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FTS - 4 month old tank.

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Wah bro .... hi 5ive for the 5ive footer!! Pics please of the whole system .... Cheers!

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With this statement, you have just revealed who was in the picture scaping your tank.. LOL

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After placing the order and shopped for more "toys", got a call from tank maker... "ready for viewing".. so went to take a look, as it's nearby my place, decided to take a short drive down to eunos.

As I understand, not many shops entertain such "preview"...

Found out that some minor errors during the review... so changes were made on the spot. Prevented a potential ugly scene after delivery.

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Spotted the diff? Sump couldn't fit... thus need to adjust the rear beam.

More preview...

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Cut out at the top of overflow box. For better ventilation and easy access to external overflow.

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The equally important sump... no modifications needed..

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Another view..

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Hi Bro!

It has been a while since I had time to browse the forums and post...I remember we started our tanks around the same time, in fact mine began earlier than yours but now...your tank is so much more amazing!!! :score: you really gotta impart your skills to me bro :friends:

Anyway, looking back at how things started, I really see the importance of a good tank maker, and it is invaluable that you had the oportunity to preview yours before delivery! I had requested to view mine before it was deliverd but could not, and ended up with with a couple of specifications that were not met...nothing show stopping but you know, after all the planning you kinda want things as close to perfect as possible. Just gonna treat this as one of those life lessons learnt! So two thumbs up to your tank maker and his great service!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Hope to be able to drop by and see your amazing home grown piece of the ocean soon!

Cheers! :cheers:

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Yo Paul... you are always welcome to visit and view the tank in person. This hobby is most enjoyed when we get together and learn from each other.

For tank maker, I'm just lucky to find a good one. But I agree, it's always better to preview a customized tank before delivery. If not, if the maker can make alterations foc after delivery... that's also good, though it'll delay the setup time.

I'll try to share as much as I know, given that I've benefitted a lot from forum and thru friends made here!

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Bro, finally found your thread..

Awesome tank.. the fun part is in the planning I bet.. haha very detailed.

Cheers!!!

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Hi Ryan, glad u found the thread!

The planning part has loads to think about. Had a tough but fun time.

though I must say the best part is shopping! I am a shopaholic!

that's probably why I wished it's a 6ix instead.

Btw, hope you find the tank useful....

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Hi Ryan, glad u found the thread!

The planning part has loads to think about. Had a tough but fun time.

though I must say the best part is shopping! I am a shopaholic!

that's probably why I wished it's a 6ix instead.

Btw, hope you find the tank useful....

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Hi Ryan, glad u found the thread!

The planning part has loads to think about. Had a tough but fun time.

though I must say the best part is shopping! I am a shopaholic!

that's probably why I wished it's a 6ix instead.

Btw, hope you find the tank useful....

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FTS - 4 month old tank.

nice! next tank of the quarter in the making :)


Main tank: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2
Skimmer: Deltec AP701
Return pump: RD 6
Chiller: Daikin compressor with Titanium coil
Wavemaker: Jebao w-20, Maxspect Gyre xf150

Lighting: 8x54 ATI Sunpower Non-dimmable

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Main tank: 2 x 1 x 2
Return: Eheim 1260
Lighting: AI Hydra 26 with controller
Wavemaker: Tunze 6025
My decommed 3 ft setup

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Yongshun: my tank is still in infancy stage. Cannot be a TOTQ. else anyone who has deep pockets can just setup, buy and win.

Haha... probably minimum 1 year before it can be considered as TOTQ qualifier?

hehe.

Sunny bro... definitely more than happy to help you bro! Cannot forget how u helped me 4 years ago. ;)

Let me know how I can do that when u r ready.

Cheers.

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so much changes since i visited, btw, you mentioned the overflow is top bottom concept. from the pictures, seems like an external overflow from the top only. or did i missed something? :>

Also my past experience with bottom flow is that it gets clogged up over time.. algae growth, messy stuff.. how its with yours now? still able to suck up detritus?

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Sunny, tried to Pm you, but don't know why it doesn't work.

I can recommend u my tank maker... but becoz he's not a sponsor here, I'm not sure if it's appropriate to post his contact..

If you can, pm me, or if u still have my number, xxxx1111, drop me a SMS/whatsapp.

Hi jimmipaige, thanks for your kind compliments... yeah, there's surely some real investment of time and money. The rewards are well worth it!

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Took the underwater camera for a dive yesterday,,, and thought it'll be fun to do some 'before' and 'after' shots...

2 months growth progress, Jan 2012 vs Mar 2012

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This tri-colour valida is an extremely aggressive piece. It will run over almost anything to grow.

Once stabilised, it is a gem to behold.

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Purple Digi - ultra deep purple colouration and once stable, grows fast...

Similarly, the baby frag of tri-colour valida is also growing out.

Bad mistake though, placed them too close to each other.

JAN 2012

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