SRC Member May&Bruce Posted January 21, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 5 ft hanging lighting system, all DIY. 3 x 150 w MH and 2 x 4ft T5 actinic - see my DIY lighting system thread for more details... Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted January 21, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 Upgraded the chiller to a Resun C0500 - now chills the tank to 26 with ease. Chiller sits out on balcony so I built the metal cover to protect it from the weather. Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted January 21, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 Chiller 'uncovered'... Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted January 21, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 Some fish pics again... Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted January 21, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 ... Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted January 21, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 ... Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted January 21, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 ... Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted January 21, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 ... Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member c0ol Posted January 21, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 Great DIY bro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted January 21, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 Cool Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted January 21, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 Entire system is only 6 months old. Full specs are: Main Tank: 5ft x 2ft x 2ft 12mm 150 gal reef tank - Plenum/DSB Nano Tank: 18” x12” x12” reef tank sharing same sump as main tank Sump: 4ft x 1.5ft x 1.5 ft 26 gal Lighting: DIY 3 x 150w 10000K MH, 2 x 54w T5 actinic, lights are on 3 timer circuits Skimmer: Ocean Werx Beckett skimmer & DIY 8 litre overflow canister Chiller: Resun C0500 ½ HP chiller Skimz FR running activated carbon & phosguard DIY kalkwasser reactor with 30 litre acrylic top-up reservoir & peristaltic dosing pump DIY 3-stage DI water system for top up water and making salt water for water changes. Water parameters: Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 10-20 Phosphate 0 Silicate 0 pH 8.3 SG 1.023 Temp. 26.5 Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member cityofangels Posted January 21, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 I am deeply amazed by your DIY capabilities! Fantastic job with the cabinet & hood! Tank is looking really good now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted January 21, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 awwww, thanks cityofangels Luckily pics don't show all the little faults. Soon I will run out of things to do....does that mean I will finally be able to sit back and enjoy it? geez, imagine that! Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Maxstar81 Posted January 21, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 Great DIY. Tank coming along nicely as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted January 21, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 Thanks maxstar...now wondering what else I can DIY...... Unfortunately the things I now want I can not DIY.......sports car, yacht Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Maxstar81 Posted January 21, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 Well.... If U are really that bored, U can always DIY for others. I wouldn't mind a cover or cabinet leh .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member cityofangels Posted January 21, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2006 Soon I will run out of things to do.... When that time does eventually come, I'll gladly give you a DIY list for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted January 22, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hmmmm, now you have got me thinking....... Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted February 12, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 12, 2006 Update on the chiller (CO500).... it was vibrating on startup, but the service guys cured that under warranty. I am quite happy with the chiller performance. It can chill my tank to 25 C very easily - remember I have 5 foot tank with 4 foot sump and 3 x 150 MH, submersed pumps, etc. The chiiler comes on every 30 minutes for 5-8 minutes. I think that kind of duty cycle is no problem at all. Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Blenny Posted February 12, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted February 12, 2006 Hi Bruce, Have you considered cultivating macro algae in your sump on reverse lighting. You will end up having good pods population and also even out ph fluctuations in the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member PerculaClownfish Posted February 12, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted February 12, 2006 Very VERY nice tank.. i like the wood work..Seems like it was done by a professional!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted February 12, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 12, 2006 Blenny....after seeing your algae yesterday, it really has got me thinking...... How strong lighting would I need in the sump? PerculaClownfish...thanks! But the woodwork doesn't look that great up close! Anyway, I guess the roughness gives it a kind of rustic look...hahaha Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Blenny Posted February 12, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted February 12, 2006 I was told that normal florecent light will do. SOme extremos will use MH ot T5s but i feel that those are algae and do not require strong lights. Blueheaven from here used a energy saving bulb from ikea for his chaeto from anthony calfo and they were growing well. let me know if you require some ulvas/local chaetos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member southpaw23 Posted February 13, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted February 13, 2006 Update on the chiller (CO500).... it was vibrating on startup, but the service guys cured that under warranty. I am quite happy with the chiller performance. It can chill my tank to 25 C very easily - remember I have 5 foot tank with 4 foot sump and 3 x 150 MH, submersed pumps, etc. The chiiler comes on every 30 minutes for 5-8 minutes. I think that kind of duty cycle is no problem at all. Seems odd that your chiller would only run for 5-8 minutes...how many degrees does it chill in such a short period of time?.... Quote Tank 66"x27"x28" - Return Pump Red Dragon 12m3 - Skimmer Deltec AP701 - Chiller Starmex - Wavemakers Wavysea - Lighting DE 6 x T5-HO southpaw23's reef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member May&Bruce Posted February 13, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 13, 2006 Blenny...thanks mate! southpaw....the chiller thermostat is set at 26 C. If I run the tank with no chiller the ambient water temp is about 29 C. This short run time (5-8 mins) is sufficient to maintain the temp around 26 C. When I first installed the chiller of course it ran for a lot longer to bring the temp down. I have two independent thermometers so I know that the chiller is working correctly. Quote Real reefs don't have glass bottoms....(...think about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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