SRC Member iVirus Posted March 8, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted March 8, 2011 Your scaping reminds me of a Thai Tank I saw in very similar concept.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ming69 Posted March 9, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 9, 2011 Your scaping reminds me of a Thai Tank I saw in very similar concept.... Think his level is way beyond me. I wasn't trying to scape like his tank, just so happen the rocks I have allow me to shape them in such a way that I have a larger surface at the top for SPS, and I don't want to have too many rocks at the lower level. Also, I like the bonsai scape type of look. keke Also, with the 2.5 ft height combine with my high cabinet, I don't want to do the rock scaping within the tank. Don't think my back can take the strain. hahaha!! Therefore, do up 3 main pieces and just plonk them in, and hope they look ok together. Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Ketchup Posted March 9, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted March 9, 2011 that's chinchai's tank from Thailand... he's like the GOD of reefing in Reefcentral Anyway, Sis Ming, i think not that bad la.. a bit like our tank at our old place.. Just a bit difficult for u to trim your SPS and place corals at the bottom i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoVan Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Think his level is way beyond me. I wasn't trying to scape like his tank, just so happen the rocks I have allow me to shape them in such a way that I have a larger surface at the top for SPS, and I don't want to have too many rocks at the lower level. Also, I like the bonsai scape type of look. keke Also, with the 2.5 ft height combine with my high cabinet, I don't want to do the rock scaping within the tank. Don't think my back can take the strain. hahaha!! Therefore, do up 3 main pieces and just plonk them in, and hope they look ok together. No problem lah sister. At most if it cannot go in, we cut up those "extra" ends with a wall plug cutter hehe And no worries lah, I am sure that 3rd piece will look alright inside the tank Quote Happy Reefing, Marc J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ming69 Posted March 9, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 9, 2011 that's chinchai's tank from Thailand... he's like the GOD of reefing in Reefcentral Anyway, Sis Ming, i think not that bad la.. a bit like our tank at our old place.. Just a bit difficult for u to trim your SPS and place corals at the bottom i guess The initial idea to have the tank sit at this height is, firstly, hubby feels is better to have the tank at eye-level. Secondly, it is to prevent myself from constantly sticking my hands in to mess with the corals. No problem lah sister. At most if it cannot go in, we cut up those "extra" ends with a wall plug cutter hehe And no worries lah, I am sure that 3rd piece will look alright inside the tank Thanks for the reassurance. Just tried to pick up the rocks. The 3rd piece is the heaviest, surprisingly. Are u getting trigger happy with the cutter?? Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoVan Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks for the reassurance. Just tried to pick up the rocks. The 3rd piece is the heaviest, surprisingly. Are u getting trigger happy with the cutter?? Haven't. Decided not to cut up my rocks. hahaha. Leave them as it is and let the remaining frags grow out. They should be able to cover up the gaps and negative space. hehe (: Anyway can't wait for weekend and Aquarama! I need my DOSING PUMPS!!! :S Quote Happy Reefing, Marc J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 So It doesn't look so big and bulky? Anyway, the other cabinets near it is also white. White is nice and clean...It look good ! Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ming69 Posted March 10, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 10, 2011 White is nice and clean...It look good ! Thanks! Hope I can keep it that way. Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ming69 Posted March 10, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 10, 2011 put the rocks together...looks kinda cramp. Will need to see how they look in the tank, maybe not put them in a straight row might be better.... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mengyang_neo Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 hi ming69, nice rock scape. Hmm maybe u can place the center rock slightly forwards, the left rock slightly backwards and reduce the height of the center rock, this way it will have a more indepth look. It will be even better if the left and right rock is also slightly different in height. Just a suggestion. Quote 5x2.5x1.5ft Rimless Dream Tank (06/03/12) Skimmer - Reefoctupus Return Pump - 1 x Eheim 1264, 1 x water blaster 7kWavemaker - 2 x mp40esChiller - Daikin compressor with coil drop inLighting - 4 x 80w T5 Pair 1(6hrs23/12/12),Pair 2(16/06/12312hrs 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (1/3/12) -(15/11/12)6hrs and 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (13/10/12) -6hrs) Reactor - Dosing pump (01/01/11) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambystoma82 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 waaa ma chiam family photos for the rockscape.. i only level 1, u level 3 liaoz haha did u calculate the water level, from the highest rock height? else Sps overshot water level.. hmmm time to prepare your drill lolx.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ming69 Posted March 31, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2011 Finally expoxy all the rocks liao. Front view: Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ming69 Posted March 31, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2011 back view: Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ming69 Posted March 31, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2011 End view: Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ming69 Posted March 31, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2011 Just realised that I will have some difficulty adding sand to cover the base of the rocks when I put them in the tank. Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoVan Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 wow! i see water in the tank! Quote Happy Reefing, Marc J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ming69 Posted March 31, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2011 wow! i see water in the tank! Fresh water, testing my pipe work. Now trying to reduce the water noise. Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoVan Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Fresh water, testing my pipe work. Now trying to reduce the water noise. oh? crashing noise from the overflow compartment? Quote Happy Reefing, Marc J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eniram Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Build a durso pipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ming69 Posted March 31, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2011 oh? crashing noise from the overflow compartment? Build a durso pipe Part of the noise is from the overflow compartment, done the durso liao, may have to raise it higher though. Also, I think the overflow pipe size is a bit too big, 2 x 30mm pipes, running a 4500L/hr pump. Thinking of closing one.... The other source of the noise is from the water flowing into the return section of the sump. Think may have to add something to reducing the water crashing sound.... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member onizukaa Posted March 31, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2011 Part of the noise is from the overflow compartment, done the durso liao, may have to raise it higher though. Also, I think the overflow pipe size is a bit too big, 2 x 30mm pipes, running a 4500L/hr pump. Thinking of closing one.... The other source of the noise is from the water flowing into the return section of the sump. Think may have to add something to reducing the water crashing sound.... sis, you can put in black sponge (can get from c328) to minimise the splashing sound. Heard that you live very near me, haha, need any help just sms me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ming69 Posted March 31, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2011 sis, you can put in black sponge (can get from c328) to minimise the splashing sound. Heard that you live very near me, haha, need any help just sms me Was thinking of doing that. Would it choke easily? Me sometimes not always on the ball for checking stuff like that. Too many distractions. Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambystoma82 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 this will be good.. to be place inside the pipe not around.. lolx.. reused pics.. **really no space for tree le orhz? lolx.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member onizukaa Posted March 31, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2011 Was thinking of doing that. Would it choke easily? Me sometimes not always on the ball for checking stuff like that. Too many distractions. should not be sis, my friend tank setup 2 -3 months till now haven choke... ( however just updating his sump compartment, from the display tank -> sump pipe is filtered with filter socks).. if you use filter socks should not be an issue, maybe you can check 1 month once.. hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ming69 Posted March 31, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2011 There's a whistling sound coming from the durso. Should I make the hole on the end cap larger? Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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