SPS Dominated Evolution Aqua
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Yep, that FTS makes me immediately regret not getting 100% branch for my tank. The more I think about it, the more I see that branch is perfect for SPS tanks.. Especially because they don't block that ever-important flow.
And that sump looks sharp! Seeing that reminds me that unless someone sets up my system for me I'm always going to have wires and tubes looking unkempt lol
And that sump looks sharp! Seeing that reminds me that unless someone sets up my system for me I'm always going to have wires and tubes looking unkempt lol
DiscusHeckel
Acropora Gardener
Congratulations on the birth of your baby girl Sahin.
Your tank looks awesome, not to mention your sump. Looking at the space available, do you think I can squeeze a Deltec kalkstirrer in there?
Are you using ATI hybrid or Pacific Sun to illuminate your tank?
Your tank looks awesome, not to mention your sump. Looking at the space available, do you think I can squeeze a Deltec kalkstirrer in there?
Are you using ATI hybrid or Pacific Sun to illuminate your tank?
DiscusHeckel
Acropora Gardener
Double post again. What is wrong with me? :deadhorse:
Usernam Invalid
New member
Congrats on the new addition to the family Sahin.
Can't wait to see this tank fill in.
Can't wait to see this tank fill in.
Current FTS:
Nice and tidy. :thumbsup:
I swear without those two I would be overrun with algae.Things are looking great! I really wish I could upgrade but currently there's just no room.
Your corals will grow and fill out very soon, no worries. I'm glad you went with ati hybrid because out of all the lights I've ever owned, I've been most happy with the ati hybrid, even with its known problems.
Your corals will grow and fill out very soon, no worries. I'm glad you went with ati hybrid because out of all the lights I've ever owned, I've been most happy with the ati hybrid, even with its known problems.
biggles
Premium Member
Congratulations Sahin, pleased to hear both your new babies are doing well mate, obviously you'll give her a :love1: from me 
Knew you would like the compact Deltec skimmers, i have an older model 1455 which easily handles my 750L system with ruthless efficiency - and most importantly for me is it's very, very quiet. My head is 6ft from the skimmer when i go to bed as the display is beside the bedroom door..........
I really like your new scape and especially the acros down over the sand, nothing looks as cool as a table hovering 1" off a white sand bed :thumbsup:
# from Sahin's history with sneaky frag hiding it is possible he has a fifth child hidden somewhere in the house as we speak........
Knew you would like the compact Deltec skimmers, i have an older model 1455 which easily handles my 750L system with ruthless efficiency - and most importantly for me is it's very, very quiet. My head is 6ft from the skimmer when i go to bed as the display is beside the bedroom door..........
I really like your new scape and especially the acros down over the sand, nothing looks as cool as a table hovering 1" off a white sand bed :thumbsup:
# from Sahin's history with sneaky frag hiding it is possible he has a fifth child hidden somewhere in the house as we speak........
GSMclowns
A Reef Enthusiast
Hi Sahin,
few questions if you don't mind.
How do you like the new Deltec skimmer so far? I have been thinking about upgrading my skimmer from a EuroReef100 to something bigger but don't know which one to buy. My tank is a 120 gallons Display tank with a 40 gallons breeder sump.. So about 120 gallons total water volume.
Also are you using filter sock at all on your new system? Since you are using Siporax, is there any debris getting into those siporax? How often do you take those siporax out and shake them?
Thanks
few questions if you don't mind.
How do you like the new Deltec skimmer so far? I have been thinking about upgrading my skimmer from a EuroReef100 to something bigger but don't know which one to buy. My tank is a 120 gallons Display tank with a 40 gallons breeder sump.. So about 120 gallons total water volume.
Also are you using filter sock at all on your new system? Since you are using Siporax, is there any debris getting into those siporax? How often do you take those siporax out and shake them?
Thanks
hbrochs
New member
Moving tank
Moving tank
Looks amazing Sahin!
I've been thinking about upgrading, but the new tank would go where the old tank is and the idea of moving the tank without killing everything is pretty scary. I like the idea of running both tanks for awhile together for a smoother transition. Could you explain how you moved the tank?
Thanks,
Howard
Moving tank
Looks amazing Sahin!
I've been thinking about upgrading, but the new tank would go where the old tank is and the idea of moving the tank without killing everything is pretty scary. I like the idea of running both tanks for awhile together for a smoother transition. Could you explain how you moved the tank?
Thanks,
Howard
Sand Dollar
New member
Awesome Sahin! Love the scape, tidiness, and open look. The branch rock really looks great!
sahin
Ultimate Reefer
Thanks for the nice compliments and for looking into the thread everyone.
I'll be honest I was against the Real Reef Rocks when they were first released. But since these days we dont get quality liverock to the UK anymore and my friends had used Real Reef Rocks without issues I decided to try it and so far I'm extremely happy with the rocks.
Thank you Bulent. I actually changed the sump configuration around. I moved the two of the baffles and removed space from the skimmer compartment to make more space for the siporax/refugium section. I'd advise you take a look at this doc for the default sump compartment size: http://www.evolutionaqua.com/aquariums/assets/eareef---instruction-manual.pdf
Andrew, that Deltec better make my corals look as good as yours do mate. :hammer:
And as for a 5th baby...no chance. But I might have hidden acro frags in my tank.
Hi, the Deltec skimmer is great. For the sake of trouble free operation for years I'd probably go with the AC version. I dont know...I'm still skeptical of DC pumps. Adam @ BattleCorals talks extremely highly of Deltec skimmers and sells them too. He also recommends the AC version of the skimmers. He knows his stuff and is a trustworthy guy. I ordered the Deltec skimmer after reading his posts.
For your size tank, I'd go with the same Deltec model that Biggles has in his tank. He's got the 1455 on a much larger system and probably the most colourful acros out there. I just feel the AC versions have more oomph in the pump.
With regards the Siporax: in the past I just dumped them in the sump. I used to shake them every month or two, but over time they did collect detritus as stuff used to settle over them.
This time round I made a crate to hold the siporax together neatly and spent time playing with Siporax like a kid...I mean stacking them neatly in the crate.
As here:
Water flow over/under/through them etc. Detritus now settles at the bottom. They will stay cleaner for much much longer now:
Hi there. As you may know I had a tank choke full of SPS corals. And I was in your exact situation.
1. What I did was get loads of empty salt buckets ready (to hold most of tank and sump volume) as well as 15-20% new water change water ready.
2. You also need a couple of friends to assist.
3. Catch any large fish if possible prior to any of the work and place them in one of the buckets with old tank water.
4. Disconnect all electricals etc so as nothing will get in the way of moving tank across the room. This must be done before you start anything else.
5. Drain the sump completely and remove equipment that will reduce weight and is easy to put back eg skimmer/doser/dosing fluids etc.
6. Drain 95% of the water from the display. Allow time for LPS corals to expel water ie if they are on the rocks etc...do this by disturbing them gently before you remove the water at the level they are at. If you can place them on sand bed then do that prior to removing water. SPS will be fine. Clams etc can be disturbed so they shut.
7. Once most of the display and sump water is removed, this should reduce weight of the tank substantially making it easy to slowly slide the tank across the room. Dont push the tank from the top, but rather the force for moving should be applied to the bottom of the stand.
8. Take short breaks etc. Whilst two are taking breaks the third can gently squirt tank water at the acros/corals to keep them from drying up. Anyway, having wooden floors/laminate etc makes it easy to move the whole thing. Trying to slide a tank and stand on deep pile carpets is likely to be difficult and may even damage the integrity of the stand. Therefore please evaluate all variables before attempting anything.
9. Once the tank is across put all the water and any fish back and use the additional water you made up.
10. Hook up everything, hopefully it all goes well like it did for me. I had no issues at all. All my SPS were fine as well as my scoly etc.
Hope that helps.
I'll be honest I was against the Real Reef Rocks when they were first released. But since these days we dont get quality liverock to the UK anymore and my friends had used Real Reef Rocks without issues I decided to try it and so far I'm extremely happy with the rocks.
Thank you Bulent. I actually changed the sump configuration around. I moved the two of the baffles and removed space from the skimmer compartment to make more space for the siporax/refugium section. I'd advise you take a look at this doc for the default sump compartment size: http://www.evolutionaqua.com/aquariums/assets/eareef---instruction-manual.pdf
Congratulations Sahin, pleased to hear both your new babies are doing well mate, obviously you'll give her a :love1: from me
Knew you would like the compact Deltec skimmers, i have an older model 1455 which easily handles my 750L system with ruthless efficiency - and most importantly for me is it's very, very quiet. My head is 6ft from the skimmer when i go to bed as the display is beside the bedroom door..........
I really like your new scape and especially the acros down over the sand, nothing looks as cool as a table hovering 1" off a white sand bed :thumbsup:
# from Sahin's history with sneaky frag hiding it is possible he has a fifth child hidden somewhere in the house as we speak........
Andrew, that Deltec better make my corals look as good as yours do mate. :hammer:
And as for a 5th baby...no chance. But I might have hidden acro frags in my tank.
Hi, the Deltec skimmer is great. For the sake of trouble free operation for years I'd probably go with the AC version. I dont know...I'm still skeptical of DC pumps. Adam @ BattleCorals talks extremely highly of Deltec skimmers and sells them too. He also recommends the AC version of the skimmers. He knows his stuff and is a trustworthy guy. I ordered the Deltec skimmer after reading his posts.
For your size tank, I'd go with the same Deltec model that Biggles has in his tank. He's got the 1455 on a much larger system and probably the most colourful acros out there. I just feel the AC versions have more oomph in the pump.
With regards the Siporax: in the past I just dumped them in the sump. I used to shake them every month or two, but over time they did collect detritus as stuff used to settle over them.
This time round I made a crate to hold the siporax together neatly and spent time playing with Siporax like a kid...I mean stacking them neatly in the crate.
As here:
Water flow over/under/through them etc. Detritus now settles at the bottom. They will stay cleaner for much much longer now:
Hi there. As you may know I had a tank choke full of SPS corals. And I was in your exact situation.
1. What I did was get loads of empty salt buckets ready (to hold most of tank and sump volume) as well as 15-20% new water change water ready.
2. You also need a couple of friends to assist.
3. Catch any large fish if possible prior to any of the work and place them in one of the buckets with old tank water.
4. Disconnect all electricals etc so as nothing will get in the way of moving tank across the room. This must be done before you start anything else.
5. Drain the sump completely and remove equipment that will reduce weight and is easy to put back eg skimmer/doser/dosing fluids etc.
6. Drain 95% of the water from the display. Allow time for LPS corals to expel water ie if they are on the rocks etc...do this by disturbing them gently before you remove the water at the level they are at. If you can place them on sand bed then do that prior to removing water. SPS will be fine. Clams etc can be disturbed so they shut.
7. Once most of the display and sump water is removed, this should reduce weight of the tank substantially making it easy to slowly slide the tank across the room. Dont push the tank from the top, but rather the force for moving should be applied to the bottom of the stand.
8. Take short breaks etc. Whilst two are taking breaks the third can gently squirt tank water at the acros/corals to keep them from drying up. Anyway, having wooden floors/laminate etc makes it easy to move the whole thing. Trying to slide a tank and stand on deep pile carpets is likely to be difficult and may even damage the integrity of the stand. Therefore please evaluate all variables before attempting anything.
9. Once the tank is across put all the water and any fish back and use the additional water you made up.
10. Hook up everything, hopefully it all goes well like it did for me. I had no issues at all. All my SPS were fine as well as my scoly etc.
Hope that helps.
sahin
Ultimate Reefer
I've got 10litres Siporax and 4 litres Seachem Matrix. That section of the sump is around 18x12x8 and 10 litres takes up half the space.
martinphillip03
New member
Thanks for the update
Marty
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