Ah Chris' Reef Aquarium

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01 Nov 2014

Setup of my tankIt has always been my dream to start a 5 ft reef tank since many many years ago, and finally the time is here.


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01 Nov 2014

Here's my first investment.
ZeRO EX 5 - RO/DI ultra 200

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02 Nov 2014


Current water pressure for RODI is running at 24psi. Too slow and way too low for the minimum requirement of 50psi.

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02 Nov 2014


Bought the water pressure booster pump

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After installing the water pressure booster pump, my reading is at around 70psi.

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04 Nov 2014


RO/DI System took 25 hours non-stop to fill up my tank.
Finally tank is filled up with water
Bought a TDS meter and tested the following parameters
Rodi Water : 0ppm
Home Tap Water : 72ppm
Alpheus Distilled Water : 0ppm

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05 Nov 2014


Got these nice Live Rocks from a fellow reefer.

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09 Nov 2014


Day 9 - first testing for Ammonia, NO2 and NO3.

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Here's my rock scape. Nothing else in the tank. Gonna add some live stocks next week.

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Finally got my Hanna Checkers. Don't need to go colour blind again while doing these test.

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Looks like your off to a great start. Like the rock placement. How many gallons is your tank?
 
Looks like your off to a great start. Like the rock placement. How many gallons is your tank?

Thanks zoous, total setup is 850 liters .
 
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As i am unable to hang my light fixture from the ceiling, I have to diy my hanging kit.

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IF YOU HAD TO TAKE A REEFING EXAM, WOULD YOU PASS?

  • Yes!

    Votes: 32 45.7%
  • Not yet, but I have one that I want to buy in mind!

    Votes: 9 12.9%
  • No.

    Votes: 26 37.1%
  • Other (please explain).

    Votes: 3 4.3%

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