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  Custom Nano Design ???

  Posted: March 29th, 2012, 4:57pm CDT by RFSwanepoel

  I did a design here on a Custom Nano let me know what you guys think please.
  
  I have decided to go for a nano instead just to see if I can keep a reef alive before I build a huge tank and suck at it.
  
  What it will look like when it's done.
  
  What it will look like on Stand.
  
  
  
  DT:
  400 W X (400 + 150 ) L x 450 D, Water Level 400
  With Overflow Skimmer Chamber ( 120 X 120 ) and Bio-filter built into 3 Compartments
  1 X Overflow hole 32mm
  1 X Return Hole 32mm ( Can make this smaller 25mm ? )
  
  
  
  DSB: Second Level on Stand
  
  400 X 450 Water level 400
  Overflow compartment is 400 X 50
  1 Hole for Durso Stand Pipe 32mm
  
  
  
  Refugium & Return Level 3 on Stand
  400 X 400 X 300
  Refugium 400 X 250
  Return 400 X 150
  
  
  Skimmer:
  
  Hydor Slim Skim 135
  Size: 3 1/8 x 3 1/4" x H 12" Heavy Stocking 25 gal Normal Stocking 35 gal Foaming Pumps 4W Voltage: 220v 60 hertz
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  Nano Skimmers ?

  Posted: March 28th, 2012, 4:41pm CDT by RFSwanepoel

  What are the best options to look at when buying a Nano Skimmer ?
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  I need my tank drilled.

  Posted: March 26th, 2012, 1:51pm CDT by RFSwanepoel

  Hi guys I just bought a second hand tank from a guy and I would like to have it drilled. 8mm Glass.
  
  Where can I have my tank drilled ?
  I don't want to end up having to replace any panels coz they cracked or popped during the drilling so only ppl that know what they are doing.
  
  Also need to have a new stand built as the one that it came with it is a bit weak and it doesn't have a flat foot either.
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  Price of a Reeftek TS2

  Posted: March 23rd, 2012, 5:45pm CDT by RFSwanepoel

  Hi all sponsors
  
  Can you guys please PM me prices for your Reeftek TS2's
  
  And your locations
  
  Please
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  Coralife Protein Skimmers???

  Posted: March 16th, 2012, 11:03am CDT by RFSwanepoel

  What do you guys think?
  
  Should I get a Coralife 125g Skimmer ?
  Anyone have one of these really good looking skimmers ?
  
  And I Quote:
  "The Coralife Super Skimmer is a high-performance foam franctionator designed with a patented needle-wheel impeller and aspirating venturi. An improved, energy saving pump increases the performance of this skimmer without increasing power demand.
  
  The needle-wheel system creates a spiralling vortex of water and micro-bubbles inside the reaction chamber. These bubbles attract fine proteins and organic compounds and deposit them in the collection cup resulting in a clean and healthy aquarium environment.
  
  Hang-On Tank Mount
  Hang-on tank mounting bracket will fit up to a 1 1/8" thick tank moulding.
  Always keep a min. 8" clearance space between the aquarium and the wall
  
  In-Sump Setup
  Use a wide base for stable placement inside or outside of the sump
  Keep a min. 1" clearance between the underside of the stand and the top of the skimmer. "
  
  
  Don't you just love how they make it sound like a super awesome bubble blasting machine with great magical powers like no other before it.
  
  My DT will probably be 800 X 500 X 500, 180L and Sump +/- 100L to 120L
  DSB+Refugium/Bio-media/And possibly Trickle filter.
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  Sump advise please!!!

  Posted: March 5th, 2012, 12:11pm CST by RFSwanepoel

  Hi Guys
  
  I am in the proses of designing my Tank & Sump layout for a 800 X 500 X 500, 180L Display tank with a 100 X 300 centre back overflow.
  
  And I need approval on my sump design. I think I over did it but rather to much than to little.
  
  Please have a look at this and post some thoughts.
  
  Sump is 800 x 350 x 350, 98L if filled to top. So a guess would be about 85L built from 10mm & 5mm Acrylic.
  Skimmer Camber is 200 X 200 big enough for TS 1 & TS 2.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Please check here for me to see if I'm getting this right guys?

  Posted: January 25th, 2012, 6:00pm CST by RFSwanepoel

  OK so I have been busy for 2 days trying to figure out what I need to start with and I came up with this.
  
  List of things I might need:
  
  -An Aquarium and a Stand (I'm aiming for a 150L to 200L Deep tank).
  -Aragonite Substrate (Live Sand + small sand + rough sand).
  -Dry Rock and/or Live Rock.
  -RO/DI Unit (Reverse Osmosis filter).
  -Salt Mix (Stuff you buy in buckets).
  -Heater or 4.
  -Thermometer.
  -Hydrometer (For water density).
  -Power heads (Water Pumps + Wave Makers, for random water flow).
  -Test Kits (for Salt-water use) Like 10 of these things. Ammonia, Nitrate, Calcium etc...
  -Salt water Mixing Buckets (Brand new and only used for salt water)
  -Reef Grade Lights (OOOOO Well this is a whole subject on it's own, complicated)
  -Sump + accessories (Bio-filtration tank)
  -Return Pump
  -Overflow in tank
  -PVC Piping (plumbing)
  -Protein Skimmer ( Not sure if I need this but it would seem I do).
  -Time, Money, Patience and a love for the aquatics.
  
  Is this about right?