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Forum: Nano Reefs 01/10/2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By mahalamata
I have a 20(ish)g nano.I started of with a SCWD...

I have a 20(ish)g nano.I started of with a SCWD and dual returns but the power rating of the pump had to be rather large to manage the head loss...im trying to keep the power consumption of my tank...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/10/2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,087
Posted By mahalamata
nice setup man!i really like the aquascaping...

nice setup man!i really like the aquascaping you've pulled of!wish mine looked as good...
the unidentified object you mention is the base of a polyp colony.i think they are called xenia.i have them...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/07/2008, 10:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,741
Posted By mahalamata
as a note: hatfielj: i agree and disagree...

as a note:
hatfielj:
i agree and disagree with you man!the dude is trying to make something and going about it in a very wrong way IMO. Should we not try,as responsible reefers, to guide him and...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/07/2008, 10:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,741
Posted By mahalamata
hi, i think everyone here is abit shocked at...

hi,
i think everyone here is abit shocked at how many fish are in your little tank,hence the replies...I know I have made mistakes in the past,but you really need to research the fish you want/like...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 271
Posted By mahalamata
hey thanks! do you think i should run a pump...

hey thanks!
do you think i should run a pump in there 24/7 or maybe on a timer say 6 times a day for 20 mins or something.just throwing ideas out there...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 271
Posted By mahalamata
How long can I "keep" salt water?

I am planning to set up a RO water reservoir linked to a mixing tank for my water changes.I was just wondering if anyone could tell me how long will the mixed salt water keep?i mean if i mix 25g at...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/31/2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,188
Posted By mahalamata
making the overflow yourself should be easy!if...

making the overflow yourself should be easy!if you are worried about getting the angles right maybe you could build a little jig to guide you;thats what i used and i think i got pretty straight...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/25/2007, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 277
Posted By mahalamata
hmm kinda what I thought concerning th center...

hmm kinda what I thought concerning th center brace!Thanks for the input!
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/24/2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 277
Posted By mahalamata
lighting question....

At the moment I am running a T5 luminaire (3x24W) totaling 72W.I am not very happy with the intercity of the light nor the penetration since my tank is 18" deep.
I have found this little MH that...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/20/2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,188
Posted By mahalamata
cool start mate! you mentioned "in-wall" design...

cool start mate!
you mentioned "in-wall" design for your tank.I dont know how much hhi ht be but here is what i have done with my nano.i had to have it in my room 'cos my housemates could not be...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/19/2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,664
Posted By mahalamata
i have never used an overflow box.always have had...

i have never used an overflow box.always have had my tanks drilled...but i believe that if setup properly then if the water level drops the overflow box retains its vacuum between the inside and...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/19/2007, 10:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 957
Posted By mahalamata
awesome man!great job! are those sponges you...

awesome man!great job!
are those sponges you have in there?i have been looking to get some are they easy to keep?what do you feed them?water current?
good work!
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/19/2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,178
Posted By mahalamata
oh and I totally agree with you!lamenting the...

oh and I totally agree with you!lamenting the loss of your favorite coral/fish/whatever is always best done in private!Non-reefers just don't get it do they?it scares them LOL
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/19/2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,178
Posted By mahalamata
Ive seen the controllers you mention but at the...

Ive seen the controllers you mention but at the moment setting something like that up would cost more than my nano reef has cost me LOL.They say that a picture is worth a 1000 words so I would much...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/19/2007, 09:45 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,178
Posted By mahalamata
I love your work man!good stuff!. I live in the...

I love your work man!good stuff!.
I live in the UK but travel back home to Greece on various occasions,so I have been thinking about how to keep track of my tank while I'm away.Apart from the...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/19/2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 434
Posted By mahalamata
Welcome to RC!!good to see more UK reefers!where...

Welcome to RC!!good to see more UK reefers!where abouts are you ?I'm in Portsmouth.i think you'll be fine moving the LR to the new tank.the 25g will allow you a bit more scope in the selection of...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/19/2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,664
Posted By mahalamata
i know that anemones need superb water...

i know that anemones need superb water quality!they are also messy eaters so make sure you have good filtration.as for SPS i have never kept any so not really sure.but i guess if you keep calc and...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/18/2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,664
Posted By mahalamata
great pics mate!coming along nicely.i just...

great pics mate!coming along nicely.i just noticed your earlier post about carpet anemones..i would stay away from them if i where you.they can grow to be more than a foot wide and are generally high...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/18/2007, 12:34 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,664
Posted By mahalamata
fair enough! each to their own i guess...lol ...

fair enough!
each to their own i guess...lol
will wait for those photos...heheh i love seeing what everyone else is up to !
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/17/2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,664
Posted By mahalamata
i have had the seaclone and never liked it!!tunze...

i have had the seaclone and never liked it!!tunze and deltec make great skimmers for smaller tanks.as far as flow i would say that you need more...have you sen the tunze nanostrems?or the Hydor...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/17/2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 10,455
Posted By mahalamata
29.810+25=29.835 LOL

29.810+25=29.835
LOL
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/17/2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,918
Posted By mahalamata
reef crystrals is a good salt!i do you have any...

reef crystrals is a good salt!i do you have any Live Rock in there?if i where you i would keep up the changes and keep monitoring your parameters(nitrite, nitrate,ammonia,phosphates etc)give it a few...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/17/2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 622
Posted By mahalamata
hmm ok i didn't know that..i have used a normal...

hmm ok i didn't know that..i have used a normal food container,not the air tight ones.will this be ok or should i go for an airtight?
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/16/2007, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 622
Posted By mahalamata
right got all the bits to build the kalk drip ...

right got all the bits to build the kalk drip
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e316/mahalamata/kalkdrip.jpg

of to start building will be posting as i go along!
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/16/2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 331
Posted By mahalamata
oh and the "paintings" and the bottom panel are...

oh and the "paintings" and the bottom panel are removoble for maintance etc etc.
so there stevelkaneval that my input!hope you get some good ideas!keep us posted with what you decide to do!
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