My new 4x2x2ft tank project.

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metal halide stand...

got the metal halide casing from SUGI... very heavy. worried that the upper support section may not be able to widthstand the weight.

what we did was to add 2x12mm glass glued together with a triangular glass used as a T support.

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more pics of the MH stand.

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more pics

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last pic of the MH stand...

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tank is filled up with fresh water to check for leaks...

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overview of the tank...

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current tank and NEW tank. side by side.

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side view of the tank.

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another side view of the tank.

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computer UPS for my air-pump after a 6hrs power failure. NOT willing to go through another such ordeal.

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oh yeah... since i'm at it... might as well show you guys some skimate results using weipro2013 skimmer.

on the left, using haelia 6450 pump. (after 2 weeks)

on the right, using extrema pump. (after 2 weeks)

hmmph... seems that 6450 can produce more gunk.

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haelie pump. running externally. lukewarm... and not scalding hot when compare to MD55.

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many thanks to :

sugi - MH

ETSS skimmer - chipson1

CalciumReef - one of the MD55s

one of the sponsors - MD55

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ok, now QUESTIONS :

1. water movement created from the MD55 is very good. Do i still need to place a tunze 6060 in my tank ?

2. I'm still in a fix on whether to go for Berlin system or DSB.

3. MD55 runs very HOT. Can get scalded if touch too long.

4. ELCB tripped when i was out. I do not know was it due to the MD55 being over heated or some other things. Anyway, the main wire is shared by a 2hp air-cond. I do not know if the LOAD is too much.

Currently on the same electrical point, I'll have :

2x MD-55s = 260w

0.5hp chiller = 405w

2x 150w MH = 300w

2HP aircond = 1500w ?

too much load ?

[neokn]

ok, now QUESTIONS :

1. water movement created from the MD55 is very good. Do i still need to place a tunze 6060 in my tank ?

2. I'm still in a fix on whether to go for Berlin system or DSB.

3. MD55 runs very HOT. Can get scalded if touch too long.

4. ELCB tripped when i was out. I do not know was it due to the MD55 being over heated or some other things. Anyway, the main wire is shared by a 2hp air-cond. I do not know if the LOAD is too much.

Currently on the same electrical point, I'll have :

2x MD-55s = 260w

0.5hp chiller = 405w

2x 150w MH = 300w

2HP aircond = 1500w ?

too much load ?

Need to check you load balance.

1. Does all this unit connect to one extention point?

2. Does this extention point share same point line as the aircon? (This is a stupid question but just in case some aircon installer .....)

3. Standard ELCB will trip at overcurrent, so if by any chance any equipment along the same powerline as the extention is turn on thus causing a sudden surge of high current drawn will cause the ELCB to trip.

4. ELCB fuse faulty if it trips too offen.

To resolve,

HDB flat/ Condo

Get the electrical layout print from HDB/ Condo management to check all the points.

Pirvate property

You should have this print.

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well... the air-cond compressor is connected directly to the ELCB point. whereas the blower and the other fish tank stuffs are connected to a single point. the trip only happened once.

but during that time, the main air-cond was not turned on. so, don't think the load is heavy ?

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May I know which type of housing are you in?

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hi neo,

it's a private housing in msia . Running on single phase point. Didn't opt for 3-phase.

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Errr... Ok.

I am not good with single phase. Maybe someone will nee to help you.

[Dispar_Anthias]

Hmm nice tank IMO.. but for your future reef i suggest go with light that carries higher kelvin, that will get you a bluer looking tank than your existing reef which is rather yellow

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both MHs are 10k bulb. perhaps... will add another 2 t5-blue ? that'll help?