Paolo Piccinell
insatiably curious
maybe acropora millepora, more probably acropora prostrata like this one in my tank:
In Wall 400g DT (600g+ System)
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jpsika08
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Well, this is going to be the future project (Once QT and FT are done and working)
I'm going to modify my Pergola Area where the main tank is right now.
As you can see, I did add the Right Tank which is Nigel's home, though, adding that one alone would look asymmetrical, so to correct this, I'm going to add another tank on the left side, it will be less wide but it looks better this way.
The tank on the Right will hold maybe Sea Horses, and has 100 Gallons, the Middle one of course, 400 gallons and the Right one where Nigel resides (And maybe a couple of other predators) will have 140, this will make a "Display" of 640 gallons,
On to the renders:
And Render within the Fishroom:
I'm going to remove all the wooden frame, having these tanks on the side will not make it look good to have one big frame, also, thinking of doing this way to re do the Pergola and leave it a little more Minimalistic modern design, any suggestions more than welcome.
Thanks for watching.
I'm going to modify my Pergola Area where the main tank is right now.
As you can see, I did add the Right Tank which is Nigel's home, though, adding that one alone would look asymmetrical, so to correct this, I'm going to add another tank on the left side, it will be less wide but it looks better this way.
The tank on the Right will hold maybe Sea Horses, and has 100 Gallons, the Middle one of course, 400 gallons and the Right one where Nigel resides (And maybe a couple of other predators) will have 140, this will make a "Display" of 640 gallons,
On to the renders:
And Render within the Fishroom:
I'm going to remove all the wooden frame, having these tanks on the side will not make it look good to have one big frame, also, thinking of doing this way to re do the Pergola and leave it a little more Minimalistic modern design, any suggestions more than welcome.
Thanks for watching.
othercents
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Put a Mantis in the other tank.
jpsika08
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Well, wanted to show you some evolving pictures, I can see some growth on these corals after a little less than a month:
First my Stylopora Purple (Pulling the finger LOL):
Here is my Acro... ?! don't really know which kind, it has begun turning light green:
And Finally My BirdNest which I think is the best looking one in the tank:
Thanks for watching
First my Stylopora Purple (Pulling the finger LOL):
Here is my Acro... ?! don't really know which kind, it has begun turning light green:
And Finally My BirdNest which I think is the best looking one in the tank:
Thanks for watching
jpsika08
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Thanks Nup 
As of the fishes, well I had an Ich break a while ago, and there is one last fish I haven't being able to catch which is a Diamond Goby, until I get this fish out I can't start my 8-week fallow tank
So, still got a long road ahead of me for introducing fish.
What I will do is, I will use the water from water changes going out of the DT to fill in the QT system, I will introduce a couple of fish and if they present Ich, well, I will be pretty sure my water has the crypto around, I got a full medicine cabinet in case they get the disease so no harm done to the fish.
As of the fishes, well I had an Ich break a while ago, and there is one last fish I haven't being able to catch which is a Diamond Goby, until I get this fish out I can't start my 8-week fallow tank
So, still got a long road ahead of me for introducing fish.
What I will do is, I will use the water from water changes going out of the DT to fill in the QT system, I will introduce a couple of fish and if they present Ich, well, I will be pretty sure my water has the crypto around, I got a full medicine cabinet in case they get the disease so no harm done to the fish.
jpsika08
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Quick update, I have been wanting to change my Sump as it's too small for the whole system, also, it's a little unpractical because of the speed of the flow within it (Way to fast for the actual design) and I'm having lots of microbubbles in the tank.
Other problem I'm running here is when turning off the main pump, it leaves me with less than half inch of water from the edge of the sump until I have a major flood. The actual sump can handle up to 100 gallons, it usually keeps maybe 70 gallons of water.
Finally today I began my new sump, I'm using my former 275 gallon tank (72" x 34" x 26"), It fits swiftly under the main tank, tomorrow the Glass company will cut the glass sheets.
Great thing about it is that it can actually hold 275 gallons of water but it will run somewhat 175 gallons, so I got lots of margin for water overflow, and also it will run at very high speed
With this, my actual tank volume will go from 600 to 775 gallons
Renders:
Measures:
Detailed:
Perspective view of the Sump:
In the first chamber, water will fall freely without any socks, all water from fuge, reactors and DT will fall in here.
As water will raise, microbubbles will dissipate on top and will overflow to the 4, 7" socks which will catch any detritus on the water column:
Also, in case the socks are clogged, there is a small glass (2 inches high) than can allow overflow to the main sump area in case it's needed.
Underneath the socks area, there is a 2" clearance so water can go underneath to the main sump area.
The main sump area has 31 x 33" space, my SRO XP-5000 External skimmer will be in there now, so instead of running external I will go internal, this will save me space in the fishroom.
After water is treated, a set of 4 baffles with 2" separation from each will remove microbubbles and into the return chamber where water goes back to the DT:
Other problem I'm running here is when turning off the main pump, it leaves me with less than half inch of water from the edge of the sump until I have a major flood. The actual sump can handle up to 100 gallons, it usually keeps maybe 70 gallons of water.
Finally today I began my new sump, I'm using my former 275 gallon tank (72" x 34" x 26"), It fits swiftly under the main tank, tomorrow the Glass company will cut the glass sheets.
Great thing about it is that it can actually hold 275 gallons of water but it will run somewhat 175 gallons, so I got lots of margin for water overflow, and also it will run at very high speed
With this, my actual tank volume will go from 600 to 775 gallons
Renders:
Measures:
Detailed:
Perspective view of the Sump:
In the first chamber, water will fall freely without any socks, all water from fuge, reactors and DT will fall in here.
As water will raise, microbubbles will dissipate on top and will overflow to the 4, 7" socks which will catch any detritus on the water column:
Also, in case the socks are clogged, there is a small glass (2 inches high) than can allow overflow to the main sump area in case it's needed.
Underneath the socks area, there is a 2" clearance so water can go underneath to the main sump area.
The main sump area has 31 x 33" space, my SRO XP-5000 External skimmer will be in there now, so instead of running external I will go internal, this will save me space in the fishroom.
After water is treated, a set of 4 baffles with 2" separation from each will remove microbubbles and into the return chamber where water goes back to the DT:
jpsika08
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Thank you.
Thank you.
Thanks for stopping by
Jim,
Thanks
Problem I'm having is that the Vortech can't be pointed to some specific points in the tank where I need some flow as lots of nutrients are accumulating and Cyano is coming out.
I will use 4 Penductors to point toward these places and need the main pump to really push some water.
I like a little more speed in the sump as I got the theory that the quicker the water passes through it, the more quicker it can be treated, for example, heating the water, dosing or skimming.
Thank you.
Thanks for stopping by
Jim,
Thanks
Problem I'm having is that the Vortech can't be pointed to some specific points in the tank where I need some flow as lots of nutrients are accumulating and Cyano is coming out.
I will use 4 Penductors to point toward these places and need the main pump to really push some water.
I like a little more speed in the sump as I got the theory that the quicker the water passes through it, the more quicker it can be treated, for example, heating the water, dosing or skimming.
jpsika08
New member
Frag Tank UPDATE:
Yes, that's all the glass for the new Sump baffles and the FRAG TANK.
Also, made a little modification to the Frag Tank, new dimensions will be 65" x 24" x 13", 85 gallons of pure joy :woohoo:
Glass builder is scheduled for Saturday 3Pm at my house, more pics soon to come.
Yes, that's all the glass for the new Sump baffles and the FRAG TANK.
Also, made a little modification to the Frag Tank, new dimensions will be 65" x 24" x 13", 85 gallons of pure joy :woohoo:
Glass builder is scheduled for Saturday 3Pm at my house, more pics soon to come.
Reef_Noob
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Hiya Juan,
That's a great sump design. Simple and effective.
For sure it will kill all air bubbles and it's great that you have added more volume.
Thanks for those renders really self explanatory.
Hmm sorry about the ick breakout.
I'm sure once your QT gets up n running this won't be an issue at all.
I love your planning and really looking forward to see it bring realized.
Waiting ever so eagerly to see the coming updates...
Happy Reefing!!
That's a great sump design. Simple and effective.
For sure it will kill all air bubbles and it's great that you have added more volume.
Thanks for those renders really self explanatory.
Hmm sorry about the ick breakout.
I'm sure once your QT gets up n running this won't be an issue at all.
I love your planning and really looking forward to see it bring realized.
Waiting ever so eagerly to see the coming updates...
Happy Reefing!!
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