chanbi Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 And finally after some "play around", manage to obtain the nice foaming that i have been dreaming of.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanbi Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 Must be really sleepy... forget to add in what Ian's most proud of!! his one touch that can dismantle the beckett nozzle within one sec! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanbi Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 And again, i have to said that i am a satisfied customer! With the limited cabinet floor space that i can fork out for the skimmer, there is no way i can squeeze in any other 8" beckett skimmer if without Ian's customisation! And maintaining either the collection cup or the beckett nozzle is a breeze...... Finally i am done! Time to sleep and appreciate your time to read through this lengthy thread. Hope it can be useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member riot Posted February 3, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted February 3, 2005 Whoa.... looks really cool. How are you lighting the system, Chanbi? Excellent thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepBlue Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 cannot believe the high standard Ian....excellent setup and Chanbi...The rockscape is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member iori_del Posted February 4, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted February 4, 2005 I cannot believe the wat i have see. simply the one of the best set up.. And also the first fish is AT, haha think i will learn from u too.. when i set up a new tank Quote GIve up liao!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanbi Posted February 4, 2005 Author Share Posted February 4, 2005 All, thanks for the good word! haha.. on Ian's behalf too! Whoa.... looks really cool. How are you lighting the system, Chanbi? Initial plan is to use 8x 39W T5 (which explain why my tank is shorter than normal) but when i start running the system with just 2 pumps (one for return and another for skimmer) and without light, it is already at close to 29 deg. So i was thinking realistically there is no way for me to maintain at ~28 deg (when light is on) with just fans (although that is what my big top up box and kalk stirrer is for). So in the end, still has to use a chiller and my plan change to 4x 39W T5 (mainly actinic) and 2x 250W DE BLV 10k. The rockscape is awesome Luckily my concept of using just a few big rocks do work out. And i like your tank too! I have been following your thread.. And also the first fish is AT, haha think i will learn from u too.. when i set up a new tank There will only be a few fishes in my tank and looking through their characters, i thought the AT should be the first one to go in. It is shy and easily stress and being the first fish should help him to overcome some of it, hopefully.. Btw, i admire how Hon can keep this fish without feeding and i actually follow suit. But can tell that it is slimming down.. So for the past few days has been feeding him with pellets (which he does eat!).. Keeping finger cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Nice set-up! Hope you could share your experience of maintaining a scratchless acryllics tank - cuz this is the biggest set-back to acryllics. I have several times tempted to call Ian but always put off due to the fact that I dunno know how I can clean the walls without scratching them. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member huskiesg Posted February 4, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted February 4, 2005 Hi Chanbi, great setup. Well thought out and executed Love the close loop idea. Ian's workmanship is fantastic. Just like to find out what are the powerheads you are using? (circled in the attached picture borrowed from Ian's website) Quote Life is a Cruel Teacher. It punishes you first and then gives you the lesson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanbi Posted February 4, 2005 Author Share Posted February 4, 2005 It is the IKS turbo pump. Just like the tunze stream with flow rate that can be varies (control by the IKS controller). But of course not as powerful with max 3500l/h. The reason i used it is cos' it cut down on the amt of piping, pumps that is visible in the tank.. (ie. not so prominent as the tunze). And btw, there should be min heat transfer from this pump. Go take a look at IKS website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor dr evil Posted February 4, 2005 Sponsor Share Posted February 4, 2005 chanbi, nicely done.....2 thumbs up for ur set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 It is the IKS turbo pump. Just like the tunze stream with flow rate that can be varies (control by the IKS controller). But of course not as powerful with max 3500l/h. The reason i used it is cos' it cut down on the amt of piping, pumps that is visible in the tank.. (ie. not so prominent as the tunze). And btw, there should be min heat transfer from this pump. Go take a look at IKS website. So Chanbi, where can we get IKS products in Singapore? Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member AlfaRomeo Posted February 4, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted February 4, 2005 Yo Bro, you might wanna check out the prices for IKS in www.sewatec.de to compare pricing with Singapore agent prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member typrobin Posted February 4, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted February 4, 2005 hey guys, check out the details... BUBBLE-LESS joints... i've worked with acrylic before...bubble-less joints are the MOST MOST difficult!!! IAN: YOU ARE THE MAN!!! Quote MY OLD 3ft!! My Latest Plan!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tigger Posted February 4, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted February 4, 2005 Nice tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member LaW Posted February 4, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted February 4, 2005 clap clap clap Quote If a man could beat his own fantasy. Then to only breed in captivity. Then its pointless. Genesis 1:20 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that has life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good. And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth. And the evening and the morning were the fifth day. || Tank: 78" x 30" x 30" || Sump: 48" x 22" x 20" || Lights: PowerModule 10 X 80W|| Returns: 2 x HF32 || || Skimmer: BubbleKing Supermarin 300 || Wavemaker: 3 x 6100 & 1 x 6200, 2 x Wavebox 6212, WavySea || || FR: 2 x FR150 || NR: Sulphur Denitrator || CR: RM Custom Made 8" || KR: Deltec KM500 || TopUp: Tunze Osmolator 3155 || || UV: Coralife 12X 36W || Ozonizer: Sanders C200|| Controller: GHL Profilux Plus II Ex || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six66 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 wow...great looking setup.im impressed, must hv cost u a bomb huh good job nonetheless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulu-lulu Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 BRAvo BRAvo. Luv ur set up. Mind telling me the total $ spent for this marvelous set up. Tot of makinf 1 4 me too.(acrylic tank) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mUAr_cHEe Posted February 24, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted February 24, 2005 any updates??? definately a word or 2 rom u regarding maintain a scratch-free acylic tank?? Quote *translated from Hokkien* "If say no bang wall, this idiot will never ripen" - Mr Quah Siew Kow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 would love to see some updates. Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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