SRC Member desideria Posted December 26, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted December 26, 2009 good for you, you're putting in so much effort to work with what you have. Kudos to you. And I'm so tickled by what men do to make their wives give in to buy marine related stuff... I would probably have to do the same.. but for me the other way around... since I'm more into the tank than my husband. HAHAHAHAH btw. nice zoos. desi Quote Cheers, Desi Sheldon (TBBT): A little misunderstanding? Galileo and the Pope had a little misunderstanding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted December 26, 2009 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted December 26, 2009 good for you, you're putting in so much effort to work with what you have. Kudos to you. And I'm so tickled by what men do to make their wives give in to buy marine related stuff... I would probably have to do the same.. but for me the other way around... since I'm more into the tank than my husband. HAHAHAHAH btw. nice zoos. desi Haha, thks for the compliments. It's not too bad for my wife la, just have to b careful with the $$ and the time spent... nv neglect the other partner... haha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkit Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 MIT, need advice. Nitrate measure 20ppm. Is yours same or better? I still can't figure out y my seafan not getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted December 28, 2009 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted December 28, 2009 MIT,need advice. Nitrate measure 20ppm. Is yours same or better? I still can't figure out y my seafan not getting better. Wow, Nitrate at 20ppm better do some frequent water change to bring it down. The last time I did 50% WC and change to new De-Nitrate media (using Sea Chem De-Nitrate) when encounter such Nitrate amount. I also dose Tropical Science NitroMax Marine {http://www.tsbiolabs.com/product_p/nmm-330.htm} every time I do my WC. During mid week, will dose small amount of Tropical Science Marine-Clean, another form of Beneficial Pro-Biotic Bacteria to assist in sludge removing and cleaning of the biological filter media. Hope you can reduce your Nitrate asap. No good for corals. Fish still ok. Btw, me no good at Sea fan, they are one of the toughest coral to maintain as they belongs to Deep Sea lifestock. You can check out here: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_di...amp;pcatid=1517 Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkit Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Hi Mit, de-nitrate media you put where? take out the coral chips? put media in a bag much like the carbon? Was going through the DIY algae scrubber thread. Did u try? U think will work for us or flow to small. Was thinking of right side of tank but seems way too narrow. Can't think of anywhere else for our tank. Btw, what's your nitrate reading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted December 29, 2009 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted December 29, 2009 Hi Mit,de-nitrate media you put where? take out the coral chips? put media in a bag much like the carbon? Was going through the DIY algae scrubber thread. Did u try? U think will work for us or flow to small. Was thinking of right side of tank but seems way too narrow. Can't think of anywhere else for our tank. Btw, what's your nitrate reading? I put the de-nitrate media just above the carbon bag. Tats all. Have to squeeze abit though, : ) I tried the algae scrubber, but the right side won't work cos the filter media is there, and it is suppose not to have any lights shinning into the filter compartment. So my conclusion is WC every week lor.... then no need to bother so much. I very long never take NO3 reading liao, cos tank already stablise, just ensure the weekly WC and the dosage of Iodide, Stronium, Calcium, Magne, Trace element, and the bacteria. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted January 18, 2010 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted January 18, 2010 Latest update: 18/01/10. My T5 had been giving me lots of problem with the T5 connector loosening due to wear and tear/salt deposition. Had installed 72 SMDs 5050 (1 SMD is equivalent to 3 LEDs) Cool White on a 2-rows configuration of 36 SMDs (3ft) per row to replace the T5. Estimated Specification for 30 SMDs as below (may not be the true account but as a guideline due to shop selling does not know the exact specs and has be to downloaded from the internet): Wave Length: 8000-9000k LED Luminous Flux: 210-270Lm Lighting Hours: 50,000hrs Nothing fanciful compared to those High Intensity 3W LEDs from US or Japan. But then, this is a good economical upgrade from off-the-shelf and DIY. China made though, but the price is economical and easy to DIY even a non-electrical person like me can plug-&-play. Pics to follow soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member teebs Posted January 18, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 18, 2010 Latest update: 18/01/10. My T5 had been giving me lots of problem with the T5 connector loosening due to wear and tear/salt deposition. Had installed 72 SMDs 5050 (1 SMD is equivalent to 3 LEDs) Cool White on a 2-rows configuration of 36 SMDs (3ft) per row to replace the T5. Estimated Specification for 30 SMDs as below (may not be the true account but as a guideline due to shop selling does not know the exact specs and has be to downloaded from the internet): Wave Length: 8000-9000k LED Luminous Flux: 210-270Lm Lighting Hours: 50,000hrs Nothing fanciful compared to those High Intensity 3W LEDs from US or Japan. But then, this is a good economical upgrade from off-the-shelf and DIY. China made though, but the price is economical and easy to DIY even a non-electrical person like me can plug-&-play. Pics to follow soon... So how are your corals doing??? Quote My Setup: 3x2x2 tank with IOS Equipment List: Chiller: Artica 1/5HP Chiller Pump: Sicce 4000 Return Pump: OR3500 Skimmer: Deltec APF600 Wavemaker: Tunze Wavebox/2x Hydor K2/SCWD wavemaker Lights: DElighting 2x150W MH + 2x 39W T5 Atinic FR: Skimz FR Pump: Atman AT-104 Tubby ATO, Kalkweisser Reactor with magnetic stirrer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member TayHongSiang Posted January 19, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 19, 2010 Latest update: 18/01/10. My T5 had been giving me lots of problem with the T5 connector loosening due to wear and tear/salt deposition. Had installed 72 SMDs 5050 (1 SMD is equivalent to 3 LEDs) Cool White on a 2-rows configuration of 36 SMDs (3ft) per row to replace the T5. Estimated Specification for 30 SMDs as below (may not be the true account but as a guideline due to shop selling does not know the exact specs and has be to downloaded from the internet): Wave Length: 8000-9000k LED Luminous Flux: 210-270Lm Lighting Hours: 50,000hrs Nothing fanciful compared to those High Intensity 3W LEDs from US or Japan. But then, this is a good economical upgrade from off-the-shelf and DIY. China made though, but the price is economical and easy to DIY even a non-electrical person like me can plug-&-play. Pics to follow soon... Good choice! That's the wonderful part abt LED, it can be customise to any size and length. Any plans to change to a normal cabinet tank this yr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted January 19, 2010 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2010 So how are your corals doing??? Still early to say cos only install for a week. But I like to see how the water wavering when the LEDs are on... love it. Looking forward to Thursday if can arrange to go your place... :eyebrow: : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted January 19, 2010 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2010 Good choice! That's the wonderful part abt LED, it can be customise to any size and length. Any plans to change to a normal cabinet tank this yr? Yeah very flexible and really enjoy the DIY part, not too much to DIY and yet still can DIY... hahaha....I also change my office pico to Full LEDs too... some old stubborn zoas that refuse to open up, opens up nicely!!! Nah, no plans for a normal cabinet tank yet... all the children's toys are occupying the house... even the balcony also conquer by the toys liao... sigh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member teebs Posted January 19, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 19, 2010 Still early to say cos only install for a week. But I like to see how the water wavering when the LEDs are on... love it. Looking forward to Thursday if can arrange to go your place... :eyebrow: : ) Shouldn't be a problem. I'm only busy in the morning. Afternoon after lunch should be at home. Just give me a call/sms before you come. Quote My Setup: 3x2x2 tank with IOS Equipment List: Chiller: Artica 1/5HP Chiller Pump: Sicce 4000 Return Pump: OR3500 Skimmer: Deltec APF600 Wavemaker: Tunze Wavebox/2x Hydor K2/SCWD wavemaker Lights: DElighting 2x150W MH + 2x 39W T5 Atinic FR: Skimz FR Pump: Atman AT-104 Tubby ATO, Kalkweisser Reactor with magnetic stirrer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted January 19, 2010 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2010 Pictures for the LEDs... Nothing fantastic, but value for $$. Need a 3Amp adapter to prevent overheating: FTS with all the LEDs fired up( 2 rows of 36 SMD 5050 plus 1 row of 60 Blue LEDs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted January 19, 2010 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2010 Bought some zoas, duncans and accidentally got a Gonio (not knowing Gonio is also known as Flower Pot coral) recently from CF.... Surprising my Lumi Green Monti is still doing well, pic may not do justice to it's Lumi Green!!! The clown also wants to be in the pic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted February 4, 2010 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted February 4, 2010 Updates for the Month of February: Let's start with a very new resident... Make a guess... Peek-a-boo... can u guess who is this mystery shy resident? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Here he comes... simply love the blue eyes!!!! Next will be the resident from Australia... This zoa will define my tank, sometimes hot, sometimes cold.... Fire & Ice Variant..... Would u wanna sway with me???? The nearest ID from Zoaid is Green Implosion Here comes the Chromis Palys???? This is also nearest ID from Zoaid Red Hot Chilli Pepper.... staging a performance in the tank!!!! In joint performance with RedPPE Staged "Live" across the LAND OF MUSHROOMS..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted February 4, 2010 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted February 4, 2010 Left tank shot, The Zoas Hill Lastly a FTS for the month.... and HUAT for the CNY.... GONG XI GONG XI.... 10 more days to go......anymore to stock up... hmm??? :upsidedown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member albinosage Posted February 4, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hey buddy, been a while since I saw your tank thread. It is looking great! Your mystery resident brings back fond memories of my blotchy anthias before I sold him Quote My 1.5ft nano cube My 24G nano tank (Decommed) I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it. -- Jack Handey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Left tank shot, The Zoas Hill Lastly a FTS for the month.... and HUAT for the CNY.... GONG XI GONG XI.... 10 more days to go......anymore to stock up... hmm??? :upsidedown: Looking good bro!! Must pay u a visit one of these days...hehe Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted February 4, 2010 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hey buddy, been a while since I saw your tank thread. It is looking great! Your mystery resident brings back fond memories of my blotchy anthias before I sold him hey, how have u been? I too have not really hear from you too. Haha... the mystery resident is making himself very comfortable and now is not shy anymore... he has join the rest of the community for hand feeding!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted February 4, 2010 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted February 4, 2010 Looking good bro!! Must pay u a visit one of these days...hehe Hey bro, all thanks to you also.... my tank is just a penny compare to yours.... not an ideal tank, always have to be extra careful and alot of effort... Do drop by one day when u free... I bet your new tank is keeping you super bz... hahaha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper78 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hey bro, all thanks to you also.... my tank is just a penny compare to yours.... not an ideal tank, always have to be extra careful and alot of effort... Do drop by one day when u free... I bet your new tank is keeping you super bz... hahaha... Hei bro, mine just another average tank. I bet one of these days you get ur dream tank really soon! Quote Tank Size: 3 x 3 x 2 with 3.5ft cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member teebs Posted February 4, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted February 4, 2010 Nice tank, mit... Quote My Setup: 3x2x2 tank with IOS Equipment List: Chiller: Artica 1/5HP Chiller Pump: Sicce 4000 Return Pump: OR3500 Skimmer: Deltec APF600 Wavemaker: Tunze Wavebox/2x Hydor K2/SCWD wavemaker Lights: DElighting 2x150W MH + 2x 39W T5 Atinic FR: Skimz FR Pump: Atman AT-104 Tubby ATO, Kalkweisser Reactor with magnetic stirrer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted February 4, 2010 Author SRC Supporter Share Posted February 4, 2010 Nice tank, mit... if you are wondering where are the zoas I got from you.... they are all in my office pico doing great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member teebs Posted February 4, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted February 4, 2010 if you are wondering where are the zoas I got from you.... they are all in my office pico doing great. Ahhhhh...was wondering why I never saw them... Quote My Setup: 3x2x2 tank with IOS Equipment List: Chiller: Artica 1/5HP Chiller Pump: Sicce 4000 Return Pump: OR3500 Skimmer: Deltec APF600 Wavemaker: Tunze Wavebox/2x Hydor K2/SCWD wavemaker Lights: DElighting 2x150W MH + 2x 39W T5 Atinic FR: Skimz FR Pump: Atman AT-104 Tubby ATO, Kalkweisser Reactor with magnetic stirrer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Ketchup Posted February 4, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted February 4, 2010 Love the fish.. it's anthias? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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