Aussie Bonsai Tank

[marcus2529]

Hey guys, long time lurker.. Thought I'd throw up a vid that my brother just shot and see what you guys think. Tanks been set up for just on 18months now.. Here are some of the stats, hope you enjoy!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnwrACH_A3M

Tank Stats:

Display System:

Strike up Date: 17/06/10 - Live Rock Added.

Display Tank: 4 x 2 x 2. Center Brace. Right Hand Weir w/ Durso and Back up Pipe.

Display Lighting: 8 x 54 Dimmable ATI Powermodule, Profilux Simu-Stick.

Stand: 800mm Tall.

Hood: Open Top.

Sump: Standard 3ft, divided into Skimmer => DSB/Refuge => Return.

Refugium: Housing Caulerpa.

Refugium Lighting: 120w=24w Energy Saver 5000K.

Support systems:

System Water: RO/DI Water w/ Red Sea Coral Pro Salt.

Display Water circulation: 2 x VorTech MP40WES set @ 100% in Reef Crest (anti-sync) Mode.

Live Rock: 40kgs from Reef Secrets.

Return Pump: 2500L/h.

Skimmer: Reef Octopus Vortex 1500.

Controller: Profilux PIII.

Evaporation Top Up: Auto Top Up using Stefani Float Valve.


Chemical Support:

Calcium Addition: Octopus CalFusion 2000 filled w/ ARM Extra Coarse Media, controlled by a Tunze Co2 Regulator attached to a 2.6kg Co2 Bottle.

Alkilinity Addition: Octopus CalFusion 2000 filled w/ ARM Extra Coarse Media, controlled by a Tunze Co2 Regulator attached to a 2.6kg Co2 Bottle.

Other Chemical Maintenance: Prodibio Dosing Using: Bioptim, Bio Digest and Reef Booster.

Current Water Chemistry: (all test's done using Tropic Marin unless stated)
Ammonia: Undetectable
Nitrites: Undetectable
Nitrates: Undetectable
Phosphates: 0.05ppm (Hanna Checker).
Alkalinity: 9dKH.
Calcium: 450ppm.
Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.026 (Octopus Refractometer)
Magnesuim: 1450ppm.
Temp: 25-26*C (300w Jager Heater, 500A Halia Chiller)

Thanks for looking and excited to see what you guys think!

 

[chingchai]

Beautiful tank, crystal clear water and great video.
Thank you for sharing.

 

[CUZ]

Very cool video!!
thanks for sharing!!

 

[nonstopfishies]

Very cool video and great tank!

 

[DBarsotti]

Very gorgeous tank, great job.

I am ordering a 48x36x24 on monday so i'm glad to see a tank of a similar size

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

That is a nice video, your brother has some skill with the camera and editing. Good job.

 

[Chris Lakies]

Very good! I like it alot. Thanks for sharing

 

[Finland]

Very cool video, thanks for sharing!

 

[SKremk]

Wow, beautiful tank. I love the rock setup.

 

[blakers82]

:thumbsup:

 

[30cube]

Great tank, love the aqua scape.

 

[marcus2529]

Thanks for the kind words guys!!!
My brother and I appreciate all the positive comments coming in. Looking forward to posting a few pics over the Christmas break.

 

[Acronic]

thumbs up guys, great tank. I look forward to more updates over the xmas brake

 

[MentalNote]

Cool video and great tank.

What is your light schedule? And at what percentage do you run the lighting?

Thanks!

 

[marcus2529]

Cool video and great tank.

What is your light schedule? And at what percentage do you run the lighting?

Thanks!

Thanks MentalNote!

All lights start up at 11 and slowly ramp up too 100% by 12:00. They stay at 100% till 7 and slowly wind down till 6 of the 8 tubes go off at 8. A Purple Plus and Blue Plus stay on 25% till 10 when the moon light takes over till 12. Moon light in controlled by the Profilux so it's intensity depends on the current moon cycle.

 

[MentalNote]

Thanks for the response.

Sounds like a sweet setup. Obviously it works!

 

[patekphilippe]

Like it very much really enjoy utube thanks for sharing

 

[Outlets710]

How did you do it?

How did you do it?

Tank looks phenomenal ,trying to do same but on a smaller scale. I love how you have everything off the ground. Did you have to use rods or anything? Also where did you get your rock?