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____________________ Hi Harlequin Mania aka Larry, thanks for the invite. I would like to join ya guys for the BBQ party, if ya dun mind lah. Clam Chowder (Mervyn)

Hi bros, recently read a thread in SRC on algae scrubbers. I will be getting a new 3ft tank this Friday and I am contemplating whether to get an algae scrubber or not. I understand on the super cool benefits (like high copepods, reduced Phosphate & Nitrate levels and not having unwanted algae growth in the main tank! ) of having one in the sump compartment. So far I have not heard any bad reviews or comments of an algae scrubber, which I think its hard to believe. Hmm.... I would like to hear your good & or bad reviews (if you have one, even better!), bros. Can share your experiences if I should get one for my new tank? Sincerely to hear from you all.

____________ I see. Thanks for all the advices, wonderful bros. I will bear in mind all the information that you all have given. Kudos to all!

___ Where to get live plankton? I saw some online store that they sell plankton cultivator. Does it help? Would Iwarna sell such an equipment?

___ I see. At most I'll dose a bit more for bigger clams. Thanks for your advise bro. Btw, aside from the above care information, I have also read lots of article on clam care. Do you have any personal advise or tips that can make clam care easier?

____ Thanks so much for your lobang Solo77 bro.

_____ Hi FuEl bro, thanks. I assume phytoplankton would be easily available at marine shops rite? =)

__________ I see bro... I intend to put about 3-5 clams in my tank. 2 x 6 - 7" clams & the rest of them would be those about 3" in size. Are bigger clams harder to take care off?

Hi, I am keen to buy a Calcium Reactor for my 3ft tank (90cm x 60cm x 60cm). You can contact me at 98260862 if you have a 2nd hand one for sale. Hope to hear from you. Many thanks

Hi all, I just got my new 3ft tank and I have plans to put 2 Clams (Blue Maxima & Squamosa). Do you essentially need a Calcium Reactor for its growth? Do clams eat also copepods as part of their supplementary diet? Besides a Calcium Reactor do you need other equipment for growth and stability? Your advise are greatly appreciated! [/fo

___________ Hi bros, I'm a newbie here, so looking for info on clam care. Would like to check if you all have a Calcium Reactor in your marine tank system? Understand that clams need calcium for growth and only a Calcium Reactor can provide this mineral for clam growth.

___ Hi there, is the tank still for sale?

Hi all, I have a Spotted Mandarin (1.5 inch) to trade for a Royal Gamma. Very healthy condition. Any takers? Staying in Bedok.

________________ No lah you both not old. You all are considered as gurus.

___________________ Hi jacky, thanks for the conversation shift. I did not realise the importance of swimming space for these fishes. I will do my best to keep these fishes alive in my care. I intend to start the 4ft after 6 months to 1 year after this tank.

___________________________ It's a hard decision to make but its best for the fish. I also don't want the fish to die under my care. I will learn the ropes of marine aquarium and slowly upgrade to a 4ft tank. That's my ideal objective! By then I will make a come back by getting the sailtang again. By then I hope I would be able to scale greater heights of marine reefing (like rearing more corals and other marine livestocks). But is it ok to "downgrade" a Sailfin Tang to a tomato clown? Cos I thought my bioload very high liao. I hope to learn from good people like you more in the future.

Hi all, I would like to trade a Sailfin Tang for a Tomato Clown. Reason for trade: My tank is too small for the Sailfin Tang; no space to swim. The tang is only 1 month old, bought from Pinncle Aquarium. Any takers? Staying in Bedok here.

____________ Bro, PM-ed you.

_______________________________________ Haha yeah! I was there this afternoon. We were doing a leak test before buying. What were wearing when you were there? Maybe I would have seen you too. Peacemaker - so far the skimmer is good. Will give elaborate details on the skimmer (Brand: Reef Octopus).

___________ Hi bro, the pic attached is very recent (2 days ago.. I guess.. ) As for skimmer, I just bought a reef octopus hang-on skimmer today from Irwana. As least I have got the essentials for a marine aquarium. I will slowly upgrade my tank to a 3ft once I get the hang of it. But its going to be a heavy investment. I think 3ft is the biggest that I will go cos I would like to reuse my equipments (chiller, skimmer, etc), which their max load is at 3ft. I know my tank is really too tiny for all residents already. Sigh... But all are too nice to give away thou..

_______________ Thanks so much boss!!

_______________________________ My thoughts exactly too.... but so far still ok (I hope) As at today, both of my clowns have already died, due to brooklynella. Now in my tank, these are the only residents: - 2 x Blue Tangs - 1 x Sailfin Tang - 1 x Spotted Mandarin - 1 x Camel Shrimp - 1 x Cleaner Shrimp - 3 x SPS I have attached a pic for easy reference on my tank layout. As for filter, I use a Eheim Canister 2215. No sump and no skimmer. But I have a chiller for the SPS. To be honest, I still dunno how does a sump works in a marine tank despite all my reading. Fuzzy Bro - would you be able to help me on this?

______________________ Woah!! U had 7 tangs in a 2ft tank??

______________________________________________ Yeap!! I agree with ya all. We must slowly explore this hobby and the characteristics of these critters. Now that's the fun part of this hobby!