Ah Chris' Reef Aquarium

[ahchris]

01 Nov 2014

Setup of my tankIt has always been my dream to start a 5 ft reef tank since many many years ago, and finally the time is here.

 

[ahchris]

01 Nov 2014

Here's my first investment.
ZeRO EX 5 - RO/DI ultra 200

 

[ahchris]

02 Nov 2014


Current water pressure for RODI is running at 24psi. Too slow and way too low for the minimum requirement of 50psi.

 

[ahchris]

02 Nov 2014


Bought the water pressure booster pump

After installing the water pressure booster pump, my reading is at around 70psi.

 

[ahchris]

03 Nov 2014


Mix water with SKIMZ Pur Reef Marine Salt

 

[ahchris]

04 Nov 2014


RO/DI System took 25 hours non-stop to fill up my tank.
Finally tank is filled up with water
Bought a TDS meter and tested the following parameters
Rodi Water : 0ppm
Home Tap Water : 72ppm
Alpheus Distilled Water : 0ppm

 

[ahchris]

05 Nov 2014


Got these nice Live Rocks from a fellow reefer.

 

[ahchris]

09 Nov 2014


Day 9 - first testing for Ammonia, NO2 and NO3.

 

[ashr]

looks like a great start

 

[ahchris]

looks like a great start

Thanks ashr. I decided to take it slow. Wait for another 1-2 weeks to to build up on the bacteria colonies

 

[ahchris]

Here's my rock scape. Nothing else in the tank. Gonna add some live stocks next week.

 

[ahchris]

Finally got my Hanna Checkers. Don't need to go colour blind again while doing these test.

 

[zoous]

Looks like your off to a great start. Like the rock placement. How many gallons is your tank?

 

[ahchris]

Looks like your off to a great start. Like the rock placement. How many gallons is your tank?

Thanks zoous, total setup is 850 liters .

 

[ahchris]

As i am unable to hang my light fixture from the ceiling, I have to diy my hanging kit.

 

[ahchris]

 

[ahchris]

Saw this in my tank. Anyone knows what is this creature?

 

[ashr]

Saw this in my tank. Anyone knows what is this creature?

Maybe some sort of Nudiranch.. Just my guess

 

[ahchris]

Maybe some sort of Nudiranch.. Just my guess

Yup i think so too and have just removed it.

 

[ahchris]

Time to install these equipment.