Tench1's Reefing log

[tench1]

Of cos! I wana know how you did it as well.

Its nice and compact!

Seet mentioned to me that there's a need to increase the surface area of sand to rock ratio.

Hence, i used 4 'pillars' of rocks to raise the rest...Tough man, the expoxy doesnt seems to work...

But anyway, its already up...

Hence, as you say about the debris in the centre area, with numerous passage ways from left/right to the central position, will you suggest to place a wave maker near to the bottom? - im worried about the sandstorm will appear...

[wilsontantw]

It'll be a little challenging. For your scape, you have elevated the rocks. Thus just place a small wavemaker at the back of tank. It will take care of the issue.

Mine was done "wrongly".. Too compact, resulted in bad flow.

[tench1]

Bro, noted. I will see which wavemakers to be place at the rear bottom.

Looking forward to salt mix tonight!

[wilsontantw]

You using dead rocks?? Slowly cycle the tank. It'll help to stabilize the setup.

Have fun.

[tench1]

yeah, all were dead rocks from my previous set up.

Yup, cycling is fun, esp the part when the prawn disppeared after 1 month.

[straydum]

wow cool looking sump indeed

to solve your additional bend issue, perhaps you could try going with either 45 degree bends or flexible tubings which is even better! takes the additional pressure off your return pump too

[tench1]

Hey Straydum, at the moment i will stay with the blend yet, unless i need stronger return flow

Thanks for your nice words!

[tench1]

My salt choice - ReD SEA coral Pro

Inside the Bucket

Had mixed almost left half bucket. SG readings reaching 1.02, going to do the rest slowly.

Meanwhile, sharing some pictures of other Zoas.

Zoas - Bali Safecracker

Zoas - Fire and Ice

[yongshun]

a lot of nice stuffs...piping oso veri neat

[tench1]

Hi Yongshun, thanks! i find the workmanship good as well.

[wilsontantw]

Another hidden tiger.

Keep the pix coming...

[tench1]

Another hidden tiger.

Keep the pix coming...

Thanks for the compliment, but....Nah, im nothing compared to the reefers out there...

[Harlequinmania]

Good choice for the salt selection, and the sump design looks cool too !

[tench1]

Hey Larry! Long time no see. Thanks for the recommandation of the tank-maker

There's still alot more to work on the sump portion. Will be needing your advice later If you dont mind.

[Eniram]

Did you do the piping yourself? More shots of your sump design, very interesting

[tench1]

Did you do the piping yourself? More shots of your sump design, very interesting

Nah, i dont have that kinda workmanship skill.

There's flaws with my design, mirco bubbles can be brought up by return flow if water level is slow...But, this can be resolved with ATU

Once i added more stuff inside, will post more of the sump pics

[wilsontantw]

Jeremy, the sump schematic is on page 1, post #3.

[Eniram]

Yea saw the schematics just wanted to see more details in his sump design

[tench1]

Whenever i was referred to my sump, one word 'sigh'. It didnt actually met my requirement.

Perhaps, i was too greedy...

[tench1]

Update. Prawns x 2 added on friday. Cycling in progress.

Shall test parameters on christmass day!

Btw guys, do u think I should add subtrate now? Or after my cycling process?

[onizukaa]

Update. Prawns x 2 added on friday. Cycling in progress.

Shall test parameters on christmass day!

Btw guys, do u think I should add subtrate now? Or after my cycling process?

show us picture of the prawn! wahhaha before and after

[tench1]

oni, u dont know how a prawn look like?

[onizukaa]

oni, u dont know how a prawn look like?

is before and after!!!

i only know how to shrimp look like as the cleaner shrimp in my tank keep cleaning my hand

[tench1]

is before and after!!!

i only know how to shrimp look like as the cleaner shrimp in my tank keep cleaning my hand

No white light yet..cant get a good shot at the "prawn" before...

Finally, the waterfall noise had been reduced significantly. After a DIY Durso piping had been installed.

[tench1]

Picture of my Durso pipe without the pipe cap cover. This solves all necessary sound!