SRC Member poomoon Posted November 19, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2009 take a look at this coil similar like a coil which we can just mod a fan on it umm, do you mean running the tank water in and blowing with a fan ? Quote 25 Gal Micro Ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenkoh08 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 umm, do you mean running the tank water in and blowing with a fan ? Ya that's right just pump the water in at a rate of 500l/h and the fan is fix on the coil itself which act just like our chiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member poomoon Posted November 19, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2009 oh, with lights off the temp is ard 28.5deg. ok. anyway just to share, this is what my BF did to my small tank. it's showing side view. the one on the left is how it was, and the right is after. you see the light hood was raised (about an inch i think) using some L-shaped plastic he got from DIY store, put in 4 of those on the corners of the light hood. now there's open space between. at the same time the flow down from the filter is now also showing (like a waterfall) so i guess having that open concept it also helps cool the water before it goes back to the tank. might not be the best solution, but is working for me now. my lights have no fans, just exhaust slits Quote 25 Gal Micro Ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member poomoon Posted November 19, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2009 Ya that's right just pump the water in at a rate of 500l/h and the fan is fix on the coil itself which act just like our chiller ok i get it. and that metal 'titanium' is resistant to 'sea water' ? Quote 25 Gal Micro Ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richreef Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 hi all bros,she's a newbie,so with those terms dat goes btw bro,think she getting confused.HAHA!!!Sis why don't u try changing ur light bulb to a lower wattage,cos u r not having many corals.When water evaporates,its parameter fluatuates (water chemistry goes haywire)cos u gotta topup freshwater.IMO i think don't try any coral.Few rocks/fishes also looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenkoh08 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 hi all bros,she's a newbie,so with those terms dat goes btw bro,think she getting confused.HAHA!!!Sis why don't u try changing ur light bulb to a lower wattage,cos u r not having many corals.When water evaporates,its parameter fluatuates (water chemistry goes haywire)cos u gotta topup freshwater.IMO i think don't try any coral.Few rocks/fishes also looks nice to wat i see everyone has their own desiral best is see what she going for first if going for lps or something like that best is to use led=less heat and brighter use titanium coil as i mention above can keep the temp low maybe to 26-28 better than using chiller as cost more on the elec bills consider of this concept not bad but need to find where can get in local Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenkoh08 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 ok. anyway just to share, this is what my BF did to my small tank. it's showing side view. the one on the left is how it was, and the right is after. you see the light hood was raised (about an inch i think) using some L-shaped plastic he got from DIY store, put in 4 of those on the corners of the light hood. now there's open space between. at the same time the flow down from the filter is now also showing (like a waterfall) so i guess having that open concept it also helps cool the water before it goes back to the tank. might not be the best solution, but is working for me now. my lights have no fans, just exhaust slits not a bad ideal for this but betwwen what u keeping?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikiee Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 haha yeah thanks. sorry also sikiee. we're trying to get the tank in coz we'll be out on holiday for 2 weeks early december, so just nice to have the tank cycling already he said with NSW and some live sand and cured rocks or something lol its okay guys. good luck for your upcoming tank (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikiee Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 ok. anyway just to share, this is what my BF did to my small tank. it's showing side view. the one on the left is how it was, and the right is after. you see the light hood was raised (about an inch i think) using some L-shaped plastic he got from DIY store, put in 4 of those on the corners of the light hood. now there's open space between. at the same time the flow down from the filter is now also showing (like a waterfall) so i guess having that open concept it also helps cool the water before it goes back to the tank. might not be the best solution, but is working for me now. my lights have no fans, just exhaust slits i think i kinda like this idea, thanks for the pic! i think i need to sit down in front of my tank to think. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 i think i kinda like this idea, thanks for the pic! i think i need to sit down in front of my tank to think. thanks. Good luck sikiee. Keep us posted on your progress.... 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...
sikiee Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 to wat i see everyone has their own desiral best is see what she going for first if going for lps or something like that best is to use led=less heat and brighter use titanium coil as i mention above can keep the temp low maybe to 26-28 better than using chiller as cost more on the elec bills consider of this concept not bad but need to find where can get in local lol, i do AM a lil confused with the coil part, its getting a bit too technical for my female brain. haha. personally i am planning to get easy corals like mushrooms/leathers/zoanthids, i read tt these corals are quite hardy and easy with temp fluctuations but at 32deg, my concern is it do still seem a lil too HIGH for these corals (like so poor thing). and i wanna keep cost on the low side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikiee Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Good luck sikiee. Keep us posted on your progress.... thanks loads, hope to brg better news next time. (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andylee Posted November 19, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2009 I support poomoon's idea. The tank lid can definitely be unscrewed n removed. Instead u can try raising the lid higher, use those pc fans as stand for ur lid, one side supply one side exhaust. Lid stand n cooler 2-in-1. Since ur tank 1ft, no choice gotta use pl lights. I believe it's 55w white n blue? Anything less ur corals will turn brown very soon. Quote Project R.E. Main Tank: 48" x 18" x 24" 12mm with external overflow piping Sump Tank: 28" x 14.5" x 12" (3 compartments) Lightings: T5 HO - Hopar 3* 39w + ATI 2* 54w Skimmer: Skimz Bullet Beckett Chiller: Resun CL-650 (28 - 29 °C) Wavemakers: 2* Seio M620 + 1* Hydor K2 (7100 litre / hr) Fluidized Reactor: Skimz FR (currently empty) Pumps: 1x Rio 32HF (Skimmer), 1x Rio 20HF (Return & Chiller) Filtration: more than 80kg LRs, chaeto Water Circulation: ~ 4000 litre / hr Future Plans: additional wavemaker, DIY algae scrubber, DIY overflow box Previously: Project R : 36" x 12" x 24" 10mm reef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member poomoon Posted November 19, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2009 not a bad ideal for this but betwwen what u keeping?? not really a lot, got 3 tiny fishes (clown, dominoe, damsel), got a few zoa frags (started from 1, but grew quite fast), a bubble, and a green star polyp. one of my live rock started to grow a sponge, and also some other polyps, and some other growths (dunno what they are!), heavy coralline. the same rock has quite some tunnels inside, and i see a couple of inverts (prawns???) inside walkin around, but never go out. oh, and got 2 snails cleaning crew bubble getting bigger, and dominoe hosts it. nemo seems hosting one of the bigger zoas and now i want more and running out of space, so upgrading to 'a little' bigger tank anyway, sikiee, thanks. yeah give it a try. i guess the longer you stare at your tank, the more ides you will have. be patient and start slow on filling up with live ones, and not too much. we're all here to help Quote 25 Gal Micro Ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikiee Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 not really a lot, got 3 tiny fishes (clown, dominoe, damsel), got a few zoa frags (started from 1, but grew quite fast), a bubble, and a green star polyp. one of my live rock started to grow a sponge, and also some other polyps, and some other growths (dunno what they are!), heavy coralline. the same rock has quite some tunnels inside, and i see a couple of inverts (prawns???) inside walkin around, but never go out. oh, and got 2 snails cleaning crew bubble getting bigger, and dominoe hosts it. nemo seems hosting one of the bigger zoas and now i want more and running out of space, so upgrading to 'a little' bigger tank anyway, sikiee, thanks. yeah give it a try. i guess the longer you stare at your tank, the more ides you will have. be patient and start slow on filling up with live ones, and not too much. we're all here to help thanks for the motivation. now still trying to organise my plans for the tank, main thing wanna settle the temp prob first. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikiee Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 I support poomoon's idea. The tank lid can definitely be unscrewed n removed.Instead u can try raising the lid higher, use those pc fans as stand for ur lid, one side supply one side exhaust. Lid stand n cooler 2-in-1. Since ur tank 1ft, no choice gotta use pl lights. I believe it's 55w white n blue? Anything less ur corals will turn brown very soon. yupp can be unscrewed. planning on tt. btw my lights one white one blue, powercompact 18w. need 55w so high ah? i only intending to keep mushies/zoas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member teebs Posted November 19, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2009 yupp can be unscrewed. planning on tt. btw my lights one white one blue, powercompact 18w. need 55w so high ah? i only intending to keep mushies/zoas. Lighting requirements depend on the depth of your tank and also the corals you are keeping. Mushies and zoas do not require high light intensity so your current lighting should be sufficient for 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...
sikiee Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Lighting requirements depend on the depth of your tank and also the corals you are keeping. Mushies and zoas do not require high light intensity so your current lighting should be sufficient for them. thanks, my current not really strong also, should be ok right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member teebs Posted November 19, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2009 thanks, my current not really strong also, should be ok right? I'm not sure what the current you have in your tank right now but basically mushies do not need high currents. They actually prefer low to mid currents. 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...
sikiee Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 I'm not sure what the current you have in your tank right now but basically mushies do not need high currents. They actually prefer low to mid currents. oh its 100gph. according to the tank specs given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member teebs Posted November 20, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2009 oh its 100gph. according to the tank specs given. That should be fine given the small tank size you have. U should keep to the simpler corals e.g. suns and mushies and maybe others like pumping xenia. 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 comycus Posted November 20, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2009 wow it sounds like you're creating a tsunami in the 6 gallon tank! Quote My old 3ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member teebs Posted November 20, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2009 wow it sounds like you're creating a tsunami in the 6 gallon tank! I wouldn't be too worried about that since after she adds in the filter media the flow rate will be reduced quite a bit. 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 comycus Posted November 20, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2009 That should be fine given the small tank size you have. U should keep to the simpler corals e.g. suns and mushies and maybe others like pumping xenia. Some ppl find pumping xenia easy to keep and spread like weeds. Others have lots of difficulty in keeping them. Suns are easy to keep as long as you target feed them and maintain water quality. Easy, but more troublesome as you have to maintain. I wouldn't recommend them as an easy coral to start off with. Quote My old 3ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikiee Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Some ppl find pumping xenia easy to keep and spread like weeds. Others have lots of difficulty in keeping them.Suns are easy to keep as long as you target feed them and maintain water quality. Easy, but more troublesome as you have to maintain. I wouldn't recommend them as an easy coral to start off with. need to feed suns ah? mushies/leathers/zoas can do w/o feeding right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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