Ed Reef's '295-gallon Peninsular ZEOVit SPS tank'

[Ed Reef]

Re: Re: MORE…

Re: Re: MORE…

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14105476#post14105476 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tonyf
Absolutely correct! I've read of aquarists complaining that they've received used lamps before upon seeing the test burn.

Tone

Thanks Tony for the confirmation - u make me sleep better at night!!

Odd thing is in the past I used XM and Reeflux and I don't remember get burn marks on the bulbs....guess each company operated differently.

Any info on burn in period for Radiums??

 

[tonyf]

Hi Ed,

I've had test burn marks on both XM's and Reeflux before ... quite normal.

Loved the way that you constructed your reefscape so much that I've torn down the bommie on my tank and reconstructed it using the same technique. Man, its excellent.

Hope you don't mind but I've used your images (with credits) to illustrate the technique to some of our local reefers. Couldn't find the image of the 'magic curve', where is it located?

Now you've promised plenty of pictures in January ... January is nearly over, YKWIM?

Tone

 

[Leonardo_]

That is a nice package! I'm curious what your findings are with the new Tunze 6105. I'm also thinking about buying a pair.

What are your experiences with the Zeovit Aragonit substrate? Does it blow around easily and does it stay white and clean like livesand?

Looking forward to the (lighting) updates

Leonardo

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14128716#post14128716 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tonyf
Loved the way that you constructed your reefscape so much that I've torn down the bommie on my tank and reconstructed it using the same technique. Man, its excellent.

Hope you don't mind but I've used your images (with credits) to illustrate the technique to some of our local reefers. Couldn't find the image of the 'magic curve', where is it located?

I'm honored that my scape inspired you to rescape. Post some picture dude on your new aquascape....

I will try to find the article on the 'magic' curve and post it here....

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14128716#post14128716 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tonyf
Now you've promised plenty of pictures in January ... January is nearly over, YKWIM?

Tone

In due time....in due time...!!

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14131081#post14131081 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Leonardo_
That is a nice package! I'm curious what your findings are with the new Tunze 6105. I'm also thinking about buying a pair.

What are your experiences with the Zeovit Aragonit substrate? Does it blow around easily and does it stay white and clean like livesand?

Looking forward to the (lighting) updates

Leonardo

Hi Leo....will take some pictures and do a write up on the Stream Gen 2 tomorrow... stay tune!!

As for the Aragonit substrate, the size is between 2-3mm so does not cause a sand storm. As for clean like livesand, well, I guess it depends on your nutrient in your tank, as mine currently is high so do have some diatoms outbreak every now and then :eek2: Guess that's like any other sand beds, I've used in the past from LS, sugar fine sand to aragonit substrate. However, one thing I notice is it seems easier to hold my Ca params with aragonit substrate compare to other sand I've used in the past..

 

[Ed Reef]

WATER PARAMETER UPDATES….

WATER PARAMETER UPDATES….

Did a 10% WC and water parameters updates as follows:

➢ Temperature â€"œ 24.0 degree C (light on)
➢ Salinity â€"œ 1.026
➢ Ph â€"œ 8.20 (Light on for over 8 hours already)
➢ NO3 â€"œ 0.2 (Salifert â€"œ same as last tasting)
➢ PO4 â€"œ 0.03 (D&D PO4 â€"œ same as last tasting)
➢ dKH â€"œ 6 (API test kit â€"œ down from last tasting 7)
➢ dKH â€"œ 6.5 (Elos test kit â€"œ down from last tasting 7.5)
➢ Ca â€"œ 430 (Salifert test kit â€"œ drop from last tasting 440)
➢ Ca â€"œ 430 (Elos test kit â€"œ same as last tasting)
➢ Mg â€"œ 1500 (Salifert test kit - same as last tasting)
➢ Mg â€"œ 1450 (Elos test kit â€"œ same as last tasting)
➢ Potassium â€"œ380 (stable)

Mmmm…odd my PO4 simply refuse to come down beyond this level Been holding on this level for months now no matter what I do, it just won’t come down??

My dKH has drop slightly to a dangerous level so I will need to raise it a little to be safe.

Apart for that, other params are inline, apart from my temperature, which I will need to raise it back up to 25 degree C.



:mixed:

 

[tonyf]

Here you go, Ed ... the new bommie is on the right. When I get more mitivated, the lefthand side will be redone as well. Tank is 10' x 3' x 2.5'.

Tone

 

[Ed Reef]

LOVE IT...the fishes also seems to agree with me!! Yeah, once you redo the left side, it will also make cleaning the side panel a lot easier :lol:

 

[Johan Susanto]

nice new toys Ed
cant wait to see the light on.envy you got chance to try zeozym, i keep looking from Indonesia & Singpr importer,but none of them get yet.

 

[Johan Susanto]

Ed i just wandeing did u ever use spur2?

 

[Ed Reef]

I order directly from the US.... cheaper too :lol:

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14135907#post14135907 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Johan Susanto
Ed i just wandeing did u ever use spur2?

No Johna, I don't used spur2 but might eventually, depending as I prefer to dose individually at this moment for easier control

 

[newbieruss]

stands

stands

ed, its taking a long time to read all your thread. ya i did. and words cant say enough about your stunning tank. its been very informitive and its also motivational. two questions if you dont mind.
1. did you glue the stands together?
2. how is the zeovit system working for you?

i know theres were issues with phosphates in the beginning and its resolved somewhat? but overall do you think it worth it?

again thank you for keeping this thread detailed and educational



russell

 

[Ed Reef]

Re: stands

Re: stands

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14142524#post14142524 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by newbieruss
ed, its taking a long time to read all your thread. ya i did. and words cant say enough about your stunning tank. its been very informitive and its also motivational. two questions if you dont mind.
1. did you glue the stands together?
2. how is the zeovit system working for you?

i know theres were issues with phosphates in the beginning and its resolved somewhat? but overall do you think it worth it?

again thank you for keeping this thread detailed and educational



russell

Hi Russell and welcome to my thread - still can't believe you read the whole thread!! Must have taken you days, if not weeks as there is lot's of info int here

As for your question, YES I glue the stand together and as for Zeovit, too early to tell but what I can say it's just another method, like some people using DSB, some cheato, but what I find is using Zeovit it's easier to control, if you are running high nutrients and you can reduce dosing accordingly (unlike DSB where there is the constant fear of it crashing one day or cheato going sexual)

However, the daily dosing does gets to me........ :eek2:

 

[Ed Reef]

GEN2 STREAM REVIEW

GEN2 STREAM REVIEW

OK, its’ time to do a review on the new Tunze Stream Gen2 6105


First the packaging:

Then Size:

I think there is plenty of pictures of Tunze 6101 vs. 6105 around so I’m not going to do that….but instead a side by side comparison of their competitor!


MP40w and 6105 comparison:

Quite an improvement over the previous 6101 module, I must say â€"œ hopefully it will performance as good or even better

However, as you can see, profile in-tank is still much larger than MP40w.


Cable Length:

Cable length is standard 5m, which is the same for all their Controllable Pump, old and new version!



Magnet Holder:

This is what I love â€"œ no longer having to buy separately for the magnet and not depend on those cheap plastic clip-on that comes along with previous Stream. However, if you choose to used the clip-on, you will have to purchased this separately as it’s not part of the standard packaging.


6200.50 Magnet Holder vs. new 6105 Magnet Holder:

You can see from the picture, the size of the new magnet is a lot smaller than the old magnet and a lot easier to set-up.

The magnet is very strong and is suitable for glass thickness up to 19mm (3/4”). Only thing is for people with a thinner glass, you have to be careful when you place those two magnets together as it might just crack your tank!!



Warning: There are rubber stud that comes along with your pump that must be glue on to your magnet (wet side) before used



Before positioning the pump, firstly fix the ‘C’ clamp into one of the two magnets that comes along with it. (Both magnets can be used inside/ outside tank).



Note: For those of you who do not wish to used the magnet on the clamp (can’t imagine why thou’ unless you planned to run it on your own holder) you can hook the clamp directly onto those standard Tunze plastic holders…



Once this is done, simply place the pump onto the ‘C’ Clamp and it’s very sturdy and very easy to turn the direction of the pump.


Mmm….this small profile of the pump really makes me wanna order a pair of SeaSwirl to hook em up for some crazy flow around the tank

 

[Ed Reef]

Pump Dismantle:

OK, did a quick dismantle of the pump for those who are interested to see what’s inside….


6105 dismantle:

6201 dismantle:

Just an old picture of a Stream 6201 dismantle for comparison


Pretty easy to dismantle and assemble back, which is great as it makes taking the pump out for cleaning a breeze. Parts removable are about the same as the old pumps.



Warning: Only thing I don’t like is removing of the round cover as I can imagine when it’s cover in Caroline algae and Calcium deposit can be tricky as the cover is a tight fit! Not a twist top, like most covers but clips…

Even when removing it brand new, I have some slight difficulty.




Additional Surprise Feature:

THIS IS REALLY COOL - Power supply for 6105 have been fitted with a power supply unit with 2 adjustment possibilities by simply exchanging out the jumper!

24V jumper (pre fitted as default)

15V jumper

- Adjustment at 24V direct current will allow the pump to be adjustable from 3,000L/h to 13,000l/h (792 to 3,434 USgal./h) with energy consumption max at 45w

- Adjustment at 15V direct current will allow the pump to be adjustable from 2,000L/h to 7,000l/h (528 to 1,849 USgal./h) with energy consumption max at 22w



However for 6205 & 6305 model, it only comes with the 24V direct current power supply, so one more reason why the 6105 model should be more popular!! Guess it make sense, as this feature is only useful for those with smaller tanks.

Might not mean much to us with large tanks but surely give them Nano’s hobbyist an option to get adjustable pumps rather than their nano fix pumps version


I think they realize there is a market after all for smaller adjustable pumps, after seeing Vortech coming out with their MP20w suited for smaller pumps. Great thinking there Tunze !!


Advantage:

- I really like the new Gen2 pumps as it has a very small profile compare to the old 6101
- Easy to adjust the direction of the flow is one thing great about Stream pumps.
- It comes with it’s own magnet holder so we do not need to purchased it separately, unlike before
- It’s also very easy to dismantle for cleaning.
- Choices of battery back-up options as well as optional min/max flow!!



Disadvantage:

- Don’t think the stream rock for this new size out yet, from what I know so for those thinking of using the Stream rock, best to stick to the older model.
- Of course cables inside tank is unsightly but there are ways we can hide them
- Additional heat inside the tank is another issue but at 45w, don’t think it will make much difference, unless you a have a dozen of them pumps in your tank.






Summary:

Between both MP40w and Gen2 Stream, I think a lot will depend on your set-up as both pumps have their advantage and disadvantages. With the new Gen2, I think Tunze have address a lot of it’s disadvantages and for sure a much greater product compare to it’s older model. LOVE competition as it pushes Tunze into the R&D to come out with better and most importantly cheaper products for us hobbyist, as they’ve been too much in their comfort zone in the last 2-3 years IMO. However, one thing I would like to point out, after using both, is MP40w seem to provide a wider but shorter flow (4ft max, I think) and Stream will provided a narrower but longer flow (7ft max, I think) Don’t we love the choices we have in this hobby today compare to 10 years ago in terms of pumps, lights, skimmers, etc!

 

[Leonardo_]

Thanks for this post Ed. Seems like the new generation Tunze's are really a step forward.
Now I only have to sell my old Tunze's and buy some new ones

btw, I suppose the new generation pumps are connectable to the 7095 Multicontroller?

Thanks, Leonardo

 

[Ed Reef]

Yes, I was told it would.... didn't get any controller so it better work with the old multi-controller :lol:

 

[Bax]

Thanks for the first look at the Gen 2 pump Ed.

Looks like these will still play well with the MP40 in larger tanks in need of big flow from only a few point sources. For the reasons you mentioned, the MP-40 is a wide push, the Tunzes a more concetrated longer push of water. I can see two of these babies and an MP-40 in my next 36" deep 200g ... SWEET!

45 watts for 3,000 gph + is still a pretty good bargain!

 

[Ed Reef]

That's true - that's why I still think both pumps are equal, depending what you want to achieve with those pumps....

And for large tanks like ours, a mixtures of those pumps is the best combo.... :lol: