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Thanks bro, honored that you like the setup consider myself new cos I have yet to maintain a good clean healthy thank...really hope to achieve a certain level of success with this tank. I have tried suggesting to CO to have the condenser in the kitchen but it's too far from where the tank will be and she really doesn't want such extensive plumbing...maybe bro Kikobananas can share how he gets partner support for the hobby! Yah forgot to state my 'plans' In an ideal and disciplined world of reefing, I hope to keep a fish only setup for at least 8-12 months, and if there is good progress in my reefing skills then I might venture into SPS

Hi Bro Jacky and Wilson, Thanks for the quick feedback! (really encouraging to a newbie) Attached are more pictures of the sump and QT. For the QT, the plan is not for it to be permanent...while the tank is still being established (as in adding LS and corals), it will function mainly as a QT and will be cut off from the main tank. There will be union valves on the pipes leading to and from the main tank's sump. Once the stocking diminishes (if this is even possible), will either turn this portion into a water changing reservoir, a extended refugium or something else What do you guys think? Also with regards to the chiller, I'm also not sure if it can support the tank but I have some constraints: I don't have the option of installing a condenser with coil and a 1 HP chiller is a little too big. I actually bought a 2nd hand Hailer 1HP, do you think that might be better? if so will have to find some way to squeeze it into the cabinet. Oh yah and the sump design was inspired by bro Ken from Madpetz

Hi All, After casting all laziness aside, I have decided to start a tank thread to document my new adventure into reefing, and more importantly to get valuable feedback from all the gurus here should I be making any bad decisions in this journey A Brief History... About 5 years back I first started this hobby with a 4x2.5x2.5 foot tank that I bought second hand from a reefer here. In a nutshell, after a couple of major leaks, my then gf strongly suggested that I decom the tank. So with a heavy heart I gave up... Recently, I started a pico tank in my office so CO to avoid evoking bad memories my wife had with my previous reefing mishaps. After about a year with my pico tank I finally couldn't resist the urge to start up a tank back home! So with much convincing that I will be taking more precautionary measures to avoid my past mistakes, CO finally agreed to give me one more chance, so here I am! Tank Specs Tank dimensions are 4.5ft (L) 2.5ft (W) 20 inch (H). Initially planned for width to be 2ft but changed my mind at the last minute so asked tank maker to delay starting work on the take while we re-confirm the design 3 panel crystal glass (tank will be a partition) Black silicon, 12mm glass Sump dimensions 4.5ft (L) 1.5ft (W) 16in/18in (H) - height still not confirmed yet Equipment Return pump - not decided yet, either 2xEheim 1264 or RD 12k (would really appreciate some advise on this) Skimmer - Deltec TC 3070s Wavemaker - Vortech MP40 or Tunze TS24 (also undecided) Chiller - JBJ 1/3HP Lighting - 2xLumenAqua Ultra Brite Optional Items Profilux 3 ex Livestock AT Here are some very rough sketches of the tank design...can't do perspective drawing to save my life so all I did so far were top down views. If I can find some time will try out Google sketch

I bid $800 Cheers

Hi Folks, Have a 1/10 HP Artica for sale. Condition: 9/10 Warranty: Until 05 Jan 2012 Servicing: at least 1 free, need to call for exact number Price: $520 Has been disconnected and washed, can collect anytime Interested parties can contact me at 82226156 cheers

Hi Folks, I have a 5(L)x2.5(D)x2(H) tank with chenggai cabinet in good condition for a quick sale at $200. Tank comes with sump with auto top off and pipings. Buyer to arrange for transport, FCFS contact me at 8 triple two 6156 to deal. cheers!

Hi All, Price reduced to $680 cheers!

Hi All, Upgrading tank size therefore selling my Arctica 1/10 chiller. Purchased on 8th Jan 2010, as good as new. 2 years warranty still on. 2 free services still available. Selling for $740 (neg), or willing to trade with top up for Arctica 1/3. Interested parties can reach me at 82226156

Almost at the finishing line... Sales so far: Updated List: 1. Tank 4ft: Sold Livestock(feeding pallets) + others 1. Kole Tang (never ich before) : $25 sold 2. Remaining rocks - left 1 big (about 1.5ft) piece with some mushrooms on it $35 3. PH test pen - $25 4. Piranha cleaning magnet $35 5. Purple Tang, Blue Tang - $20 each Livestock to be given free with purchase: false peculiars Also free: 2ft* 1,5ft tank Cheers to all!

2ft tank with lights sold and awaiting collection!

hi fellow reefers, There have been quite a few requests for the LR, so i'm retracting my previously stated price... best is to come and see for yourselves the pictures don't do the rocks justice If you like the rock we shall negotiate! cheers!

2ft sump

2ft cube

cleaner

PH pen

[close up of zoos] - also on another rock, pretty big colony...

[rock with zoos] - oh forgot to add, there is a clam clinging onto one of the rocks and thus will come free with that rock

some pictures of the LR with corals... [overall rocks]

The rocks have finally been collected and the reality that my tank is closing down has hit hard as i am left staring at an near empty tank... Sales so far: Updated List: 1. Tank: $400 Sump + Barracuda Pump(http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?idproduct=MM1143) + GF Fittings (all pipes) + livestock (blue tang, true percs, etc...) 6. 4ft T5 x 4 bulbs (Osram ballast) $95 - price reduced to $75 7. Dynamax 4ft T5 HO x 4 bulbs - only fired up once $75 10. 2ft T5 x 4 bulbs (from DE lightings-non retrofit) - fired during the day for less than a week $75 A 2ft Cube complete with sump free with purchase! Livestock(feeding pallets) + others 1. Kole Tang (never ich before) : $25 2. Remaining rocks - all have various corals on them (mainly pink zoos), so will sell at $35/piece (3 really large rocks, price negotiable) - each piece roughly 15-20kg 3. PH test pen 4. Piranha cleaning magnet Cheers to all!

Sales so far: Updated List: 1. Tank: $400 Sump + Barracuda Pump(http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?idproduct=MM1143) + GF Fittings (all pipes) + livestock (blue tang, true percs, etc...) For those who have shown interest and want more specific pictures of the tank, feel free to pm me with what you wish to know and i'll be glad to provide relevant information 2. Deltec AP 851 (not from RD) $650 sold (with $300 deposit) 5. Giesemann coral 150W DE 14,500K (not opened, purchased: 6/7/07 with receipt from RD) $100 each - discount with purchase of MHsold 6. 4ft T5 x 4 bulbs (Osram ballast) $95 - price reduced to $85 7. 4ft T5 x 2 bulbs $35 sold 8. 4ft DE T5 x 4 bulbs $125 sold 9. 2ft Solite T5 x2 bulbs $40 sold 10. 2ft T5 x 4 bulbs (from DE lightings-non retrofit) - fired during the day for less than a week $75 A 2ft Cube complete with sump free with purchase! 11. Skimz FR $35 12. Various pumps(can't remember exactly) - pls view to offer 13. Chiller 1HP (thermostat not working-but chilling well) $65 sold 14. Chiller CL650 $125 sold 15. 4ft lighting fixture by DE (150w MH x 2, 4ft T5 x 2) $175 sold 16. Dead rock - free with purchase 18. Tunze Magnet holder x 1 $30 - new not touched water sold Livestock: (both feeding pallets) 1. Kole Tang (never ich before) : $35 2. Flame Angel: $35 There are some other misc stuff like ph test pen etc...going for really low prices [To take note] To all who have reserved equipments, rocks and livestocks should be collected by next week, so equipments should be ready for collection the week after, from 20th August onwards, do call to arrange for pick up Do drop me a msg for my address at 82226156 Cheers to all!

Hi fellow reefers, Sales so far: Updated List: 1. Tank: $400 Sump + Barracuda Pump(http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?idproduct=MM1143) + GF Fittings (all pipes) + all livestock (blue tang, true percs, kole tang, etc...) For those who have shown interest and want more specific pictures of the tank, feel free to pm me with what you wish to know and i'll be glad to provide relevant information 2. Deltec AP 851 (not from RD) $650 sold (with $300 deposit) 5. Giesemann coral 150W DE 14,500K (not opened, purchased: 6/7/07 with receipt from RD) $100 each - discount with purchase of MHsold 6. 4ft T5 x 4 bulbs (Osram ballast) $95 7. 4ft T5 x 2 bulbs $35 sold 8. 4ft DE T5 x 4 bulbs $125 sold 9. 2ft Solite T5 x2 bulbs $40 sold 10. 2ft T5 x 4 bulbs (from DE lightings-non retrofit) - fired during the day for less than a week $75 A 2ft Cube complete with sump free with purchase! 11. Skimz FR $35 12. Various pumps(can't remember exactly) - pls view to offer 13. Chiller 1HP (thermostat not working-but chilling well) $65 sold 14. Chiller CL650 $125 sold 15. 4ft lighting fixture by DE (150w MH x 2, 4ft T5 x 2) $175 sold 16. Dead rock - free with purchase 18. Tunze Magnet holder x 1 $30 - new not touched water sold There are some other misc stuff like ph test pen etc...going for really low prices [To take note] i) I'm opening my house for tank and equipment viewing tonight from 8:30 onwards ii) I will give priority to offers for a package deal secured with a 50% depost iii) I hope everyone will understand that the tank has to be sold first before i can start releasing my fishes' life support v) this has been a wonderful experience for me, and i hope to begin this journey all over again if my important 'other' gives the go ahead Do drop me a msg for my address at 82226156 Cheers to all!

full picture of tank taken a couple hours ago:

Hi fellow reefers, Sales so far: Updated List: 1. Tank: $400 Sump + Barracuda Pump(http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?idproduct=MM1143) + GF Fittings (all pipes) + all livestock (blue tang, true percs, kole tang, etc...) For those who have shown interest and want more specific pictures of the tank, feel free to pm me with what you wish to know and i'll be glad to provide relevant information 2. Deltec AP 851 (not from RD) $650 sold (with $300 deposit) 5. Giesemann coral 150W DE 14,500K (not opened, purchased: 6/7/07 with receipt from RD) $100 each - discount with purchase of MHsold 6. 4ft T5 x 4 bulbs (Osram ballast) $95 7. 4ft T5 x 2 bulbs $35 sold 8. 4ft DE T5 x 4 bulbs $125 sold 9. 2ft Solite T5 x2 bulbs $40 sold 10. 2ft T5 x 4 bulbs (from DE lightings-non retrofit) - fired during the day for less than a week $75 11. Skimz FR $35 12. Various pumps(can't remember exactly) - pls view to offer 13. Chiller 1HP (thermostat not working-but chilling well) $65 sold 14. Chiller CL650 $125 sold 15. 4ft lighting fixture by DE (150w MH x 2, 4ft T5 x 2) $175 sold 16. Dead rock - free with purchase 18. Tunze Magnet holder x 1 $30 - new not touched water sold There are some other misc stuff like ph test pen etc...going for really low prices [To take note] i) I'm opening my house for tank and equipment viewing tonight from 8:30 onwards ii) I will give priority to offers for a package deal secured with a 50% depost iii) I hope everyone will understand that the tank has to be sold first before i can start releasing my fishes' life support v) this has been a wonderful experience for me, and i hope to begin this journey all over again if my important 'other' gives the go ahead Do drop me a msg for my address at 82226156 Cheers to all!

Hi fellow reefers, Sales so far: Updated List: 1. Tank: $400 Sump + Barracuda Pump(http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?idproduct=MM1143) + GF Fittings (all pipes) + all livestock (blue tang, true percs, kole tang, etc...) 2. Deltec AP 851 (not from RD) $650 5. Giesemann coral 150W DE 14,500K (not opened, purchased: 6/7/07 with receipt from RD) $100 each - discount with purchase of MHsold 6. 4ft T5 x 4 bulbs (Osram ballast) $95 7. 4ft T5 x 2 bulbs $35 sold 8. 4ft DE T5 x 4 bulbs $125 sold 9. 2ft Solite T5 x2 bulbs $40 sold 10. 2ft T5 x 4 bulbs (from DE lightings-non retrofit) - fired during the day for less than a week $75 11. Skimz FR $35 12. Various pumps(can't remember exactly) - pls view to offer 13. Chiller 1HP (thermostat not working-but chilling well) $65 sold 14. Chiller CL650 $125 sold 15. 4ft lighting fixture by DE (150w MH x 2, 4ft T5 x 2) $175 sold 16. Dead rock - free with purchase 18. Tunze Magnet holder x 1 $30 - new not touched water sold There are some other misc stuff like ph test pen etc...going for really low prices [To take note] i) I'm opening my house for tank and equipment viewing tonight from 8:30 onwards ii) I will give priority to offers for a package deal secured with a 50% depost iii) I hope everyone will understand that the tank has to be sold first before i can start releasing my fishes' life support v) this has been a wonderful experience for me, and i hope to begin this journey all over again if my important 'other' gives the go ahead Do drop me a msg for my address at 82226156 Cheers to all!

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