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Looking for large specimens. Please dm or WhatsApp 9six3six074zero if you have any to let go. The more the merrier. Cheers Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

I keep my tank outdoors in my garage with stuff like zoas, Yuma and gsp. All doing fine without chiller and temperatures ranging between 27 and 30 degrees Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Preferably already attached to rock, clusters/single both ok. Please message or WhatsApp 9six3six074zero if you have any to let go Cheers Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

If you notice black dots on the fish that look like ich but black they’re probably parasitic turbellarian worms. Freshwater dip or Paraguard bath should get rid of them Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

As far as tanks go, consult guys who have experience with marine systems- especially since saltwater is much more corrosive and denser so things like a suitable tank stand and glass thickness are even more important. Overall I’d say Iwarna is the most reliable lfs that specialises mostly in saltwater livestock and upkeep. They also sell secondhand refurbished tanks there and lots of scape options, though they don’t usually have much stock of equipment. Ah beng aquarium and coral farm have the widest variety and volume of fish at very affordable prices, but that also comes with its own drawbacks- higher chance of parasites and fish potentially caught by cyanide. For equipment you should try places like Aquamarin Aquatic Pets, Deaquatic and FreshNMarine. SAS is TOP quality but it’s the most premium and therefore the most expensive. Be prepared to fork out $$ for stuff that may be much cheaper in the modest stores. If you’re into very premium corals, Reefing reality is the place to go, though I would recommend against it if you’re a beginner. Pinnacle Aquatics and MAdpetz are small but great if you’re looking for basic reefing necessities. All things considered, remember to take it slow and enjoy the hobby while you’re exploring new ways to improve. All the best! Hope this helps Cheers Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

What’s your tank size? In my experience 2ndhand maxspect razor units are pretty decent Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Been using Tunze osmolator 3155. More than $200 but very reliable. Had 2 sensors- one optical the other a float switch so it shuts the water from the reservoir off in the event of a sensor failure. The pump also shuts off on its own to prevent overheating/failure if the water in your reservoir runs out. If you want a cheaper alternative for a tank with a smaller volume you can try auto aqua ATO units. Only an optical sensor but is decent. Cheapest option is of course getting a float switch-only ATO Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Yes but not ideal. Still, stability is what matters more. For e.g. if the tank temperature swings between 25 and 27 degrees frequently it’s worse off than if the temperature is a constant 29 degrees Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

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If you have fish that you think might establish territory quickly then prolly a good idea to add them at the same time. But otherwise if you’re using completely new water with a newly cycled system adding a few at a time might be safer Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

How many fishes do you have? If you wanna be cautious you can add a few at a time, e.g. 3 per week. Of course that’s if you have the liberty of doing so heh Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Ups still searching Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

A lot of shrewd businessmen in this hobby bro.. kekeke Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Agreed.. which explains why the range of prices for things in this hobby is all over the place. I remember buying a whole rock full of red people eater zoas at coral farm for $20 but seeing some people sell them at the same price for a frag of 3 polyps.. so you’re absolutely right. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

If I see someone wanting to buy mangroves I’m not gonna miss the opportunity and sell it to them either hahaha. You’re right, too many are too lazy to do it or just don’t bother to research for themselves in this hobby. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Hahahah don’t sweat it bro.. there are plenty of people who don’t know you can get mangroves so easily here so it’s not surprising some who either don’t have the time or are just lazy would still buy them Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Can’t even be called a secret lol go out enough and you’ll find literally every beach has seed pods Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Just take a walk on one of our beaches during high tide bro. Not that hard to find. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Just don’t get caught plucking rooted mangroves can alr.. later kena $5k fine like the Bangla who plucked a leaf at botanic garden. Buy the $20 mangrove seed pod better [emoji23] Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Am interested in your Long polyp leather on the extreme right if you’re selling it separately Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Changi and Pasir Ris also have, sometimes with roots already growing lol Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Also mangroves are really slow nutrient exporters and slow growers in captivity. Chaeto is far superior. The draw is more of aesthetics and novelty factor. Singapore used to host many mangrove colonies and you can find them readily which is probably why LFS don’t stock them. Also they get pretty huge. Not the greatest considering limited space at home for most here. I needed to plant more than a dozen mangroves to get any sort of nitrate/phosphate control and that’s only for a 1.5ft cube tank with average stocking. Just my 2c. Would still plant mangroves cause growing them out with an underwater display would look stunning if you had the space for em Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

It’s practically a gold mine Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

That might be the case.. for a larger system it usually shouldn’t matter as much but since yours is a nano, the parameters are bound to fluctuate a lot more. An ATO will definitely be a great help [emoji1360] Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Might be temperature or alkalinity swings.. nano tanks are tough for corals Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app