Alex's Mixed Reef from Singapore

urbaneks · Feb 27, 2016

Excellent color on those recent SPS shots. Keep the pics coming.

Erick Merfeld · Feb 27, 2016

First off absolutely amazing tank! I will be following your thread. I was wondering what food you are feeding your fish and also the corals?

Another thing, what is your water change schedule?

What is the secret to have this amazing of a tank!? lol

Alexcyf · Feb 27, 2016

Erick Merfeld said:
First off absolutely amazing tank! I will be following your thread. I was wondering what food you are feeding your fish and also the corals?

Another thing, what is your water change schedule?

What is the secret to have this amazing of a tank!? lol

Thanks for the kind words!

Currently I am using aquarium Munster's pellets and flakes. Generally I will use their excel flakes and garlic pellets. I also feed my tangs seaweed from two little fishes. Hikari mysis probably makes up e bulk of the fish food. E corals probably take some of the flakes too. When I have e time, I will target feed some of the lps like super Suns, acans, scoly. But generally I broadcast feed reef roofs thrice a week.

I don't practice big water change. Doing weekly 3-5% only. Just switched to aquaforest. Hopefully it's gonna help colour up my corals more!

To be honest, I am more than flattered by your words

doubt I have any hidden secrets to my tank's health. Haha but one time I can definitely say that helps is, commitment!

Erick Merfeld · Feb 27, 2016

aquaforest? Well whatever you are doing is working perfect lol

how are you keeping nitrates and ammonia so low and steady? This is my biggest problem!

Alexcyf · Feb 27, 2016

Erick Merfeld said:
aquaforest? Well whatever you are doing is working perfect lol

how are you keeping nitrates and ammonia so low and steady? This is my biggest problem!

Ammonia shouldn't be a problem once ur tank is properly cycled if u load livestocks patiently.
The problem should be keeping nitrates low. For me I use a sulphur reactor. Dose biodigest n bioptim weekly. There are many ways which reefers use to lower nitrates. Ranging from regular water change, zeovit system, bio pellets, algae scrubber to keeping macro algae like cheato or even keeping many clams.

TheHarold · Feb 27, 2016

That BTA is a MONSTER! Beautiful! Love your tank, awesome.

armetas · Feb 28, 2016

From first post I see that you dosed FM for corals (blue, green, red), do you still use them? or you fully changed it to Aquaforest?
Maybe you can tell more what products of aquaforest do you use?

PS446 · Feb 28, 2016

Beautiful tank and your fire BTA is awesome!

shoelaceike · Feb 28, 2016

Amazing tank. Are the SPS colonys you buy over there wild or aquacultured?

Alexcyf · Feb 28, 2016

armetas said:
From first post I see that you dosed FM for corals (blue, green, red), do you still use them? or you fully changed it to Aquaforest?
Maybe you can tell more what products of aquaforest do you use?

Hi! I am still using FM Colour elements. Not sure if I wanna switch over to AF yet. Still looking at the effects of their salt. So far my peers in Singapore has been giving good reviews about their salt. From significance drop in nutrients to better corals coloration.

Alexcyf · Feb 28, 2016

shoelaceike said:
Amazing tank. Are the SPS colonys you buy over there wild or aquacultured?

I would say abit of both. Depending on the suppliers and country the shipment are from..

armetas · Feb 29, 2016

Have you noticed any side effects of using FM?

Alexcyf · Feb 29, 2016

armetas said:
Have you noticed any side effects of using FM?

So far I can't tell much difference in coloration. Gives me the impression that it's similar to my geotechnical abc. I do have some burnt tips for some of my sps, however probably becuz during the same period, I lowered my lights 3" down.