Ed's Reef Diary

[edmund_23]

The traditional cycling method. Market prawn.

Fire up the lights..

Still find my tank too noisy due to the downflow pipe in sump too short.. Having the splashing sound.. Did a small mode to reduce the sound by 95%.



This extended pipe will do the trick. As now the pipe is only 1" above the water lvl.


Compare the previous and current..


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[Harlequinmania]

Put some filter mesh at the down-flow will helps to remove the noise as well

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[Mike Stone]

Some freebie from a reefing frenz..

Replace some rusting hindges..

Anyhow combine the pipe. Die Die wan a durso..

All done.. Left a socket to connect the return pump..


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Hi Edmund,

Just realised u don't hv an emergency down pipe to your sump, that can be quite dangerous. My suggestion is that you fully open the down pipe valve and use a bigger capacity DC return pump, play with the power of the return pump to match the down flow to minimise noise.
My suggestion is not to semi-close your down pipe using the valve, you can get flooding easily without emergency down pipe.
Just my suggestion.


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[edmund_23]

Put some filter mesh at the down-flow will helps to remove the noise as well

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Alright will try out..

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[edmund_23]

Hi Edmund,

Just realised u don't hv an emergency down pipe to your sump, that can be quite dangerous. My suggestion is that you fully open the down pipe valve and use a bigger capacity DC return pump, play with the power of the return pump to match the down flow to minimise noise.
My suggestion is not to semi-close your down pipe using the valve, you can get flooding easily without emergency down pipe.
Just my suggestion.


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Alright will try out..

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Ya.. Previous owner nv do emergency drain.. I will increase the pump power and open the valve fully.. Still tuning the system..

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[Mike Stone]

Actually if you haven't start putting coral or fishes, it may be a good idea to add the emergency down pipe now, you will treasure its presence.
Can ask Vincent of AA to drill the hole for you, and you DIY the rest.


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[edmund_23]

Actually if you haven't start putting coral or fishes, it may be a good idea to add the emergency down pipe now, you will treasure its presence.
Can ask Vincent of AA to drill the hole for you, and you DIY the rest.


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No space in the overflow box liao.. I read up and google, as long as it durso chances of flooding is low.. Coz its not full siphon..

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[edmund_23]

Initial plan is to get a external skimmer. But due to footprint too big to fit in sump nor cabinet, gonna source for new skimmer. Narrow down to BM or Aquapharm. Due to AM have yr end sale and have 25% for Aquapharm product, i go for it.. Wanted to get a AP900 but end up buying AP1200 due to out of stock.. $299 after discount $225..



This skimmer with small footprint but high capacity.. Let see how good it is as say in the web..


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[Mike Stone]

Hi Edmund, I think this is a good skimmer


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[edmund_23]

Hi Edmund, I think this is a good skimmer


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Hahahaha.. I used to buy BM. But wan something new so get this as its affordable.. Good to hear that it good. Hehehehe..

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[reefbuilder]

Looking forward to updates on the performance of this skimmer.

[shy88devil]

On 03/11/2016 at 11:12 PM, edmund_23 said:

Initial plan is to get a external skimmer. But due to footprint too big to fit in sump nor cabinet, gonna source for new skimmer. Narrow down to BM or Aquapharm. Due to AM have yr end sale and have 25% for Aquapharm product, i go for it.. Wanted to get a AP900 but end up buying AP1200 due to out of stock.. $299 after discount $225..



This skimmer with small footprint but high capacity.. Let see how good it is as say in the web..


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Wah good buy ! Maybe will get it for my next tank too 

[Mahesh]

I bought Skimz SM161 there last week with 25% discount. Great deal for me too..

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[edmund_23]

Some updates:

parameter at day 13..

No2 is not coming down even ammonia is 0 for few days..

A reefer gave me this.. No harm trying since it stated "live nitrifying bacteria" which is what i need now..

Suprisingly the bacteria is very efficent.. Just 1 night the no2 drop tremendously..

Time for some execise.. Water change..

50% water change..

All the way out to corridoor drain.. No sweat.. Hahahaha..

Time to make it live..

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[Guest]

I'm waiting with you too!


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[edmund_23]

Some update after busying with works and study lately..

Added afew fishes..
1x bt
2x normal clown
1x foxtail blenny
1x clown tang
1x bristletooth tang
1x 6 line wrasse

Corals:
Cauliflower
Xenia
Zoa
Purple efflatounaria
Golden cloves

Sad to sad afew fishes didnt make it.. Clown tang, foxtail blenny gg liao.. Bristletooth getting weaker..



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[edmund_23]

Tidy up my tank cabinet..
Time to ge down to action to finish up the half done job.

change of design as my wife like this design more..

done after some backaching.. Need to touch up on the inner part..

bought this little red tile star today at iwarna.. Damn cute..

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[edmund_23]

Doors out for inner part..

Done.

Doors back on..

Final product..

Now its clean up time.. Hahahaha..

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[edmund_23]

House keeping for my "cha bee hoon."

Before

After.

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[Zhi Long Oh]

2 hours ago, edmund_23 said:

House keeping for my "cha bee hoon."

Before

After.

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bro, can i check how do u fixed the adapter up there? by using super glue?

[edmund_23]

bro, can i check how do u fixed the adapter up there? by using super glue?

Car grade mounting tape. Those they use to stick erp unit.


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[Zhi Long Oh]

ohh ok. thanks for the useful info!!

[edmund_23]

After 1mth, finally tuned the skimmer to the right setting and skimming out the standard i wan..


Added an ATS to export nutrients and reduce Diatoms.



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[leong_rei]

How much u bought the ats


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[edmund_23]

How much u bought the ats


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$70

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