Planning 500g Tank

[reefplayer]

Hi all guru,

I am planning to have a 500g tank.. Now trying to figure out the equipment that I need. Well, I had only 8 mths of experience. After a lousy design of my 250g tank. I had already sold it for good.
In fact I am listing down the system and type of equipment I am planning to have.

I should need a sump and mainly my tank is for SPS corals. Hence srong current and lighting are definitely needed.

After having nightmare on algaes and water quality. I would need to consider a better skimmer and must be patience on this new tank.

Well i plan to have 2 ocean runner 6500l/h as return, and a Iwaki 100 for circulation. I may add in 4 nos. of Tunze for wave action later. Planning to have a IKS to control the lighting and wave motion in future.

My plan for skimmer may be deltec AP series or aquamedic turboflotor twin. I may consider using ozone for the skimmer as I want my water to be crystal clear.

I do not know whether ozone can be added to Turboflotor twin??

Well. Pls advise if any on your experience or encounter in design or equipment.

Thanks in advance.

[reefplayer]

It hass been almost 2 years since i started this thread and has never visited it or post any pictures.

Then i might as well post some to share.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/Top%20View/angle1.jpg

[reefplayer]

Here is another.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/Top%20View/anthiasswimmingabove.jpg

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Top view of a portion of my tank

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/Top%20View/Topcapriconis1.jpg

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Another.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/Top%20View/Topcapricomis2.jpg

;)

[nyvp]

very nice job

[reefplayer]

Will be showing some backtrack pictures soon.

[Bax]

Can't wait to see your pics and equipment, great job!!!

[Heinz]

is looking really good Stanley, great job indeed

[reefplayer]

Just to share some pictures that i have taken last week.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Yellowwithpurplepolyps.jpg

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Green stag..

Dont know the ID.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Yellowstagwithgreenpolyps.jpg

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Baby blue. ID... sorry i am very poor at it.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Unid.jpg

[reefplayer]

Tri-colour?

ID...?

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/UnIDacro.jpg

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Sunset?

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Sunsetmonti.jpg

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Rassberry milli

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/RasberryMilli.jpg

[reefplayer]

Can this be a rainbow monti?

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/RainbowMonti.jpg

[reefplayer]

I like this pc, with red polyps.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/PurpleTip.jpg

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Purple monti with circular white polyps.

This pc is from tonga.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Purplemontiwithwhitepolyps.jpg

[reefplayer]

Growing quite well.

Monti Cap with purple rim.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Purplerimcapriconis.jpg

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Acropora Hyacinthus.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Pinkwithbluerimhyacintus.jpg

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Side view.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Pinkwithbluerimhyacinthus.jpg

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Purple Humilis.

Been with me for 1.5yrs.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/PurpleHumilis.jpg

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Another small Hyacinthus.

Growing since i stablise the water parameters and change the placement.

Notice the blue tips.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/PinkHyacintus.jpg

[reefplayer]

Another pc.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/PinkHyacintas.jpg

[reefplayer]

Pink birdnest.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/PinkBirdnest.jpg

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Pink monti.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Nodosa.jpg

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Lime green and orange monti. Both from Tonga.


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Orangemonti.jpg

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Tri-color from Fiji.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Nana.jpg

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Dark green monti.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/GreenVerocusa.jpg

[reefplayer]

I wonder if this is a superman monti?
I bought it 5 days ago.
But the base is purple. Polyps is brown.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/HarlequinSuperman.jpg

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Green stag.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Greenstag.jpg

[reefplayer]

Lime green... Acro.. do not know what it is..

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Greencolony.jpg

[reefplayer]

Another monti with orange polyps.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Yellowwithpinkpolyps.jpg

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Two little fishes...

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/2littlefishes.jpg

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My regal... 6inch long.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/26%20Dec%202005/Regal.jpg

[law086]

reefplayer - looks great. What are the dimensions of the display tank?

[reefplayer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6385245#post6385245 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by law086
reefplayer - looks great. What are the dimensions of the display tank?

Hi,

Maybe i should state my tank and equipment used.

Tank size : 6ft(L) x 3ft(B) x 2.5ft(H)
Sump size : 4ft(L) x 2ft(B) x 1.5ft(H)
Return Pumps : RD 10,000l/hr, RD 6,500l/hr & Ehiem 4,500l/hr
Skimmer : BK 300Ext
Calcium reactor
Kalkwasser
FR reactor
Chiller
Lighting : 3 x 400W MH + 8 x 39W T5
;)

[rizkeeper]

great progress

[rizkeeper]

where did you get your corals?

[reefplayer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6388807#post6388807 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rizkeeper
where did you get your corals?

I got it locally. There are many LFS here in Singapore.
Corals mainly comes from Indonesia, Fiji and even Tonga.
Fishes comes from Hawaii, Red sea, Indonesia. Indian ocean, South China Sea.

I must admit that there are many varieties here.

:D

[hawaiianwargod]

reefplayer,

Well done indeed! I hope my tank will be like that in the future.
Hats to you pal!

[reefplayer]

This is my BK 300Ext.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/equipment%20and%20additives/skimmerandskimmate1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/equipment%20and%20additives/skimmerandskimmate.jpg

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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/y1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/Valida1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/tenuis3.jpg

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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/Tenuis1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/tablemilli2.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/tablemilli1.jpg

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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/superman1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/stylo1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/RTN1.jpg

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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/Rainbow1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/purplepolypsmonti4.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/purplepolypsstag1.jpg

[Guelphie]

Very nice. Do you have any full tank shots?

[IsThisNameTaken?]

You win!

[reefplayer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7507529#post7507529 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Guelphie
Very nice. Do you have any full tank shots?

Sorry, you have to be patience. :rollface:

[reefplayer]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/Purplehumilis1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/pinkdigi1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/P1.jpg

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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/hispada1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/H4.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/H3.jpg

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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/pink1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/P2.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/purplemonti3.jpg

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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/H2.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/H1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/greenstylo1.jpg

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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/Greendigi.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/gomesi1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/eduxi1.jpg

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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/diamond2.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/bluestag1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/bluetiptable1.jpg

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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/bluestag2.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/bluemonti2.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/bluemonti1.jpg

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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/bluehok1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/bluebonsai.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/Blueberry1.jpg

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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/reefplayer/23%20Jan%202006/birdnest1.jpg

Last one of the day.

Hope to share with you guys more later.

[Briankook]

Corals look great. How about some pics of the entire tank?