SRC Member chocolate98 Posted May 24, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2018 Unfortunately, last October my tank crashed and I decided to rescape my tank... I was planning to stop going for sps so I scaped to accomodate lps and softies. However, after scaping and placing the scape in my tank, the temptation to keep sps took over..... Here's a pic of the scape in October 2017 Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted May 24, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2018 Where’s the pic of ur latest set-up! Can share the reason of tank crash? Learning. I’m also very scared my new tank crash cos I load too fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chocolate98 Posted May 24, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2018 Where’s the pic of ur latest set-up! Can share the reason of tank crash? Learning. I’m also very scared my new tank crash cos I load too fast. Ammonia spike by my giant clams. Haha no need to be scared as long as u got a proper set up and check ur parameters regularly shd be Okay! Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted May 24, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2018 5 hours ago, chocolate98 said: Ammonia spike by my giant clams. Haha no need to be scared as long as u got a proper set up and check ur parameters regularly shd be Okay! Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app I actually wanted to get a clam. Lol maxima clam shipment came in yesterday. I think I will get it after my Long holiday. Thanks for the headsup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WasabiAndy Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Very nice tank im and im so inspired! May I know how you do your pressure test arh?Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chocolate98 Posted May 25, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 25, 2018 Very nice tank im and im so inspired! May I know how you do your pressure test arh?Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app For my Tonga scape? Just press on it when it's outside of the water. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chocolate98 Posted May 25, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 25, 2018 Side tank shot Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WasabiAndy Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 For my Tonga scape? Just press on it when it's outside of the water. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app O i tot theres a kit or something.. hahaSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member JMW Posted May 25, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted May 25, 2018 3 hours ago, chocolate98 said: Side tank shot Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Amazing.... so colorful! Nice gradual downslope too which looks really natural! Great job with the scaping & color placement too. have a front FTS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chocolate98 Posted May 28, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 28, 2018 Amazing.... so colorful! Nice gradual downslope too which looks really natural! Great job with the scaping & color placement too. have a front FTS? Thanks hahah! I'm currently removing my sand bed, once done I will upload Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted May 28, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted May 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, chocolate98 said: Thanks hahah! I'm currently removing my sand bed, once done I will upload Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Bro, seems like removing the sandbed is a natural progression for most sps keepers. Lol. Is there any particular reason? Im scared the rocks will scratch the glass..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kingkk Posted May 28, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted May 28, 2018 Bro, seems like removing the sandbed is a natural progression for most sps keepers. Lol. Is there any particular reason? Im scared the rocks will scratch the glass..... Easy to maintain, more flow, no detritus build up, no need to clean sand or move around that would raise up nitrogen..make sure rocks stable to bottom and well glued to each other.Aesthetically I like sand looks more natural, don’t mind maintaining it, will have nice reflection of light Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter ReDDeviLs Posted June 3, 2018 SRC Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2018 I always feel tank without sand seems to be more dusty. Probably more particles flying around where else with sand they could settle down somewhere. Quote [ ] [ ] Reef Reefing Reefed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chocolate98 Posted June 4, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 4, 2018 I always feel tank without sand seems to be more dusty. Probably more particles flying around where else with sand they could settle down somewhere. Yeah is there any way to reduce the particles flying around? Like reduce flow rate or have a btr filter system?Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kaijuworld Posted June 24, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted June 24, 2018 yr sps very colourful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chocolate98 Posted June 25, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 25, 2018 yr sps very colourful Thanksss!Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member LoReNsIa Posted June 26, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted June 26, 2018 power la bro!!! your tank is getting even nicer! Quote Reefing is like a Relationship, Once you fall in Love with it, You will Love it for Life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kaijuworld Posted June 26, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted June 26, 2018 Mine is old Tank ready, anytime must down or rebuild cause tank going to hit 10yrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chocolate98 Posted July 2, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 2, 2018 I spent these few months working part time to upgrade/modify my tank as i am enlisting to national service in october. Many reefers are usually worried that their tank will crash in their absence. Thus i chose to invest more money to continue this hobby while spending lesser time to maintain it in the future. Moreover, making it easier for my parents to look after my tank. I will be updating things that i did to prepare myself for NS. Hopefully this will help people thst ard going through the same.The first thought when it comes to maintenance is changing of filter socks or wool. At first i was using nylon filter socks and it had to be washed every 3 days. Due to the regular washing, i decided to switch to using filter wool. However, the filter wool had to be changed weekly. In the end, i decided to get a drum filter which was the least maintenance. I chose to get the chespest model available, the bubble magus ARF-1. With this, the only down side is that the filter paper cost $15 each. I hope one roll can last for 3 months.Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member VanquishJ Posted July 2, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted July 2, 2018 Down side is also the flow rate has to be reduced by a lot. What’s your current return pump flow rate and is it maintaining well?It can’t take 5000lph on mine. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chocolate98 Posted July 2, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 2, 2018 Down side is also the flow rate has to be reduced by a lot. What’s your current return pump flow rate and is it maintaining well? It can’t take 5000lph on mine. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Hmm im running on a 9000lph dc but i turned it to half, seems ok for now. I guess you dont need such a high turn over? I think 3000lph is actually sufficient unless youre using your return pump as a "wavemaker". How long does 1 roll last for you? Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member VanquishJ Posted July 2, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted July 2, 2018 Hmm im running on a 9000lph dc but i turned it to half, seems ok for now. I guess you dot need such a high turn over? I think 3000lph is actually sufficient unless youre using your return pump as a "wavemaker". How long does 1 roll last for you?Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Same. Running dc pump duo. Estimated about 3000lph also. So far 6 weeks used up half role. Should be good for another month. Haha. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chocolate98 Posted July 2, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 2, 2018 Same. Running dc pump duo. Estimated about 3000lph also. So far 6 weeks used up half role. Should be good for another month. Haha. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile appThats good, lesser maintenance work🤣 Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites
Recommended Posts