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What are open hours for T95? Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

I agree 100% with the previous comments. There’s a reason why Ecotech, AI, Maxspect, Eheim products cost more. Quality components and manufacturing, not to mention a great reputation with aquarists around the world. We spent lots of money on our corals and fish and it’s a shame to lose them because equipment that we saved a few bucks on failed prematurely. That’s not to say that higher priced equipment doesn’t break, because in this hobby, things always happen. There are certainly areas where the higher costs don’t equate to better performance or lower risk. Research, as well as talking to other reefers, is worth it’s weight in gold. In my opinion, this is the best way to reduce costs. Return/circulation pumps are critical to the survival of corals and fish. My experience has taught me that if you do it right the first time, it may be more expensive initially but not typically in the long run. This is just my opinion. It’s up to each reefer to decide when and where they are comfortable cutting costs. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Fish collected. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Healthy and stable. Had for about 2 months now. About 8-10cm in size. Eats anything (brine, mysis, pellets, flakes, and algae). Will even eat algae flakes from my hand. Most information states these fish are reef safe. It never bothered my hammer, plate or mushrooms, but clove polyps wouldn’t open when it was in my tank. Great fish for algae control in FOWLR tanks. Or you can take a chance with mixed reef. Collection at Raffles Place or Downtown MRT. WhatsApp/PM at 8799-1479 to arrange pick up. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Water changes also help replenish Ca, Mg and trace elements. This can reduce the amount of dosing required to maintain optimum levels. Marine salt, even the expensive brands, tend to be cheaper than Supplements. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

50ppm NO3 ??? You might want to consider larger/more frequent water changes. In my experience, it’s always better to eliminate unwanted stuff by diluting via water change rather than adding another chemical to your closed system. Just my opinion though. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Good info. Thanks!!! Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

IM sells a kit to build a plastic screen top for their tanks? They also sell pre- built tops for most, maybe all, of their tanks. Check LFS that carry IM tanks. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

If you’re ok with an AIO tank check out Innovative Marine SR60. It’s the size you’re interested in, but despite manufacturer claims of 60gal capacity, the actual usable capacity is closer to 50gal. I bought one and a black stand back in January and love it. Check Fresh n Marine. The website still shows good Sale prices, but doesn’t reflect out of stock items. PM me if you want more info or pics of my tank. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Can someone help identify this coral? I thought the LFS guy said it was lettuce coral, but it doesn’t look like any photos I found on the web. Any assistance is very appreciated. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app