A new reef arises

[iwan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8339825#post8339825 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bnlimit10
Great looking reef so far Iwan, even though your old tank was much more vibrant in coloration, this one looks like it will achieve the same results in the long run and look very realistic. Great job

Thanks. I hope that I will achieve the same colors as I had in my old tank. I think this point takes some weeks more.

 

[joma]

Iwan,

Do you espect problems with shadowing when the corals start to grow on the overhangs en grow over the corals that stand underneath?

 

[hawaiianwargod]

Wow!!! YOu did it again Iwan!!! Very sweet setup.
Please take some pics on your equipments if you can.

Thanks

 

[TryTheChi]

Stunning. Part of the effect is the clean deep blue background that frames the coral atol - beautiful. I dont suppose you have the color code for the blue?

Will you be adding non photosensitive soft corals to the underside of the ledges?

 

[kamilek]

Hi Iwan,

Sorry if this was asked already.

What were the reasons for the new set up? Besides running out of room for corals to grow.
You mentioned the lights are from the previous tank. Filtration is new.

What lessons have you learned to make this one better? Any regrets with this set up?

Thanks for your time.

 

[iwan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8343316#post8343316 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TryTheChi
Stunning. Part of the effect is the clean deep blue background that frames the coral atol - beautiful. I dont suppose you have the color code for the blue?

Will you be adding non photosensitive soft corals to the underside of the ledges?

Thanks simon. Sorry, but I don't know the color code for that blue.
The idea with the soft corals sounds good...I'll check this possibility.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8340044#post8340044 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kslick
Iwan, I like how you hide the Tunze, looks like natural rock. What did you use to get this look? Also could we get an update on your maintence, water change, zeo products, etc. looks great!!!!

Thanks. The Tunze is integrated in a reef-ceramic element.

Water change: 10% per week (Reffer's best premium salt)
Zeo products:
Zeostart2: 5ml/day
K-Balance: 9ml/day
B-Balance: 9 ml/day
Spur2: 5ml every 8 days
Pocci glow: 10 drops/day
Aminos: 10 drops/day
CoralVitalizer: 10 drops/day

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8340039#post8340039 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by joma
Iwan,

Do you espect problems with shadowing when the corals start to grow on the overhangs en grow over the corals that stand underneath?

Good question. I planned the reef construction in that way I'll have not so many shadowing places. In fact the overhangs doesn't cover the deeper plateaus.

 

[iwan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8343402#post8343402 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kamilek
Hi Iwan,

Sorry if this was asked already.

What were the reasons for the new set up? Besides running out of room for corals to grow.
You mentioned the lights are from the previous tank. Filtration is new.

What lessons have you learned to make this one better? Any regrets with this set up?

Thanks for your time.

In the old tank I integrated the sump into the main tank. There was not enough place for a zeofilter. With the new concept I have a sump and enough space for the skimmer, zeo filter and all the other equipment.

 

[iwan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8343293#post8343293 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hawaiianwargod
Wow!!! YOu did it again Iwan!!! Very sweet setup.
Please take some pics on your equipments if you can.

Thanks

Tec (with thw old AM skimmer)

The new ATI skimmer:

The technical concept:

Tank, stand, lighting:

 

[TryTheChi]

Water change: 10% per week (Reffer's best premium salt)
Zeo products:
Zeostart2: 5ml/day
K-Balance: 9ml/day
B-Balance: 9 ml/day
Spur2: 5ml every 8 days
Pocci glow: 10 drops/day
Aminos: 10 drops/day
CoralVitalizer: 10 drops/day

Hi Iwan
How many net litres do you have? Have you noticed less need for using KB since using RB Salt?

Thanks

Simon

 

[hawaiianwargod]

Thanks Iwan...again your setup always topnotch. Great job!

 

[messy1messmer]

iwan
my question is what is Balling-system calc. reactor. i have had trouble finding what it is and who sells them. Any help would be great.

 

[iwan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8360474#post8360474 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by messy1messmer
iwan
my question is what is Balling-system calc. reactor. i have had trouble finding what it is and who sells them. Any help would be great.

The Balling system is a chemical way to bring calcium, magnesium and carbonates into your system. Trace elements also can be brought in with the Balling method into the system. However, I confine myself to calcium, magnesium and carbonates.

Balling method: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/april2004/chem.htm

 

[messy1messmer]

so its basicly a two part aditive plus mag. that you set up in a drip method

 

[iwan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8364179#post8364179 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by messy1messmer
so its basicly a two part aditive plus mag. that you set up in a drip method

Exactly. With this method it is very easy to reach and hold your calcium and magnesium level. I had several problems to hold my ca level by using a ca-reactor. With this method....no problem at all.
I use a 3 part aditive. The 3th part is NACL free salt. This salt compensates for the arisen ion moving.

 

[bnlimit10]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8343636#post8343636 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by iwan
Thanks simon. Sorry, but I don't know the color code for that blue.
The idea with the soft corals sounds good...I'll check this possibility.



Thanks. The Tunze is integrated in a reef-ceramic element.

Water change: 10% per week (Reffer's best premium salt)
Zeo products:
Zeostart2: 5ml/day
K-Balance: 9ml/day
B-Balance: 9 ml/day
Spur2: 5ml every 8 days
Pocci glow: 10 drops/day
Aminos: 10 drops/day
CoralVitalizer: 10 drops/day



Good question. I planned the reef construction in that way I'll have not so many shadowing places. In fact the overhangs doesn't cover the deeper plateaus.

I am familiar with the zeo products and the k and b balance products. however spur2, pocci glow, the aminos and coralvitalizer im not familiar with, what brands do you use? I am using amino acids, but would like to compare the formulas that you are using to what I have, perhaps switch to them.

 

[tatoofr]

Hi,
Nice job.
Amazing....I wish I had your Money

 

[AVALover5498]

Nice tank!

 

[iwan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8366265#post8366265 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bnlimit10
I am familiar with the zeo products and the k and b balance products. however spur2, pocci glow, the aminos and coralvitalizer im not familiar with, what brands do you use? I am using amino acids, but would like to compare the formulas that you are using to what I have, perhaps switch to them.

All the products are from Korallenzucht (the Zeovit company)

 

[invincible569]

How do you like that ATI skimmer?

 

[iwan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8392244#post8392244 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by invincible569
How do you like that ATI skimmer?

This skimmer is great! I have this skimmer since 3 weeks and it work perfect! A very good product.