Tank Journal Archive

[aussieant32]

Introduction:

Reefing Since: Jan 2012

System Objectives: Upgrade of my 150L learning nano tank

Type of reef: Mixed. After more coral than fish though, probably just going to move the current fish stock over.

Display System:

Initial Fill Date: Est. December 2012

Display Tank Dimensions: 4*3*2 custom Extreme Reef

Display Lighting: Illumagic 120 Cree

Stand: Steel framed MDF Clad

Hood or Rimless: Rimless

Sump Design: 3 chamber

Filtration: LR + biopellets

Support systems:

NSW or ASW: NSW

Display Water circulation: 2*MP40
Return Pump: DC5000

Skimmer: RLSS R8i

Evaporation Top Up: ATO, Tunze.

 

[aussieant32]

Decided to start a journal on my new tank. It is a while off yet but I am excited now so why not!

 

[MTG]

:D why not??
you will love the cade

 

[aussieant32]

will help me have all of my MANY MANY questions in one thread as opposed to opening loads anyway, keeping things clean.

I wonder if things go as I plan equipment wise Tunze will give me a big sticker as sponsorship for the tank?

 

[aussieant32]

oh, and I want to give NiCd a run for his money for longest journal before the tank even arrives :P

 

[NiCd]

will help me have all of my MANY MANY questions in one thread as opposed to opening loads anyway, keeping things clean.

I wonder if things go as I plan equipment wise Tunze will give me a big sticker as sponsorship for the tank?

What about a tunze silence 1073.040 as the return?

 

[NiCd]

oh, and I want to give NiCd a run for his money for longest journal before the tank even arrives :P

Your starting six months out the same as I did you have a pretty good chance

 

[aussieant32]

am having trouble finding things like return pumps here from tunze? Is there a good dealer that can get them in that you know of?

 

[aussieant32]

serious question time. Is it worth me trying auto dosing or just manual?

 

[NiCd]

am having trouble finding things like return pumps here from tunze? Is there a good dealer that can get them in that you know of?

Any lfs, just get the best online price you can and get majestic to price match it or pester azfish until he gives in

 

[NiCd]

Also have a look at a 9415 skimmer, if you going a Cade tank do it right all around :)

 

[aussieant32]

my concern on buying a skimmer is the size of the sump. Dont want to buy one and it not fit?

 

[NiCd]

What else is going in your sump?

 

[aussieant32]

just a reactor for rowa, well that hangs on, I more meant in the way of diameter of the skimmer and height

 

[MTG]

that can be a worry. been there done that before!

 

[NiCd]

Your sump will be like a mitre long though wont it?

 

[aussieant32]

It doesnt have dimensions on the site, but as it comes pre made with sections already done the general length wont really help will it? Worth emailing for some info on it?

 

[NiCd]

Having a look at the photos of the standard sump you will be gutting it

 

[aussieant32]

what do you mean?

 

[aussieant32]

Do you mean removing sections and the egg crates? I am really trying to avoid this if I can.

I have emailed for some dimensions and better photos, will see what they come back with.