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[jsker]

Well i don't think it's very fancy lol. Sump is 60" x 24" x 14" and has 10" of water throughout give or take. It adds about 200L to the system with the display holding 500L and the full width overflow holding another 50L. So a total of 750L or 200 gallons in actual water.

Manual float ATO clamp broke 6 months ago but a quick grip clamp fixed that problem. Water goes through a 100 micron sock then must travel through baffles with two mesh bags in it. One is 500ml phos minus and the other is carbon, both changed monthly. Then under and up through 13 liters of matrix and 2 liters freshly added life bio fil. Then goes into frag section to the left which is half the sump and empty atm except for a couple of crazy fish and two frags.
The water then comes into the skimmer section with my 5yr old Deltec 1455 - i will update to the current model if and when this one gives up the ghost. Awesome set and forget skimmer at a very good price compared to many similar flashier brands. Skimmers are skimmers as long as you buy a decent one.
I have a hose drawing air from outside to feed the skimmer otherwise i get pH swings during winter ( now ) when the house is locked up and the house heating running all night at 23 degrees C - i don't like the cold.........
Where was i, so then it goes through baffles where i placed the other 3 liters of life bio fil in two mesh baskets i made so i can give them a good swish or take them out to clean in water change water etc - i'm making four more of these to place 6 liters of the other stones in so the big bed isn't so deep. I will put two where the mesh bags are atm, one in the skimmer section and one will replace the stacked plastic mesh baskets in the return section - those cable tied end to end with a lid cut in the top make one new swishable media holder.
Water then goes back to the display via an Eheim compact 5000 pump. I have an Eheim 300W heater sitting on top of the media but it doesn't do much with the house at 21- 23C all year............ i don't like to be hot either............

I drip alk daily from a plastic container holding 2 litres RO over 24 hours. The calcium goes in the ATO along with Mg.



Here you go Kevin

Thank you.

 

[kevlow]

Well i don't think it's very fancy lol. Sump is 60" x 24" x 14" and has 10" of water throughout give or take. It adds about 200L to the system with the display holding 500L and the full width overflow holding another 50L. So a total of 750L or 200 gallons in actual water.

Manual float ATO clamp broke 6 months ago but a quick grip clamp fixed that problem. Water goes through a 100 micron sock then must travel through baffles with two mesh bags in it. One is 500ml phos minus and the other is carbon, both changed monthly. Then under and up through 13 liters of matrix and 2 liters freshly added life bio fil. Then goes into frag section to the left which is half the sump and empty atm except for a couple of crazy fish and two frags.
The water then comes into the skimmer section with my 5yr old Deltec 1455 - i will update to the current model if and when this one gives up the ghost. Awesome set and forget skimmer at a very good price compared to many similar flashier brands. Skimmers are skimmers as long as you buy a decent one.
I have a hose drawing air from outside to feed the skimmer otherwise i get pH swings during winter ( now ) when the house is locked up and the house heating running all night at 23 degrees C - i don't like the cold.........
Where was i, so then it goes through baffles where i placed the other 3 liters of life bio fil in two mesh baskets i made so i can give them a good swish or take them out to clean in water change water etc - i'm making four more of these to place 6 liters of the other stones in so the big bed isn't so deep. I will put two where the mesh bags are atm, one in the skimmer section and one will replace the stacked plastic mesh baskets in the return section - those cable tied end to end with a lid cut in the top make one new swishable media holder.
Water then goes back to the display via an Eheim compact 5000 pump. I have an Eheim 300W heater sitting on top of the media but it doesn't do much with the house at 21- 23C all year............ i don't like to be hot either............

I drip alk daily from a plastic container holding 2 litres RO over 24 hours. The calcium goes in the ATO along with Mg.



Here you go Kevin

Looks like the Fishy V is the way to go.

I am currently adding 1 drop of V nightly into my 70 gallon system. When it runs down I will buy the Fishy V but it is hard for me to see how things can get better. Right now color and growth with acros are the best I have ever experienced. But each little adjustment brings improvement that I did not think possible.

I am actually dragging my feet plumbing my new 80 gallon display into my system because everything is going great as is. I will probably bring it online but without lighting and corals initially. I have ten liters more Matrix to start seeding. Then after everything is good and established, I will transfer corals and add new fish. In truth, I would like to see how far along I can bring my shallow reef before I start transferring the bigger pieces.

Thanks for posting. I try to learn from everyone before me that I don't spend the next ten years making mistakes only to arrive at the same conclusion.

 

[jsker]

Looks like the Fishy V is the way to go.

I am currently adding 1 drop of V nightly into my 70 gallon system. When it runs down I will buy the Fishy V but it is hard for me to see how things can get better. Right now color and growth with acros are the best I have ever experienced. But each little adjustment brings improvement that I did not think possible.

I am actually dragging my feet plumbing my new 80 gallon display into my system because everything is going great as is. I will probably bring it online but without lighting and corals initially. I have ten liters more Matrix to start seeding. Then after everything is good and established, I will transfer corals and add new fish. In truth, I would like to see how far along I can bring my shallow reef before I start transferring the bigger pieces.

Thanks for posting. I try to learn from everyone before me that I don't spend the next ten years making mistakes only to arrive at the same conclusion.

Awesome keep us posted on the 80 build!;Snaphappy

 

[bowen1022]

Well i don't think it's very fancy lol. Sump is 60" x 24" x 14" and has 10" of water throughout give or take. It adds about 200L to the system with the display holding 500L and the full width overflow holding another 50L. So a total of 750L or 200 gallons in actual water.

Manual float ATO clamp broke 6 months ago but a quick grip clamp fixed that problem. Water goes through a 100 micron sock then must travel through baffles with two mesh bags in it. One is 500ml phos minus and the other is carbon, both changed monthly. Then under and up through 13 liters of matrix and 2 liters freshly added life bio fil. Then goes into frag section to the left which is half the sump and empty atm except for a couple of crazy fish and two frags.
The water then comes into the skimmer section with my 5yr old Deltec 1455 - i will update to the current model if and when this one gives up the ghost. Awesome set and forget skimmer at a very good price compared to many similar flashier brands. Skimmers are skimmers as long as you buy a decent one.
I have a hose drawing air from outside to feed the skimmer otherwise i get pH swings during winter ( now ) when the house is locked up and the house heating running all night at 23 degrees C - i don't like the cold.........
Where was i, so then it goes through baffles where i placed the other 3 liters of life bio fil in two mesh baskets i made so i can give them a good swish or take them out to clean in water change water etc - i'm making four more of these to place 6 liters of the other stones in so the big bed isn't so deep. I will put two where the mesh bags are atm, one in the skimmer section and one will replace the stacked plastic mesh baskets in the return section - those cable tied end to end with a lid cut in the top make one new swishable media holder.
Water then goes back to the display via an Eheim compact 5000 pump. I have an Eheim 300W heater sitting on top of the media but it doesn't do much with the house at 21- 23C all year............ i don't like to be hot either............

I drip alk daily from a plastic container holding 2 litres RO over 24 hours. The calcium goes in the ATO along with Mg.



Here you go Kevin

Thanks for sharing Biggles! Unfortunately I don't have a large system as I am only in college so I have a little dinky 10g now lol. I can't wait to upgrade!

 

[malacoda]

@Biggles - thanks for taking the time to post all the pics and info today - particularly the description of what's going on under the hood in #1660. Very educational and helpful!

 

[Biggles]

Thank you.

Your very welcome mate.

Looks like the Fishy V is the way to go.

I am currently adding 1 drop of V nightly into my 70 gallon system. When it runs down I will buy the Fishy V but it is hard for me to see how things can get better. Right now color and growth with acros are the best I have ever experienced. But each little adjustment brings improvement that I did not think possible.

I am actually dragging my feet plumbing my new 80 gallon display into my system because everything is going great as is. I will probably bring it online but without lighting and corals initially. I have ten liters more Matrix to start seeding. Then after everything is good and established, I will transfer corals and add new fish. In truth, I would like to see how far along I can bring my shallow reef before I start transferring the bigger pieces.

Thanks for posting. I try to learn from everyone before me that I don't spend the next ten years making mistakes only to arrive at the same conclusion.

Hey Kevin, i think you'll notice the switch in vitamin mixes if you do it when your acros are looking great. Just grab a small bottle of both next shop visit and you'll be good for months either way.

Watch for a large nutrient drop when you bring all that pristine water online mate, when i linked my current peninsula tank to the old 65 gal i only ran the water slowly so the new stuff didn't flood the old system with a massive sudden water change. Hope you get what i'm talking about, just be aware of all the things that might pop up buddy

I would do water changes and just swap water between the two tanks for a month prior to any actual transfer, basically equalize the waters as best you can.

Thanks for sharing Biggles! Unfortunately I don't have a large system as I am only in college so I have a little dinky 10g now lol. I can't wait to upgrade!

Hi mate, any tank is better than no tank. An upgrade from the 10g ( less than my overflow water ) will be cool though lol.

@Biggles - thanks for taking the time to post all the pics and info today - particularly the description of what's going on under the hood in #1660. Very educational and helpful!

No problem at all my friend, i like my big sump but i like what sits above it better..........

 

[Aquaforest]

Tank based on Aquaforest products ( from 3 years):

 

[jsker]

Tank based on Aquaforest products ( from 3 years):

Very impressive, that is why I am using the product

 

[120reefkeeper]

Tank based on Aquaforest products ( from 3 years):

Wow! [emoji15]

 

[Aquaforest]

Tank based on Aquaforest products:

 

[jsker]

Wow that is a great tank and the video is very clear. Kudo's to the person that shot it.

 

[120reefkeeper]

Tank based on Aquaforest products:

Simply stunning! [emoji15]Amazing!!

 

[domination2580]

Tank based on Aquaforest products:

When will the tests be out for purchase

 

[jsker]

When will the tests be out for purchase

You will know when we get them I am just as excited to get may hands on the tests as you

 

[domination2580]

You will know when we get them I am just as excited to get may hands on the tests as you

Sooner would be better than later....i can't wait forever...[emoji4]

 

[anil chhibba]

In that Thread We will show You tanks around he world based on our Products or with using our products:

If you're are using our products feel free to post your picture below.

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Aquaforest

All great tanks with mesmerising colors. One thing i want to know is while using aquaforest products like amino or Pro bio s, skimmer shud be put to off or not.

 

[Anirban]

All great tanks with mesmerising colors. One thing i want to know is while using aquaforest products like amino or Pro bio s, skimmer shud be put to off or not.

You can continue running the skimmer. No need to shut it down.

 

[Aquaforest]

There is no need to turn skimmer off.

Another STUNNING tank based on Aquaforest products for more than 2 years:

 

[domination2580]

There is no need to turn skimmer off.

Another STUNNING tank based on Aquaforest products for more than 2 years:

When will the new test kits be available in the USA

 

[SewerynAquaforest]

The are on the sea way in the container . Probably in 2 weeks should be there.