SRC Member peacemaker Posted December 8, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 8, 2009 I have not set it up yet... a little worried about my corals acclimatizing to the light change... still trying to figure out how to do this properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Ya lah... have you to blame for making me spend so much money! Give such good review... hard to resist. Wah my review very neutral hor. How's the fan? Loud in your office? I have not set it up yet... a little worried about my corals acclimatizing to the light change... still trying to figure out how to do this properly. Handle with care hor. this part is tricky. Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted December 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 9, 2009 Wah my review very neutral hor.How's the fan? Loud in your office? I think you'd be the best person to tell the difference as you have experience with both fans. To me, the fans are hardly audible in my office environment, which is a major plus. My skimmer and return pumps are actually much louder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I think you'd be the best person to tell the difference as you have experience with both fans. To me, the fans are hardly audible in my office environment, which is a major plus. My skimmer and return pumps are actually much louder... I have not got my new fans yet Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted December 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 9, 2009 I have not got my new fans yet What are you waiting for? I'm sure you'll like it. Sigh... still haven't thought of a good way to acclimatize my corals to the new lights. Any suggestions? Also, I am a bit concerned about splash and salt creep. My water surface is constantly agitated. Was thinking of an acrylic sheet as a splash guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted December 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 9, 2009 Btw, I find that the hole in the Sea Squirt is a little too small for mysis shrimp. Felt like enlarging it a little, but reluctant to damage the thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 What are you waiting for? I'm sure you'll like it. Sigh... still haven't thought of a good way to acclimatize my corals to the new lights. Any suggestions? Also, I am a bit concerned about splash and salt creep. My water surface is constantly agitated. Was thinking of an acrylic sheet as a splash guard. it already has a acrylic cover. maybe just change it when it gets real bad? Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Btw, I find that the hole in the Sea Squirt is a little too small for mysis shrimp. Felt like enlarging it a little, but reluctant to damage the thing... yah, on my 2nd feeding session, it did get stucked a little. I just invert it and pump a little to loosen it up. then resume. Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted December 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 9, 2009 it already has a acrylic cover. maybe just change it when it gets real bad? It will be very near to the water surface, so I was thinking of an extra protection. The Hydor Flo and K1 in my tank really agitates the water surface, so I'm a bit concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted December 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 9, 2009 yah, on my 2nd feeding session, it did get stucked a little.I just invert it and pump a little to loosen it up. then resume. Hmmm... that's not what I want. I'll prolly try widening the hole a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hmmm... that's not what I want. I'll prolly try widening the hole a little. hmmm will it affect the operation in future? As in: will it cost the mysis to be leaked out? Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted December 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 9, 2009 hmmm will it affect the operation in future? As in: will it cost the mysis to be leaked out? I don't think so, and certainly hope not! I'll keep you posted. I don't think I'll be target feeding anything smaller than mysis, so it only makes sense if the Sea Squirt works for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I don't think so, and certainly hope not! I'll keep you posted. I don't think I'll be target feeding anything smaller than mysis, so it only makes sense if the Sea Squirt works for it. Peace, Maybe you wanna try soaking the shrimp a little longer before using the squirt? It did not jam up the 1st time I used it. in any case, keep me posted please. thanks. Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted December 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 9, 2009 Peace,Maybe you wanna try soaking the shrimp a little longer before using the squirt? It did not jam up the 1st time I used it. in any case, keep me posted please. thanks. Oh... I usually drain off the "sauce" before feeding... will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Oh... I usually drain off the "sauce" before feeding... will let you know. Arh.... I rinse them 1 or 2 times using tank water then time suck it up the squirt with fresh tank water. Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted December 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 9, 2009 Arh.... I rinse them 1 or 2 times using tank water then time suck it up the squirt with fresh tank water. And I thought I was careful not to release extra source of nitrates... your method is even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 And I thought I was careful not to release extra source of nitrates... your method is even better! hmmm, i really dunno how you manage to suck up the drained mysis. Kudos to you !!! Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member teebs Posted December 9, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted December 9, 2009 And I thought I was careful not to release extra source of nitrates... your method is even better! Actually what I do is to defrost two cubes of mysis in a bowl of tank water. Once fully defrosted after ard 20 mins, I will then suck everything up into my 50ml syringe and blast it near my corals. For me, as long as my corals are booming, I'm pretty happy. I just try to keep the nitrates below 25 where possible. Once it goes above 25, i will do a large water change and that is why i keep 300-400L of NSW at my home...and this is also one reason why I won't try SPS as they require low nitrates... 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 peacemaker Posted December 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 9, 2009 hmmm, i really dunno how you manage to suck up the drained mysis.Kudos to you !!! I didn't! That's why I thought of making the hole bigger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted December 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 9, 2009 Actually what I do is to defrost two cubes of mysis in a bowl of tank water. Once fully defrosted after ard 20 mins, I will then suck everything up into my 50ml syringe and blast it near my corals. For me, as long as my corals are booming, I'm pretty happy. I just try to keep the nitrates below 25 where possible. Once it goes above 25, i will do a large water change and that is why i keep 300-400L of NSW at my home...and this is also one reason why I won't try SPS as they require low nitrates... Its tougher for us keeping nano tanks, so every little effort to reduce excess waste helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I didn't! That's why I thought of making the hole bigger! Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted December 10, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 10, 2009 I love these guys! They are getting bolder and swimming more actively in the front. I'm pleased that they have chose the front rock as their hiding place. Easy for me to enjoy viewing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimkim23 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I love these guys! They are getting bolder and swimming more actively in the front. I'm pleased that they have chose the front rock as their hiding place. Easy for me to enjoy viewing them. nice gobies ^^ they look grumpy though haha Quote a noobie reefer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted December 10, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 10, 2009 nice gobies ^^ they look grumpy though haha Haven't seen a smiling one before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vt_snowman87 Posted December 10, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted December 10, 2009 lucky you.. they're a real beauty.. might be getting them next when i'm back.. Quote (Decommissioned) http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/92504-full-sps-shallow/?page=9 (Decommissioned) http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/69803-vincs-2ft-cube-tank/?page=19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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