si_sphinx Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Still looks like you are skimming a bit wet. If you have raised the skimmer and the bubbles don't make it then it's working good. When they build up enough it will over flow. It takes a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Still looks like you are skimming a bit wet. If you have raised the skimmer and the bubbles don't make it then it's working good. When they build up enough it will over flow. It takes a while. If i go drier a lot gets stuck in the neck of the cup. Will lower the water level next week and see how it goes, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Where did you order your chemi pure elite from mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Where did you order your chemi pure elite from mate? amazon. got 3 of the upto 25gallon packs for $50nz inc shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hows the noise level of the BMqq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hows the noise level of the BMqq Quiet except for the air intake noise. Though in my lounge I'm not too bothered, otherwise I'd make a venturi silencer of some sort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantapants22 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Quiet except for the air intake noise. Though in my lounge I'm not too bothered, otherwise I'd make a venturi silencer of some sort Too loud for a bedroom tank with 1 tenant who sleeps like a rock? :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Too loud for a bedroom tank with 1 tenant who sleeps like a rock? :slfg: Id say in the dead quiet of night its not silent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantapants22 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Id say in the dead quiet of night its not silent! Ah well wont stop me at end of the day. Cant be too bad I sleep right beside an air pump and the hum of the filter for my Freshwater haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted June 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 It pulls out a staggering amount of crap. My nitrates are almost undetectable now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantapants22 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 It pulls out a staggering amount of crap. My nitrates are almost undetectable now. Thats great that it is doing some good to the tank regardless of the small capacity tank, will definitely end up getting one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Updated FTS. Algae and nutrient levels have balance out. Got a nice big red candy cane to finish off my LPS stocking. Also a cute citron goby, hasn't coloured up yet as hes only been in a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirio Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Nice. I like the citrinis over the okinawae gobies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Morcs Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Considering upgrading to a 120l juwel lido. All current equipment should work - skimmer, heater lighting wp10 for the tank size. Downsides are ill have to ditch the lids so evap might be bad And without a sump or false wall equipement will be slightly visible (though it does have quote a large black border around top edge but my skimmer is white... Stocking would not increase much, id have my main piece of rock set off centre, with a small island or two of rock on the other side kinda iwagumi styles. Thoughts? Im still waiting for kongs to get back to me regarding the new aquanano 60... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnadian Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Jewel Lido looks really really tall for my tastes, but it might be yours. The depth means poor light penetration and you have to awkwardly stack and stagger the corals vertically rather than allowing them to spread horizontally like in nature. Shallow reefs look much better in my opinion. Plus you would eventually go to a sump I'm sure Everyone does. Or you could always make your own false wall with some perspex. Evap does get quite high. Even in New Plymouth where it isn't humid at the moment I'm losing around 400-700mL a day of water in a 60L. Stocking will always increase! You are kidding yourself if you don't think that down the line you will start increasing corals, livestock and rocks :bggrn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I designed a shallow tank with built in false wall that wil fit my stand, but would mean buying a new light. 60cm wide is max i can go on current light. Penetration not an issue as lights are only at 50% currently so can just crank them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted June 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Ive lost 2 clowns in 3 weeks Out of my original pair, the first one went carpet surfing. Replaced it a few days later, ensured i went and got a bigger one - seemed to get on ok. Yesterday that one went carpet surfing. Parameters have always been spot on and corals look great. Any ideas? not going to replace with another clown at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 You'll have to replace clowns in pairs and not individually. That's why I've got one on TM right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantapants22 Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Ive lost 2 clowns in 3 weeks Out of my original pair, the first one went carpet surfing. Replaced it a few days later, ensured i went and got a bigger one - seemed to get on ok. Yesterday that one went carpet surfing. Parameters have always been spot on and corals look great. Any ideas? not going to replace with another clown at this stage. Aw gutted that sucks! where are they getting out? You do have a lid on right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinefish4life Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 You can replace clowns singly no problem. I did it and 4 months later thery bred. Some i the tank must be upsetting them (more agressive clown, water paremters) do you have the tank covered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinefish4life Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Must be just a conincidence. You should aways buy a smaller clown when adding it to a single one, because that can cause agression Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Aw gutted that sucks! where are they getting out? You do have a lid on right? Yes but only the main aquanano lid - had to ditch the one that covers the filter area. Leaves me with a gap about 15mm at the front and back of the display Must be just a conincidence. You should aways buy a smaller clown when adding it to a single one, because that can cause agression I added a bigger one thinking the current one would be aggressive and that the bigger one would deal with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantapants22 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Ah yes thats right, maybe time to get a bit of clear Acrylic for a few bucks to cover that gap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Not much new this week. Moved some of the small rocks around. Got some Anthelia growing on the right side, soon will start growing fast and will be able to see it Need a better res camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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