hawkfish01 November 21, 2013 Share November 21, 2013 Well heres the first new photos of my new tank:fluval spec v tank In-tank media container(coming in dec) Neo therm heater(cobalt) Stock pump Koralia 240 circulation pump(coming soon) D-120 led light 5-6# dry rock Black moon beach live sand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt November 21, 2013 Share November 21, 2013 Looking good...jealous you're already getting started. What wattage neotherm did you go with? I'm a fan of jager, but that cobalt is pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM November 21, 2013 Share November 21, 2013 Doesnt it seem like a d120 is going to nuke everything in this tank? 55 high powered LEDs over a shallow 5 gallon tank? Spec v builds I have seen on RC used like 10 cree and still dimmed them. I have a Spec V fantasy too. Will be watching how yours goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt November 21, 2013 Share November 21, 2013 The intensity will need to be low....but the coverage will be very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 November 21, 2013 Author Share November 21, 2013 My neo therm is a 50 watt(bedroom isnt heated during a.m.) i did the rockwork about 30 minutes before i left for work...the d-120 will definately be dimmed.. Im thinking the whites about 40% power to start,then ramp up slowly...prob about 60% in end...hoping any lps i do decide to put in dont hate me in the end....prob making wet on sat p.m.or sunday sometime..have a heater i can use while im waiting for a part for neo..then in 1st weeks of dec in tank has media container for this tank coming out....then a plexi cover for filter chamber or use the lid included(has BIG hole in top) depends on evap...calc/alk tests at standby when needed...can you tell im stoked?? 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 November 21, 2013 Author Share November 21, 2013 Plus my d120 has more room before hits ceiling..its on a chain mount not a tank mounted system..8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 November 22, 2013 Author Share November 22, 2013 Ok..bracket for heater came in a huge box..glad i got free shipping,so after getting media bags tanks goin wet sunday...yipee!! I will b puttin 1 gal of biocube change water into the 5, then using clean water to finish...pics to come after wet...8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt November 22, 2013 Share November 22, 2013 that's good news! were you waiting on a normal visitherm suction cup mount or did you pick up something different? also, I read on BRS the min water level is 5.5" on these smaller ones...which is supposed to be the height of the 'bezel'. i'm unclear what exactly that means...can you shed any light on that since you have one in hand? looking forward to seeing a wet pic :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 November 22, 2013 Author Share November 22, 2013 I have a neotherm 50w from cobalt.. No one carries parts so had to order..took 2-3 days to get here.. Submersion on my spec v isnt a prob..full coverage..8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 November 24, 2013 Author Share November 24, 2013 Well...weve gone wet!! Im plzd with rockwork,heater is acclimating for plug-in,just need my koralia nano 240 and my in tank media cage and im set..8) added 1gal change water from biocube and put in bio bacter by brightwell..question,should i have any kind of lite cycle(say 2 hours) or just go dark... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 Very cool start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 I like how it turned out. I have a koralia 240 as we'll in my spec v and I don't think it provides enough flow. I would also recommend upgrading the return pump as the factory one seems to clog very easily and it's a pain to be constantly messing with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 November 24, 2013 Author Share November 24, 2013 Tried as best could to not put a real deep bed in..guess looks thick bcause trim on tank is black also..now the waiting game starts...couldnt do bb,just dint care for it even though easier to clean,have some frags(gorgonias)that still have plug ends nstead of disks..8( question,if i decide to replace my filter pump,which would b a good choice..? Heard marineland 606,but needs lots if mods,would tank b ok since i will be using a koralia nano 240 for water curculation?? Should be more than enuf water movement for sps.... Where r u st with ur tank matt?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 November 24, 2013 Author Share November 24, 2013 Cliff,did u upgrade ur return? If so what did u use??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 I havent upgraded the return, but that is something I need to do in the near future if I want to keep this tank. The 606 seems to be an easy mod from what I researched. I don't think the 240 will be enough flow for sps. You will see what I'm talking about once you put it in the tank. I would need to upgrade that as well. I also wish I didn't put a substrate on the bottom. Stuff gets really dirty in my V. Are you planing on keeping any fish? You're planing on doing more frequent wc's so shouldn't be too much of a problem. I do mine once a month. Too lazy to do it more frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 November 25, 2013 Author Share November 25, 2013 I change religiously every sat or sun morning... I also have a koralia 425 also if not happy with 240... Prob 1-2 fish if any... Maybe a hermit and a fire or cleaner shrimp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 November 25, 2013 Author Share November 25, 2013 Cliff..ur tight..spare 240 is not gonna get it once stocked..guess i will be going a step up.. Koralia 420/425 nano... Should be strong enuf...240 good for cycling i guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 I was disappointed with the 240 as well. It's very weak. Good luck with your tank. I still enjoy mine. It's got all my zoas and mushrooms. I might take it down after I get my big tank set up. I don't like having multiple tanks to care for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 I'm way behind you. I may not even get water in until after Xmas at this rate. http://www.wamas.org/forums/uploads/gallery/album_1180/med_gallery_2632921_1180_543964.jpg .... Where r u at with ur tank matt?? .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 You look like you're off to a good start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 November 25, 2013 Author Share November 25, 2013 Cliff..did u plug that small slit in the outer filter chamber face or did u leave it open??? I left open but can still plug if needed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 I have carbon on top and the ceramic bag on the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 November 25, 2013 Author Share November 25, 2013 Im using floss on top with purigen and phosban in compartment below floss..waiting for in tank to be able to prevent some water bypass..may also have to plug slit in bottom of filter compartment front wall... See how in tank does w/o the plug first,then if needed can pkug with reef epoxy..8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 November 25, 2013 Author Share November 25, 2013 Is it unusual to have cloudy(barely) after starting a new tank?? Has been running for 24 hours now.... I cant remember if my biocube was or not.... I do have floss in place now; didnt before.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 Depends on how well you rinsed the sand...may take a while to settle if there were a lot of small particles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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