SYED's 200G Rimless Reef

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

Ordering Glass

So at last I ended up on the Tank measurement below:

Length : 135cm = 53.15 inch
Width : 100cm = 39.37 inch
Height : 60cm = 23.63 inch

203.15 Gallons
770 liters.

I made order for Glass. It will be ready on Wednesday.

Front, left and Right panels are Starphire (Crystal) 10mm tempered and polished.
Back panel is Normal 10mm tempered and polished.
Bottom panel is Normal 12mm tempered and polished.

Overflow will 8mm normal glass.

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

Here is some personal experience of look. Starphire and Normal glass.

One more shot of starphire and normal glass.

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

So here we go.

I collected some DRY ROCKS. Yes this time dry rocks instead of Live rock from the sea.

Dry rocks generally easier to aquascape with and NORMALLY don't run the risk of introducing unwanted pests such as algaes, aiptasias, crabs, etc.

I had experience of cleanest live rocks commonly have bubble algea, astrinas, mojano's and other pests, which make problems later on.

DRY ROCKS

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

Dry Rock Collection

DRY ROCKS:

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

Dry Rock Collection

DRY ROCKS:

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

Dry Rock Collection

DRY ROCKS:

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

Dry Rock Collection

Soaking Rocks:

I washed all the rocks one by one with strong pressured fresh water to remove unwanted rubble and detritus.

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

Dry Rock Collection

Soaking Rocks:

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

Dry Rock Collection

Soaking Rocks:

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

Dry Rock Collection

Curing Rocks:

After washing it with strong pressured freshwater I kept in old tank. The rocks will stay in this tank for one week with fresh water, in-cause it release Nitrate or Phosphate. Strong circulation Pumps, Skimmer and activated Carbon will add once I will shift them in salt water.

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

Dry Rock Collection

Curing Rocks:

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

Dry Rock Collection

Curing Rocks:

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

Cycling Dry Rocks

Filled tank with RO water. Put some strong Power heads for circulation. added Air stones for better water quality.

syedjilani · Dec 17, 2013

Cycling Dry Rocks

Covered the tank for dark environment. It is good practice to leave the light off during the cycling process, since it is during this period that algae nutrients will be at their highest level, and high intensity lighting can stimulate excessive algae growth. In addition, the growth of nitrifying bacteria is inhibited by light.

Only little blue lights are hitting the tank, as can been seen in the picture.