My New Tank

[newmarine]

Yeah, my 3 x 3 x 2.5 tank just arrived today... so excited. Will try to take some photo and post it... Starting this thread to keep track of the progress.

Will need advise from fellow reefer on the cycling.

Cheers

[newmarine]

somemore info on the tank.

Dimension: 3 x 3 x 2.5

Glass Thickness : 12mm

Sump : 2 x 2 x 2

Skimmer : 24" Brackett

Two Dymax 3000l/h return pump

How can I post my pic on this thread?

[hamannbmw]

3ft width...... good size, more pic pls.....

[newmarine]

Thanks Bro,

Here are some pic taken using my P900 handphone.

[newmarine]

another pic

[newmarine]

my sump. hope can see

[AlfaRomeo]

Yeah, my 3 x 3 x 2.5 tank just arrived today... so excited. Will try to take some photo and post it... Starting this thread to keep track of the progress.

Will need advise from fellow reefer on the cycling.

Cheers

You going to put Live Rocks rite? IF so, jsut fill the tank up with saltwater of salinity about 1.025 and run the return pump and let the tank cycle for a few weeks.

Switching on the skimmer is an option. You can switch it on or off. Works both ways and its really up to you if you want to switch it on or off.

You dunt need lights to be switched on during cycling.

The way to test if your tank has cycled is by measuring Ammonia,Nitrite and Nitrate using a reputable testkit like Salifert. Once the levels show 0 for Ammonia and 0 for nitrate, you can consider the tank cycled.

After you reached this stage, its advisable to wait it out for another week to let things stabilised. You should do a major water change first and start doing weekly 10% water changes if possible too.

Hope that helps

[chucky]

very nice tank. can't wait to see it load with coralsssssssss..

[neokn]

3' x 3' my dream tank. For me I will keep it species tank or SPS tank. Keep posting

[fishtalk1517]

Hi Newmarine, Nice tank specs u have there.. Do keep the update pics coming...

Hmmm.... Think u took the pic this morning B4 u left for work. Could see ur tie outfit ah

[Tigger]

Yr tank from Iwarna?

[SBS_Transit]

haha i remember seeing that tank in iwarna ? , very nice tank

[newmarine]

Thanks Alfra for the info.

Yes, I will filling up the tank tomorrow only. Let the silicon for the pipe to dry before I add water. Intend to run without LR for 3 days then will add the LR and let it run for 2-3 weeks.

Yes Bro, the tank is from Iwarana. Must say that they are very prof... good service.

Yes, I took the photo in the morning before I go to work. Can't resist looking at it even it is empty.

My initial idea is to make it a "TANG" Dynasty. Instead to keep various species of Tang. Any idea how should I add them, which one to go in first?

Will post more pic whenever I have.

Had been so excited about the new tank that even working time also thinking of how to scape the LR.... hope boss did notice I day dreaming during meeting

[Flame-Tail]

Nice Nice..can't wait to see it filled up with goodies.

[zephyros]

cool tank ... but had to think properly b4 setting ur LR,

else re-doing will be nightmare as the tank is 3x3x2.5 ....

very diff to reach the middle portion

cheers

[newmarine]

zephyros: Agree. that is why I had been thinking of how to scape the LR.

Any bro got suggest on the scaping?

[spawns]

ur tank doesnt hv center bracing right? so shouldnt hv any problem putting starting with big LRs as the base, then scaping would be easier,i guess.

[newmarine]

Bro spawns, can explain what is centre bracing?

[spawns]

see these two arrows(two pcs). its lay across my tank at the center top upper part so its restricting big size LRs to enter my tank.

[newmarine]

Spawns: OIC. No mine does not have that.

[newmarine]

Just finish the tank's piping, filled with 6 package of Grade 3 sand and water.

Running one of the return pump to cycle the tank. will be adding Tropic Marine Salt later. Here are some photo update. My wife helping to clean the stain left by the tape used to secure the door when delivery.

[newmarine]

my chiller... sitting outside of the tank. Thinking how to conceal it later.

[newmarine]

My skimmer and extension wire sitting behind the sump

[newmarine]

My water inlet from the tank.

[newmarine]

Bro, please feel free to comment and advise. Will post more pic. Taking it slowly to setup.