Wai Ho Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I have been browsing the forums of Nano Reef for about a year now and there are some amazing builds that have inspired me to start another build, I use to have a Wave Cubo 30 with a couple of Clowns and a cleaner shrimp. I've learnt a lot from the forums Nano Reef and by reading about all your amazing builds which have given me more confidence. FTS 06/2013 I have decided to go the ADA route because I just love the build of these tanks and there are some amazing ADA tanks here. EQUIPMENT ADA 60p Do Aqua Stand Do Aqua Lily Pipes Eheim Pro 200 MP 10 Hydor Inline heater Cheap T5 light (will be purchasing Kessil A350w) FILTRATION Caribsea Argamax Oolite sand Ecco Pro 200 Filter Floss Seachem Matrix Blue Life clear FX Pro INHABITANTS Yasha Goby Randalls Pistol Shrimp Helfrichi Fire Fish RBTA So far it's been a very slow build as funds are low:( I'm going to hopefully keep my tank very minimalistic. I'm going to be stocking LPS on the right and SPS on the left, and hopefully installing a sump in the future. Link to comment
siwelk Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Not sure if it's the photo or not but that ADA sure looks green in #2. #1 looks pretty clear. Link to comment
Wai Ho Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'm using an Iphone 4 camera but the sides are quite green is this right? Link to comment
siwelk Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'm using an Iphone 4 camera but the sides are quite green is this right? Not particularly. How close does it resemble these or Demartini's 75-P? It's probably just the photo. Link to comment
Wai Ho Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 Not particularly. How close does it resemble these? Demartini's 75-P Link to comment
Wai Ho Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 There are so many different filtration systems to use my ideal set up would be a sump and a MAME overflow but I just don't have the money yet. I have seen loads of people on here use canister filters which is very cost effective and work really well Can someone give me some advise on which canister to buy? And also what kind of media people are using inside? Link to comment
siwelk Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Not gonna drill that sucker eh? Link to comment
Wai Ho Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 Not gonna drill that sucker eh? Not going to dril just not confident enough! What do you think of these canister filters? Link to comment
siwelk Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Not going to dril just not confident enough! What do you think of these canister filters? Man, I haven't had a canister filter since I was FOWLR. People here use them, someone will probably chime in. You could probably have a local outfit drill it for you. Most glass fabricators would be up to it I'd imagine. Link to comment
Wai Ho Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 If you have a canister filter what do you use inside thanks? Link to comment
rbaby Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I have the 2213, can be a real pain to clean but I've got it down to a system. I don't put much in it just to not disrupt the flow and not become nitrate factories--I have a little Purigen bag, GFO/carbon and some Phosban with the top having the poly-filter pad. I can get pretty lazy and my bioload is fairly low--so I clean it out when I notice a reduction in flow , you should probably clean it out way before that though haha. Link to comment
Wai Ho Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 I have the 2213, can be a real pain to clean but I've got it down to a system. I don't put much in it just to not disrupt the flow and not become nitrate factories--I have a little Purigen bag, GFO/carbon and some Phosban with the top having the poly-filter pad. I can get pretty lazy and my bioload is fairly low--so I clean it out when I notice a reduction in flow , you should probably clean it out way before that though haha. I love your tank rbaby it's comin along nicely! Alot of people use Chemi Pure Elite what do you think of it? And also do you think the AI Sol mini will be ok on a 60-p. Link to comment
Spirofucci Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Great start! I also love the look of those tanks. I'm sure you'll get lots of help on here. Link to comment
SBG Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 What do you think of these canister filters? I'm running the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals RENA FilStar xP3 on my system and I'm very happy with it. Link to comment
Wai Ho Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Was at my local LFS today still cant afford a lot of my equipment until after Christmas! but I couldn't resist and treated myself to something little. Untitled by waikwonho, on Flickr Link to comment
Wai Ho Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Love this tank this is the look I want go for. But with a mix of LPS and SPS. Link to comment
rbaby Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I love your tank rbaby it's comin along nicely! Alot of people use Chemi Pure Elite what do you think of it? And also do you think the AI Sol mini will be ok on a 60-p. I've used chemipur in the past and I thought it worked great but I like the GFO/Carbon from BRS since it seems to be of higher quality. I can slack on it a bit longer What AI Sol mini? Do you mean the AI Sol Nano? Link to comment
Wai Ho Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 I've used chemipur in the past and I thought it worked great but I like the GFO/Carbon from BRS since it seems to be of higher quality. I can slack on it a bit longer What AI Sol mini? Do you mean the AI Sol Nano? Yeah sorry I meant the Nano! Thanks for the advice o the canister filter as iv heard some bad advice on these Link to comment
rbaby Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Yeah sorry I meant the Nano! Thanks for the advice o the canister filter as iv heard some bad advice on these I'm sure it's not bad advice, it's just that some things work for others...and some things don't. If and when I have the space, I'll set up a sump...that's as ideal as it gets but to just keep my display clean, this canister has been very helpful. It was very frustrating at first but after a few times, you figure out the kinks and easiest/best way to clean it up. I like my Nano but I have a shallow tank so I think it serves it well. For an 18g, the Nano would do well enough but if you want high-light requirement specimens, I'd go with the Sol. Link to comment
Wai Ho Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 At last some new equipment it all starting to come together! Untitled by waikwonho, on Flickr Link to comment
Wai Ho Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Just waiting for my Do Aqua stand! Should come today! Link to comment
Wai Ho Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Just received my Do Aqua stand and Lily pipes getting ready for scape! Untitled by waikwonho, on Flickr Untitled by waikwonho, on Flickr Untitled by waikwonho, on Flickr Link to comment
Jessy-Ray Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 This tank is SO nice I've subscribed and cant wait to see where it goes. Have you got any stocking ideas yet??? Link to comment
Wai Ho Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 This tank is SO nice I've subscribed and cant wait to see where it goes. Have you got any stocking ideas yet??? Not yet! jus going to take it slow probably going down the mixed reef route! Just going down the LFS now to get some salt water and rocks! Link to comment
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