cullypokman Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Sharing with all fellow reefers my newly establish humble reef tank. Still alot of learning for me to upkeep the reef tank given that i've failed a couple of times over the last few years and i am restarting the hobby again. Learning lessons: 1. PATIENCE - Never be in a hurry to load up your tank and when you do it, 1 by 1 rule applies 2. YOU NEED TEST KITS - No short-cuts, you really need to test your water parameters. 3. THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE - You can't save on not having a Chiller if you want to keep Corals and if you want them to do well. I am still learning, more than glad to learn from all of you experience reefers out there, please feel free to share with me your comments. Specs of my Reef Dimensions: 2ft x 1ft x 1.2ft (6mm) Litres: 100L 2 Filter System: Eheim Canister 2213 (440L/H) and Internal Overflow (Atman AT-306 pump, Coral Chip, Charcoal, Poly Filter & Cotton) Chiller: Hailea 150A (Temperature kept at 27-28 degree Celsius) SEIO JVP-101B Wavemaker (300L/hr) Lightings: 3ft Aquazonic 4 x T5 (39W), 220V-240V / 50hz Protein Skimmer: BOYU WG-310 Internal Skimmer (150L/hr) Tank Setup with Corals Internal Overflow Filter System Close-Up of Internal Overflow System Tank with 4 X T5 Lightings Quote The Cullypokman is Reefing it Out... Specs Dimensions: 3ft x 1ft x 1.2ft (6mm) Litres: 100L 2 Filter System: Eheim Canister 2213 (440L/H) and Internal Overflow (Atman AT-306 pump, Coral Chip, Charcoal, Poly Filter & Cotton) Chiller: Hailea 150A (Temperature kept at 27-28 degree Celsius) SEIO JVP-101B Wavemaker (300L/hr) Lightings: 3ft Aquazonic 4 x T5 (39W), 220V-240V / 50hz Protein Skimmer: BOYU WG-310 Internal Skimmer (150L/hr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jem Posted March 31, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 very nice! like the idea of minimal liverock scaping.. very very nice! not planning to add more fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member albinosage Posted March 31, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 O....M....G...... Jaw dropping. First picture says it all - very neat, clean, minimalist. It looks as though you have put a lot of thought into this tank, and visualised it exactly even before setting up. Very nice! Your past experiences and lessons have served you well 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...
SRC Member raydiative Posted March 31, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 wow! very nice and neat! more pics please! Quote A man with a reef tank is a man with an empty wallet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullypokman Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Here are some close-up shots of the Corals in the tank. So far, they are doing well... and will continue to do so... Octopus Euphyllia Purple Hammer Head Euphyllia Green Tip Euphyllia White Tip Dendrophyllia Fistula - Unopen Anthellia SP Caulastrea Curvata Elephant Mushoom Quote The Cullypokman is Reefing it Out... Specs Dimensions: 3ft x 1ft x 1.2ft (6mm) Litres: 100L 2 Filter System: Eheim Canister 2213 (440L/H) and Internal Overflow (Atman AT-306 pump, Coral Chip, Charcoal, Poly Filter & Cotton) Chiller: Hailea 150A (Temperature kept at 27-28 degree Celsius) SEIO JVP-101B Wavemaker (300L/hr) Lightings: 3ft Aquazonic 4 x T5 (39W), 220V-240V / 50hz Protein Skimmer: BOYU WG-310 Internal Skimmer (150L/hr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted March 31, 2009 Senior Reefer Share Posted March 31, 2009 thats not an anthellia but a cavularia if im not wrong. btw very nice tank. i see alot of euphyllids. very impressive!!! !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted March 31, 2009 Senior Reefer Share Posted March 31, 2009 ur tank looks very big. look like a 3ft. (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullypokman Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Thank you all for your compliments. I was just lucky to find really nice purple-ish live rocks of good shape and size. Will certainly hope to add more fishes selectively into the tank when it is more stable cos some died recently due to "White Spots". I am suspecting it is due to high Nitrate in the tank, so doing my due diligence in changing water to lower the Nitrate level. Meanwhile putting on hold to fishes for a week or so, if not there will be a lot of sacrifices to make. Last tested water perimeters on 28/03/09 are: Ammonia: 0.25 PH: 8.2 (Normal) Alkaline: (1.7) Normal) Nitrate: (50-100 level), about 75level (more to high side) Quote The Cullypokman is Reefing it Out... Specs Dimensions: 3ft x 1ft x 1.2ft (6mm) Litres: 100L 2 Filter System: Eheim Canister 2213 (440L/H) and Internal Overflow (Atman AT-306 pump, Coral Chip, Charcoal, Poly Filter & Cotton) Chiller: Hailea 150A (Temperature kept at 27-28 degree Celsius) SEIO JVP-101B Wavemaker (300L/hr) Lightings: 3ft Aquazonic 4 x T5 (39W), 220V-240V / 50hz Protein Skimmer: BOYU WG-310 Internal Skimmer (150L/hr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullypokman Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 ur tank looks very big. look like a 3ft. (: There is a TYPE ERROR, my tank is a 3ft (Length) x 1ft (Depth) x 1.2ft (Height) tank. Quote The Cullypokman is Reefing it Out... Specs Dimensions: 3ft x 1ft x 1.2ft (6mm) Litres: 100L 2 Filter System: Eheim Canister 2213 (440L/H) and Internal Overflow (Atman AT-306 pump, Coral Chip, Charcoal, Poly Filter & Cotton) Chiller: Hailea 150A (Temperature kept at 27-28 degree Celsius) SEIO JVP-101B Wavemaker (300L/hr) Lightings: 3ft Aquazonic 4 x T5 (39W), 220V-240V / 50hz Protein Skimmer: BOYU WG-310 Internal Skimmer (150L/hr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullypokman Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Sharing with all fellow reefers my newly establish humble reef tank. Still alot of learning for me to upkeep the reef tank given that i've failed a couple of times over the last few years and i am restarting the hobby again. Learning lessons: 1. PATIENCE - Never be in a hurry to load up your tank and when you do it, 1 by 1 rule applies 2. YOU NEED TEST KITS - No short-cuts, you really need to test your water parameters. 3. THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE - You can't save on not having a Chiller if you want to keep Corals and if you want them to do well. I am still learning, more than glad to learn from all of you experience reefers out there, please feel free to share with me your comments. Specs of my Reef Dimensions: 3ft x 1ft x 1.2ft (6mm) Litres: 100L 2 Filter System: Eheim Canister 2213 (440L/H) and Internal Overflow (Atman AT-306 pump, Coral Chip, Charcoal, Poly Filter & Cotton) Chiller: Hailea 150A (Temperature kept at 27-28 degree Celsius) SEIO JVP-101B Wavemaker (300L/hr) Lightings: 3ft Aquazonic 4 x T5 (39W), 220V-240V / 50hz Protein Skimmer: BOYU WG-310 Internal Skimmer (150L/hr) Quote The Cullypokman is Reefing it Out... Specs Dimensions: 3ft x 1ft x 1.2ft (6mm) Litres: 100L 2 Filter System: Eheim Canister 2213 (440L/H) and Internal Overflow (Atman AT-306 pump, Coral Chip, Charcoal, Poly Filter & Cotton) Chiller: Hailea 150A (Temperature kept at 27-28 degree Celsius) SEIO JVP-101B Wavemaker (300L/hr) Lightings: 3ft Aquazonic 4 x T5 (39W), 220V-240V / 50hz Protein Skimmer: BOYU WG-310 Internal Skimmer (150L/hr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member TayHongSiang Posted March 31, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 wow i will come to you if i'm gonna upgrade my tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samchenz Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Thank you all for your compliments. I was just lucky to find really nice purple-ish live rocks of good shape and size. Will certainly hope to add more fishes selectively into the tank when it is more stable cos some died recently due to "White Spots". I am suspecting it is due to high Nitrate in the tank, so doing my due diligence in changing water to lower the Nitrate level. Meanwhile putting on hold to fishes for a week or so, if not there will be a lot of sacrifices to make. Last tested water perimeters on 28/03/09 are: Ammonia: 0.25 PH: 8.2 (Normal) Alkaline: (1.7) Normal) Nitrate: (50-100 level), about 75level (more to high side) Very nice tank...looks neat and clean! You mentioned white spots, could it be ICH? Better to QT your new fish first before adding in the main tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted March 31, 2009 Senior Reefer Share Posted March 31, 2009 very ncie 3ft shallow tank. thats a nice damsel fish too. it will grow out of its juvenile colours into a pure jet black adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullypokman Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 A few more of my Corals... Goniopora Lobata (blue-ish) Oxypora? Clavularia or Anthellia? Quote The Cullypokman is Reefing it Out... Specs Dimensions: 3ft x 1ft x 1.2ft (6mm) Litres: 100L 2 Filter System: Eheim Canister 2213 (440L/H) and Internal Overflow (Atman AT-306 pump, Coral Chip, Charcoal, Poly Filter & Cotton) Chiller: Hailea 150A (Temperature kept at 27-28 degree Celsius) SEIO JVP-101B Wavemaker (300L/hr) Lightings: 3ft Aquazonic 4 x T5 (39W), 220V-240V / 50hz Protein Skimmer: BOYU WG-310 Internal Skimmer (150L/hr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Very nice and neat looking tank... keep up the good works. Looking forward to more pics from your tank. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted March 31, 2009 Senior Reefer Share Posted March 31, 2009 ya those are clavularia. very nice gonio too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted March 31, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 Very nice and neat! Btw, how long have you had this tank? You might wanna consider shifting your filter wool above onto the egg crate instead of being submerged in the water. Its supposed to get rid of stuff that you don't want in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullypokman Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Very nice and neat! Btw, how long have you had this tank?You might wanna consider shifting your filter wool above onto the egg crate instead of being submerged in the water. Its supposed to get rid of stuff that you don't want in the water. Hi Peacemaker, About 1 1/2 months (45 days). thanks for you tip on the filter wool, will do so tomorrow. Quote The Cullypokman is Reefing it Out... Specs Dimensions: 3ft x 1ft x 1.2ft (6mm) Litres: 100L 2 Filter System: Eheim Canister 2213 (440L/H) and Internal Overflow (Atman AT-306 pump, Coral Chip, Charcoal, Poly Filter & Cotton) Chiller: Hailea 150A (Temperature kept at 27-28 degree Celsius) SEIO JVP-101B Wavemaker (300L/hr) Lightings: 3ft Aquazonic 4 x T5 (39W), 220V-240V / 50hz Protein Skimmer: BOYU WG-310 Internal Skimmer (150L/hr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yongshun Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 wow bro, 45 days and you have such a nice tank.. really veri neat and clean! Quote Main tank: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2Skimmer: Deltec AP701 Return pump: RD 6Chiller: Daikin compressor with Titanium coil Wavemaker: Jebao w-20, Maxspect Gyre xf150 Lighting: 8x54 ATI Sunpower Non-dimmableLinked tankMain tank: 2 x 1 x 2Return: Eheim 1260Lighting: AI Hydra 26 with controllerWavemaker: Tunze 6025My decommed 3 ft setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member straydum Posted April 1, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted April 1, 2009 like everyone says, its really neat! must be because there's nothing on the sand bed and its spotless. nice tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member big_ben102000 Posted April 3, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted April 3, 2009 very nice and neat tank you got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member barnacle Posted April 3, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted April 3, 2009 very nice set up...why not cover the front part of the over flow with oyama Quote My Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member HW33 Posted April 3, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted April 3, 2009 very nice set up...why not cover the front part of the over flow with oyama yea agree,nice n very neat tank there!(was gonna say why ur 2feet so long one haha) Quote Too many hobby......too little money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullypokman Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 yea agree,nice n very neat tank there!(was gonna say why ur 2feet so long one haha) It is a 3ft tank, 2ft is a TYPO error when i posted it. Quote The Cullypokman is Reefing it Out... Specs Dimensions: 3ft x 1ft x 1.2ft (6mm) Litres: 100L 2 Filter System: Eheim Canister 2213 (440L/H) and Internal Overflow (Atman AT-306 pump, Coral Chip, Charcoal, Poly Filter & Cotton) Chiller: Hailea 150A (Temperature kept at 27-28 degree Celsius) SEIO JVP-101B Wavemaker (300L/hr) Lightings: 3ft Aquazonic 4 x T5 (39W), 220V-240V / 50hz Protein Skimmer: BOYU WG-310 Internal Skimmer (150L/hr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullypokman Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 very nice set up...why not cover the front part of the over flow with oyama Thanks for your recommendation. How does Oyama look? If nice, i go find... Quote The Cullypokman is Reefing it Out... Specs Dimensions: 3ft x 1ft x 1.2ft (6mm) Litres: 100L 2 Filter System: Eheim Canister 2213 (440L/H) and Internal Overflow (Atman AT-306 pump, Coral Chip, Charcoal, Poly Filter & Cotton) Chiller: Hailea 150A (Temperature kept at 27-28 degree Celsius) SEIO JVP-101B Wavemaker (300L/hr) Lightings: 3ft Aquazonic 4 x T5 (39W), 220V-240V / 50hz Protein Skimmer: BOYU WG-310 Internal Skimmer (150L/hr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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