Sirius' Rimless Shallow Mixed Reef (Singapore)
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will you be using the real thing as a light source? or is there a roof above the tank?
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Hi there! Yes I had the same concerns as well which is why I installed outdoor blinds in the balcony so that there would not be any direct sunlight on the tank which would encourage algae growth.
The weather in Singapore is generally warm throughout the year.. ranging from between 24° to 34°C. We are situated near the equator so it’s almost always sunny, with no seasons. [emoji28]
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It is a legitimate concern... one that I am blindly crossing my fingers on. Hopefully for the fact that this is a 18” shallow tank it would not be too heavy... [emoji848]
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Finally found the time this week to add some updates [emoji28]
Here are pictures showing the start of the piping works
This piping work took about 3 weeks in total.... as it was quite complicated getting the pipes to run the way I had designed my system [emoji28]
Here's a pic of what was completed in the first sitting
I like how the two return pipes enter from the middle and split like a V to both ends of the tank eventually [emoji7]
Here are pictures showing the start of the piping works
This piping work took about 3 weeks in total.... as it was quite complicated getting the pipes to run the way I had designed my system [emoji28]
Here's a pic of what was completed in the first sitting
I like how the two return pipes enter from the middle and split like a V to both ends of the tank eventually [emoji7]
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Fast forward three weeks after that initial work, the piping was finally completed!
This is the end product! The two pipes with the ball valves are meant for the chiller in the compartment on the right, while I have three overflow pipes running on an animal bean overflow. What do u guys think? [emoji28][emoji13]
This is the end product! The two pipes with the ball valves are meant for the chiller in the compartment on the right, while I have three overflow pipes running on an animal bean overflow. What do u guys think? [emoji28][emoji13]
Need to get that tank wet soon 
It looks amazing so far. Fill er up!
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It took an entire 15 hours to get the tank fully filled... [emoji6]
Now with the wave maker hooked up and running, and leak test showing good, I'd say she's ready for some salt!
Lights on and ready to receive some ocean goodness!
Now with the wave maker hooked up and running, and leak test showing good, I'd say she's ready for some salt!
Lights on and ready to receive some ocean goodness!
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Yes there is a roof above the tank! It is situated in the balcony of an apartment! I am hoping that the outdoor blinds I install will prevent natural sunlight from illuminating the tank [emoji28]
