Low budget reef setup (pics)

[uyenk]

here is the naso, just a minute after moving to FO tank, start doing cleaning bussines


actually i can catch it by my hand, but shes goes freak when looking the fishnet

[uyenk]

here is the new arangement
little disapointing
(2months and 23days old tank)


left side


center


right side

[Microsoftie]

Hi uyenk,

you tank looks awesome. I have some family in Malang. What part of Indonesia are you from?

- Stephen

[uyenk]

Originally posted by Microsoftie
Hi uyenk,

you tank looks awesome. I have some family in Malang. What part of Indonesia are you from?

- Stephen

thanks Stephen
but maybe theres alot of problem with my tank

im from central java, malang is on east java, just about 40-50miles from here.

have you ever visited indonesia?

[uyenk]

i also have new addition corals before rearange
its cynarina coral and plate coral

heres is the packing of new coral


heres is the way i aclimating the corals before they introduced,i place the container on the tank for about 30minutes

[jer77]

Nice pics Uyenk.

About the live sand you collected, if its dry its probably not very live anymore. You can still add it to the fuge though. I'd just get some more LS the day when your ready to add it since you have the opportunity to add all LS.

[uyenk]

Originally posted by jer77
About the live sand you collected, if its dry its probably not very live anymore. You can still add it to the fuge though. I'd just get some more LS the day when your ready to add it since you have the opportunity to add all LS.

yes, i agree jer, i've been thinking to collect LS again, is not and easy task. i need to borrow pick up truck first, i already have a growt of rust "algae" all over my car . because i dont want the sand to dry, i will place it on an bucket full of water, and hope to preseve it LIVE status (is that possible with about 1-2 hours on transport???).

BTW how much sand i have to collect jer, to support my system here? oh.. since we have different measurement, i will ask how much gallons LS i have to collect?

[uyenk]

here is cynarina coral and plate coral, new tank inhabitant

[sunfish11]

yes, i agree jer, i've been thinking to collect LS again, is not and easy task. i need to borrow pick up truck first, i already have a growt of rust "algae" all over my car . because i dont want the sand to dry, i will place it on an bucket full of water, and hope to preseve it LIVE status (is that possible with about 1-2 hours on transport

That should work out fine. Just keep it wet and not to hot.

Lisa

[peterink]

uyenk:

I have been folloowing your thread a while. Very adventurous. Some people ketuk you and some good supporters too.

Just a question about your Fresh seawater changes:
Do you filter them b4 pouring into your tank?
I think of trying this method too. I am 30mins from my coastline. I am from KL, Msia.

[uyenk]

Originally posted by peterink
uyenk:
Do you filter them b4 pouring into your tank?

i only filter it with filter sponge, no more than that.
and im not test my water, just check if it have an oily surface,that mean bad water.
if you have test kit, use it, just to make sure..

oh, BTW where is pulau redang on msia? i heard from friend, theres the heaven of reef

[peterink]

Pulau Redang is north east of Penisular Malaysia. From KL, its 1 hour+ flight, then another 1 hour speed boat ride to the island. Near that island is Pulau Perhentian.

Redang has more soft corals, wheras Perhentian has mainly hard corals. Did my diving there couple of years ago.

Another island I favored is Tioman, located east coast too, but nearer to south. A lot of virgin reefs. Its heaven underwater...

[EvilE]

Originally posted by uyenk
"If i run out of room in my house i may put a reef in my garage too...No offence...Your trying...Just read lots and ask lots...$$ Is lost is the best incentive to research...Good luck"

thanks ill learn, its very lucky me to place the tank in garage, thats the only part of house my wive allow me to place the tank , may be shes PARANOID of water

You need to man up a bit, and put the smack down on her!! Sounds like she rules the roost, and you need to step up to the plate.

[stdreb27]

This was interesting.

[EvilE]

Originally posted by stdreb27
This was interesting.

I'm still waiting for the punch line

[stdreb27]

I am wondering where you came up with your design for your filtration setup.

[peterink]

Have you got pictures of your new plate well opened?

Mine took 1 day to fully open and then it retracted back half way...

[uyenk]

i've been busy last couple weeks, i have to make a living, and finally i have a project, im not "unemployed" now. with big money is waiting, i have plan await for my tank.

ill update some picture, last picture of my tank.
actually the tank run itself, without any interference
i've been busy with php.sql,etc.. not much time for my tank, but i do WC and cleaning up the filters etc.

oh and peterink, i will upload the platecoral pic

[uyenk]

Originally posted by stdreb27
I am wondering where you came up with your design for your filtration setup.

i dont know..
i just see the LFS and the colector tank or pond, actually most of them use pond instead tank as a sump or fuge.

and i have plan to build large pond too, for raising water volume, and lowering the temperature.

[peterink]

Here is the picture of my plate:

[bigfruits]

i smell alot of bs too. coming from people posting on your thread.

i think i sense some jealousy. people have spent thousands of dollars on their reef and it has many more problems than yours. they are just praying for yours to crash.

your system looks great, im tagging along for the ride. good luck.

[stdreb27]

Man can you show more pictures of your whole setup? I'm very this is pretty cool.