TFMANIAC

Let me add my experience.. I got myself a 3 foot tank and it was cycling time. Got myself 3 large pieces of Live Rock and some normal sand. Decided to let my tank cycle for a month. I didn't put any market prawn in the water though. I spotted 2 of those idiotic hitch-hiker crabs and squashed them. Placed them in a glass in the center of my tank. Removed them once I noticed that they were significantly decomposing. All this happened till week 2. According to my plan, I had wanted to leave it for one month. Just like that, no fish, nothing. My dad returns from overseas, gets all excited about the new tank and insists that I put fish in. I knew it would be a bad idea but had to do it.. you know.. my dad.. good God. So the tank claimed the lives of a large Yellow Tang, a large Powder Blue Tang, 2 Watchman Gobies and a false Clown. It killed me knowing that all those lives were wasted. Almost wanted to end the hobby there. Tank was left lifeless for a while.. Dad goes back overseas. Tank finally got to cycle properly. Dad returns. This time Test Kits were smiling at me and everything seemed pristine. Went to get a pair of a pair of maroon clowns, 1 canary wrasse, 2 cleaner wrasses, an Algae Blenny and a large orange starfish. The tank looked awesome for a whole... but I did not notice that the starfish had vanished till about a month too late when the clowns and the wrasses died. Checked the cave under the large piece of live rock. A mushy orange mass was there covered in worms and wierd bugs. Siphoned the whole lot out including the pests. Soon even the Algae Blenny died. I learnt 2 things from these experiences, 1. Never add Livestock until you are completely sure the tank has cycled. 2. Stock your tank slowly.

location?

Got some Live Rock today... really nice looking pieces... unfortunately, the one on the right is kinda out of place. I may break it into 3 seperate pieces.

you got a picture dude? and where is the location?

inside farm mart is gone.... outside farm mart still there?

yeah a few have said that... I don't know yet.... there's nothing living in the tank now... I'll have to upgrade it eventually. Need the cash to get some other stuff first.

yeah definitely much better than before.

The skimmer fit perfectly in this tank... I poured the water that I had saved back in... since it was in buckets for sooo long.. alot of dust and hair was in it.. All filtered out within 2 hours. The water is Crystal now..

that tank above... Broke mysteriously... new tank image here... few more days to buying more equipment and live rock.

that indeed was a pleasant thing to watch thanks

I purchased the following yesterday Orca Protien Skimmer Reefmax Salt A water Purifier. Glass SG meter Filled up my tank.. Set up the Powerhead.. you know.. to help circulate the water and dissolve the salt.. Got the salinity right. Placed the Skimmer in the First compartment. It could fit in the second part, it fit perfectly but I could not place it in a way where I can place the cup on properly. Next step Purchase Filter media A good T5 lightset some live rock and live sand A wave maker A fan Pics.. Next step

Solo77 : Hey dude... Well i'm planning for something that will look good on the long run. I'm quite patient when it come to setting up of tank.. you know like waiting for plants to grow in etc... Nothing too Fancy... tiffanydunk : The thickness is 18 inches. or 45.5cm Morpheous : Reef Tank bro.

I have decided that i want to set up a marine tank. The extra 3ft tank in my home is just sitting there.. empty It has an overflow filteration compartment on the right side that looks like this. So i've been asking around on what I need to do first.. Have a friend who's been really helpful. Being a Super newbie, I've read up alot though. about the live rock, lighting, livestock etc I just don't know where to begin. I've kept freshwater tanks for 7 years now.. But when it comes to marine.. whole new ball game.. What are the things that I need to start? anyone out there who is willing to give me any help? It will be greatly appreciated.