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WATER LEVEL In order to make the water level look more distinct, I put a piece of styrofoam. This will float an the water surface, hence indicating the level. (Must make it very easy for the wife to see...if she never top up, my TUBBY pump will run dry) It works prettty well. I bought the 30L version and based my current 3ft evaporation rate, it needs to be topped up every 7-9 days. (Again, enough margin of error for the wife, so should have no excuse. Hahaha....)

CONSTRUCTION The unit is made of dark colour acrylic. The center has a clear strip of acrylic, which can be used to check the level of water. The workmanship is very good and looks very professional. Each acylic joint has a additional silicone as a double protection, which will likely make the I~Top hardy and lasting.

WHAT IS I~TOP I~TOP is a acrylic reservoir for top up water. It is made to fit the TUBBY nicely. As a self confessed DIY wannabe (but never get down to doing anything useful), I found the I~Top very neat. It has the following benefit: 1) Looks good enough to put outside the tank cabinet without looking makeshift. 2) Simple enough to handover the task of filling up to the wife. Good for people who going reservist or overseas. 3) Provides the most appropriate place to place the TUBBY (isolated from, but close enough to the reservoir)

Wowz! Now, are you sure that is the last piece of hardware ur wife approve? Hehehehe... Must go your house and see, manz.

Upgrade.....hmmm. I diligently track all my expenditure on my tank in a excel spreadsheet. Put it simply, this file is password protected so my wife will never stumble upon it, and I am only keeping a humble 3ft tank. Hahah....but yet, I'm thinking of a nice way to upgrade my lights.

Hi Joe, here is a pic of the Monti you parted with...thanks, I think its very nice. Your other frags make me tempted to try acro again.

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Picture tells a thousand words..... Yah, going to be outstationed in March, so this baby has to go. Sorry, my insurance doesn't include rental.

Day 2 is the most worst. Fins all tattered. Today is day 4 and the fins seem to be recovering. I think the anger management using mirror does work. 80% of the time, YT and Kole fight themselves, 20% they fight with PT. At least PT seem to be able to hold his own now and can swim around. Does anyone have any experience in first introducing into one of those clear acrylic boxes with holes in the side walls? Let them see no touch first? LFS always do this, but somehow I cannot bear to see my new fish restrained in the box becos I though it might already be stressed enuf. Like being jailed.

I just added a smalled purple tang to my 3ft with a larger YT, Kole and Hippo. Wish me luck... I put a huge mirror against my tank. Work once before. See whether it is first time lucky or this method have good repeatibility...kekeke. Today is day 1.

Hi all:, Not sure if this post is allowed. AT, pls kill the thread if its not okay. Selling my Wagon R. 660cc car 15km/litre petrol Registration date: 3/12/1996 Current PARF rebate amount: $9,187 I like my car, but I am going to be outstationed some time soon. I am the second owner of the car. For the 3 years left, fixed cost will be about 3k per year, which is pretty low cost of ownership. All wheels disc brakes, rear spoiler, silver color. Will try to post pictures soon. Ricardo fabric front seats. 10 CD disc changer. Body kits. Asking price is $20k ono. Will donate to the sustenance fund for SRC if my sale goes through the forum. Only geniune buyers please. Regards,-Keith

Hmm, I recently got caught in Woodlands. It is the new exit from the SLE after ave2. It was a Sunday morning, 9am, rushing to work emergency *&%$#, straight road, 3 lane, but the road is a 50km/h road! Anyway, I was clocked at 102kmh. 1. Go court 2. $750...Ouch!!! 3. 18 points but luckily never kenna kan tong license That day I went to court, there was at least 300 people, all the fine above $500. Nowadays, better dun speed.

my mini refugium.

Hi all, I, too, planning my sump. I am still strying do decide whether to submerse my pumps or pipe them external to the sump. Placing them outside will give me more space for the refugium, but I am worried of leakage. I am using Ehiem 1060 and a smaller one for re-circulating to chiller. Also, any advantage in terms of heat transfer to the water. Wondering if it will make a difference to electrical $$. Thanks! -Keith

Hi, Also, did you also use stands for your LR? Here is the current state of my tank. Rgds,-Keith

Hi AGM65, Great tank! I am currently re-starting my tank after shifting it from my old place. I am currently planning out my sump, so your pictures of your refugium really interest me. How are the different sections connected? Looks like the level of the section with the pumps will be sensitive to evaporation. Also, does this configuration require a lot of maintenance to the pump intake? I was thinking of piping the pumps external to the sump. Does that offer any advantages in your opinion. Thanks, -Keith

Hi UFO, I took Yahid's advice and bought the river sand from Petmart: I intend to place the riversand below, followed by #1 sand above. My tank is totally empty currently. -Keith

Hi UFO, I too am starting my DSB and am currently looking for the "live" stuff to seed my tank. I was told to go to Changi at low tide, walk out and get some "live" sand. Not sure if this will work, but it seems logical. Just bought my sand yesterday. Going to use a very fine river sand and top it with #1 coral sand. Let me know if u find a better source. BTW, where is Sam's shop? -Keith