Nickel

Can any bro/sis advise what should be the flowrate of PH required to effectively/efficiently drive a skimmer for a 5x2x2.5 marine tank tank capacity is about 600 litres after less DSB and top of tank. Understand that the venturi-type skimmer is one of the most effective for such capacity, which brand/model and price to recommend that is most value for money ? One I am aware is probably H&S model 110F2000 (600 litres) and A110F2000 (800litres).

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I think the danger of putting LR on top of DBSis that when fish/anemone/worms/snails.....or anything thing start to dig into the sand and if sufficient sand is dislodge that is supporting the LR, your LR will become unbalanced and topple over. At the $/kg of LR, I don't think you want to put LR on bottom and cover up with sand !! I think the uplifted base support aproach is quite practical. IMO. My 2 cents worth.

The more important consideration is the height and width of tank. I agree with bro reefer guy that DSB spread the force and and LR exert a downward dead force. If you support the base with a flat platform, as on a cabinet, a wrought-iron stand with a thick plywood between the foam and stand, 8mm glass base should be sufficient provided not too much LR. Anyway, FW tanks also have thick sand base and sculpturing/deco in them. However, as for sides, because normally 3-4ft tank only 1.5ft high/width, don't think SW at 1.024 SG compared to water will make a lot of difference, as less 3" DSB and top of tank, you probable left with not more than 12" of SW. Again workmanship is important here. I think the danger is if you do not arrange the LR carefully and it fell over. Then any glass will also be in danger of cracking. I am on 4x1.5x1.5 IOS tank with 6mm side and 8mm base. My identical FW tank, probably weight as much with cover, rocks, landscape, plants and all and been there for 4 years ! Just sharing my personal experience. Motto is : always be careful when dealing with material breakable, no matter what thickness.

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I used Redsea Salt. Cheap, soluble, and clean water.

Looking for new/used wave maker such as Eden 228. Reasonable price please PM me.

Hi, possible for experience bros to show a pic how coraline looks like on LR and why it drop off as mentioned by bro above ? I also keen to know as small pcs of white colored rock drop off too. Wonder it is coraline.

I did my 4' tank last night with 30kg of C0 sand to get about 3" of DSB. Propbably for 3' tank with 6" DSB, you may need about 40kg. Hope info helps.

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Changfra, suggest you PM the administrator to edit/delete the code. Sorry bros, trust no one will mind as it can get changfra into trouble for sharing the code publicly.

Any bros have excess Life Rock wanted to sell 10-20kg, pls PM me price and amount. OR if you know any LFS selling and with stock over this weekend, pls let me know too.

Interested 20kg. Pls PM me.

Hi, beleive weipro 2011 cost around $60+ without pump. Has seen a "arco' brand of skimmer in RA**B** coting about $20+. About 1 ft in height and air pump driven. Any bros can comment on the "arco' brand ? Not sure of the specifications though.

I have a IOS compartment in my 4' tank with overflow into wool filters. Water in the tank driven around via a powerhead at rate 2500 l/hr. Do I still need skimmer ?

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Any bros have skimmer and wave maker to let go, pls PM me details, brand and price. Both to support 4ft tank. No need high-end, just practical and cheap will do. Bros, has extra LR to let go, also pls PM me. Need about 10+ kgs.

Surface skimmer still available ? Pls PM me specifications/physical size and price.

Any advise what type of filter media should I use for the 3 compartments in the IOS marine tank ? that is top, middle and bottom compartements. Heard so much pros and cons about bioballs/sponge.....now very confused. How is the connection (tubes, etc.) to connect skimmer into the IOS pump compartment ? Any brand/$ recommendations for a 4'x1.5'x1.5' IOS tank ?

Hi, I also thinking of using existing my 4 ft IOS tank with 6mm side thickness and 8mm base as marine tank. Any bros can advise how and what to use as bracing ? Also what filter media should I use inthe IOS 3-tiered compartment ? Many thanks for the advise.