I definitely agree with having a bigger tank. I am only testing some theories la, and this current tank I am using now would likely become my sump in the future .
Just some simple updates,
1) Tank washed and cleaned
2) bought an acrylic cut-to-size from Dama,
3) bought a tank safe Bossil BS-2100 silicon from Hardware store
4) Ordered a Dremel 300 from RS Singapore.
5) bought a Styrofoam and cut to size for tank's base.
6) Bought some (some is an understatement) "dead rocks" from a reefer here.
Things to do,
1) Find a 2ft by 1ft rack,
2) silicon acrylic into tank,
3) find suitable lightings (still considering between a MH 70W or T5:})
BTW, I need help select a low heat pump suitable for a 2 footer. I am thinking of putting the out flow from the pump low and behind the rocks via a rain bar to improve the water circulations in the area.
Also, I prefer a finer sand. I will be getting live sand from Iwana together with few packets of NSW after the tank is cured. What grade should I be getting? With the combo abov, will I face problems such as sand storm in the tank?
I am taking all my time to stock up this tank. In my plan, it will probably be cycling for a couple of months and maybe house a pair of true clown with anemone for six months or so.