D.G Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Hey guys! This is my 1st tank thread in SRC! I've kept a 3ft reef tank for many years and finally gotten the chance to upgrade to a larger tank. This thread is mainly to document and share the progress of my tank, I hope you guys enjoy the tank build and all advises are appreciated. These are the specifications of the new tank: Tankmaker: Vincent from Aquarium Artist. Display tank: 6ft x 2ft x 2ft (12mm glass on the back and left view, 12mm crystal glass on the front and right view). Sump tank: 5ft sump tank with 4 compartments. Cabinet: Done by my ID. Equipment: Light: 3 x AI Hydra 52 with AI Director Return pump: DP11 Skimmer: Skimz SM 203 Wave maker: 1 x Maxspect Gyre XF150 Chiller: Daikin Compressor Chiller Carbon reactor: Bubble Magus Mini 80 Filter Zeolite reactor: Bubble Magus Zeolite cast Media used: OF Pro Series Bio Filter Medium Marine Pure Blocks Still unsure if I will go ahead and use the media, as I will be starting up with zeovit and it states that bio media are not required. Substrate: Sand: Carib Sea Aragamax Select white Dry Sand Rocks: Dried Rocks General Tank Overview Should look like this when completed. The bare tank and sump. Position of the tank will be by the balcony. ID's carpenter boxing the tank up today. The tank cabinet should be completed soon. Looking forward to adding water and cycling the tank. Its my birthday today and what a great day I'm having! Thanks for viewing and stay tuned for updates on the progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lippyboy79 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Power, another huge tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter dinGdinG Posted December 12, 2015 SRC Supporter Share Posted December 12, 2015 Woooo big tank with a great view too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Just have to keep reefing... cant stop now~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchris Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Wow that's an awesome build. Looking forward to more updates! Quote Zoas Garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.G Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 Hey thanks guys for your support. Really hope that this tank would be a success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted December 12, 2015 SRC Supporter Share Posted December 12, 2015 Personally I still feel is good to have some biological filter media although you will be running zeovit system. You never know when you might change in future. Please keep us update on your tank build here. We are already excited for you .. Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted December 12, 2015 SRC Supporter Share Posted December 12, 2015 Look forward to more pics & updates. Btw, huge balcony you have there Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 U might need more wave makers other than juz 1 gyre in future but that will also depend on what u intend to keep too. And ya... Hope u hv enjoyed ur birthday!! 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...
D.G Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Personally I still feel is good to have some biological filter media although you will be running zeovit system. You never know when you might change in future. Please keep us update on your tank build here. We are already excited for you .. Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk Hey thanks for the advice.. Yeah I agree with you and will be placing biological filter media in the sump.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.G Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Look forward to more pics & updates. Btw, huge balcony you have there Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Thanks for your support.. And yeah the balcony is huge but the rest of the unit is small.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.G Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 U might need more wave makers other than juz 1 gyre in future but that will also depend on what u intend to keep too. And ya... Hope u hv enjoyed ur birthday!! Thanks.. I really enjoyed my birthday yesterday.. Yeah definitely agree that 1 gyre won't be sufficient since I'm intending to keep more corals this time.. I currently still have a couple of wave makers in my 3ft tank and will probably bring them over to the 6ft.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xinde Posted December 13, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted December 13, 2015 That set up sure gonna be amazing bro ... Envy you Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricklhc Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Happy belated birthday D.G tank set and equipment looking good. Following for more pics and update. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anmiheng Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Woohoo!!! 3ft to 6ft.....sibei envy!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor deaquatic Posted December 13, 2015 Sponsor Share Posted December 13, 2015 ...will be following this thread! Quote ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naz Showroom Assistant 11 Kaki Bukit Rd 1 Eunos Technolink #03-06 Tel: 6702 3464 www.deaquatic.com Open from 10am to 7pm (Mon - Sat) Closed on Sundays and Public Holiday Like Us on Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/deaquaticworld/ Shop online at: http://deaquatic.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Yono_Pranata Posted December 13, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted December 13, 2015 Fiuh.. Another awesome project.. Keep the update coming bro! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Display Tank: 3x2x2 feet (12mm Crystal Glass) Sump Tank: 2.5 feet with 4 compartments "Reef Maniac - Ninja: Fish and Coral don't wait for you!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.G Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Happy belated birthday D.G tank set and equipment looking good. Following for more pics and update. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hey thanks Patrick for the birthday wishing.. Thanks for your support too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.G Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Thanks everyone for your interest.. Just met with the ID this afternoon and due to some complications with the tank cabinet I won't be able to start cycling the tank till next week.. The good thing is that I have a whole week to clear all my final doubts before officially adding water in the tank.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.G Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Hopefully someone can help me clarify this initial dosing of Zeovit products.. My 6ft tank's total water volume including sump and taking away the volume of the rocks, sand, bio filter media and all equipments should roughly be around 757 litres/200 gallons.. I'm not exactly sure if that figure is right, please share if anyone has a similar sized tank.. According to the Zeovit website the 1st dose is as stated. ZEObak: 5 ml per 100 litres/25 gallonsZEOstart: 10 ml per 100 litres/25 gallonsSponge Power: 3 ml per 100 litres/25 gallons My question is if my tank's volume is around 200 gallons then my initial dose of ZEObak is 40ml, and thats a lot since the large bottle of ZEObak is only 50ml.. Just wanna be sure of the dosage as I don't want to overdose. Thanks for the help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricklhc Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Hopefully someone can help me clarify this initial dosing of Zeovit products.. My 6ft tank's total water volume including sump and taking away the volume of the rocks, sand, bio filter media and all equipments should roughly be around 757 litres/200 gallons.. I'm not exactly sure if that figure is right, please share if anyone has a similar sized tank.. According to the Zeovit website the 1st dose is as stated. ZEObak: 5 ml per 100 litres/25 gallons ZEOstart: 10 ml per 100 litres/25 gallons Sponge Power: 3 ml per 100 litres/25 gallons My question is if my tank's volume is around 200 gallons then my initial dose of ZEObak is 40ml, and thats a lot since the large bottle of ZEObak is only 50ml.. Just wanna be sure of the dosage as I don't want to overdose. Thanks for the help.. zeobak should be dose in drops instead of ml. Manual says 2-4drops per 100L. Taking yours at 750L should be about 30drops. This should be about right to kick start your Zeovit system along with zeostart3 and zeofood/spongepower Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Remember that this INITIAL dose only last 2weeks. Reason is to build up bacterial colony. After which follow the manual dosage. Take note that after U change your Zeovit rocks, u do not need to do this initial dose anymore. Dosing of Zeostart 3 must be monitored closely and adjust your dosage accordingly. From my experience, I suggest your half the recommended dosage of Zeostart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcell Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Hi bro, safest bet for volume up to 800 litres. Below list for your guide. Zeo is by drops not ml.. It's a recipe from a favorite reefer in Hong Kong. Bon Bon bak - 8 drops once a week food 7 - 8 drops once a week start 3 - 1 ml daily split by dosing pump within 8 hours. K-Balance Strong - 8 ml each time if needed B-balance - 4 ml twice a week Xtra special - 4 ml twice a week Macroelements – 6 ml twice a week PIF - 8 drops twice a week Iron - 8 drops once a week Amino Acid - 8 drops twice a week Sponge Power - 8 drops each other day CV - 8 drops each other day Zeozym + Biomat – 1 teaspoon + 8 drops once a week Zeospur2 – 8 drops each time if needed Zeolites 1.5 litres replaced monthly Carbon 500ml replaced monthly 185 Gallons - 5ft tank since nov 2013 Quote When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcell Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 http://reefbuilders.com/2011/06/21/bons-lagoon-dream-tank-quarter/ 185 Gallons - 5ft tank since nov 2013 Quote When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.G Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 zeobak should be dose in drops instead of ml. Manual says 2-4drops per 100L. Taking yours at 750L should be about 30drops. This should be about right to kick start your Zeovit system along with zeostart3 and zeofood/spongepower Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Remember that this INITIAL dose only last 2weeks. Reason is to build up bacterial colony. After which follow the manual dosage. Take note that after U change your Zeovit rocks, u do not need to do this initial dose anymore. Dosing of Zeostart 3 must be monitored closely and adjust your dosage accordingly. From my experience, I suggest your half the recommended dosage of Zeostart. Thanks for your advice.. While searching the net I did come across this dosage plan for kick starting the ZEOvit system.. Yes I agree with halving the recommended dosage of ZEOstart too but during the initial cycling period should I stick with the full dosage? I went to DE Aquatic and the staff there advised me on halving the recommended dosage for ZEObak, ZEOstart and Spongepower after the 14 days cycle.. Thanks for your help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.G Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Hi bro, safest bet for volume up to 800 litres. Below list for your guide. Zeo is by drops not ml.. It's a recipe from a favorite reefer in Hong Kong. Bon Bon bak - 8 drops once a week food 7 - 8 drops once a week start 3 - 1 ml daily split by dosing pump within 8 hours. K-Balance Strong - 8 ml each time if needed B-balance - 4 ml twice a week Xtra special - 4 ml twice a week Macroelements – 6 ml twice a week PIF - 8 drops twice a week Iron - 8 drops once a week Amino Acid - 8 drops twice a week Sponge Power - 8 drops each other day CV - 8 drops each other day Zeozym + Biomat – 1 teaspoon + 8 drops once a week Zeospur2 – 8 drops each time if needed Zeolites 1.5 litres replaced monthly Carbon 500ml replaced monthly 185 Gallons - 5ft tank since nov 2013 Woah Bon Bon's tanks looks awesome.. Thanks for sharing the dosage guide but I'm wondering if the guide is for the cycling phase or the subsequent maintenance phase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member daveyy Posted December 14, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted December 14, 2015 Hopefully someone can help me clarify this initial dosing of Zeovit products.. My 6ft tank's total water volume including sump and taking away the volume of the rocks, sand, bio filter media and all equipments should roughly be around 757 litres/200 gallons.. I'm not exactly sure if that figure is right, please share if anyone has a similar sized tank.. According to the Zeovit website the 1st dose is as stated. ZEObak: 5 ml per 100 litres/25 gallonsZEOstart: 10 ml per 100 litres/25 gallonsSponge Power: 3 ml per 100 litres/25 gallons My question is if my tank's volume is around 200 gallons then my initial dose of ZEObak is 40ml, and thats a lot since the large bottle of ZEObak is only 50ml.. Just wanna be sure of the dosage as I don't want to overdose. Thanks for the help.. bro, my 622 is around 900 litre. best is u count your sump compartment individually to get a more accurate volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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