SRC Member Reefzzz Posted December 15, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted December 15, 2006 settled with a clip-on 150W MH running a 10000ºK bulb That's a COOL idea, bro... with a HOT outcome... hehe Quote Main Tank: 5 x 1 x 1 Return from overflow: Eheim compact+ 5000 Lighting: 2x 54W T5 Skimmer: Deltec SC 1350 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 Wave Maker: Tunze Nano Wavebox & Tunze 6055 with Photocell Monitor 1: American Marine Pinpoint pH monitor Monitor 2: American Marine Pinpoint Temperature monitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member pingpong Posted December 15, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted December 15, 2006 That's a COOL idea, bro... with a HOT outcome... hehe dun worry, he will get another Arctica 1/3 for his sump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Post more pics of ur skimmate!!! Ok here you go Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Personally I think 10k is ok but 6500ºK or 8500ºK will promote better growth for Macroalgae Emm... bro you do have a point there... will observe the situation for a couple of days before deciding my next step Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 That's a COOL idea, bro... with a HOT outcome... hehe I'm a bit worried too... luckily the external ballast allows me to locate it outside the cabinet... but the amount of heat produced is still very significant... will use Aquatronica to observe my chiller's behaviour for the next 3 days Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 dun worry, he will get another Arctica 1/3 for his sump! That is for Phase III Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 16, 2006 Author Share Posted December 16, 2006 A bro came over to my office this afternoon... he will help me take care of my tank while I'm away for a White Christmas Finally... you guys will get some peace without me around Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member yvoneysl Posted December 16, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted December 16, 2006 Finally... you guys will get some peace without me around only if u came back NEXT Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 only if u came back NEXT Christmas Emm... let me check if the service apartment comes with free internet access Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 Introduced a significant amount of Chaetomorpha into the sump today... already I can see lesser microbubbles in the main tank... hopefully the Chaeto will grow quickly Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 Also added some Red Bubbles Once the macroalgae start to occupy more space... I will have to move my Zoas and SPS back into the main tank Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Reefzzz Posted December 17, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted December 17, 2006 Introduced a significant amount of Chaetomorpha into the sump today... already I can see lesser microbubbles in the main tank... hopefully the Chaeto will grow quickly Hey bro, thought u fly off for your christmas already?? Quote Main Tank: 5 x 1 x 1 Return from overflow: Eheim compact+ 5000 Lighting: 2x 54W T5 Skimmer: Deltec SC 1350 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 Wave Maker: Tunze Nano Wavebox & Tunze 6055 with Photocell Monitor 1: American Marine Pinpoint pH monitor Monitor 2: American Marine Pinpoint Temperature monitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member big_ben102000 Posted December 17, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted December 17, 2006 bro wat about the lighting ? enough coming from the position of your existing light ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 Hey bro, thought u fly off for your christmas already?? Not yet... I'm flying off on the 23rd Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 bro wat about the lighting ? enough coming from the position of your existing light ? Are you referring to the Chaetomorpha chamber? Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member yvoneysl Posted December 17, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted December 17, 2006 Introduced a significant amount of Chaetomorpha into the sump today... already I can see lesser microbubbles in the main tank... hopefully the Chaeto will grow quickly at first glance I thought you are washing vegetable under running tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 at first glance I thought you are washing vegetable under running tap Haha... I know... I am still experimenting actually... hopefully the Chaetos will grow normally under such condition Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member yvoneysl Posted December 17, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted December 17, 2006 plant some mangroves on the DSB, It can be very interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 plant some mangroves on the DSB, It can be very interesting I saw some at Irwana just now and the aunty suggested them to me... but I am afraid they may grow too tall... missing the MH light coverage Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member big_ben102000 Posted December 17, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted December 17, 2006 Are you referring to the Chaetomorpha chamber? yea the cheato chamber .. sorry slow fingers ... by the time i post.. there are already 2 replies before me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 yea the cheato chamber .. sorry slow fingers ... by the time i post.. there are already 2 replies before me Nope... the light from my clip-on MH will not be able to cover the entire Chaetomorpha chamber since the light gotto penetrate through a layer of black glass Have added a PL just for the Chaeto and I intend to run the PL 24/7 Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 My morphing Male BE Anthias... you guys can truly see the colouration in comparison to the female specimen behind it Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 Here's my Flamingo Shrimp (wrongly identified as Peppermint)... moving freely in my sump Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dominik Posted December 17, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted December 17, 2006 Here's my Flamingo Shrimp (wrongly identified as Peppermint)... moving freely in my sump it would be nice for my lions. hehe Quote Current tank Past tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 it would be nice for my lions. hehe How about putting your Lion into my sump for a day or two? Here's a shot of my Rainbow Monti... the blue base is very slowly coming back... the Blue Staghorn in the foreground (by bro Sapp) is growing well with good colour retention Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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