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Unread 01/28/2017, 03:40 AM   #151
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Craziness, pure and simple craziness Mr Sahin!!

I'm glad to see your tank doing so amazingly matey, it's just gorgeous!


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Unread 01/29/2017, 12:26 AM   #152
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Hi Sahin,

Let me ask you, what's the reason to use siporax and matrix? Both have the same rule, right? I only use marine pure but I'm starting to use matrix to replace it, because I read some negative comments about it.

Chaeto can run without light? And what system do you use to avoid colapse the pump with chaeto little parts?

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Unread 01/29/2017, 12:56 AM   #153
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Looks bangin'! Love the scape


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Unread 01/29/2017, 01:59 AM   #154
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Looking awesome Sahin


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Unread 01/29/2017, 07:49 AM   #155
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Hi Sahin,

Your new tank is coming along nicely. I'm slowly moving away from Zeovit and switching to Siporax. Simple is better for sure. Your acro colors are very nice too. Well done........Jim


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Unread 01/29/2017, 09:45 PM   #156
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Looks awesome. Have you mentioned what you used for a cover. I have a rimless tank and would love to find a solution like you have.


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Unread 01/31/2017, 08:05 AM   #157
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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.

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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):


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Quoted for this page. Colors look fantastic to me Sahin, glad to see everything is moving along. I can't help but wonder if you'll need to remove the Chaeto at around 6 months to maintain nitrates. It ook my matrix about 6 months to do anything and then poof, nitrates all gone.


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Unread 02/07/2017, 01:53 AM   #158
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Looks awesome. Have you mentioned what you used for a cover. I have a rimless tank and would love to find a solution like you have.
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Unread 02/07/2017, 05:32 PM   #159
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have a couple questions.

how far off are your t5s from your top coral? also how long do you run all your lights for or whats your lighting run up and run down?


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Unread 02/08/2017, 05:25 AM   #160
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Hi Sahin,

Let me ask you, what's the reason to use siporax and matrix? Both have the same rule, right? I only use marine pure but I'm starting to use matrix to replace it, because I read some negative comments about it.

Chaeto can run without light? And what system do you use to avoid colapse the pump with chaeto little parts?

Thanks


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I bought Matrix as it was available. Then found Siporax and tried to sell Matrix. No one would buy it hence I just used both.

Chaeto needs light. I use 2x9watt 6500K LED bulbs. If the chaeto is lit well and growing small bits shouldnt break off. In any event you can see the photo I posted, the chaeto remains in the plastic container. It exits into first chamber. Any strands of chaeto will most likely get caught in the matric/siporax chamber. Even if they got into the final chamber, the Ecotech Vectra M1 has a grill cover. So I am not worried at all. Plus in the weeks that I've had the chaeto Ive not seen any strands in the display.

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have a couple questions.

how far off are your t5s from your top coral? also how long do you run all your lights for or whats your lighting run up and run down?
Lights are only 6 inches above water line. This is only a cheap hydroponics T5 fixture. I run lights 9 hours a day (4x54watt).

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I use the mesh cover. http://www.simplyaquaria.co.uk/diy-tank-cover.html It in imported from USA and distributed in the UK.

If I missed any other questions, please bump the thread or PM me thanks.


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Unread 02/08/2017, 06:13 AM   #161
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Nice setup Sahin! How does the Siporax work for you? Have you noticed any difference with the siporax in the system? How often/should the siporax be cleaned? I'll try it myself in the restart of my system.

More pictures please


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Unread 02/08/2017, 01:42 PM   #162
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I use the mesh cover. http://www.simplyaquaria.co.uk/diy-tank-cover.html It in imported from USA and distributed in the UK.
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Unread 02/08/2017, 09:31 PM   #163
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Hi Sahin, nice and simple setup. Corals are coloring up real well. You seem to have a "colorful" thumb for corals. Very impressive!!!


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Unread 02/09/2017, 05:35 AM   #164
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Hi Sahin
How are you rating the Deltec 1456? Seem to remember you having a BM NAC6 on a previous tank. Any major difference in performance of the two skimmers and what depth of water do you have the Deltec in?
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Unread 02/09/2017, 06:16 AM   #165
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Looks AWSOME sahin! Corals look happy and healthy!


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Unread 02/10/2017, 05:44 AM   #166
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How are you rating the Deltec 1456? Seem to remember you having a BM NAC6 on a previous tank. Any major difference in performance of the two skimmers and what depth of water do you have the Deltec in?
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Hi Mike, the Deltec is a good skimmer. Cant really say that its significantly better than the BM NAC6; that skimmer was pretty good. As you may know most skimmers only remove about 30% of the organics so I dont believe there is that much difference between decently designed skimmers.

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Unread 02/10/2017, 10:39 AM   #167
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This looks great Sahin.

Looking forward to watching this grow in.


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Unread 02/16/2017, 03:28 PM   #168
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Sahin, what size bulkheads did you use for your overflows and how far down did you drill from the top edge of the tank?


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Unread 02/27/2017, 06:21 PM   #169
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Unread 02/28/2017, 10:35 AM   #170
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Very clean! Loving the scape.


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Unread 03/10/2017, 03:34 AM   #171
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Hi Sahin,

Great tank. Very inspirational!
I'm going to set up my 4th tank shortly an EA 900s and probably use a pro sump to fit my nyos quantum 160 skimmer in.
I see you're dosing ATI essentials. I use the FM balling system currently. In your experience do you think the ATI system is better than the FM one? Also do you need to do the water changes with ATI essentials? As for the dosing do you hook it up to a dosing pump? Sorry for the questions but finally where did you get your red planet from? It's a beauty. Or do you sell frags?

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Unread 03/10/2017, 07:17 AM   #172
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nice encrustation of all coral frags!!!


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Unread 03/18/2017, 10:00 AM   #173
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Unread 03/19/2017, 03:55 AM   #174
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He's up to no good i tell ya................. how about you magnetically stir up an update before i really do my nut Sahin......... you know i will......


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Unread 03/20/2017, 12:07 PM   #175
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He's up to no good i tell ya................. how about you magnetically stir up an update before i really do my nut Sahin......... you know i will......
Sahin, the Aussie sharks are beginning to circle.... they can be particularly sharp toothed, as you may know..
Just a friendly nudge..


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