My Dymax IQ5 Pico

[tunicate]

Gradually increase salinity via your WC routine. You should be using DI/RO or distilled water + salt.

[Rukas]

Paid a Visit to Madpetz yesterday

Bought the Par 30 LED bulb and holder

Took advice from the Nice bro there to use chaeto in my Dymax

So got back, removed my stock Black sponge( left a small portion inside for bacteria purpose) left the Carbon and Bio ring filters in and added the chaeto

While doing this, from my Rock, suddenly a 3-4 inch long thread like thing came out floating, still attached to the rock( sorry didnt take the photo)

The tank is stable now, all clear but was just wondering what was that

[Achilles Tang]

Chaeto are plants. They need light.

You can't stuff them inside the filter chamber and expect them to survive in the long term.

[Rukas]

Chaeto are plants. They need light.

You can't stuff them inside the filter chamber and expect them to survive in the long term.

Yes Bro, Aware of that

What i did, i cut off the Dymax Sticker covering the chamber on the left of the tank, i am directing the stock light through the clear Arcylic( after the sticker is removed). I am directing the light for about 12 hours daily, is that sufficient?

Once i fix my PAR30 for my Tank, my stock light will solely be fixed at the left of the chamber to provide light for the chaeto

let me know if i should do anything else to this

Thanks

[Achilles Tang]

Yes Bro, Aware of that

What i did, i cut off the Dymax Sticker covering the chamber on the left of the tank, i am directing the stock light through the clear Arcylic( after the sticker is removed). I am directing the light for about 12 hours daily, is that sufficient?

Once i fix my PAR30 for my Tank, my stock light will solely be fixed at the left of the chamber to provide light for the chaeto

let me know if i should do anything else to this

Thanks

Excellent idea. But I do wonder if the stock light has enough PAR at all. Are there any specs on the output?

[braincoral]

You can speed up the bacteria boom

In ur tank by getting some filter medium

Or live rocks from reefers who tank already

Been well matured

[Rukas]

Excellent idea. But I do wonder if the stock light has enough PAR at all. Are there any specs on the output?

Thanks Bro

Not sure what is the stock light specs, i will check with aquaempire the next time i visit them

by the way, can i ask what are the white dot like stuff on my chaeto?

i have attached the picture

[Achilles Tang]

If it doesn't move, it's probably some kind of sponge growth. Harmless. If it moves, it's probably some kind of flatworm. Probably harmless too.

[resser]

Rukas,

Thanks for giving me directions. I got an IQ5 setup.

Here's what I did when I came across the nano CO2 diffuser for freshwater planted tank at AquaEmpire. Bleh to planted tanks, I made myself a reactor. Plus, I bought another PH200 pump and shove it into the middle chamber, it comes with the extra connecter reducer I needed, and this on top. This frees up a lot of space for more Biohomme/ Chaeto and is easy to clean once you get the hang of poking it in.

The flow is a bit slow but if I have less media, they move around too much and might grind into dust. There are 3 sizes, this is the biggest.

Cheers.

[Rukas]

Rukas,

Thanks for giving me directions. I got an IQ5 setup.

Here's what I did when I came across the nano CO2 diffuser for freshwater planted tank at AquaEmpire. Bleh to planted tanks, I made myself a reactor. Plus, I bought another PH200 pump and shove it into the middle chamber, it comes with the extra connecter reducer I needed, and this on top. This frees up a lot of space for more Biohomme/ Chaeto and is easy to clean once you get the hang of poking it in.

The flow is a bit slow but if I have less media, they move around too much and might grind into dust. There are 3 sizes, this is the biggest.

Cheers.

Resser

Thanks for sharing, will attempt to build one and seek your advice if i have any issues

If possible do share the tank photos, of the whole tank

[Rukas]

Tank Update

DIY tank stand and installed Par 30 LED

Got some LS

Zoas - can somebody help me ID what Zoas is this

Gonio

Bangai cardinal

Sorry for the Iphone Photos

Can i get some recommendation on food for the corals

My Dkh is at 8

Thanks

[anonymous2294]

Hi Rukas, may i know what skimmer are you using? Seems small enough to suit my use. Thanks.

Regards,

Anonymous2294

[Rukas]

Hi Rukas, may i know what skimmer are you using? Seems small enough to suit my use. Thanks.

Regards,

Anonymous2294

Hi

I am using the Dymax Skimmer meant for Dymax IQ 5

I am yet to see the effectiveness of this skimmer, just started to add more LS

[anonymous2294]

Hi

I am using the Dymax Skimmer meant for Dymax IQ 5

I am yet to see the effectiveness of this skimmer, just started to add more LS

Thank:D

Regards,

Anonymous2294

[Rukas]

Tank Update

Added Gonio and Clam

New Pictures

[nicreef]

Just got my IQ5 few days back. Read through all the threads. Great to see my fellow IQ5 bros

Just wondering how much did the skimmer and cooler cost you bro?

[Rukas]

Just got my IQ5 few days back. Read through all the threads. Great to see my fellow IQ5 bros

Just wondering how much did the skimmer and cooler cost you bro?

Hey Bro

Welcome to the Club

The skimmer was about 20 odd dollars

The Vortex fan i cant recall the price, but i will find it out for you

Contact me if you need any help or advice, i am a newbie too but been able to run the IQ5 so far so good got a lot of help and advice from fellow reefers here

Keep up the momentum and do share your tank with us once you setup

[finind]

Hi

I am using the Dymax Skimmer meant for Dymax IQ 5

I am yet to see the effectiveness of this skimmer, just started to add more LS

hi rukas, how do you find the skimmer's performance so far?

[JeffL]

Nice IQ5 you have there!

I also just got myself a IQ5 planning to start, may I know what water you used to change water? Salt mix or NSW?

Our tank is so small, if NSW sure have left over but dunno can store how long if we change weekly

[Rukas]

hi rukas, how do you find the skimmer's performance so far?

Good Question haha

ok My collection cup is still not collecting as effectively, very little brownish matter, adjusted the flow many times, at times just collects clear water

Possible that the Skimmer is not effective, but i am not sure is it because i am Changing water weekly and providing Controlled feeding( only counted 3 pellets per feed)

[Rukas]

Nice IQ5 you have there!

I also just got myself a IQ5 planning to start, may I know what water you used to change water? Salt mix or NSW?

Our tank is so small, if NSW sure have left over but dunno can store how long if we change weekly

Thanks

Used to use NSW but as you mentioned the volume is too much for our tank, now using Salt mix, i believe Salt mix can be kept sealed(or prepared as required) compared to SW

[JeffL]

Thanks

Used to use NSW but as you mentioned the volume is too much for our tank, now using Salt mix, i believe Salt mix can be kept sealed(or prepared as required) compared to SW

oh I was thinking of using NSW to startup then use Madpetz salt mix water for future

I read that salt mix can keep for long

after you change to salt mix, did you notice any problem?

[Rukas]

oh I was thinking of using NSW to startup then use Madpetz salt mix water for future

I read that salt mix can keep for long

after you change to salt mix, did you notice any problem?

Haha bro thats exactly what i did

The only problem is that the Salinity of the water was different, my NSW was low in salinity and the Salt mix is high

So cant do a sudden change and shock the system, must do a gradual increase of salinity

[JeffL]

Haha bro thats exactly what i did

The only problem is that the Salinity of the water was different, my NSW was low in salinity and the Salt mix is high

So cant do a sudden change and shock the system, must do a gradual increase of salinity

Nice bro, we are in sync.

Also another thing can you PM me how much you bought your PAR30?

How did you DIY the stand?

[Rukas]

Nice bro, we are in sync.

Also another thing can you PM me how much you bought your PAR30?

How did you DIY the stand?

OK i have PM you the price and the way i DIY the stand

Let me know if you need any other help