you can try to flip your picture in your phone before you upload to tapatalk? And does your tank have a curved front? It looks a little curved Yeah! It is a curved front. Sharp eye! Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapper Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 It is good to reposition your rocks to create overhanging crevices and caves (for ground dwellers). Quote My Tank Journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wryan Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Current scape. what do you guys think? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ASHWIN Posted May 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted May 30, 2014 Welcome to the super addictive Hobby! 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...
wryan Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Welcome to the super addictive Hobby! Thanks! do guide me along! =) Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ASHWIN Posted May 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted May 30, 2014 Thanks! do guide me along! =) Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk No Worries Man!..We Will..SRC is the right Place! Cheers! Rdgs Ash 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 ASHWIN Posted May 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted May 30, 2014 Current scape. what do you guys think? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk This Scape Looks Way better than The Last Pic But IMO new scape can be adjusted abit more..Left side look Bit cramp still..But no worries bro as you progres In the hobby can slowly make changes ..What's Your Planning on Stocking in Corals?.. Cheers! 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...
wryan Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 This Scape Looks Way better than The Last Pic But IMO new scape can be adjusted abit more..Left side look Bit cramp still..But no worries bro as you progres In the hobby can slowly make changes ..What's Your Planning on Stocking in Corals?.. Cheers! Hmm.. I do agree with what you said, but the left side is a huge live rock.. can't do anything about it. I'm planning to keep lps, clams and zoas for the time being.. but I am gonna wait for another week before adding in more corals just to play safe. =) since I'm at it, you guys got any corals to spare? Hehe.. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ASHWIN Posted May 30, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hmm.. I do agree with what you said, but the left side is a huge live rock.. can't do anything about it. I'm planning to keep lps, clams and zoas for the time being.. but I am gonna wait for another week before adding in more corals just to play safe. =) since I'm at it, you guys got any corals to spare? Hehe.. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk if You Happen come JB hit me a PM give you some Freebies..Good selection bro! .. Cheers! Rdgs Ash 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...
wryan Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Adopted this mandarin dragon! Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wryan Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 I added this gorgeous orange yuma along with a few other corals such as pipe organ, green - purple yuma and gonio from a fellow reefer on the 3rd of june, but unfortunately, it melted in less than 3 days for the yuma and others died in 1 week.. I don't know what went wrong.. such a disappointment, however I've already let my tank be as it is and cycle for another 2 weeks.. ammonia and nitrite currently 0.25. Hopefully soon I can add in Corals.. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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