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01/16/2017, 03:12 AM | #126 |
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He is getting lazy with the pictures ...
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01/17/2017, 12:13 PM | #127 |
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very nice tank and I along with anyone else would appreciate an update with pictures
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01/25/2017, 07:19 PM | #128 |
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Sorry for the lack of updates. Been so busy past few month its just crazy.
I've made a change to the tanks filtration in that I've decided to take Rui's advice and install a refugium into the sump. I've put chaetomorpha into the DIY algae filter compartment lit with 2x9watt 6500K LED's. Its growing rather well. The sump still has the 10 litres of Siporax and 4 litres of Seachem Matrix. The Cheato filter sits on top of the Siporax tray and is easily removable for cleaning etc. Pic of Chaeto filter: For lights I am running T5 only 50:50 Blue+:Coral+ No LED. The light fixture is just a temporary hydroponics cheap unit. Its like 1/10 price of units sold for this hobby but it works fine and corals are growing and colouring up alright considering tank has just reach 3 months. FTS (apologies for frag rack etc...its a bit of a mess at the moment): Some coral shots: |
01/25/2017, 07:22 PM | #129 |
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Just to note on my phone the green colouration looks too saturated but is fine on my laptop. Colours are otherwise fairly representative. Last pic also looks a bit saturated on my phone.
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01/25/2017, 07:34 PM | #130 |
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those are some great pictures. you have some very nice coral, i love it! I also love the minimal rock scape!
What is the coral on the frag rack? looks like a big colony, why do you have it on there? Also your sump design looks so clean and nice.
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01/25/2017, 08:06 PM | #131 |
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Very, very, nice, Sahin.
Coming along well. What is that large green coral with the longish branch arms? Right above the photo of the soon to be awesome granulosa. Interesting coral. Looking pretty damn good for a neglected tank!
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01/25/2017, 08:10 PM | #132 |
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My Friend ...
The Corals look AMAZING ... Glad everything went the right way ... As the tank matures you will really see the colours poping up. Nice work! All the best, Rui |
01/25/2017, 08:17 PM | #133 |
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Looking good mate like the addition of the Fuge
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01/25/2017, 08:32 PM | #134 |
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I've been racking my brain trying to figure out how to keep algae from growing all over the sump from running the chaeto light. I think I'm gonna try something like you have it.
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01/25/2017, 08:59 PM | #135 |
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Sahin - Amazing tank to say the least. Love the aquascape and hope it turns out wayyy better than your previous masterpiece.
Got to ask you , with such high efficient filteration, how are you keeping nitrates enough for the sps ? Are you feeding anything at all like Amino acids or anything else for the sps ? Regards, Abhishek |
01/26/2017, 01:06 AM | #136 |
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Wow love the update this is going to be fantastic again!
Love following your thread, please keep the info coming. As Abhishek says what is your nutrient regime? Many thanks Justin. |
01/26/2017, 02:45 AM | #137 |
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Very nice update! Are you changing out your lighting? Did something happen, or did I miss something?
I could have sworn you were using a Halide light. Maybe not! |
01/26/2017, 03:27 AM | #138 |
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Hi Sahin,
What is the reason behind adding the chaeto refugium? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
01/26/2017, 07:33 AM | #139 |
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Great new start! Nice scape and solid foundation for these babies to grow out. I'll be looking forward to updates as this progresses. Really nice
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Another great looking sahin setup! Will have to tag along on this one.
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01/26/2017, 09:54 AM | #141 |
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Looking awesome!
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01/26/2017, 10:02 AM | #142 |
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Looking great as always Sahin. I like the DIY fuge as well.
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01/26/2017, 10:19 AM | #143 |
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What is the water compartment on the right side of your sump? Is that your top off water? Been trying to figure that out.
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This time round I made a crate to hold the siporax together neatly and spent time playing with Siporax like a kid...I mean stacking them neatly in the crate.
As here: Water flow over/under/through them etc. Detritus now settles at the bottom. They will stay cleaner for much much longer now: Just curious, what is that oversized egg crate material used to make the Siporax container?
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01/27/2017, 09:04 AM | #147 |
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The Siporax you have is 25mm or 15mm?
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Sahin,
I am noticing the same thing on my smaller system. The fewer the fish I have the more I have to watch Nitrates so they don't dip too low. Once I upgrade the system I plan on dirtying up the water a bit more by adding more fish, probably more Chromis and maybe a Hawaiian wrasse. That will increase my nutrient load and allow me to feed more comfortably and reduce my dependence on dosing Nitrates. Plus, I get the added bonus of seeing more fish swimming in the tank. Honestly, What I will probably do is increase the fish load slowly from my Quarantine tank so the nutrient load doesn't spike and it'll give the bacteria a chance to catch up. I will probably start with the Chromis and add one per week. I would love to have 7-9 schooling or shoaling Chromis in my 50g display. I've always wanted a Hawaiian Flame Wrasse and while I know it'll be cramped in a small tank, it should be fine as long as I make sure I feed it well. What do you think? |
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Well done Sahin, nice colors on your SPS!!..
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