1.5 ft Nano Cube

[Killerwhale]

Previously, i started a topic title Elos Mini Reef but later decided to remove it bec CO changed her mind.

However, recently she seems to be ok for me to start reef again, so "mai tu liao" (in english is without hesitation)quickly look for tank. I did not go for Elos after getting contact from Binosage. Support local tank manufacturer so to speak......

Hopefully Razali can deliver the tank much earlier.

Will definitely post some pic and exchange ideas to keep this hobby interesting.....

[mitlancer]

Previously, i started a topic title Elos Mini Reef but later decided to remove it bec CO changed her mind.

However, recently she seems to be ok for me to start reef again, so "mai tu liao" (in english is without hesitation)quickly look for tank. I did not go for Elos after getting contact from Binosage. Support local tank manufacturer so to speak......

Hopefully Razali can deliver the tank much earlier.

Will definitely post some pic and exchange ideas to keep this hobby interesting.....

Congrats bro in convincing your CO!!!! Haha... I still have to wait for at least another year or more.....

[jyoon]

Hi Killerwhale Bro

Great to see you back. I also just commit to another tank for seahorse last week and will be ready this friday.

[Killerwhale]

finally got some time to update my nano reef set up......here are the picture prior to the delivery of tank. As you can see, I'm using bio pellet, bio home & rowa activated carnon for the filtration.

[Killerwhale]

the tank was delivered by Razali's gang. My CO only approved that small plot of land for me to house the fish tank. Yes...the cabinet house the sump at upper deck and chiller at lower deck.

[Killerwhale]

decided to save space in the small sump, i have changed that 2 aqua bee pump 1000 to eheim 1250 to serve as chiller and return pump......

[gerrard_boon]

wun the cabinet be hot if u leave the chiller in it?? any additonal cost to this design? nice setup ...

[Killerwhale]

i have 3 dymax fans to extract the exhaust air from the chiller.

wun the cabinet be hot if u leave the chiller in it?? any additonal cost to this design? nice setup ...

[Killerwhale]

as you can see, I have changed the skimmer from bubble magus to red sea prizm. The purpose is to free up one compartment in the sump for refugim which I have added miracle mud into it.

thanks yellowtang/ mike for his free micro algae but I still do not have time to collect from him......pai say.....

that's all for now. a simple brief update.

[Killerwhale]

ok here is my nano reef specification:

tank size: 1.5 by 1.5 ft with sump. About 24 gallon

chiller: mini artica 1/15 hp. temp set at 26 deg C. It takes about 30 mins to lower 1 deg C (is it normal?)

skimmer: redsea hang on prizm (capacity for 40 gallon)

sump: 4 compartment altogether (1st compartment - active carbon and bio home. 2nd compartment - bio pellet. 3rd compartment - refugim with 1.5 inch miracle mud. last compartment - live rock and return pump)

light - G2 110W LED light

main tank - plan to keep ric, clam, anemone, button, true clown x 2, black cap x 1, yellow head jaw fish x 2.

any comments?

[Terryz_]

Nice tank.. I think Bubble Magnus would do a better job thou...

THe two yellow jawfish, Make sure they are a pair if not in your small tank, it is a death match..

[jackywongto]

as you can see, I have changed the skimmer from bubble magus to red sea prizm. The purpose is to free up one compartment in the sump for refugim which I have added miracle mud into it.

hmmm..... not sure what is the performance level of the BM skimmer.... but the prizm skimmer is definitely a mediocre skimmer.

[Killerwhale]

i didnt really compare redsea prizm with BM skimmer. The key reaosn why the swap is to free up my 3rd compartment for a complete refugim. so went back to hang on type redsea prizm which i had used it before. definitely the redsea prizm can do its job, else i wouldnt use it again.

[Terryz_]

i didnt really compare redsea prizm with BM skimmer. The key reaosn why the swap is to free up my 3rd compartment for a complete refugim. so went back to hang on type redsea prizm which i had used it before. definitely the redsea prizm can do its job, else i wouldnt use it again.

:thumbsup:

Since you have good experience with RedSea den I guess you will feel assured with it..

[Killerwhale]

by the way, I'm looking for high quality live rock. any lobang?

[Terryz_]

by the way, I'm looking for high quality live rock. any lobang?

Try CF or ML... They always have high quality liverocks.. But the price is also high quality.

[vurbul]

I need a huge screen monitors to view your pics but I think this is gonna be a really nice set up

[Killerwhale]

didnt go figure out how to upload picture le.....ha ha

I need a huge screen monitors to view your pics but I think this is gonna be a really nice set up

[raydiative]

bro.. do try to resize your pics a little.. very hard to see.. lol

[vurbul]

Bro whats that aluminium foil thing that you wrap around your chiller in and out pipes? Is that a thermal wrap or something?

[Killerwhale]

i'm using those aluminium foil that we used it during BBQ....wrap the sotong with chilli and throw it inside the fire to cook type....aka those that off the shelf in NTUC. The purpose is to minimise heat exchange to the environment as my chiller is within the cabinet.

Bro whats that aluminium foil thing that you wrap around your chiller in and out pipes? Is that a thermal wrap or something?

[Killerwhale]

some photo.

[Killerwhale]

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[bugattilambo]

some photo.

Wow! Yummy Yum Yum

[Killerwhale]

no horse run.