My slice of nature

[MarcoVan]

Wow that crud.... Pukes!!

[lcf425]

Super DIY skills!

[limz_777]

that cement remover should be quite potent , how much does it cost ?

[SubzeroLT]

5L of the cement remover was $10.50 at a neighborhood hardware shop.

For me, that was at Bukit Batok Street 23 industrial park area.

[RomeoJuliet]

Amazing DIY skills. thumbs up.

[SubzeroLT]

After a week+by the window, the rocks appear absolutely dry.

Spent the weekend finishing up the plumbing & started on the controller.

• Went for a soft hose for the main drain pipe for easier sock change.
• Added supports for the pipe
• Mounted the Apex Neptune

The Apex Energy Bar are mounted on some wooden boards. Very ugly, so I covered it up with foam core media.

A splash guard is probably needed for the power plugs as a precaution.

[SubzeroLT]

Amazing DIY skills. thumbs up.

Super DIY skills!

Ha. Thanks.

[SubzeroLT]

Probable rock scape :

I epoxied short bits of PVC pipes to create an area contact instead of point contact for the rocks.

Any comments on the rockscape? Open to suggestions for improvement.

[Admiraltian]

The scape looks gd.

[Clement Chen]

Love your tidy sump.. so clean and neat

[RomeoJuliet]

For the rock scape, put the 2 islands further apart so there's a valley in between. Also, I was using the asme filter socks as you but it's too small, it gets clogged easily

[RomeoJuliet]

Btw are u using salt mixed or sea water for cycling ?

[SubzeroLT]

For the rock scape, put the 2 islands further apart so there's a valley in between. Also, I was using the asme filter socks as you but it's too small, it gets clogged easily

Just trying to get a reference once i start my tank.

How many days before your filter sock clog? How many micron sock?

Any suggestions?

And I'll be using salt mix for cycling.

Probably start the cycle process in 2-3 weeks time. (out of the country next week)

[SubzeroLT]

Love your tidy sump.. so clean and neat

Thanks. Trying to be as neat as possible.

But I know its short lived. Once the power adapters for the various devices goes in....its back to a messy sump.

[RomeoJuliet]

Just trying to get a reference once i start my tank. How many days before your filter sock clog? How many micron sock? Any suggestions? And I'll be using salt mix for cycling. Probably start the cycle process in 2-3 weeks time. (out of the country next week)

It was about 2-3 days max before it clog. I got mine from AM. I have since change to the 7 inches sock from Madpetz. Your cycling process will be shorter if u use sea water. Iwarna do sea water delivery

[chercm]

TS : are you going to use bio pellets ? use MB7 i find it quite fast in cycling and if you are going to use bio pellets , run it at the same time

[SubzeroLT]

It was about 2-3 days max before it clog. I got mine from AM. I have since change to the 7 inches sock from Madpetz. Your cycling process will be shorter if u use sea water. Iwarna do sea water

I got a 200 micron & also a 300 micron 4" sock to try out.

Thanks for the tip. Will monitor it.

[SubzeroLT]

TS : are you going to use bio pellets ? use MB7 i find it quite fast in cycling and if you are going to use bio pellets , run it at the same time

i'll be dosing bacteria to speed things up.

Yes, I got a pack of NPX bio pallets. Pending to get a media reactor.

OK...noted to run in at the same time as cycling.

[RomeoJuliet]

i'll be dosing bacteria to speed things up.

Yes, I got a pack of NPX bio pallets. Pending to get a media reactor.

OK...noted to run in at the same time as cycling.

AM Bio pellet reactor seems pretty good for the price.

I am using the China-made one from DE Aquatics, which works as well but you need a very strong pump.

[Nox]

may I ask how much flow should be in the china made FR? I am also using that type

[RomeoJuliet]

may I ask how much flow should be in the china made FR? I am also using that type

Sorry Subzero, hope I am not hijacking your tank thread.

to answer the question, I am using the larger model of that FR and my flowrate is 1500 litres (using Deltec H20cean pump fyi).

I think an alternative is to put lesser Biopellets and top up more frequently or use a 2000 litres pump (perhaps an Aquabee). This will prob solve the problem.

[SubzeroLT]

Sorry Subzero, hope I am not hijacking your tank thread.

to answer the question, I am using the larger model of that FR and my flowrate is 1500 litres (using Deltec H20cean pump fyi).

I think an alternative is to put lesser Biopellets and top up more frequently or use a 2000 litres pump (perhaps an Aquabee). This will prob solve the problem.

No worries. These are all good information to know & share.

I was thinking perhaps a Jebao DC2000 (2000L/hr flow rate).

And since its DC (not AC), it has variable power output which can be easily tuned down via the controller.

[RomeoJuliet]

No worries. These are all good information to know & share. I was thinking perhaps a Jebao DC2000 (2000L/hr flow rate). And since its DC (not AC), it has variable power output which can be easily tuned down via the controller.

Actually that's a great idea . I didn't think of that. Do share with us once you hook up ur reactor !

[SubzeroLT]

Started cycling my tank. Added a small piece of market prawn with Prodibio Start Up

This is after adding 2 bags of reef sand.

Cleared up after a night

[Edmund Koh]

Well done! Congrats!