Jacky's Mini Marine Isle

[jackywongto]

For nano hobbyist, after a few years... most of us would reach a cross junction where we need to decide the following..... deccomm? upgrade? or keep it at status quo with just a silly fish inside ( Ding... haha Ray,..). I decided to get a slightly larger tank with sump so that I can hide all my eqpt in the sump. I simply love open rimless tank.

The next million dollar question then would be who do I get the tank from.... I have seen so many tank owners promoting their own tank makers (for whatever reasons) but I have also come across so many negative remarks from other friends on some of these tank makers too..... Hence I did some homework and besides checking with the sponsors here, I also check with N30, Sgbros, Coral Reef Aquarium, etc.

I eventually purchased the tank from Coral Reef Aquarium. I made a trip to his showroom in Eunos to have a look at their display tanks. then walk around the workshop to see his workers in action. I spent 90 mins discussing with Dan (from CRA) my requirements and running through the tank & sump design. This guy is amazing. Heis so patient in running through all the details of my tank, accommodated all my nitty gritty requests and offered practical suggestions to make the design better. really kudos to this guy..... place order and in a week, he wanted to deliver my tank over.... haha... i was not ready. I had to ask him to hold the delivery for a couple of days.

Well enough talk, so how is the quality of the tank... hmmmm pictures speak a thousand words... see for yourself.....

[jackywongto]

the silicon work.....

The entire display tank silicon is as neat as this pic.

[TayHongSiang]

Solid worksmanship from Coral Reef!!! Seen it myself

Post some pics of your new krakens....haha...

[jackywongto]

The silicon from top view....

OK.. Did I mention that CRA offers 10 years warranty on their tanks?

another

[peacemaker]

Nice... like ADA quality.

[jackywongto]

Solid worksmanship from Coral Reef!!! Seen it myself

Post some pics of your new krakens....haha...

Hey stranger..... 1st poster to this thread.... must find a prize for u... hahaha

fish photos have to wait yeah... wanna post these asap then go to bed... so tired.

[jackywongto]

Nice... like ADA quality.

ya bro... you really got to see it to appreciate it... sweeeee.........

[jackywongto]

This is the 2nd version of the sump schematics draft that CRA sent me.....

posting here for the benefit of those planning 2 footers.

[jackywongto]

tank schematics..... I love these drawings when I saw them ......

[wilsontantw]

Lovely silicon work! Finally a sump for ya!

Pls keep the pix coming bro.

[jackywongto]

Lovely silicon work! Finally a sump for ya!

Pls keep the pix coming bro.

lol ya.... been talking about this tank for 2 years liao....

anyway exciting times for you too ! kekeke

PS: SL has 2 - 3 nice piece of LR (nice shape)

dun have to scrub so hard one... haha

[jackywongto]

picture of the sump....

pardon the cables... I just dump the probes and temp sensor all into the sump....

The skimz SM161 skimmer fits in nicely and I can add another skimz FR obtained from Motoro. (He is a very nice chap.)

Notice the ample space at the top?

[jackywongto]

higher elevation photo of the sump

I have requested Dan to build an ATO at the front.

[jackywongto]

filter sock compartment....

The filter sock can be totally enclosed by an L bracket.

THis is to minimise salt spray or splashing.

See the filter sock holder from Dr Evil (DElighting).... very nice....

L bracket removed

L brakcet secured.

[cool guy]

Nice n clean setup... I jus love it... 

[wilsontantw]

lol ya.... been talking about this tank for 2 years liao....

anyway exciting times for you too ! kekeke

PS: SL has 2 - 3 nice piece of LR (nice shape)

dun have to scrub so hard one... haha

Yes. And was quite concerned for your tank, at one stage you almost fully decommed too. Glad the dark days are over! And it's a fresh start and bigger/better too!

Exciting times for us bro.

I like ur schematics, especially the one with cabinet and pipe work!

The ample space at the top of the sump, Issit meant for some dosing devices?? Hehe.

[pokmingsheng]

wow the workmanship is

more importantly, i'm impress with their personalised service...

if i had known about Coral Reef Aquarium earlier,

i would have got them to do up my tank....

at least it comes with 10 years of warranty,

peace of mind to reef on...

now awaiting pictures of your fishies.....

keep the pictures rolling!

[skinbone]

Jacky,

congratulations! The tank looks wicked. Will be camping here.

[tench1]

Jacky! Wat a long wait! Congrats and keep your pictures coming!

Ps: can pm me the Damaged caused for the new tank?

[poomoon]

:groupwavereversed:

wooohoooooo ...... as expected from jacky, technically planned

well and neat

:groupwavereversed:

can't wait for the exciting part .... SCAPING .... jacky very

experienced here D->

[resser]

Wah that was fast! This is so exciting, more pics!

[jackywongto]

Nice n clean setup... I jus love it... 

Hey thanks bro! Lets hope I can keep it clean......

I like ur schematics, especially the one with cabinet and pipe work!

The ample space at the top of the sump, Issit meant for some dosing devices?? Hehe.

Yeah the schematics are nice. It really gives a good preview how the tank will turn out to be. You should post yours too... haha....

Dosing pump have to wait..... I like SPS but concern with the amount of time I can spend on the tank. Also my girls love fishes and i am expecting to house 15 fishes inside.....

So lets see what happens 6 months down the road....

I am also going to build a side open cabinet to house my chiller and also to "box up" all my electrical connections.

Gonna set this as a top priority.

[jackywongto]

wow the workmanship is

more importantly, i'm impress with their personalised service...

if i had known about Coral Reef Aquarium earlier,

i would have got them to do up my tank....

at least it comes with 10 years of warranty,

peace of mind to reef on...

now awaiting pictures of your fishies.....

keep the pictures rolling!

Thanks Kiko or should I say Aaron... haha........

For a minute I thought they sold your fish to someone else.....

cold sweated.

Anyway... you can keep the contact for your next mega tank !!!!

Jacky,

congratulations! The tank looks wicked. Will be camping here.

Hey bro, Thanks !

Drop by often.... so what happened after you sold all your suns....

too bad I was late....

[yikai]

so what are you intending to keep?

[jackywongto]

Jacky! Wat a long wait! Congrats and keep your pictures coming!

Ps: can pm me the Damaged caused for the new tank?

haha yeah... ultra long.... and thanks.

Will definitely post more pics...

Will pm you in a minute on the pricing. cheers !

wooohoooooo ...... as expected from jacky, technically planned

well and neat

can't wait for the exciting part .... SCAPING .... jacky very

experienced here D->

Thanks for the compliments bro !

Hope your cyano trouble are over.

As for scape... hehe... one of the nicest I have done...... Really like it.

photos coming up soon.....

Wah that was fast! This is so exciting, more pics!

Yo..... yeah very fast... within 1 week...

Now waiting for yours !

quickly get it settle and start your tank thread !