weihsiang Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Dear All, I am starting a new thread to describe and share my new SPS tank. Had been trying to upgrade from a full SPS 3ft since a few years ago. Finally chanced upon a 5(L) x 2.5(W) x 2.5(H) when a friend decommed his arowana tank and I decided it convert it to a freshwater one. Here's a little video. Edited August 31, 2015 by weihsiang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sgtayc Posted August 31, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted August 31, 2015 Nice Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Can't imagine how awesome it will be once it's fully stocked up with sps. 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...
SRC Member JMW Posted August 31, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted August 31, 2015 Nice rock work! Like the 'towers' that you created. Agree with Admiraltian, as more SPS fill the spaces, it's really going to look like a really nice reef! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted August 31, 2015 SRC Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2015 Nice rock scape! Look forward to updates Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter dinGdinG Posted August 31, 2015 SRC Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2015 Big tank with a nice scape! But i bet it's damn siong scaping the bottom with that height,2.5ft! Lol Quote Just have to keep reefing... cant stop now~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weihsiang Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Tank Specifications and Equipment Tankmaker: Coral Reef Aquarium 5 x 2.5 x 2.5 Although I have gotten a Pre-Owned arowana tank. It was apparent that the workmanship for the cabinet was good and the tank's joints and bracing were done very neatly and professionally. I had ordered a new sump from CRA and the workmanship was just as good delivery was also prompt and on time. The original tank was reinforced by Euro Bracing with a 6 inch center bracing which I was afraid will obstruct the levels of light reaching the center of aquarium. I had decided to replace it with a 3 inch center bracing to still provide support to the center of the tank while at the same time maximising light levels. It was perhaps a safer option to choose as i had a 2.5ft deep tank and the pressure weighing on the center of the tank will be quite considerable. That too was done by CRA. Light: ATI Sunpower 8 x 80W (Controllable) I was using a Single End 400W MH pendant for my old 3ft tank. It certainly brought up the colours of my previous tank but it was at the expense of high electrical bills and a very hot living room. So I had decided to invest in a proven ATI fixture with controllable settings. Ordered at a competitive price from AM but it took a long time to arrive and set back the tank for a considerable period of time. I am still experimenting with the tube configuration but currently it is at 3 Blue plus, 3 Aquablue special, 1 Coral Plus and 1 Purple plus. Return Pump: 2x Laguna Max Flo 9000l I had chosen AC over DC pumps as most of the DC brands uses China made drivers, if not brands like Abyzz is too expensive. Bought Laguna Pumps as they were made from askoll blocks and had quite good reviews from different forum and websites. It also provided a very good flow rate compared to the power wattage it uses. 2 return pumps were purchased and plumbed using a one way check valve for redundancy. Had also Tee-ed off the return to feed my Calcium Reactor, Biopellet Reactor and Chiller. Skimmer: Skimz SL200 Leopard Protein Skimmer Again it uses the askoll pump block and price wise cheaper compared to European models. Chiller: Hailea HS90-A I set my chiller to about 28 degrees. Do not think that it will be utilised that heavily. Also, I did not have the luxury of space to use a compressor for a drop in coil. So chose a affordable model here. Calcium Reactor: Reef Octopus For workmanship and reliability compared to affordability. I think RO fits the bill. Edited September 1, 2015 by weihsiang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weihsiang Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) The tank came like this My Plumbing - Self made Back breaking stuff Big tank with a nice scape! But i bet it's damn siong scaping the bottom with that height,2.5ft! Lol Edited September 1, 2015 by weihsiang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member inwear Posted September 1, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted September 1, 2015 Looking forward to see your tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Haha ..seem like it's not easy to maintain such a height. I like your sump design, neat and chio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter dinGdinG Posted September 1, 2015 SRC Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2015 LOL I love that pic! Awesome sump design you have there bro! I seriously starting to regret doing the filter sock design for my sump. Should have made the bio tower design you have there. Cant wait to see some pretty sps in your tank~! Following~! Quote Just have to keep reefing... cant stop now~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH8198 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Just like to ask with the HS90 inside your cabinet, how is the heat like? It is bearable within the cabinet and whether you can feel the heat from outside? Looks like a solid tank and great planning. Hope to see more updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder78 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Very nice scaping. More space for sps stocking... Nice choice of light too even at sand bed sps are growing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weihsiang Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Just like to ask with the HS90 inside your cabinet, how is the heat like? It is bearable within the cabinet and whether you can feel the heat from outside? Looks like a solid tank and great planning. Hope to see more updates. I set my chiller at 29 degrees. It doesnt run so often so the heat generated is not noticable. Another thing which I did to mitigate the heat issue is to cut the back portion of my cabinet open and also leaving abt 5 inches of space between the wall and the fish tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member JMW Posted September 4, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2015 I set my chiller at 29 degrees. It doesnt run so often so the heat generated is not noticable. Another thing which I did to mitigate the heat issue is to cut the back portion of my cabinet open and also leaving abt 5 inches of space between the wall and the fish tank. Hi bro, 29 degrees can really keep coral? Softies maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smyee Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Nice scaping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tropic Posted September 5, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted September 5, 2015 My prev 5footer was 2.5ft height.. At the mercy of the tank man..back breaking to scape or maintain... your tank shld be good to run with aircon compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member edmund_23 Posted September 6, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted September 6, 2015 Nice.. Tank height is nice to view but difficult to do changes after water goes in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeric wong Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Dear All, I am starting a new thread to describe and share my new SPS tank. Had been trying to upgrade from a full SPS 3ft since a few years ago. Finally chanced upon a 5(L) x 2.5(W) x 2.5(H) when a friend decommed his arowana tank and I decided it convert it to a freshwater one. Here's a little video. Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jimmy75 Posted October 3, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted October 3, 2015 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member shy88devil Posted October 22, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted October 22, 2015 any updates ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weihsiang Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) Updates for my corals after 4 months Purple and Green Cap + Some Cyano on the right Chilli Pepper Cap Blue and Emerald Millie Closer Look Red Stag Bali Short Cake Bali Short Cake Another View Northwood Shortcake Pink and Green Prostrata Sunset Millie Ice Fire Echinata My Favourite (Acropora Gemmigera) Edited January 18, 2016 by weihsiang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member iceman Posted January 18, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted January 18, 2016 Very nice growth for your monti cap. Quote My Decom Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member pcw Posted January 18, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted January 18, 2016 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member JMW Posted January 18, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted January 18, 2016 Nice colors on your blue emerald mille, northwood shortcake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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