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You don't need such a low temp, 28 and below is fine for yr fish and corals, save some electricity. As for the bt, it's a shy fish when just introduced. Give it some time to adJust and feed different fd like mysis to get it's attention, it shd come out sensing fd and seeing other fish eating.

Tks bro CFOh for the hope to train banggai. Success stories seem so few. If still no success with dr bassler's pellets, I think maybe can classified this species as picky eaters cos not all reefers can afford to feed mysis everyday. There'll be problem if my family goes for long holidays. Sigh... why can't banggai be like the other cardinals that are less fussy abt food?

Hi, I thought M.I. was difficult, but banggai seems thougher to train to eat pellets. Really love these fishes and bought 4 of them recently. Feeding very well on mysis and frozen food. However, when comes to pellets, they will spit them out everytime. Is it possible to get them to eat pellets? Any experienced banggai keepers can advise me? Thanks in advance. My banggai:

It's unusual for chiller to kick in every 10 mins, showing signs that prob your chiller internal temp sensor is faulty cos tank temp shdn't rise so fast, unless you're using strong MH. Possible that your chiller was cut off when it didn't chill your tank water to 28 degrees, but the internal temp sensor read 28 degrees. That's why you think your chiller can chill the water so fast, but after 10 mins, it kicks in again. Try to get an external thermometer to measure your tank temp when your chiller cuts off at 28 degrees and see if both tally. It's recommended to use external sensor/temp controller for accurate reading, your chiller will not kick in so often and that reduces your electricity bills as well. I think there are a few threads discussing on external temp sensor (the brand is Fox), it's very easy to use, you either DIY or get the chiller/air-con shop to make one for you at around three blue notes. Hope this info helps.

Can get from Petmart in Serangoon Nth. The brand is Sunon, quite a powerful fan, it comes with a plastic clip-on for hood or tank edges/euro bracing. Lifespan not too sure as i'll change it (to play safe) when i start to hear loud squeaking sound.

Are you sure of your advice? Previously, my yellow tang almost killed a newly added copperband butterfly (larger in size) till I have to give it away.

Selling my blue chromis at a reduced price to clear - $20 Collection at Hougang Central. Healthy and eating pellets. Dun have a pic, got a pic from the internet

Selling a 1.5-2 inches Blue Chromis for $25. Healthy and eats pellets. Collection at Hougang Central. Pls PM your interest. Thanks.

Chiller-Hailea 500A w Rio pump 40w Tank-4x2x2 Equipment- Ehiem 1262 return pump Light for algae scrubber 1x18w Hydro wavemaker 2x11w T5HO 4x54w Chiller activated for 120 mins (i think it's too long) to cool down from 28.5 to 27 degree celsius and will rest for about 5 hrs. Using external temp controller.

Looks like we failed...but welcome back to the club.

Very helpful info from bro Goondoo. To add, for the slot, can also use metal grinder, those reno contractor who used it to cut metals and tiles (i think). Easy to use and cut too. As for the screen, can also purchase at Ang Mo Kio and Chinatown. Pics and locations can be found in this SM thread: http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=73162&st=960&p=863555&#entry863555

Plenty of other DIY design here. Not that difficult to DIY. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=73162

Anything can happen to a marine tank and to me, having a sand bed is as good as one less worry - that my liverock will collapse and hit my glass bottom and then...i will say bye bye to this hobby for sure.

I certainly agree with that. When i see people saying certain rare clowns very swee(beautiful), i was thinking, was it really swee or it's cos it's rare so it's swee. Rare is unique and can be swee, but not necessary all rare fishes/corals are swee. In fact, i think common clowns are very appealing, much more than some rare ones. Others like common blue tang can beat other more expensive tangs in terms of beauty, in fact, i think blue tang is nicer than gem tang IMO.

Ok, don't say you have not been warned, don't start or you'll regret it. Bro Wilsontan has summarised it well the cons and they're real. To add, think why so many reefers decomm, think about getting bored once you can't add anymore livestock. I notice once the shipment chionging or livestock buying stop, some reefers will start to get bored with the tank and think of decomm. Hope this help you not to start a tank.

Reverse lighting by growing chaeto, other macro algaes or algae turf scrubber.

They said that this is an easy coral to keep? My goodness! You should ask how long have they kept this coral in captivity and share their secrets.

Gonio is not the natural host for clownfish. Do monitor as the gonio may not like the clown disturbing it constantly.

Agreed with [V]tEc. Since you got a pbt already and is stable, best to avoid any other powder series tang like pbkt.

Yo Bro, you can post at LFS Weekly Update and may get a faster response, and a more appropriate section to post too. Cheers.

My algae scrubber is doing a great job, NO3 has been 0-2 ppm, and without skimmer, managed to keep some cauliflowers and seafans, still assessing how long i can keep them. That buddy of yrs must be very generous, got a quote on purple death and my jaws nearly dropped.

An inspiring tank...

For help to narrow down possibilities, you got to let us know more info. Most important, water parameters....esp. ammonia. As we do not know much info, and to save the remaining fishes, best is to quickly do a major water change now and ensure good water circulation. You got any anemone or sea cucumber that died in your tank?