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hmmm, I'm selling at the price my tank maker is selling to me (brand new and still sitting in the shop). Not sure where u got the idea that I selling ex and drive a ferrari

ah... so you're saying "I've got nice birds" eh... Hmmm looks like there are a handful of bird lovers in SRC. BTW, 1 of the finches lay eggs again. Really easy to keep and breed if given the rite care.

Oh I do have a wavebox nano from my existing tank which I'll be using and already in the plans to get a wavebox extension.

thanks for replying on my behalf... that's rite! To have more space and easy access to the overflow compartment and since it's not a full height overflow compartment, def make it easy to install pipes and replace filter wool if any.

Will be leaving it as it is. Planned to cover the front view of this portion with rock works. Hope to achieve a "drop-off" like effect with the right side of the tank being empty as much as possible to create the deeper water effect. Taking my own sweet time to install the pipes. Think will most likely commissioned after CNY.

For all who wants to know who is the tank maker and cabinet... Main and refugium tank is by ALANTIC GLASS. Cabinet is by Sean from I-aquatic. Delivery is by SG Bros for the cabinet. All 3 company is very responsible and reliable.

Ok, noted your points. Will monitor this and replace the pumps if need be. It'll be easy to replace them cuz with this upgrade, almost everything is made to be easily replace and remove. Agreed with you that AB consumed less current and Eheim consumes more but are long lasting. Had heard abt AB needlewheel breaking up after sometimes if used as return pump but the 2 that I'm using is not the needlewheel impeller, it's the normal type.

Anyone interested in this brand new sump tank?

Bro, u didn't read the introductory post on this thread ah Am using a H&S skimmer. Will put a net at the skimmer's outlet to prevent splashes.

This is the sump / refugium... going to give a brief run-through on what each compartment is for and why being made such a way. The overall view of the sump/refugium. 1st compartment. This is where the out flow of the main tank will be at. Compartment made in such a way is to prevent splashes (filter sponge will be place at the top edge) and also to keep it shallow for easy access when cleaning is require. 2nd compartment is where the refugium will be at, full aragonite and live sand plus cheatos. 3rd compartment. This is made this way bcuz these 3 panels are used to prevent splashes as the water flows from the refugium to the last compartment. This helps to reduce bubbles created and thus, further reducing the bubbles being suck into the return pumps. Last compartment. This is where the skimmer, return pumps and service pumps will be at.

Yes in the plan. Will be temporary using my existing DIY LEDs set and 8x T-5. Planning a light set with LEDs and T-5s that comes with a PLC with timer and dimmer but I think it'll take me sometime as it'll be DIY project.

Tank and refugium was delivered this week. Am pleased with the workmanship and price. Next step is to get salt mix and aragonite sand... Overall view of tank with hood and front panels. Without hood and front panels. 8 nos. of 20mm outlet holes to the EOS and a side view of the EOS.

Hi, based on my calculation it seems to be enough. My overall water vol in main and refugium is abt 700 ltr after minus all the rocks etc. Each pump handles 2000 l/hr. 2 pumps will be 4000 l/hr. After minus all the pipe-lose and head-lose, let's put it at ard 500 l, I'll still have a return of 3500 l/hr. If I'm not wrong, based on my outflow pipe size of 2x 25mm piping and 8x 20mm openings at the EOS, the flow rate for the outlet of the main tank shd be ard 400-500 l/hr if pumps are running. If my calculation got error, pls highlight to me so I can make the changes before filling up the tank. Thanks Divinesloth!

Yes, as stated... they're known as Lady Gouldian Finches. Under the family of Finches. The male can't sing as loud as the Yellow Canary but still quite beautiful to hear it sing. Colour wise... def the best among the finches.

Sales is still on...

Refugium for sale... $190/- reasonable and good!

Anyone looking for sump tank of this size?

... The search was a futile one but Blue Belle's return was enough to cheer up Little Red once again. Then one day a stranger, a handsome and strong young prince arrived at the palace of Little Red and Blue Belle. Purple Heart as he was known from the land of the "Beautiful Sky Finch". He saw the plight that Little Red was in and he decided to help her. He stayed to show both the young lady how to fly and play in the wind. He also taught them the skills of using colours to the benefit of oneself. Beside teaching them on survival, he also groomed them to become beautiful lady of the sky. As the days goes by, with all the training, care and concerns, the evil spell seems to have little effect on Little Red. This pleased Purple Heart as he knows the spell had already been broken and Little Red is slowly turning into a matured, beautiful lady. They soaked in the sun, spending time singing and even enjoying meals together.

Here's a story to side-tracked from my tank updates... LOL! Bro Gouldian, this is for you and all Lady Gouldian lover "In a palace set in a far away land, there lived two Lady (as in Lord and Lady). They were the most beautiful lady in their land. They had such beautiful skin colours that one look at them, any man would fall in love and yearn to hold them in their arms... here's Little Red and Blue Belle. One day, an evil spell was cast on Little Red and she was aging much faster than anyone of her age. As you can see from her head! She would looked at herself and weep bitterly but she never allows her sadness to sadden her dear little sister, Blue Belle. For she love her dearly. Now Blue Belle knows that Little Red is putting on a strong front and she really want to cheer up her sister. So she decided to go and search for a cure. A cure that will heal Little Red of this horrible spell. She went to a far far away land in search of the "CURE". ... it was a long journey. The flight was a tough one, met with many challenges and adventures!

Got a brand new sump tank for sale, still in the workshop! Reason for selling... As I'm doing my own tank setup, had made a mistake in my calculation for the internal cabinet space and sump tank size. Tank size : 44" x 22" x 16", 8mm thick Glass type : Normal clear, black silicon No. of compartment : 5 Selling at SGD$190/-, delivery charge is applicable at SGD$80/- per trip unless can self-collect. Pics are rotated to give a better perspective view. Interested party can PM me or SMS me at 97437071. Thank you.

Some pics of the equipments and type of piping accessories that I'll be using. In the plan is to get a UPS that will power the 2 nos. of Aqua-bee 2000/1 return pumps. Equipments you see in the 1st pic are :- 1) 2x Aqua-bee 2000/1 pumps (will be use as return pumps). 2) 1x Aqua-bee 2000 pump (will be use to run the chiller and FR). 3) 1x H&S Skimmer 150-F2001 4) 1x HOPAR UV-611, 9W UV Lamp (most likely to hook up in-series with the chiller line or FR line). Pipe accessories in the 2nd pic are :- 1) 2x 25mm Union Ball Valves 2) 2x 20mm Union Ball Valves 3) 2x 20mm one-way Union Valves 4) 2x 25mm adaptors

Some close-ups of the cabinet patterns. I've used 2 colour for the laminates as the size of the laminates is not available. This also breaks away from the monotonous of a single pattern or colour. I've chosen this design bcuz it's gives a 3-D effect to the surface when viewed from different angle.

Cabinet was delivered this morning. Everything was good except for one thing... Mistake no. 1 - Dun know what happened, the space for the refugium was wrong (I'm sure all measurements was correct and as discussed with carpenter and tank maker but haiz... Murphy's LAW... "Anything that can goes wrong, will go wrong"!). Got to re-order another refugium tank with a reduction of the width from 22" to 20", the rest remain unchanged. So I'll be posting pics of the new refugium tank for sale soon. Main and refugium tanks will be delayed and planned to be deliver next Wed (03/02/10).

Yes will be. Condition is bad now for old 2x2x2.5ft tank as most corals had died and whatever are left are those normal hardy and forgiving ones. Fishes are doing fine. Will be using the rocks and sand in my new tank. Once all LS are txf, I'll be selling off some items to raise cash for other upgrades

Fish list... 2x Yellow Tang 2x Purple Tang 2x Sailfin Tang 1x Hybrid Powder Blue 1x Black Tang (to be added, the old one died recently) 1 pair True Perc 1 pair Maroon Clown, golden stripes 1x Emperor Angel 1x King Angel 1x Queen Angel 1x Flame Angel 2x Chalk Basslet 1x Blenny 1x Yellow Head Jawfish 2x Sea cukes 2x Turbo snails many small small abalones and some no. of small fishes, gobies etc.