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Hi Reefers, As above. is it enuff for corals (LPS & softies)? Anyone have this set-up? Thanks!

I would also like to know. just ordered one today

thanks, bro! I think sunnies are beautiful...may make a trip down to Sentosa

are the sunnies open? I heard from others its best to buy those which are already opened and feeding

How old is your tank? What's its water parameters?

How long does it take for a new zoo to open up? I bought mine on Sat evening but today its still closed up. Is that normal? Sorry its out of topic

Sorry to hijack this thread, but how long does it take for new zoos to open up in a new tank. I just bought mine on Sat evening but till this morning its still closed....it it normal?

U mean it doesn't have to be submersed? I can just place it in between the plates and allow the water to flow through?

Halo Reefers, As above. Can I just place the PO4 remover in a mesh bag in the sump? Will that render it ineffective? Please advise. Thanks a lot

Oops! Wrong nbr...should be 97630605 paiseh

What's the capacity for this model? i.e for which tank size? I am quite keen if its suitable. U can sms me at 97360039 Thanks!

I already got my own pump. I wanna to know whether is it effective?

Hi Reefers, Just wanna find out whether anyone out there using the above? Is effective? I was quite suprised that the price is quite low compared to other brands. Any feedback are welcomed. I am on a budget and thought of getting one. Thanks!

Hi Reefers, Just wanna find out whether anyone out there using the above? Is effective? I was quite suprised that the price is quite low compared to other brands. Any feedback are welcomed. I am on a budget and thought of getting one. Thanks!

I used Tetra NO3 testkit & the readings were always very high. Upon the recommendation of a LFS, I purchased Red Sea one, which provides a more accurate reading in ppm...

Wah, why make it so complicated? I feel that a hassle free method is what most of us do - aerate the NSW for at least a day and the next day, just vacuum the tank for detritus and replace with the NSW (just ensure the water parameters are similiar). Just my opinion, the mechanics of our hobby should be as simple as possible and spend more time enjoying it. My 2 cents worth of thoughts....

Halo All, I just wanna update a good, no make that fantastic news that the nitrate level has finally gone down today! U can't imagine how estatic I am!! What did I do? 1) I was recommended something called AZ Nitrate by Sam of Sealife. Honestly, I was quite skeptical of adding more stuff into the tank but I was desperate! Thanks Sam for saving my tank! I was ready to tear down the whole tank. By the way, Sam is a very knowlegeable reefer, whose no frills approach to reef-keeping really impressed me. 2) Water changes - I continued to change water weekly. Not much though, around 10% each time. 3) Reduced the feeding frequency. 4) Added Poly Filter (not sure whether did that help). 5) Increased the circulation in the tank. I bought another Aquaclear Powerhead. I will still monitor for at least 2 weeks before making more changes to it (e.g buying corals. Haha!) Thanks all for your advice and suggestions. I am on my way to a beautiful coral garden! Regards, Dennis

Yup, i understand that clams do reduce nitrate level...

Thanks all for your suggestions and help. Its been invaluable!

Hi Rocks, Wow, sounds like you have a very full tank! you mean u have live rocks and fishes in the sump as well? So, there is a full photoperiod happening in ur sump, then. Hmmm...I can't remember the brand of my protein skimmer - i've thrown away the box but i got problem with the noise its making. My parameters are as follows: Ph 8, temp 28- 29 (no chiller), no ammonia or nitrite, SG 1.022. I don't know what is the volume of the tank turnover. How do u calculate that? I will go and check out the pump size. Basically what's in my sump now is poly filter, GAC, coral chips, wool and protein skimmer. Should I remove the coral chips and admininster the sugar method as suggested by Lee? Thanks a lot!

Hi Lee, Thanks for the info. It sounds really interesting, perhaps will give it a try! Where do u add to? into the sump? Just normal table sugar, right? Regards, Dennis

Hi Rocks! Yup, still got the same problem. I am staying at 118D. Will removing ALL the coral chips improve the situation? Wouldn't the system crash with no biological filtration? So what is in your sump now? Is my LS level too high? I am not sure whether is my protein skimmer is effective but its making a weird hissing sound...the scum collected is a little watery and light brown instead of dark coloured. Btw, I got no chiller...it that a must? Thanks! Dennis

Halo, I am staying at Kim Tian Road. Thanks, Dennis

Hi All Reefers out there, I have a 3 x 2 x 2 feet tank set up since Aug 2002. Since an outbreak of ich which killed many of my fishes (heartache!) in 2003, I am ASHAMED to say that the tank have deteriorated to an extremely toxic cesspol (not exactly, but my nitrate level is off the roof!). Currently, there is no coral but only fishes (a maroon clown, a blue devil, a domino damsel, a golden angel and a smallish yellow angel). When I mean high level, I mean its at the highest level my test kit can measure - CRIMSON! I am really repentent and really DESPERATE. I am trying to introduce corals but I want to be absolutely sure that the water condition is perfect before doing so. Mine is a IOS with poly filter and coral chips in the sump, I use GAC and changes every week and of course a protein skimmer. I suspect its the coral chip compartment is the main culprit that is causing the problem...or my algae-crusted live rocks...or the grade 0 gravel...oh, i don't know. Out of pure stupidity (I didn't measure my nitrate then), I went out to buy some soft corals 2 month ago and they literatlly melted the very next day, killing my 3 year old yellow tang as a result (heartache!). I have been changing water regularly but it doesn't seems to help. I thought its time I should seek help immediately. I would really appreciate if someone can come over to my place to take a look to see what is the problem. I yearn for a coral garden and I to get to the bottom of the problem. HELP HELP! Thanks!

Halo, I just bot a golden angel. It looks really shy but is a absolute beauty. Anyone has any experience with it? Care to share?