Aussie LPS Nano Reef 60x45x45 Starfire,Rimless,LED

matttg · 06/12/2012, 05:27 AM

Introduction:
Another setup, out with the old in with the new. Downsizing preparing for the purchase of my first house. Luckily i was able to stay in the hobby even tho i was close to shutting my tank down all together. as you all know i put alot of work into my tanks. this will be no exception! just because it is a nano doesn't mean it wont be visually stunning.

Lets see what i can achieve and if i can out do the last!

System Objectives: All in one with STYLE, And to have an amazing coral wonderland of course?

Type of reef: LPS and softy dominated

Display System:

Initial Fill Date: Feb 2012

Display Tank Dimensions: 60x45x45 Starfire, Rimless, Braceless, Minimal silicon.

Display Lighting: Illumagic Blaze Advanced 60CM Led unit

Stand: Cade Black With glass

Hood or Rimless: Rimless (even tho i said i would never do it again!)

Sump Design: Now this is where it gets interesting

This tank is actually sump-less, what it does however have is a black acrylic box that i had custom made to the size of 30x45x8, this box has laser cut slots that acts as a weir and surface skimmer. housed in the box is a tunze 9002 skimmer, what is decently overrated for this size system. to make the tunze fit i had to get a custom "intank" skimmer cup from the states what has a smaller footprint. the box also holds the tubes for the dosing pump what auto doses calc alk and phosphate binder. it also houses the RO water auto topup float valve and water line, this box also houses a bag of passive carbon and a heater. return water from the box is handled by a hydor pico 700lph pump, what is feed from water that passes through a bubble trap.

so far this design is working EXCELLENT glad i went this approach and is working great for me at the present time.

Filtration: All Natural

Support systems:

NSW or ASW: Mix of both for AFSW i use red sea coral pro salt

Display Water circulation: Vortech MP10

Return Pump: Hydor Pico 700LPH

Skimmer: Tunze 9002 with custom "in tank" acrylic cup

Evaporation Top Up: Auto

Chemical additions:

Calcium Addition: Auto Red sea liquid additive

Alkilinity Addition: Auto Red sea liquid additive

Magnesium Addition: Manual Red sea liquid additive

rear chamber (the heart)

If anyone wants to follow the whole journal its here http://www.thereefuge.com.au/board/t...l-jungle.2254/

yellowRubi · 06/12/2012, 05:47 AM

amazing pics!

matttg · 06/12/2012, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowRubi

amazing pics!

Thanks!

UK Racer · 06/12/2012, 06:42 AM

Wow this is stunning! how much are you dosing dailly to maintian cal,mag & alk levels?

bagz727 · 06/12/2012, 06:51 AM

Wow! What kind of anthias is that?

mike r · 06/12/2012, 06:54 AM

tanks is mind blowing! i just love it!

Potsy · 06/12/2012, 07:47 AM

Wow, beautiful! You're a very good photographer too. How well behaved is that lemonpeel angel? It's one of my favorite fish, but I don't want the nipping risk in my reef tank.

matttg · 06/12/2012, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Potsy

Wow, beautiful! You're a very good photographer too. How well behaved is that lemonpeel angel? It's one of my favorite fish, but I don't want the nipping risk in my reef tank.

Thanks for the kind words, it nips a little bit depends how much you feed it. if i dont feed it for half a day it will start nipping at my hammers

doesn't do to much damage tho so it doesn't worry me!

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK Racer

Wow this is stunning! how much are you dosing dailly to maintian cal,mag & alk levels?

Not sure if i put it in there but i dose alot of zeo supplents ontop of the usual elements.

dosing of calc alk and mag is minimal. like 1ml per day of each out of the redsea premixed liquids.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagz727

Wow! What kind of anthias is that?

they are sunset anthias, dont come up to often, they are beautiful arnt they!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike r

tanks is mind blowing! i just love it!

Thanks for the kind words mike

Psirex · 06/12/2012, 05:14 PM

that..... is.... AWESOME!

kga943 · 06/12/2012, 05:29 PM

real nice tank, what is zeo supplement ? and were can i get more info on it

matttg · 06/12/2012, 05:38 PM

look up ZeoVit
expensive products and you have to do consitant dosages. things also need to be monitored closely.
its just a concentrated dosing formula of coral foods and elements

secrest · 06/12/2012, 05:59 PM

Beautiful tank.

matttg · 06/13/2012, 04:36 PM

Thanks will have to do a new video soon!

06/12/2012, 05:27 AM	#1
matttg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 75	Aussie LPS Nano Reef 60x45x45 Starfire,Rimless,LED Introduction: Another setup, out with the old in with the new. Downsizing preparing for the purchase of my first house. Luckily i was able to stay in the hobby even tho i was close to shutting my tank down all together. as you all know i put alot of work into my tanks. this will be no exception! just because it is a nano doesn't mean it wont be visually stunning. Lets see what i can achieve and if i can out do the last! System Objectives: All in one with STYLE, And to have an amazing coral wonderland of course? Type of reef: LPS and softy dominated Display System: Initial Fill Date: Feb 2012 Display Tank Dimensions: 60x45x45 Starfire, Rimless, Braceless, Minimal silicon. Display Lighting: Illumagic Blaze Advanced 60CM Led unit Stand: Cade Black With glass Hood or Rimless: Rimless (even tho i said i would never do it again!) Sump Design: Now this is where it gets interesting This tank is actually sump-less, what it does however have is a black acrylic box that i had custom made to the size of 30x45x8, this box has laser cut slots that acts as a weir and surface skimmer. housed in the box is a tunze 9002 skimmer, what is decently overrated for this size system. to make the tunze fit i had to get a custom "intank" skimmer cup from the states what has a smaller footprint. the box also holds the tubes for the dosing pump what auto doses calc alk and phosphate binder. it also houses the RO water auto topup float valve and water line, this box also houses a bag of passive carbon and a heater. return water from the box is handled by a hydor pico 700lph pump, what is feed from water that passes through a bubble trap. so far this design is working EXCELLENT glad i went this approach and is working great for me at the present time. Filtration: All Natural Support systems: NSW or ASW: Mix of both for AFSW i use red sea coral pro salt Display Water circulation: Vortech MP10 Return Pump: Hydor Pico 700LPH Skimmer: Tunze 9002 with custom "in tank" acrylic cup Evaporation Top Up: Auto Chemical additions: Calcium Addition: Auto Red sea liquid additive Alkilinity Addition: Auto Red sea liquid additive Magnesium Addition: Manual Red sea liquid additive rear chamber (the heart) If anyone wants to follow the whole journal its here http://www.thereefuge.com.au/board/t...l-jungle.2254/

06/12/2012, 05:47 AM	#2
yellowRubi Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Streamwood,IL Posts: 677	amazing pics! __________________ 48x36x20h tank & 40x20x16h Sump - NanoSeaCreations 2x MP40 Quiet Drives, SKIMZ SM161 , Water Blaster HY-7000 Return ATI T5/LED 48"Powermodule, Apex with all the goodies,2 BRS Reactors

06/12/2012, 05:14 PM	#9
Psirex Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,934	that..... is.... AWESOME! __________________ SALINITY NOW....

06/12/2012, 06:42 AM	#4
UK Racer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2	Wow this is stunning! how much are you dosing dailly to maintian cal,mag & alk levels?

06/12/2012, 06:51 AM	#5
bagz727 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philippines Posts: 281	Wow! What kind of anthias is that?

06/12/2012, 06:54 AM	#6
mike r Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 57	tanks is mind blowing! i just love it!

06/12/2012, 07:47 AM	#7
Potsy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kinnelon, NJ Posts: 1,827	Wow, beautiful! You're a very good photographer too. How well behaved is that lemonpeel angel? It's one of my favorite fish, but I don't want the nipping risk in my reef tank.

06/12/2012, 05:29 PM	#10
kga943 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 504	real nice tank, what is zeo supplement ? and were can i get more info on it

06/12/2012, 05:38 PM	#11
matttg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 75	look up ZeoVit expensive products and you have to do consitant dosages. things also need to be monitored closely. its just a concentrated dosing formula of coral foods and elements

06/12/2012, 05:59 PM	#12
secrest Tired Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,148	Beautiful tank.

06/13/2012, 04:36 PM	#13
matttg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 75	Thanks will have to do a new video soon!