A new reef arises - Page 6

iwan · #**126** 10/15/2006, 07:08 AM

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Originally posted by TryTheChi
Stunning. Part of the effect is the clean deep blue background that frames the coral atol - beautiful. I dont suppose you have the color code for the blue?

Will you be adding non photosensitive soft corals to the underside of the ledges?

Thanks simon. Sorry, but I don't know the color code for that blue.
The idea with the soft corals sounds good...I'll check this possibility.

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Originally posted by kslick
Iwan, I like how you hide the Tunze, looks like natural rock. What did you use to get this look? Also could we get an update on your maintence, water change, zeo products, etc. looks great!!!!

Thanks. The Tunze is integrated in a reef-ceramic element.

Water change: 10% per week (Reffer's best premium salt)
Zeo products:
Zeostart2: 5ml/day
K-Balance: 9ml/day
B-Balance: 9 ml/day
Spur2: 5ml every 8 days
Pocci glow: 10 drops/day
Aminos: 10 drops/day
CoralVitalizer: 10 drops/day

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Originally posted by joma
Iwan,

Do you espect problems with shadowing when the corals start to grow on the overhangs en grow over the corals that stand underneath?

Good question. I planned the reef construction in that way I'll have not so many shadowing places. In fact the overhangs doesn't cover the deeper plateaus.

iwan · #**127** 10/15/2006, 07:19 AM

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Originally posted by kamilek
Hi Iwan,

Sorry if this was asked already.

What were the reasons for the new set up? Besides running out of room for corals to grow.
You mentioned the lights are from the previous tank. Filtration is new.

What lessons have you learned to make this one better? Any regrets with this set up?

Thanks for your time.

In the old tank I integrated the sump into the main tank. There was not enough place for a zeofilter. With the new concept I have a sump and enough space for the skimmer, zeo filter and all the other equipment.

iwan · #**128** 10/15/2006, 07:23 AM

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Originally posted by hawaiianwargod
Wow!!! YOu did it again Iwan!!! Very sweet setup.
Please take some pics on your equipments if you can.

Thanks

Tec (with thw old AM skimmer)

The new ATI skimmer:

The technical concept:

Tank, stand, lighting:

TryTheChi · #**129** 10/15/2006, 10:06 AM

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Water change: 10% per week (Reffer's best premium salt)
Zeo products:
Zeostart2: 5ml/day
K-Balance: 9ml/day
B-Balance: 9 ml/day
Spur2: 5ml every 8 days
Pocci glow: 10 drops/day
Aminos: 10 drops/day
CoralVitalizer: 10 drops/day

Hi Iwan
How many net litres do you have? Have you noticed less need for using KB since using RB Salt?

Thanks

Simon

hawaiianwargod · #**130** 10/15/2006, 05:53 PM

Thanks Iwan...again your setup always topnotch. Great job!

messy1messmer · #**131** 10/17/2006, 06:37 PM

iwan
my question is what is Balling-system calc. reactor. i have had trouble finding what it is and who sells them. Any help would be great.

iwan · #**132** 10/18/2006, 02:39 AM

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Originally posted by messy1messmer
iwan
my question is what is Balling-system calc. reactor. i have had trouble finding what it is and who sells them. Any help would be great.

The Balling system is a chemical way to bring calcium, magnesium and carbonates into your system. Trace elements also can be brought in with the Balling method into the system. However, I confine myself to calcium, magnesium and carbonates.

Balling method: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...l2004/chem.htm

messy1messmer · #**133** 10/18/2006, 10:16 AM

so its basicly a two part aditive plus mag. that you set up in a drip method

iwan · #**134** 10/18/2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally posted by messy1messmer
so its basicly a two part aditive plus mag. that you set up in a drip method

Exactly. With this method it is very easy to reach and hold your calcium and magnesium level. I had several problems to hold my ca level by using a ca-reactor. With this method....no problem at all.
I use a 3 part aditive. The 3th part is NACL free salt. This salt compensates for the arisen ion moving.

bnlimit10 · #**135** 10/18/2006, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by iwan
Thanks simon. Sorry, but I don't know the color code for that blue.
The idea with the soft corals sounds good...I'll check this possibility.

Thanks. The Tunze is integrated in a reef-ceramic element.

Water change: 10% per week (Reffer's best premium salt)
Zeo products:
Zeostart2: 5ml/day
K-Balance: 9ml/day
B-Balance: 9 ml/day
Spur2: 5ml every 8 days
Pocci glow: 10 drops/day
Aminos: 10 drops/day
CoralVitalizer: 10 drops/day

Good question. I planned the reef construction in that way I'll have not so many shadowing places. In fact the overhangs doesn't cover the deeper plateaus.

I am familiar with the zeo products and the k and b balance products. however spur2, pocci glow, the aminos and coralvitalizer im not familiar with, what brands do you use? I am using amino acids, but would like to compare the formulas that you are using to what I have, perhaps switch to them.

tatoofr · #**136** 10/20/2006, 02:37 PM

Hi,
Nice job.
Amazing....I wish I had your Money

AVALover5498 · #**137** 10/20/2006, 04:43 PM

Nice tank!

iwan · #**138** 10/22/2006, 02:13 PM

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Originally posted by bnlimit10
I am familiar with the zeo products and the k and b balance products. however spur2, pocci glow, the aminos and coralvitalizer im not familiar with, what brands do you use? I am using amino acids, but would like to compare the formulas that you are using to what I have, perhaps switch to them.

All the products are from Korallenzucht (the Zeovit company)

invincible569 · #**139** 10/22/2006, 03:06 PM

How do you like that ATI skimmer?

iwan · #**140** 10/22/2006, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by invincible569
How do you like that ATI skimmer?

This skimmer is great! I have this skimmer since 3 weeks and it work perfect! A very good product.

messy1messmer · #**141** 10/22/2006, 03:17 PM

On that balling system do you use a home made dosing system or does someone make a system for it. do you drip it or is it on a dosing pump. Also do you have any pictures to show how it works . Thanks and the tank looks great. I ordered my T5 lighting from daul 400 14k MH aand look forward to see what my coral will do.

jnarowe · #**142** 10/22/2006, 03:18 PM

There are some good pictures in his old thread of his dosing system.

euphylius · #**143** 10/23/2006, 06:58 AM

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Originally posted by TryTheChi
Hi Iwan

Super exciting Have you tired the new KZ T5s yet? Im impressed with the color and output they give.

Simon

From Thomas (Pohl).

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"Particularly for reef aquariums this new T5 serfs lighting have however lighting gold have additive for the HQI. This new spectrum was tested and developed particularly for SPS. High life span, high-quality, German quality product. The tubes has one approx. 5-6% red share."

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Our T5 plane tubes are produced by Sylvania according to our spectrum. Sylvania itself has No tubes with this spectrum. Everybody edge go to Sylvania and get has tube produced like He wants, goal minimum order quantity is 20,000 parts: -)

By our spectral tests, KZ bulb has the SAME spectrum as ATI Aquablue Special.

Baros · #**144** 10/23/2006, 10:22 AM

Hi Iwan,

Congratulations on another Masterpiece!

I'm also thinking of using the Balling Method, Which of the following would I need?

Natriumhydrogencarbonate

Calcium Chloride Dihyrate

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate

Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate

TIA.

gtrestoration · #**145** 10/23/2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by euphylius
From Thomas (Pohl).

By our spectral tests, KZ bulb has the SAME spectrum as ATI Aquablue Special.

euphylius...

That's a lot of quotes. Who said...?

Quote:

By our spectral tests, KZ bulb has the SAME spectrum as ATI Aquablue Special.

Who is "OUR"?, and do they have those plots available?

SteveU

iwan · #**146** 10/23/2006, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Baros
Hi Iwan,

Congratulations on another Masterpiece!

I'm also thinking of using the Balling Method, Which of the following would I need?

Natriumhydrogencarbonate

Calcium Chloride Dihyrate

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate

Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate

TIA.

I use natrium hydrogen carbonate, NACL free salt and calcium chloride dihydrate daily (600ml of each) and magnesium chloride hexahydrate and magnesium sulfate biweekly (600ml of each).
With that I have a very constant ca and mg level (ca: 420 mg/l mg 1300mg/l)

euphylius · #**147** 10/23/2006, 01:32 PM

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Originally posted by gtrestoration
euphylius...

That's a lot of quotes. Who said...?

Who is "OUR"?, and do they have those plots available?

SteveU

First and second quote are from Thomas Pohl.

Quote:

By our spectral tests, KZ bulb has the SAME spectrum as ATI Aquablue Special.

this statement is mine. I'll try get plots, if still avaliable.

TryTheChi · #**148** 10/23/2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by euphylius
First and second quote are from Thomas Pohl.

this statement is mine. I'll try get plots, if still avaliable.

Off topic I know - but plots would be interesting. IME though the new KZ tubes are the best I'v tried yet.

AquaScience DUO will be the next to try. Iwan - have you tried either and what is your impression?

Thanks

Simon

TryTheChi · #**149** 10/23/2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by TryTheChi
Off topic I know - but plots would be interesting please. IME though the new KZ tubes are the best I'v tried yet.

AquaScience DUO will be the next to try. Iwan - have you tried either and what is your impression?

Thanks

Simon

messy1messmer · #**150** 10/23/2006, 06:16 PM

I by no means want to hi-jack this thread but what are some good Ballast choices and on my 120 what bulb selection should i start with. i have seen were i can get the KZ bulbs