Papaya's new venture

[papaya]

Hi everyone. I am new in reef. Just set up a 5 footer.Comment is welcome.I hope to have a sucessful reef keeping.

[papaya]

sump with reservoir,skimz sidea FR 150 with aquapharm sorb4 po4 remover and aquapharm pur ii carbon

[papaya]

skimz sidea calcium reactor and artica Jbj 1/3hp chiller

[papaya]

sump overall view

[papaya]

250w luminarc metal hilide and high out put Ati light

[papaya]

overall tank look

[papaya]

leaving tank to cycle

[papaya]

I am using live argonite sand from us (nature's ocean)and was told to cycle about 2 weeks - 1 month. Any second optional?cant wait to put fishes.

[papaya]

far view of the tank

[iewnehz]

Wow bro 881, very swee set up. Must be from aquamarin right?

[fishtalk1517]

Hi Papaya, very nice design with unique cabinet color.... Ur rock scape also well scaped.

I notice that the lighting area, esp the the top, is covered. Or am I seeing it wrongly ? If its covered, I would suggest to install an exhaust fan to draw out the heat emmitted by the lightings.... And well invested equippments u got there... Keep it up More pics to marvel on

[speakerphone]

sump overall view

bro papaya, your set up without protein skimmer?

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skimz sidea calcium reactor and artica Jbj 1/3hp chiller

Is your chiller giving you noise?

[speakerphone]

How much was your set up? care to share?

[drato11]

The cabinet looks real cool! very nicely done up. I like the open rockscape, looks natural and soothing.

Realise there's no skimmer? Better get a good skimmer for such a nice set up.

[papaya]

Wow bro 881, very swee set up. Must be from aquamarin right?

Yes you are right. The one at Jalan kayu. How do you tell? btw thanks you for the compliment, they are very professional.

[papaya]

Hi Papaya, very nice design with unique cabinet color.... Ur rock scape also well scaped.

I notice that the lighting area, esp the the top, is covered. Or am I seeing it wrongly ? If its covered, I would suggest to install an exhaust fan to draw out the heat emmitted by the lightings.... And well invested equippments u got there... Keep it up More pics to marvel on

Yes exhaust fan will be in, you are sharp. I didn't want any unwanted element overthrown from 2nd story so requested for a covered top. Steve suggested some vent hole and exhaust fans too. I made the choice of the cabinet colour, I am glad you like it.

[newmarine]

Yes exhaust fan will be in, you are sharp. I didn't want any unwanted element overthrown from 2nd story so requested for a covered top. Steve suggested some vent hole and exhaust fans too. I made the choice of the cabinet colour, I am glad you like it.

bro, can share what is your floor and cabinet color.

[papaya]

bro papaya, your set up without protein skimmer?

I will post more pic next week. The skimmer will be in by then. Its a powerful needle wheel skimmer. Its Skimz sidea M200 with AquaBee german 5000 original pinwheel.

[peacemaker]

Welcome to SRC, papaya! Wow... your tank looks like it is part of a spaceship.

Hold your horses, and let your tank complete the ANN cycle before adding life stock, slowly...

We have all gone through the phase of getting a new tank, and getting all excited to start adding all the fishes and corals we want so badly, but must å¿.

Judging by the size of your home and choice of equipment, you must have deep pockets... GO would most likely be your usual hang-out LFS in the near future.

More pics!

[papaya]

Is your chiller giving you noise?

It does have "wind blowing" sound when kick in. But its acceptable. Steve suggested to me reefcool outdoor condenser unit which I thought will be total silent and energy saving but my wife didnt like the piping work.

[papaya]

How much was your set up? care to share?

The chiller is $2000 and total contract sum close to $20000 without fishes.I am also signing up the maintenance contracts for 1 year.

[papaya]

Welcome to SRC, papaya! Wow... your tank looks like it is part of a spaceship.

Hold your horses, and let your tank complete the ANN cycle before adding life stock, slowly...

We have all gone through the phase of getting a new tank, and getting all excited to start adding all the fishes and corals we want so badly, but must å¿.

Judging by the size of your home and choice of equipment, you must have deep pockets... GO would most likely be your usual hang-out LFS in the near future.

More pics!

Ok I will å¿. GO as in golden octopus in serangoon? Yes aquamarin did mention to me about getting rare and nice coral from them in future.

[papaya]

The cabinet looks real cool! very nicely done up. I like the open rockscape, looks natural and soothing.

Realise there's no skimmer? Better get a good skimmer for such a nice set up.

Thank you drato11, your tank inspire me a lot too.

[Soul]

leave the lights off during cycling stage, minimises algae bloom stage. Love the look of the tank, very well made.