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i see ok...

well i am using LED, perhaps that's why...

in any case, this is not a thread about my tank...

apologies to Justin... back to you now...

Oh :o Dont apologise. Its good to share and exhange views and i am ok with it :P

God Blessed all who appreciate His wonderful and beautiful creations.

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

and other misc...

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Bro, for JBJ website, you may wish to assess the volume of water and heat load stated and compare to yours. In general, a chiller seems to overwork by kicking in frequently(like every hour) and take hours to cool your tank. The kick in frequency can attribute from heat load in your tank and sump and the hours to cool your tank is likely to tell you whether the chiller is being stretched.

I used to run my artica 1/5 for 2 ft cube with sump, it take around 30 mins to cool down the water and take easily 2 hours to kick in again. Of course, other factors do come into picture, such as weather, direct sunlight, poor ventilation, etc.

I think bro terry won't mind as he is being helpful. Getting to meet up with senior reefers, many will advice 1/4 for a 4 ft tank. and if possible, 1/3. If possible, some reefers like to go one level 1 up for chiller and skimmer. Hence, to answer your question , is not a must.

In this hobby, IMO, no definitely right or wrong(for certain case) but you face the music if you dont follow the follow....like skimmer, some reefers dont use them and their tanks are in good state.

We are here to share and not giving order....lol. The ultimate choice is yours. Happy reefing and enjoy the exciting in setting up...it is just the beginning....the never ending road.....unless....decom....and never look back....

gam sa ham ni da Solo B) and gentlemen for good tips and sharing session. ^_^

God Blessed all who appreciate His wonderful and beautiful creations.

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

and other misc...

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Bro, for JBJ website, you may wish to assess the volume of water and heat load stated and compare to yours. In general, a chiller seems to overwork by kicking in frequently(like every hour) and take hours to cool your tank. The kick in frequency can attribute from heat load in your tank and sump and the hours to cool your tank is likely to tell you whether the chiller is being stretched.

I used to run my artica 1/5 for 2 ft cube with sump, it take around 30 mins to cool down the water and take easily 2 hours to kick in again. Of course, other factors do come into picture, such as weather, direct sunlight, poor ventilation, etc.

I think bro terry won't mind as he is being helpful. Getting to meet up with senior reefers, many will advice 1/4 for a 4 ft tank. and if possible, 1/3. If possible, some reefers like to go one level 1 up for chiller and skimmer. Hence, to answer your question , is not a must.

In this hobby, IMO, no definitely right or wrong(for certain case) but you face the music if you dont follow the follow....like skimmer, some reefers dont use them and their tanks are in good state.

We are here to share and not giving order....lol. The ultimate choice is yours. Happy reefing and enjoy the exciting in setting up...it is just the beginning....the never ending road.....unless....decom....and never look back....

Ya, It is not a must to get a higher Hp Chiller...

And like bro Solo, I agree that there is no right or wrong, go the way it best fits you and you are comfortable with...

Bro, like your last sentence.. LOL...

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My live sands turn brown and dirty :angry2:

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Some hair algae started to grow :angry2:

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God Blessed all who appreciate His wonderful and beautiful creations.

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

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haha new tank syndrome coming up! Just bear with it for the next couple of weeks/months, will die down eventually.

At least there's food for your future clean up crew right? :P

You are absolutely right bro ^_^

:thanks:

God Blessed all who appreciate His wonderful and beautiful creations.

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

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Just timed my chiller and it took a whopping 45 minutes to cool down from 27 to 26.5 :pinch:

:blush:

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

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maintained at 27 is good enough unless you intend to go for SPS, then 26 will be perfect.

Is montipora considered a sps? if it is, i will want to keep it :eyebrow: The rest will be lps etc..

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

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Is montipora considered a sps? if it is, i will want to keep it :eyebrow: The rest will be lps etc..

Yes, Montis is an easy SPS to keep.

Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System

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Yes, Montis is an easy SPS to keep.

ok cool. Then I will want to keep it. :thanks: jacky.

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

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ok cool. Then I will want to keep it. :thanks: jacky.

no worries. get the nicer coloured ones.

Avoid brown, green.

Get the orange, lime green, purples..... etc.

Will be very nice.

My tank is too small. Else I would have wanted to get those too.

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!

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no worries. get the nicer coloured ones.

Avoid brown, green.

Get the orange, lime green, purples..... etc.

Will be very nice.

My tank is too small. Else I would have wanted to get those too.

Ur tank is not too small...juz that it is packed with your zoa frags and other gem LPS... :eyebrow:

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.

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no worries. get the nicer coloured ones.

Avoid brown, green.

Get the orange, lime green, purples..... etc.

Will be very nice.

My tank is too small. Else I would have wanted to get those too.

ok, will get orange, lime green, purples ones :eyebrow: to brighten up my tank. :thanks:

God Blessed all who appreciate His wonderful and beautiful creations.

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

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these are super hot babes...u need to grab them on shipment day or first hour of selling at LFS...look for superman montipora...blue base with red polyps...

WOW :yeah: this superbmonti is beautiful. How much will it cost ah? hehezzz :lol:

God Blessed all who appreciate His wonderful and beautiful creations.

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

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for a start, not advisable for beginner....not easy to keep the colour. However, u never knows whether you are the chosen one.....lol.

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

Algae Scrubbler

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for a start, not advisable for beginner....not easy to keep the colour. However, u never knows whether you are the chosen one.....lol.

alamak, migraine already :lol: give me some :idea: which montis are beautiful and easy to keep? ^_^

God Blessed all who appreciate His wonderful and beautiful creations.

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

and other misc...

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:off: Lunch time. Happy feeding reefers. See you guys in a bit ;)

God Blessed all who appreciate His wonderful and beautiful creations.

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

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Found this thing crawling on the rocks. What is this ah? :unsure:

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

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My skimmer produces a lot of microbubbles again in sump and flow to return pump and pump into my main tank which causes snowing again. What causes the skimmer to produces so many microbubbles? :cry2:

Water level is alright, no need to top up by the way. Anyone can help? :blush:

God Blessed all who appreciate His wonderful and beautiful creations.

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

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i see that you have a small compartment right after the skiimmer. you can place those coarse black sponge sold in lfs. thats what i do for mine tank, reduce the bubbles by quite abit. otherwise you can also put a filter sock at the water. but bare in mind to check it regularly cause the sock might get choke.

haha if you are kiasu like me. use both ! lol...

cheers

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i see that you have a small compartment right after the skiimmer. you can place those coarse black sponge sold in lfs. thats what i do for mine tank, reduce the bubbles by quite abit. otherwise you can also put a filter sock at the water. but bare in mind to check it regularly cause the sock might get choke.

haha if you are kiasu like me. use both ! lol...

cheers

Thanks big ben ^_^ I did put a black sponge as well as filter sponge at the small compartment there, but still microbubble pump into main tank. I will try to buy filter sock and put in then see how :D

God Blessed all who appreciate His wonderful and beautiful creations.

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

and other misc...

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livestocks and corals came today. Here are some nice ones :paiseh:

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p/s: maxpect not installed yet :pinch:

God Blessed all who appreciate His wonderful and beautiful creations.

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my first reef aquarium 15jan2010

3x2x2ft EOS 10mm tank with sump//deltec sc2060 skimmer//arctica 1/10hp chiller

maxpect g2 170w led//vortech mp40w wavemaker//eheim 1262 universal pump

eheim compact+ 3000 chiller pump//caribsea ocean direct live sands 40lbs

and other misc...

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