weileong's 4ft tank - Part II

[RAV-65]

Bro, while adding new rocks, u not worried got ammonia spike?? Or maybe you're confident that the zeo-power can handle??

[weileong]

If small amounts are added, the skimmer should handle it and if any ammonia will be absorbed by the zeoliths.

[Reefaholic]

Buy cured rocks and if from CR would even be better.

[cjh]

bro... the egg crate wun collapse???

its tied with cable tie only right??

got collapsed before??

(touch wood)

[Gouldian]

Remember to show me your masterpiece once it is ready.

[terryansimon]

hmm? re-scape?

sorry...not been here a long time. this forum is very bandwidth intensive. stupid internet quota.

that being said, I'd like to see the end-result of the re-scape once you get all your rocks together *gee that sounds. funny.*

(=

[weileong]

Latest shot after adding 1 tunze 6080 under the rocks to prevent dead spots below the rocks.

[RAV-65]

Bro, how much rocks do u tink u need to cover up the entire "condominium" ?

[Reefaholic]

Bro, how to do maintenance on the tunze under the rock in future?

Get rid of those boulder rocks? Maybe should get some fiji or tonga rocks.

I think you should change the egg-crate to pvc pipe which is stronger and more lasting, just in case the egg crate give way.

[Jimng]

Latest shot after adding 1 tunze 6080 under the rocks to prevent dead spots below the rocks.

Time to pass over all your lps.......go full sps....

[weileong]

It is possible to remove the tunze without removing the egg crates. I've cut the strainer so it should require lesser maintenance.

I guess acylic rods would be more suitable as PVC pipe might have dead water column.

Jim, all those LPS are very normal stuffs, anytime also can find one.

[weileong]

Day 10th of BB system.

PO4 has dropped to 0.01ppm.

Did 4 test back to back, I couldn't believe it myself.

Here's the results.

0.01

0.01

0.02

0.01

The fishes are fed daily, I can't torture my fishes for the sake of SPS (low PO4). If like that might as well keep a fishless tank You wouldn't feel good with paper thin fishes swimming ard in your reef right?

[Jimng]

Day 10th of BB system.

PO4 has dropped to 0.01ppm.

Did 4 test back to back, I couldn't believe it myself.

Here's the results.

0.01

0.01

0.02

0.01

The fishes are fed daily, I can't torture my fishes for the sake of SPS (low PO4). If like that might as well keep a fishless tank You wouldn't feel good with paper thin fishes swimming ard in your reef right?

Wow....0.01......

[RAV-65]

Wah, looks like a good piece of equipment!

Bro, understand u got the reader at $350, any idea where can get a cheaper unit?

[weileong]

Wah, looks like a good piece of equipment!

Bro, understand u got the reader at $350, any idea where can get a cheaper unit?

If I know I already got liao.

I think it's a good investment rather than trying to use salifert PO4 testkit where the colors at very low concentration is next to impossible to see and telling yourself the PO4 is undetectable.

[daimy068]

Latest shot after adding 1 tunze 6080 under the rocks to prevent dead spots below the rocks.

Wah! Really a piece of work man! Looks likea real condo! Think it'll look spectacular once completed!

[weileong]

Trend of main tank temperature.

Return pump was shut down this evening for some maintenance (slight rescape) on the tank so causing the temp spike.

[weileong]

pH of main tank.

[lightningstrike]

New toy is here!!!

[scarab]

Wow bro, IKS in action ah............impressive.

[weileong]

pH of CR.

Now CR only run from 4pm to 2am, 10hrs a day.

Main tank lighting period from 12noon to 10pm.

This is supposed to help prevent the main tank pH from crashing too low due to the CO2 in the effluent.

[weileong]

I never post the equipment hor lol.

Now I configure it to send me an SMS when the main tank temp exceeds 28.50deg and to shut down the lights if temp hits 28 degs.

[Reefaholic]

Finally, i can see some real action.

[wa_lanz]

wow... din know the IKS can even send u sms..

definitely the most impressive equipment ive ever seen for marine tank... too bad the price is beyond my reach...

[weileong]

By itself, it can't but I used the "Timo web" software and link it to a old laptop.

This software can send you status report via email and this email can be send via M1's email -> SMS service. The time duration can be configured.