SURF2 - Cyprus

[phinix]

Hi All,

I have ordered a SURF2 and had it delivered with no issues in Cyprus.

My tank is 160(L) x 65(W) x 60(H) with a 150 litre (approx.) sump. Fish only with live rock at the momment.

I have around 70 - 75kg of Fiji and Indonesian live rock in the DT and around 10kg of live rock rubble in my sump.

At the moment i use an Aquamedic turboflotor 3000 skimmer and a SURF2.

I have used in the past other forms of algae scrubbers with a lot of short time success.

I could not have continues and long success as my main issue was the safety of all my DIY setups and electricity cost out of all those bulbs – electricity cost in Cyprus is very high.

After a major electricity disaster here in Cyprus back in 2013 (Electricity station Explosion) I have removed all burned equipment from my tank and left the tank to God’s mercy (i.e. with no form of any filtration apart from the live rock).

Recently, I gave a good clean to the dt and the sump and also did a 150lts water change. All seems doing well now.

The SURF2 was added on the 21st March 2014 and the light is on a timer for 18 hours a day – as per the instructions manual.

The development will follow.

[SantaMonica]

Welcome from Cypress.

Sorry to hear about the electricity station problem. Glad that your tank survived. The live rock will filter ok for a few weeks, as it absorbs phosphate. Once your SURF2 grows, however, the phosphate will be pulled out of the rocks.

Will be looking forward to the progress.

[phinix]

Hi SM,

Can i put longer air tubes? Will this affect in any way the oparation?

What about the photo period i set, is it ok the 18hrs cycle?

[SantaMonica]

Longer tubes are fine.

18 hours is good.

[phinix]

Thanks man.

No signs of any green or even yellowish yet.

Keep scrubbing!!

[phinix]

Hi guys,

I am getting worried as no signs growth is visible yet, nothing at all.

Any tips? Reduce or increase the photoperiod. ATM is 18hrs per day.

[SantaMonica]

A picture of the inside would help. But I think you need to cover the light with a cloth.

[phinix]

[SantaMonica]

Are you sure the light goes on?

Cover the light with a towel to make it less.

[phinix]

Hi SM,

Yes, the light definitely goes on, 18hrs per day since the 21st March.

Does it matter that it is located on the last part of the sump where the 2 return pumps are working?

Any tip to encourage growth?