Davissim Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Yes, Kalk can be used to maintain Ca/KH. But kalk alone won't be able to keep up. Hence a CR is still needed. For me, the primary reason is to help push up pH as its running quite low in my tank. Oh I see Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted October 23, 2016 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted October 23, 2016 3 hours ago, Sherilyn91 said: Cool diy on the stirrer! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 hours ago, Darren Sim said: Really amazing diy skills you have. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Thanks. Many youtube videos on this out there. Just followed the instructions there. Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sharonleong Posted October 25, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2016 On 10/23/2016 at 7:22 PM, SubzeroLT said: Cycling still in progress. In the meantime, finished up a couple of things for the tank Float switch in display tank in the unlikely event the overflow drains are blocked. Float switch will be hooked to the Apex Neptune to cut off the return pump if ncessary. Kalkwasser stirrer - Some parts for it - Decided to build a box with scrap pieces of acrylic instead of using those PVC boxes. This enabled customization to have a clear top to see what's going on inside. - Finished. Pardon the (acrylic) dust The plan is to stir the kalk a couple of minutes before the ATO is turned on. Fresh ATO water will then be channeled through the kalk reactor before going to sump The stir bar used The parts like fan and controller come together with the reactor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Zhi Long Oh Posted October 25, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2016 Wow.. impressive DIY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted October 26, 2016 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted October 26, 2016 14 hours ago, sharonleong said: The parts like fan and controller come together with the reactor? Since i'm not using biopellet anymore, the FR30 fluidized reactor is repurposed for stirring kalk Fan is salvaged from my old printer. Controller is a PWM speed controller. Available on Ebay. 14 hours ago, Zhi Long Oh said: Wow.. impressive DIY Thanks. Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter ReDDeviLs Posted October 26, 2016 SRC Supporter Share Posted October 26, 2016 woah bro, looks awesome! Quote [ ] [ ] Reef Reefing Reefed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted October 27, 2016 SRC Supporter Share Posted October 27, 2016 Nice diy. It will save alot of money instead if getting a new one Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app 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 Member Limited Posted October 27, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted October 27, 2016 Looks good manSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamence Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Very nice tank broSent from my Mi 4i using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Nice diy. 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 Supporter SubzeroLT Posted October 30, 2016 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted October 30, 2016 On 10/26/2016 at 11:51 PM, ReDDeviLs said: woah bro, looks awesome! On 10/27/2016 at 8:47 AM, he said: Nice diy. It will save alot of money instead if getting a new one Need to save up for other things that cannot DIY On 10/27/2016 at 1:23 PM, Limited said: Looks good man On 10/27/2016 at 2:21 PM, Clamence said: Very nice tank bro On 10/27/2016 at 4:51 PM, Admiraltian said: Nice diy. Thanks all. Some updates. Was looking for a weir / overflow comb to when a fellow reefer recommended this. "UltraFlow Weir comb" by DD. Quite an innovative design. Most overflows are quite small and can handle only limited volume of water flowing past the comb else the water level rises dangerously close to the rim of the tank. This has slots at the bottom & can handle 30-50% more flow. Great for going for higher tank turnover rates. It comes with a holder & easy to retrofit/slip-on neatly onto current overflow panels. https://www.n30.com.sg/others/641-d-d-ultraflow-weir-comb.html#.WBU98_l95aQ I'm using it for the sump as well to prevent fishes or chaeto from flowing from the refugium to the return pump section. Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted October 30, 2016 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted October 30, 2016 Too many power adapter. No space Made a simple junction box for the lights power adapter to be hung behind the tank (protected by splash guard). Eliminates the bulky power extension chord & plugs. Simple junction box made with 25A rated cables going in. Each structure can accommodate 3 adapters. Power adapter supported with a small screw to put less stress on the cable tie. Since its vertically mounted without a drip loop, I added Permatex gasket sealant around the cable glands in case water does drip down. https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-sealants/permatex-form-a-gasket-no-1-sealant/ Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted October 30, 2016 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted October 30, 2016 Got a Nyos 220 skimmer after reading good reviews about it. 1st impressions - very well built. With transparent motor cover, the needle wheel is visible. Good for checking cleanliness or if small bits of stuff gets stuck on it (snail shell, stones) that will affect performance. Another nice thing is that it can be dismantled entirely for easy cleaning. Needs to sit in about 21cm of water or around the "Q" of the Quantum sticker on the side Quite happy with the fine foam. Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sim Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Really nice equipments you have! Now it's time for you to finish Cycling and put everything in! Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Sherilyn91 Posted October 30, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted October 30, 2016 Yes can't wait to see it's all filled Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted October 31, 2016 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted October 31, 2016 Got the 200gpd RO membrane from Madpetz recently. Mine was previously the 100gpd set up from 2 yrs back. It was a simple membrane change + add additional DI resin chamber. Its odd that the clean water flow rate is higher than the waste water. I thought that at best its a 1:1 ratio. Nevertheless, the TDS reading after the membrane but before the DI resin reads 0TDS. Tank cycling complete. Now preparing for a major water change. Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted November 1, 2016 SRC Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2016 On 10/30/2016 at 8:42 AM, SubzeroLT said: Too many power adapter. No space Made a simple junction box for the lights power adapter to be hung behind the tank (protected by splash guard). Eliminates the bulky power extension chord & plugs. Simple junction box made with 25A rated cables going in. Each structure can accommodate 3 adapters. Power adapter supported with a small screw to put less stress on the cable tie. Since its vertically mounted without a drip loop, I added Permatex gasket sealant around the cable glands in case water does drip down.https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-sealants/permatex-form-a-gasket-no-1-sealant/ Mind sharing a photo of the box inside how it look like ? Always wanted a way to tidy the cable amd adaptor as well Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app 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 November 2, 2016 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2016 On 11/1/2016 at 3:23 PM, he said: Mind sharing a photo of the box inside how it look like ? Always wanted a way to tidy the cable amd adaptor as well Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app I didn't take a picture of mine when it was built but its similar to this image grabbed from google As for parts, these are the main items : - Cable gland. PG9 for the standard power adapter cable, PG11 for the neoprene cable if you are using that. - Cable block. This is supposed to be a better quality one made by Legrand. - PVC box Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted November 2, 2016 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2016 Netting done. Ready for fishes. Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Sherilyn91 Posted November 2, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted November 2, 2016 Wow! Can't wait to go over to see when its stock..Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SRC Member Law88 Posted November 2, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted November 2, 2016 Awesome! Can't wait to see the ocean filled up Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joboh Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted November 7, 2016 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted November 7, 2016 Lights finally installed. Managed to hide all the wires in the grooves of the aluminum profile. One of the electrical panels....work in progress The power adapters are mounted on a raised wire mesh to allow airflow on both sides of the adapter. Keeping it cooler is always better. 2 Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Very neat diy there. 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...
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