~300G (1125L) Build, pics from last 6 months - Page 8

snocho · 03/04/2017, 09:57 AM

The first tank was made by Skalar. The second one by eRybka.pl
These are local Polish manufacturers.

snocho · 09/30/2017, 01:56 PM

Update.
I removed the old DIY calcium reactor and installed the Pacific Sun AC2 with degassing chamber and dedicated dosing pump.

snocho · 09/30/2017, 01:57 PM

I changed the lighting. Instead of old Pacific Sun Diuna T5 14 x 54 W I bought two ATI Powermodule T5 lamps 6 x 54 W. It's now possible to order white glossy paint, it fits perfect.

Gem tang has a new friend - Acanthurus achilles.

FTS:

Adrian.F · 09/30/2017, 07:26 PM

amazing tank

snocho · 10/05/2017, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian.F

amazing tank

Thank you!

One more photo in daylight:

sdweller · 10/12/2017, 10:13 AM

This is an amazing tank ! Well done !

Hudds · 10/13/2017, 11:16 PM

Everything looks awesome! Set up, corals, fish, definitely TOTM level!

Could you share your current measurements, maintenance routines and nutrient export method? Any coral supplements?
What are you using in the in-sump reactors and for biological filtration?
How new light fixture and Ca reactor compare vs previous?

snocho · 10/16/2017, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdweller

This is an amazing tank ! Well done !

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hudds

Everything looks awesome! Set up, corals, fish, definitely TOTM level!

Could you share your current measurements, maintenance routines and nutrient export method? Any coral supplements?
What are you using in the in-sump reactors and for biological filtration?
How new light fixture and Ca reactor compare vs previous?

Thank you but I think the aquarium is still far away from the TOTM level.

Here are measurements from September:

The measurements were taken when the old Ca reactor was turned off for a month and the new one just started working. That's why Ca is extremaly low.

I make 120 l water change every week (or two). I use Instant Ocean salt. There are 3 filters (2.5 l each): Rowa Phos, active carbon and Reef Interests biopellets XL. This month I started using Aquaforest microelements and coral suplements. Hope it help to get better colours.

New lighting seems to be much better than the old one. Although there is 2 T5 bulbs less aquarium is much brighter. I noticed that corals that are placed near bottom started to grow. I put the same T5 bulbs so I'm sure the change is caused by the lamp.

My old Ca reactor was simple DIY, had some leaks. I really needed to replace it. The new one works good. Its only weakness is the noise caused by dosing pump.

Hudds · 10/18/2017, 10:56 PM

Thanks Michal. Looking forward to your updates

snocho · 10/20/2017, 03:24 PM

https://youtu.be/27cAMNbffMo

Lionfish1965 · 11/13/2017, 04:51 PM

Beautiful Reef.

saf1 · 11/13/2017, 10:53 PM

Nice tank.

Quick question. I noticed you have a Maxspect Gyre on the side there. How is that working and what do you have it set on? If you don't mind me asking. I have a 240 that I'm setting up and trying to figure out how I will use the one I have. I think I'm going to use a pair of Sea Swirls on the returns so was thinking of placing it similar to the way you have yours. I am having difficulty picturing how the water flows when the overflow is in place and the returns...

1dago1 · 10/13/2018, 11:56 PM

Any update?

NeverlosT · 10/16/2018, 12:34 PM

This setup is SO cool!

Great attention to detail. I am slowly removing my sand too, unfortunately I would have to find a new home for my Potter's wrasse if I wanted to remove it all, and we love him so it is a tough decision. The SPS love the flow and lower nutrients that no-sand provides!

Keep up the good work!

ibryson · 10/29/2018, 09:26 PM

Beautiful achilles tang! I'm rushing to get my 180 up and running so I can get one. Also glad I'm not the only one who factored in my reef tank into the house buying process! Haha...gotta make sure there is enough room!

leslie hempel · 10/30/2018, 04:27 PM

Stunning system

vitodog · 11/01/2018, 05:12 PM

Beautiful tank. One of my all-time favorites.

03/04/2017, 09:57 AM	#176
snocho Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 62	The first tank was made by Skalar. The second one by eRybka.pl These are local Polish manufacturers. __________________ best regards Michal

09/30/2017, 01:56 PM	#177
snocho Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 62	Update. I removed the old DIY calcium reactor and installed the Pacific Sun AC2 with degassing chamber and dedicated dosing pump. __________________ best regards Michal

09/30/2017, 01:57 PM	#178
snocho Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 62	I changed the lighting. Instead of old Pacific Sun Diuna T5 14 x 54 W I bought two ATI Powermodule T5 lamps 6 x 54 W. It's now possible to order white glossy paint, it fits perfect. Gem tang has a new friend - Acanthurus achilles. FTS: __________________ best regards Michal

10/13/2017, 11:16 PM	#182
Hudds Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Greece Posts: 105	Everything looks awesome! Set up, corals, fish, definitely TOTM level! Could you share your current measurements, maintenance routines and nutrient export method? Any coral supplements? What are you using in the in-sump reactors and for biological filtration? How new light fixture and Ca reactor compare vs previous? __________________ Giorgos

10/18/2017, 10:56 PM	#184
Hudds Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Greece Posts: 105	Thanks Michal. Looking forward to your updates __________________ Giorgos

09/30/2017, 07:26 PM	#179
Adrian.F Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 24	amazing tank

10/12/2017, 10:13 AM	#181
sdweller Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Key Largo, Florida Posts: 51	This is an amazing tank ! Well done !

10/20/2017, 03:24 PM	#185
snocho Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 62	https://youtu.be/27cAMNbffMo __________________ best regards Michal

11/13/2017, 04:51 PM	#186
Lionfish1965 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 8	Beautiful Reef.

11/13/2017, 10:53 PM	#187
saf1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: California Posts: 2,244	Nice tank. Quick question. I noticed you have a Maxspect Gyre on the side there. How is that working and what do you have it set on? If you don't mind me asking. I have a 240 that I'm setting up and trying to figure out how I will use the one I have. I think I'm going to use a pair of Sea Swirls on the returns so was thinking of placing it similar to the way you have yours. I am having difficulty picturing how the water flows when the overflow is in place and the returns... __________________ -saf1 Current Tank Info: 210 gallon mixed reef

10/13/2018, 11:56 PM	#188
1dago1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 33	Any update?

10/16/2018, 12:34 PM	#189
NeverlosT A bit fishy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 411	This setup is SO cool! Great attention to detail. I am slowly removing my sand too, unfortunately I would have to find a new home for my Potter's wrasse if I wanted to remove it all, and we love him so it is a tough decision. The SPS love the flow and lower nutrients that no-sand provides! Keep up the good work!

10/29/2018, 09:26 PM	#190
ibryson Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Missouri Posts: 57	Beautiful achilles tang! I'm rushing to get my 180 up and running so I can get one. Also glad I'm not the only one who factored in my reef tank into the house buying process! Haha...gotta make sure there is enough room!

10/30/2018, 04:27 PM	#191
leslie hempel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gonubie,South Africa Posts: 333	Stunning system

11/01/2018, 05:12 PM	#192
vitodog Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 1,250	Beautiful tank. One of my all-time favorites. __________________ Current Tank Info: 124.7 gal. Reef Savvy D/T, Trigger Systems 36" sump, Octo Elite 150-S, GHL Mitras LX7 x 3, Profilux3, Masterflex 7550-30 Peristaltic pump, Vector M1 return Pump, MP40w QD x 2