ah right too easy ill go the single layer then.
on a side note,
Since the tank is still in the planning stages, would there be any advantages in getting more happening, so getting a bigger...
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ah right too easy ill go the single layer then.
on a side note,
Since the tank is still in the planning stages, would there be any advantages in getting more happening, so getting a bigger...
quick question. is there too much flow?
I was thinking about doing a 24cm squared screen so 9 or so inches squared, dual layer, 4x 24w cfls,
i was thinking about running my main overflow pipe...
hi guys doing a new design and wanted to enclose the ATS a bit and was thinking to a similar style as the santamonica build
if i was to seperate the bulbs by a sheet of something transparent ie...
thats wicked, im copying you for my next build
hi guys just letting everyone know that im planning a new tank, 69cm cube (smaller tank because i live in a smaller house now) and that should be on the way soon.
So new scrubber build imminent....
Ive just moved out of the parental home recently so the last couple of weeks has been hectic, and admittedly haven't had time to clean the screen, maybe twice in two weeks (which is obviously bad for...
Update
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/terasene/P1010152.jpg
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/terasene/P1010152.jpg
Still dark screens. Still high phosphates. Im taking down...
Ey Eclip.
Got the sockets from bunnings yes. I wouldn't mind going LED either. Full LED, both the DT and the ATS. I might start with one side of the ATS, then the other, then the DT.
Hey, thats probably a good idea with the white paint. Something is probably out there that is reef safe.
Would the out door scrubber be that bad an idea? Didn't SantaMonica post a scrubber that...
Yeah i've got reflectors now but I didn't before. They still aren't ideal. One fell into the bloody water and all the reflectiveness got lost pretty much... This scrubber is less than ideal but its a...
LOL it was actually pretty expensive because I made a lot of mistakes haha.
So I suggest, think, design, think some more, redesign, think, and then go buy. Just because of unforeseen stuff like -...
yeah Ive been pretty consistent with the 3 day rule lately. Can anyone explain my nitrates? lol
I read a wet web media article stating that aquarium water has elements such as aluminium over 200 times greater in concentration than natural sea water. Who knows about the long term effects of all...
nice. I notice you've done your 3rd scrubber. I think it goes to show that its easy to do, but difficult to perfect. I like your latest one.
Why is my nitrate back to 0?????????????????? I can't friggin' believe it. 2 different kits. I tested twice.
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/terasene/15052010757.jpg
And I think my...
Did a bit around the tank today.
Wow I did mess up those nitrate tests for sure. I just tested using my older and newer kits and I got 20! ppm as my nitrate. No idea how I was getting 0, I got 0...
yeah I just saw your article the other day on MOFIB. The problem with those big systems is you need a lot of light, I reckon natural light is the way to go for those peeps with larger scale breeding...
yeah I guess it all comes back to the first rule of reef tanks; patience. In the mean time ill keep this post updated on the progress.
Ill try testing nitrate again. I have no idea why else my Xenia would fade the way it did if its not a lack of nitrates. So how can I speed up the phosphate removal? Should I add phosban/rowaphos or...
ok here are my intentions...
> Widen the gap
> Do a vinegar clean for the pump
> Get some hose out and clean any settled detritus wherever I can find it. There isn't much in the main tank, even...
Ok well heres the growth progress
this was on the 21st april 2010
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/terasene/copyalgae.jpg
this was on the 26th april 2010
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Well I just cleaned my 3rd screen. My phosphates are still at around 2.0 whats going on? they may have dropped to like 1.8 but I cant really tell. Def not much happening.
hi was wondering if anyone on here breeds marine fish?
I sometimes have a look at the MOFIB (marine breeding forum) and the most common problems I see with failures are 1) water quality issues...
Yeah this probably isn't a good idea for all tanks... this is best for marine tanks and possibly African cichlids tanks.
I reckon its RO-DI related. Or food.
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mysle ze to jest cos zwjazane z filtrem wody. Albo jedzenie.
ok so this was... yesterday me thinks
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/terasene/16042010715.jpg
this is today before
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/terasene/17042010716.jpg...
Its harder to provide flow to the horizontal scrubbers and they get clogged easier.
Depends what you want to achieve with the water changes. If your mission is to reduce nitrate/phosphate than...
yeah it looks like really brown/black, squared inch clumps at the moment. Do I clean it when its covered the whole thing or do I clean every 3-4 days regardless?
Ok so i'll post my test results.
temp 26 C, 1.025, cal 420, mg unknown, alk 11, pH 8.8 (highest i've ever recorded), NO3 0 (attribute this to the clam, also explains Xenia dieing),
phosphate...
Not sure how to be honest. It sort of just pools and doesn't raise or lower. The flow through the pipe exiting is pretty good. Still need to do a splash shield & a comp fan for ventialtion.
I'm...
LOL finally.......FINALLY finished the scrubber.
Murphy's law loves me lately...
I had to buy CFL's in the end because I couldn't source any cheap 3000K 24w T5's. The ones I could source were...
i can't fit it inside the box. its temporary anyway.
Ey again just an update,
I cut some new pipe and did a slot instead of the holes. Bought the recommended screen as well lol.
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/terasene/24032010690.jpg...
The slot is the way to go, I agree. Holes just cause a problem because they have too much pressure or something. The water shoots through the screen rather than down it.
well still going with the scrubber. Its been Murphy's law all the way, oh my god. Had to go back to the local hardware store about 6 times needing to buy new bits and pieces of pipe etc. My T5...
Here is the progress thus far. Bought a box, did some drillin'.
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/terasene/13032010683.jpg
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very interesting, thanks for the information.
mmm... I wonder how fluoride effects corals. Probably turn them a sparkling white like our teeth i bet (not that I haven't seen evidence against water flouridation)!
Is fluoride a metal? I'll...
Hi just updating you on the progress...
I'm going to go with a more modest sized scrubber. 20 inches by 8 inches, powered by 4x 24w, 3000k T5's, 2 from each end. Ive got two, 4 foot aluminium...
Why is that? If the ATS pulls out so much phosphate and heavy metals?
I made some el cheapo DIY rocks, I used cement, salt and sea shells. Dumped them in some rock pools and now they look like this:
before
...
Hi just wondering if you start running a ATS, could you stop using RODI and then just use plain tap water for top-ups?
OK thanks for your help. I always thought pods were the ones you could see... and the rest I referred to plankton (non/hardly visible). Damn marine hobby, one year on and I still feel like I know...
Nie zle! Not bad!
Ohhh, so the sweet spot is the flow rate you have listed in the FAQ. thanks.
I was thinking about harvesting the pods just to lessen the amount of eating done by them. Just netting a massive net...
Hi again, sorry for late response, was on holiday. If you ever want to go to Thailand (and dive SCUBA), go to Koh Dok Mai, it was incredible! 1/2 the (sheer cliff) island was surrounded by...
Hi my names is Moe, live in Australia and just found this site. I'm mostly on the MASA (Marine Aquarium Society of Australia) forums but occasionally look at others.
I'm really happy about...