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gokulkrishnap
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 Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:35 pm Post subject: My New 150g Tank |
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Hi Guys,
After a couple of years of learning (the hard way) from my 50 Gallon Tank, Iv finally got my new 150g Tank.
I got the whole tank made by my LFS guys assistant who fortunately for me recently quit and was looking for such jobs. Sourced all the items at a reasonable rate and put together at my place.
Tank Stats:
Display Tank Size - 48"x24"x24"
Sump Size - 36"x18"x18" - 4 Compartments
Sand Bed - 2" to 3"
Live Rock - 150 Kgs
Lighting - 2x150W MH (20,000K); 2x4' T5's (10,000K)
Water Flow - Just one normal wave maker and a couple of power heads. Ill buy a Vortech 40 soon.
Todays the third day the tanks been up and running and the following are the parameters
Salinity - 1.025
Ph - 8.4
Ammonia - 0 ppm
Nitrite - 0 ppm
Nitrate - 10 ppm
You can view the pictures by clicking here here
I added some bacteria today to the tank. What should my next step be?
Any suggestion is welcome guys.
Cheers,
Gokul |
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Mayur_m
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:07 am Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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| which skimmer are u using ? |
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bettaji
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:12 am Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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| any plans of a chiller ? |
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gokulkrishnap
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:08 am Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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I am using a HOB Skimmer from Reef Octopus. Its model number is BH-2000 and is designed for a 150g capacity. I actually had it for my earlier system. Ill have it upgrade it soon after the bio load increases.
I don't have a chiller at the moment but I may have to go for it soon. The water temperature seems to be quite high.
Any suggestions for a good chiller and do I actually need it now. |
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jaival
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:38 am Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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Rock arrangement looks cool  |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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So far the setup seems good. I like the aquascape 
What are your plans for the tank? FO, FOWLR?? You will need to clarify this, for further advice. If FO only, you don't really need the MH lights.
The sump design etc all seem adequate at the moment. |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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| nice..... |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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Great tank.  What fauna are you planning on?
Regards
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ranjithc
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:42 pm Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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Sand bed of 2-3 inches is not a great idea. Try to keep within 2" or 4+".
Assuming this is fine sand you will use. Also suggested would be building a shelf for your live rock to maximise sandbed usage. |
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gokulkrishnap
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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| Nonza wrote (View Post):
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So far the setup seems good. I like the aquascape
What are your plans for the tank? FO, FOWLR?? You will need to clarify this, for further advice. If FO only, you don't really need the MH lights.
The sump design etc all seem adequate at the moment.
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The Plan is to go all out mate. A full Fledged Reef Tank. Hence I went for the MH lighting. Infact I am in love with them already. They are so much brighter and better than my previous T5's |
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gokulkrishnap
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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Ok Guys,
I know I'm gonna draw a lot of criticism for doing this but here it goes.
I have a three spot damsel and a moon tail damsel in my previous tank along with a sea fan, a plate coral and a daisy coral and six purple tip anemones. I had to dispose the earlier tank and could not find a new home for these guys. I checked the parameters in my new tank. It was 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite and 10ppm Nitrate. I took the risk and put them in there in a pan of two days. They all seem to be doing great at the moment. The ammonia and nitrites are still at zero after a couple of days but the Nitrate has increased to 20ppm.
Iv got about 150 kgs of really good quality LR which has been properly cured in my earlier tank. Is it possible that my tank has already cycled?
Seniors, I need your advice.
Thanks. |
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gokulkrishnap
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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Hi Guys,
A quick update. The Fish, Corals and Anemones seem to be doing just fine. I just checked the parameters and the ammonia and nitrite are still at 0.
I can see that detritus has started to form on the top rocks exposed to lighting and a little bit here and there on the sand bed. The hair algae which was present on a few of the earlier corals seems to be thriving. Just tested for Nitrates and its at 4ppm. It was earlier at 20ppm. Im not sure if its come down due to the hair algae absorbing it or if its the Nitrogen Cycle. Any guesses guys?
I want to introduce a cleaning crew into the tank now. What should I go for? Iv got around 150kgs of LR which could do with a few residents. its of places to hide also. My tank is actually a 180g tank but after the LR and Sand, the total volume of water including the sump volume is 150g.
Here's a pic I just took from my cell phone, quality aint that great but ill try and take some better pics over this weekend.
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/8846/img20120723001211.jpg
Looking forward for some more replies and suggestions Guys. |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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| cool |
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gokulkrishnap
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| Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:21 am Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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Hi Guys,
Just wanted to update u guys on my tank with a few pics. You can see the latest pics Here
All my fish are doing fine. I just lost one blue damsel in the beginning and that was mostly due to bad transportation and handling of the fish. Trying to get my nitrate down with the vodka dosing method.
Cheers,
Gokul |
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| Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:06 am Post subject: Re: My New 150g Tank |
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| Tank looks nice and clean, without any algae. Are you using a skimmer? |
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