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Ya a nite bird like me Comycus lol The delighting one has 2 probes.... gosh. My whole back wall will seem like a hardware panel..... Leaning towards Tunze for the time being, just a bracket and a prope clipping on it.

Thanks Onizuka. The formula can apply to dry sand but not the live sand. The live sand package contains some liquid which makes the bag of sand much heavier. Using the formula, I need only about 16 lbs but I need at least 3 packs of 20lbs live sand

Delighting has ATO? k will check it out. the american pinpoint should be okays. Just 1 probe each. I used to have them. Do not think they will be very visible.

Yeah... very nice hermit.... Think I will get one for my nano.

But I am looking at a couple more things to add. 1) ATO... not sure how much evaporation there is. The reefpack is very sensitive to water level. 2) American Pinpoint ORP monitor. 3) American Pinpoint PH monitor.

I used to have sumps in my previous tanks and I hate them - despite knowing their advantages. They cost the hinges to rust, you will have lots of additional pumps and cables inside, messy messy messy. So going for a clean cut look this time. getting the Tunze Reefpack 200. Opting for minimum eqpt if possible. So just a square open tank, chiller, lighting, Tunze reefpack, mp10. http://www.aquamarin.com.sg/productsDetail.asp?productid=780

I did not mod anything lol. It is a standard JBJ 24G nano tank. So yeah, it should hold. Plus mine is an acrylic tank so it is even lighter than the JBJ glass tank.

I like the 1st one but the point when the 3 "legs" touch the base looks a little artificial... a bit "robotic". just my 1 cts worth.

Hey Onizuka, its a standard JBJ cabinet lah... nothing special. I was hoping the base is a little smaller though. And another disadvantage is that there is a small gap between the base and the floor. This will trap dust. I am thinking of modifying it so that the base flushes on the floor. BTW, the black sand quantity in 1 packet is rather little, make sure you have order enough for yourself.

its about $250 (you will have some small change) for the 8mm. for the 6mm, its slightly less than $200. I will be going back to them to fabricate my top cover one I have my lighting sorted out. So i can refer you and Terryz if you guys are interested. Just PM me and let me know.

Last but not least, the JBJ 24G Nano cabinet Went hunting around for a low side table that can be used as a stand but unable to find one at a reasonable price. The black background actually blend in well with the cabinet. This is my probably my last update for the next 2 - 3 weeks. Till my Tunze, MP10, and other stuff arrives. Gotta wrap up the tank for the time being. Any comments, suggestions , pls feel free to shoot them off here. No offence will be taken

Test kits.

"What is that huh, Daddy?" asked my girl. I replied : "Its the air-con for the fishes, dear."

Some media to place in my Tunze Reefpack when its here.

Ordered the K1 3 weeks back. Saw a posting that the MP10 is available. So called up Janet and have her place an order for me. Arrival in 2 - 3 weeks. Do not think I will be using this K1. This K1 box was placed inside the tank at the black backdrop. so sharp

in 2 - 3 weeks time ) woohoo...

Hi Marc, you are using acrylic too? I am expecting arrival of these items this week. Bought them from Amazon US. I got a stack of the eraser cleaner. can spare one or two if you would like to try. Mr Clean eraser cleaner review http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18091 Novus polish kit http://www.amazon.com/Novus-Polish-Plastic...2403&sr=8-1

patient cause I do not have enough time lol..... a 3yr old princess, a 3 month old tyrant, my home affairs minister, world of warcraft, updating facebook, updating my girls blog, hong kong serials, my cycling hobby.... arhhh.... time not enough. Even posting of these few pics have to span over 6 - 7 hrs. Inbetween had to feed baby, bring my girl go cycling , wash baby bottles etc etc.... you get the picture. Hehe.. but yah, this is my 4th tank actually so kindda know what to expect. Does not have the impulse like during younger days.

I am afraid I have to disappoint you for the time being, Comycus. I am still pondering over LED or MH. A small grp of us are planning to explore building an LED fixture with the assistance of Sherman. I would also like to take a look at the KR2 Eco-lamps KR2. Might be bringing my girl to HKG Disney next month so might pick up the KR2 and handcarry back should I decide to get one. So still really fuzzy fuzzy about the lighting. For the time being, I got 2 units of 1.5 ft T5.

Got most of my stuff from AquaMarin. Partial delivery today. Black Sand. Thought 20 lbs would be enough... but wrong. 20lbs is including the water inside the packaging. Need to order 2 more packets from them I am going for just a shallow sandbed. Bare bottom just doesn't seem right for me.

OK back to the backdrop. Ended up selecting the black cause 1) the Tunze Reefpack is black, 2) the K1 / MP10 is black 3) Wires are black So they are not so obvious in a black background. Also algae would be very obvious on a blue panel. I would like to try to have to tank LOOK as clean as possible so black probably more in that aspect. So on goes the black Oyama. Did this today. No bubbles Ha actually there is.... just that it is not visible here. Did not have a sharp penknife so some of the edges were a little jagged. I was using the large kitchen scissors. (Those that your mom use to cut chicken etc) Side view

LOL... trying to steer clear of my wife on all matters involving my tank. I will get kicked out of the house if she finds out how much this project cost. Or probably I would get to sleep in my fish tank for the next 2 weeks.

Was deciding on 6mm or 8mm acrylic. Ended up paying a little more for a 8mm thickness just to be safe.

Thanks! Yup. she's my eldest princess. I have a bad feeling that she is going to determine what goes into my tank. regarding colour... umm too late. already pasted

Denkebe Plastics gave me 2 big piece (blue and black) of Oyama stickers because I could not decide which background I wanted. Hmmm blue or black?