Mini Shallow Reef Upgrade

[Iceman001]

@Iceman001, how is the coverage of those XR30W pro's? Do they cover the complete width of the tank?
What are your suggestions for a 1350 x 800mm foot print tank?

I'll go with 3 x XR 30. Instead of putting them in straight line, I'll put it vertically.

 

[Janci]

I'll go with 3 x XR 30. Instead of putting them in straight line, I'll put it vertically.

I was thinking on that option but when putting out the position of the fixtures in way of the tank dimensions it seems like the outsides might get shadowing.
So I came up with other options... less economical ones

 

[psidriven]

you can add some t5's on the sides to fill in the shadows. seems like led+t5 is very popular.

 

[Iceman001]

I was thinking on that option but when putting out the position of the fixtures in way of the tank dimensions it seems like the outsides might get shadowing.
So I came up with other options... less economical ones

6 x XR 15 work also. About the same price for 3 x XR30.

 

[Clayton Jessup]

I absolutely love my XR15PRO’s if you add T5’s you will have a solid let set up , little sneak peak of mine with 4x54w T5’s and two XR15PRO’s G4’s

Lots of light output hands down !

 

[Iceman001]

Some update for the Tank

1. Have remove most of the Chromis, now left with 4 in the tank, stock list as follow
- 4 x chromis
- 2 x Blue Eye Cardinal
- 1 x ABT
- 1 x Banggai Cardinal
- 1 x Tiger Goby
-1 x PBT
Planing to add some Anthias provided I can catch out all the chromis

2. Change the skimmer to Nyos 220

 

[Iceman001]

Some pic update

 

[Janci]

I liked the chromis... nice skimmer upgrade.
Will be necessary with the anthias. Smart move.

 

[blindskater02]

Tank looks amazing! What is the light schedule/spectrum you are running on the G4's?

 

[Iceman001]

I liked the chromis... nice skimmer upgrade.
Will be necessary with the anthias. Smart move.

Love the skimmer. Looking to add some Dispar or Blue eyes

 

[Iceman001]

Tank looks amazing! What is the light schedule/spectrum you are running on the G4's?

Thank, I using AB+, running at 85%

 

[Flyingbulldog]

How high did you mount the lights from the water ?

 

[Iceman001]

How high did you mount the lights from the water ?

I mount it about 13" above water level

 

[Iceman001]

From Mar 17 FTS

Jan 18 FTS

 

[Janci]

Looking great.
That is some serious coral investment

Those are lyretail anthias waiting to get in the DT?

 

[Iceman001]

Looking great.
That is some serious coral investment

Those are lyretail anthias waiting to get in the DT?

Yes, still looking for a male Lyretail.

 

[Clayton Jessup]

Just realized you upgraded the Skimmer ! What made you go with Nyos over another’s ? Was your Deltec loud ?

 

[Iceman001]

Just realized you upgraded the Skimmer ! What made you go with Nyos over another’s ? Was your Deltec loud ?

Is kind of loud if u compare with Nyos, the build is not as solid as the Noys also.
I still like the old Deltec, the AP701 with the ehiem pump.

 

[Clayton Jessup]

Is kind of loud if u compare with Nyos, the build is not as solid as the Noys also.
I still like the old Deltec, the AP701 with the ehiem pump.

That’s good to know , I have looked at the Nyos 160 as well as a replacement for my Tunze 9410 Skimmer if I am not happy with it once my build gets going .

 

[Janci]

Yes, still looking for a male Lyretail.

Do not look for a male. From the group you have one dominant female will make the transition to a male.
It is wonderful to see how the fins develop and colours change.
There are 2 kinds of lyretails. The Fiji and the Maldives ones. Both kind of males develop crazy colour.