SRC Member vincentwangz Posted September 17, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 17, 2016 Some of you were asking me if it was possible to have a functional sump with a two feet tank and cabinet. Thanks to the experts at Aquarium Artists, it is very possible. I like their design, which pushes the water is a U shape so that space is maximized. Here are some pictures as an example. A disclaimer, I have not made it neat, so please excuse all the messy wiring. This is what it looks like from the front. Basically the sump takes up the entire cabinet space. This is how it looks from the top. Top left is the downflow compartment, with the piping below water level so there is absolutely no bubbles to worry about. Water is filtered through with a 7" nylon sock with a 200 micron insert that I change every week. Top right is the skimmer / reactor compartment. Am using the Omega 'washing machine' reactor. Totally able to fit. I like it better than the usual long reactors cos they don't tumble as well. Bottom left is the special compartment that was designed with marinepure in mind. Fits one marinepure block nicely. I also left a bag of rowaphos there to deal with my impossible phosphates situation as I'm using tap water. Will move towards RODI water soon. Finally bottom right is the return pump compartment which is very spacious as you can see. I placed a bag of bacteria king there as well as an OF Hydra 30 there just to ensure the water is further purified. Gotta think of a better way to use this space though. Was thinking of doing an algae scrubber here although many people say it's very troublesome.Let me know what you think about how I can further improve! If you're wondering, I have a dosing pump but have yet to finish setting it up. Sofishticated Friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sim Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Looking good ! 🏻Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vincentwangz Posted September 18, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 18, 2016 Aquarium Custom Tank by Aquarium Artist parameters are:Temperature: 26Salinity: 1.025Ammonia, NH4: 0Nitrate, NO3: 5Nitrite, NO2: 0Alkalinity, KH: 125Calcium, Ca: 450Phosphate, PO4: 1Magnesium, Mg: 1,250for date: September 18, 2016] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor dr evil Posted September 19, 2016 Sponsor Share Posted September 19, 2016 with 2 xf130, you can get the new XF230 controller which have alot of functions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vincentwangz Posted September 19, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 19, 2016 Haha u are really Dr evil leh so poisonous haha. But I am using one crossflow by Jebao and one Gyre. Kekekeke. Sofishticated Friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor dr evil Posted September 19, 2016 Sponsor Share Posted September 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, vincentwangz said: Haha u are really Dr evil leh so poisonous haha. But I am using one crossflow by Jebao and one Gyre. Kekekeke. Sofishticated Friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vincentwangz Posted September 21, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 21, 2016 I've finally managed to reduce my phosphates with rowaphos, but looking at long term solutions by using DI filters and maybe a phosban reactor to get it constantly under control. The question I have for the experienced ones here is, how do you start your sps collection? Before you eye that beautiful Millie and Valida, how do you know where to place it and what it is compatible with? Sofishticated Friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Daniel Poh Yang Zheng Posted September 21, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted September 21, 2016 start with the bird nest to the digi..then to the acro..then on n on.. if space is a constrain.. try frag pieces so that u can put moreSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Daniel Poh Yang Zheng Posted September 21, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted September 21, 2016 where to place is to knw how is ur lighting level.. birdnest is usually lower light demand.. so can put lowerSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vincentwangz Posted September 21, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 21, 2016 Thanks for the tips Daniel! How about the rest of the Shifus? Sofishticated Friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Wow bro. Loving that group of fishes choice. Now I'm thinking whether to comm a group of chromis in my tank. By the way we have the same tank maker. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted September 24, 2016 SRC Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2016 Best is to get some easy frag from reefer to " test " water before jumping in fully into the "dark side " haha..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...
Darren Sim Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I've finally managed to reduce my phosphates with rowaphos, but looking at long term solutions by using DI filters and maybe a phosban reactor to get it constantly under control. The question I have for the experienced ones here is, how do you start your sps collection? Before you eye that beautiful Millie and Valida, how do you know where to place it and what it is compatible with? Sofishticated Friend Best is get a frag as what larry mentioned and play around with different areas. If too strong then it will start bleaching and pe won't come out. You need to put it somewhere that pe extending and color is still maintaining. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shan Shan Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Nice clam! I like the colour so much! Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member yukok.lim08 Posted September 25, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted September 25, 2016 Wah damn tempting coral. This is the direction i shall aim for my nano tank. Keep lots coral lolSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vincentwangz Posted September 28, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 28, 2016 Thanks guys for reading! Did another rescape this time. I enjoy slowly adding rockwork. That will help me appreciate the features of my Scape over a period of time. Here are some pics to share. Lately my focus is on getting my water right. Finding the right dosing frequency, reducing phosphates, and doing gradual water replacement method. Hoping it will make my investment in SPS more sustainable. This is what my rock work looks like now. Setting up various spaces for coral gardens to populate the rock. A closeup of my blastosimmus bought from Fresh n Marine, some say that is my favorite LFS. I don't deny it! Used a yellow filter to bring out the colors more. Happy that it works! Itchy hand went to buy blueberry sea fan. Now I need to dose iodine daily and also trace elements. Sigh. But happy with the look of the coral. Signing off with the signature onyx clown! Happy Reefing! Sofishticated Friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Looks u r also slowly loving this hobby more too!! 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 Zoaslover Posted September 29, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted September 29, 2016 Nice setup!Sent from my SM-N915G using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member teck4300 Posted September 29, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted September 29, 2016 Nice scape.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vincentwangz Posted October 2, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 2, 2016 Thanks guys for ur continued interest! Here's the latest addition of a purple tang bought from Iwarna! As of yesterday it was eating pellets and mysis. I think it eats the nori too. Hoping there will not be any ick manifesting soon! Sofishticated Friend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Hilmi21 Posted October 3, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted October 3, 2016 Nice broSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommet Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Nice broSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vincentwangz Posted October 8, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 8, 2016 Aquarium Custom Tank by Aquarium Artist parameters are:Temperature: 26Salinity: 1.025Ammonia, NH4: 0Nitrate, NO3: 5Nitrite, NO2: 0pH: 7.8Alkalinity, KH: 125Calcium, Ca: 470Phosphate, PO4: 0.2Magnesium, Mg: 1,290for date: October 8, 2016Sofishticated Friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vincentwangz Posted October 8, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 8, 2016 My Ca, KH and Mg values are not ideal yet. Need to readjust my dosing. Sofishticated Friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sim Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Kh 125? Or 12.5? Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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