Reef Discussion

[SpikeHoover&Rocky]

Hi,

I am looking at going a bit bigger from my nano marine 36 and have prepared my shopping list. I am just wondering what people think or what they would change :)

Fluval G3 Filter
Hydor Slim Skim Nano or just Slim Skim
Hydor THEO 150W or Hydor THEO 2x 100W
Hydor Koralia Nano 900 Qty 2
Aragalive Fiji Pink 9Kg
Illumagic M-60S or M-90S
Illumagic Pendant System (80CM) If it is Cusom Tank ONLY

Custom Tank 8mm Glass (126L) 800mm(L)x350mm(W)x450mm(H)
or
Of the shelf (169L) 920mm(L)x360mm(W)x510mm(H)

Currently have 9Kg of Live Rock in Nano Marine 36 (Lots...lol)
Will prob add another 10Kg to 15Kg depending on the setup I go for.

So the question is what are peoples thoughts? What should Change???

 

[Joshwaaaa]

Going to be a sumped setup or sumpless?

 

[SpikeHoover&Rocky]

Sumpless. Fluval G3 Canister for filtration. Although the 20Kg of Live rock will do the majority of the filtration :)

No room for Sump. It will be sitting on a buffett table and I am only in a unit... If there where small sealed all in one of the shelf simple sumps i might consider it but have not had much luck finding something compact unfortunantly

Buffett table is: http://chocolatewood.com.au/shop/solid-mahogany-prague-2/

Width – 920mm x Depth – 420mm x Height – 900mm

BTW if anyone is looking for good quality cheap hardwood furniture this is the place (if you are local to sydney) and always negotiate. got this new for $350 :)

 

[SpikeHoover&Rocky]

OK. Further to my earlier listing the thinking is:

Of the shelf (169L) 920mm(L)x360mm(W)x510mm(H) Dalbarb... (Has anyone used these? are they any good??
Illumagic M-90S CREE Light. Thoughts?
Aragalive Fiji Pink 18Kg ish...
LR 18-20Kg

So With all this in mind as Semi locked in and I can not use a Sump. Is there any good HOB Slim sump systems? Or what other good options are there for Filtration?? Would also be interested on advice in regard to how many Liters to change and frequency with the different filter options.

What do people think of UV filters?

Looking forward to comments :)

 

[firebird]

My main tank is the Dalbarb one above-see my TJ under http://www.thereefuge.com.au/board/threads/firebirds-3-foot-upgrade.1127/
had this tank for just over a year-seems to be OK. I built an in tank sump-no skimmer anymore for a few months- using algae scrubber in 1 section and the other is a fuge

 

[chimaera]

As you can't use a sump, I would look at the AquaClear 110 HOB filter and use an InTank media basket to create a fuge area. Even on 150l it is a pretty beasty unit and would provide decent flow.

Rather than 2x Koralias I would add an mp10 personally, especially as you are going for looks here.

I am not a huge fan of the looks of the Illumagic, I prefer something hung and sleek and sexy like the Radion (see other threads haha). But it is a great quality light and will give you all the PAR you need.

 

[MTG]

ditch the fluval!

 

[aussieant32]

yer no need for a canister, the live rock is all you need.

Look at the tunze 9002/9004 for a top quality internal skimmer.

great decision on the Illumagic, will give you all the light you need and last a long time

 

[SpikeHoover&Rocky]

ditch the fluval!

Ditched. I am looking for slimline HOB style at the moment now. Save me some $$ as well:)

 

[SpikeHoover&Rocky]

As you can't use a sump, I would look at the AquaClear 110 HOB filter and use an InTank media basket to create a fuge area. Even on 150l it is a pretty beasty unit and would provide decent flow.

Rather than 2x Koralias I would add an mp10 personally, especially as you are going for looks here.

I am not a huge fan of the looks of the Illumagic, I prefer something hung and sleek and sexy like the Radion (see other threads haha). But it is a great quality light and will give you all the PAR you need.

What is the in tank media basket??

By ditching the canister an MP10 might now be achievable ;)

The thing i did not like about the Radion was i would require a couple... and the fan on the saltwater side... IMO...WTF is up with that... Nice looking light though.

 

[SpikeHoover&Rocky]

My main tank is the Dalbarb one above-see my TJ under http://www.thereefuge.com.au/board/threads/firebirds-3-foot-upgrade.1127/
had this tank for just over a year-seems to be OK. I built an in tank sump-no skimmer anymore for a few months- using algae scrubber in 1 section and the other is a fuge

Nice tank. I think that is the exact one i was looking at.

For the location of mine I dont think I could do that type of filter :(

 

[chimaera]

What is the in tank media basket??

By ditching the canister an MP10 might now be achievable ;)

The thing i did not like about the Radion was i would require a couple... and the fan on the saltwater side... IMO...WTF is up with that... Nice looking light though.

Very nicely designed basket to replace the one that comes as standard. One version fits the Tunze 9002 in there also, which when coupled with a square skimmer cup (also sold on the site) looks slick.

http://shop.mediabaskets.com/AquaClear-110_c46.htm

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[SpikeHoover&Rocky]

Very nicely designed basket to replace the one that comes as standard. One version fits the Tunze 9002 in there also, which when coupled with a square skimmer cup (also sold on the site) looks slick.

http://shop.mediabaskets.com/AquaClear-110_c46.htm

WOW... That is slick...

I have been researching the hell out of these filters but even on the manufacturer website they dont give the freaking dimensions. Does any one have any of these filters they are using? If possible could they provide dimensions please???

The aquarium (Dalbarb one) has a fixed piece of glass in the centre on the top of the tank and I am trying to work out if it will fit on either side of this. and also how deep is the unit as currently there would not be much room but plan on moving it forward to fit but as long as i dont have to move it out to far.

 

[chimaera]

Dimensions for the AC110? Found this: 13 1/2"L X 6 3/4"W X 9"H with 4" of its width behind the tank.

Hope it still fits!

If you are going all out for a slick AIO using this, consider getting or having made locally a surface skimmer for the intake too: http://badfishreefsystems.com/index.html (I prefer the InTank basket, plus this company only makes baskets for the AC70, but the skimmer works for all)

Vid of it in action:

 

[SpikeHoover&Rocky]

I was thinking of this:

http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/catalogue_products.php?prodID=3019&catID=4

But your solution is a bit slicker :)

 

[chimaera]

Hmm hadn't seen that before, trying to get my head around how it works haha.

 

[Joshwaaaa]

I ran one on my nano for a little while it worked pretty well, but fiddly. The head floats so it lowers with evap and raises with top ups. It also picks up water from the base and can be adjusted by the center bar the ratio of surface:bottom water it picks up (by screwing it up or down), so it can be somewhat tuned to quieten it down. If that makes sense

 

[SpikeHoover&Rocky]

Dimensions for the AC110? Found this: 13 1/2"L X 6 3/4"W X 9"H with 4" of its width behind the tank.

Hope it still fits!

Unfortunantly it is too long :(

Could always Modify it :)

 

[chimaera]

Too wide you mean, or deep?

Maybe look at the AC70 instead ...

 

[SpikeHoover&Rocky]

Too wide you mean, or deep?

Maybe look at the AC70 instead ...

So its 13 1/2" from top to bottom?? or is that from pickup tube to the spill way? ie across the front when you look at it?

There is a fixed pane of glass in the middle and a removable one either side. so the tank is 92cm Long and from each edge to the fixed piece it is 25cm (Apparently) so max width would be ~10"

I also liked the Idea of the skimmer inside the HOB so if I go smaller i guess this will no longer work