First timer shallow reef

deron · 21-07-2013, 01:06 AM

Hi let me first introduce my setup, 4ft by 2ft by 1.5ft rimless tank operating on a sump filtration. Fishes and LPS and softies. Having some problems with some corals. Will explain below

Skimmers: deltec 1350 and aquanaut an60 ( don't ask me why I just happen to have both so use lor)
One skimming the output of the np pellets
FR: 2 times FR 30 running np pellets and po4x4
Lighting: aquazonic ho t5 running on 6 ati tubes 3 blue plus 1 purple plus and 2 coral plus

Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 5ppm
Phosphate haven measure
Salinatly at 1026
Ph at 8.2
Cal and alk haven measure

Using reef crystals reef salt pictures and below please comment
I have 2 problem.. Brain and prata coral not doing so good dunno why?
2nd is using fr with bio pellets how come nitrate still high lei..

Please advise my setup and tanks picture are below.

domvonn · 22-07-2013, 12:54 PM

wah i like ur rock scape...nice.

domvonn · 24-07-2013, 07:32 AM

Bro can I ask what lights are u using ?

Flavs · 24-07-2013, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domvonn

Bro can I ask what lights are u using ?

It's up there leh

Lighting: aquazonic ho t5 running on 6 ati tubes 3 blue plus 1 purple plus and 2 coral plus

domvonn · 24-07-2013, 02:36 PM

Cockeye Liao , was looking at the tank pics more than the specs/ equipment list .next I hope to ask for the price le lol

deron · 24-07-2013, 10:18 PM

Thanks bro.. Will update more pictures soon

wintan · 24-07-2013, 10:35 PM

Feel very relaxing when looking at your tank,As specially the crystal clear blue water Thanks for Sharing!

Zhuoyuting · 25-07-2013, 12:47 AM

I suggest You can fill up your first compartment with more media...

TS from what i see your setup of biopellets is input from last compartment to reactor then output to the skimmer right?

what about your phosphate reactor the output goes to where?

Aces · 25-07-2013, 11:18 AM

look nice. Definately need alot of work.

deron · 27-07-2013, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zhuoyuting

I suggest You can fill up your first compartment with more media...

TS from what i see your setup of biopellets is input from last compartment to reactor then output to the skimmer right?

what about your phosphate reactor the output goes to where?

Change the setup alrdy bro.. Remove the an60 skimmer and using cheato with 24hr lighting.. Both output into first compartment

21-07-2013, 01:06 AM	#1
deron Arofanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 49	First timer shallow reef Hi let me first introduce my setup, 4ft by 2ft by 1.5ft rimless tank operating on a sump filtration. Fishes and LPS and softies. Having some problems with some corals. Will explain below Skimmers: deltec 1350 and aquanaut an60 ( don't ask me why I just happen to have both so use lor) One skimming the output of the np pellets FR: 2 times FR 30 running np pellets and po4x4 Lighting: aquazonic ho t5 running on 6 ati tubes 3 blue plus 1 purple plus and 2 coral plus Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 5ppm Phosphate haven measure Salinatly at 1026 Ph at 8.2 Cal and alk haven measure Using reef crystals reef salt pictures and below please comment I have 2 problem.. Brain and prata coral not doing so good dunno why? 2nd is using fr with bio pellets how come nitrate still high lei.. Please advise my setup and tanks picture are below.

22-07-2013, 12:54 PM	#2
domvonn Senior Dragon Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,125	wah i like ur rock scape...nice.

24-07-2013, 07:32 AM	#3
domvonn Senior Dragon Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,125	Bro can I ask what lights are u using ?

24-07-2013, 02:36 PM	#5
domvonn Senior Dragon Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,125	Cockeye Liao , was looking at the tank pics more than the specs/ equipment list .next I hope to ask for the price le lol

24-07-2013, 10:18 PM	#6
deron Arofanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 49	Thanks bro.. Will update more pictures soon

24-07-2013, 10:35 PM	#7
wintan Arofanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 253	Feel very relaxing when looking at your tank,As specially the crystal clear blue water Thanks for Sharing!

25-07-2013, 12:47 AM	#8
Zhuoyuting Dragon Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,466	I suggest You can fill up your first compartment with more media... TS from what i see your setup of biopellets is input from last compartment to reactor then output to the skimmer right? what about your phosphate reactor the output goes to where?

25-07-2013, 11:18 AM	#9
Aces Arofanatic Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 486	look nice. Definately need alot of work.

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