Chris's 3x2x2.5 tank setup

[ReDDeviLs]

try getting stronger wavemaker than blow inside the rocks lor..

[jervismun]

There are several ways you can tackle the problem if you do not wish to do a bit of rescaping. You can try the Tunze Mini pump, pretty tiny easy to hide within the rockscape blowing the back from left to right (for example).

You can also get another Seio on opposite side, this will create a mini hurricane at the center (which is not a bad thing), the flow will then be pushed towards the rockscape. Not a bad solution too.

It's up to you in the end... but it's good to "perfect" the water current, then once you are happy with it, then only you start introducing corals according to the condition of the space.

[prata lover]

my zoos... corner... looking to add more zoos..... prefer some us ones.. hehe

hi bro just saw your tank tread.nice bali zoos you have there.how much did you get them for $5?because mostly bali zoos are in this range.n carefull of bali zoos.because got lots of hitch hikers.all the best bro.

[alien07]

Hi bro. saw your tank thread. looks like bali zoos. where u got from? it it reborn's $5 ones? Its a good zoos to start with.

[alien07]

eh bro, another advice, do not stock up corals that are not easy to maintain in a new tank. cos some lfs just wanna clear corals so sell them to u. IMHO, octo, frogspawn, hammer etc are not really suitable for new tanks. zoos are fine, sunnies are not suitable too as they require meaty foods which would further increase nitrate levels. as your tank is not yet matured, it would be very taxing to the overall system. unless u got a super skimmer.

[prata lover]

eh bro, another advice, do not stock up corals that are not easy to maintain in a new tank. cos some lfs just wanna clear corals so sell them to u. IMHO, octo, frogspawn, hammer etc are not really suitable for new tanks. zoos are fine, sunnies are not suitable too as they require meaty foods which would further increase nitrate levels. as your tank is not yet matured, it would be very taxing to the overall system. unless u got a super skimmer.

fully agree with bro alien 07.bro think abt it.

[chrislzh]

huh... sunnies..? thats my fav... so how should i tackle this problem... throw in 1 tablets of bateria starter...everyday..? today just bought a few corals... think must stop first/...

[chrislzh]

just bought a giant big "tree" green brown sunnies.... heads.. lost count... damn solid..and its opening.. and a white sunnies with red heads...? never seen such sunnies..

[chrislzh]

all my sunnies opens except thast new white sunnies with red heads..

[chrislzh]

lastly, the main view of overall....

[jervismun]

Bro stop buying corals... and yes I am nagging...

[Soul]

they may do well now bro but if ur setup isnt mature the corals will wilt in a matter of time trust us lah we gone thru the hard way ....

*not cursing ur tank but just giving advise

[jervismun]

But at least you did something right bro... by not adding fishes... a lot of us would have already gotten some angels lah... tangs lah... all sorts within the first 2 weeks All the best to you bro... if you feel that at any time you wanna lighten the bioload, just post at Pasar Malam lor... we reefers do that all the time... sometimes it's better to get rid of some than to jeopardize the entire tank

[chrislzh]

ok.. think really got to stop le.... haha.. was too engross in buying those nice corals once i see it... will stop now... but what should i do now...? can anyone advise..? is it a good idea for me to get the "cleaners" gang in now first.. example cleaner shrimp and others....? i really like this setup of mine... really hope it does not touchwood.. haha.... by adding more bacteria starter will it helps..? or frequent change of water...?

[Soul]

now is the time to reduce the phosphate and silicate levels and increase wave flows before the cyna and diatom algae boom comes. Get Rowaphos if u havent ...

[jervismun]

What skimmer are you using bro?

[chrislzh]

using the macro A300.. thinking of getting a better one.. in sump one.. what u proposed bro..?

[jervismun]

What's your budget bro?

1) $300

2) $600

3) $900

d) above $1000

How important is power consumption to you? What's the height of your cabinet?

[Soul]

ur sump's floor space how big?

[alien07]

What u can do not bro is:

1) try to stop buying corals, cleaning crew etc

2) stop dumping in bact starter etc

3) try to control your water parameters

your next phase of your tank is the new tank syndrom = algae boom, so like what soul said, use rowaphos.

[chrislzh]

electric consumption is impt to me therefore beckett is out... looking for needlewheel skimmer.... therefore looking at deltec or schuran.

[Soul]

deltec runs on 2 pumps for the in-line models btw ... one for feeding water in and the other is the NW pump for generating fine bubbles.

Heres a link for u to do ur research lah >

Deltec in-liners : http://www.eaquanature.com/store/default.php?cPath=40_61_76

Deltec and other brand hang-ons : http://www.eaquanature.com/store/default.php?cPath=40_60

Anyway after looking at ur sump space and design more closely theres no way u can fit a Deltec in-line model in there. Mostly likely have to install beside your tank out in the open. They are very big skimmers bro, u wanna see actual size goto ReefDepot at upper thomson rd there ...

[jervismun]

Actually the Deltec AP600 is quite appropriate for you tank... but if you plan to upgrade your tank later, you may wanna consider getting a larger model. What I like about the AP600 is the very low energy consumption, 20W.

Not too sure about Schuran though... I think you'll better off getting a Deltec (higher resale value and demand too).

[chrislzh]

o...no... algae is blooming now..... what should i do.. brown ones...

[Soul]

already told u to get ready rowaphos liao mah ... u didnt?