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I'm new to marine fish keeping. I'm intending to start a tank with the following:

Fishes: 2 to 3 false percula clown / ocellaris

Substrate: Fine Coral Sand

Others: Live Rocks

No corals / anemone

Due to my freshwater keeping hobby.. I already have some of the following:

1) API Ammonia test kit

2) API Nitrite test kit

3) APT Nitrate test kit

4) Petfran PH Pen

Some other solutions such as Seachem Prime and different BBs.

I've bought a Dymax IQ5 (tank, led, pump) together with its protein skimmer. The shop where I went to had no idea on how to use the protein skimmer, they don't even bother to answer me and there are no instructions or anything within the box. I will be using NSW to start my tank instead of salt mix and will cycle my tank with Waterlife Bio-mature(ammonia actually) before I introduce any LS in. My Questions are:

1) How do I install the protein skimmer (for those who've used an IQ5 Protein skimmer)

2) Can any seniors here advise me on what else do I need to get for the setting up.

3) I need a hydrometer.. any good hydrometer to recommend for the IQ5 tank?

4) Any good LFS to go to for good advises into starting marine fish keeping?

5) What are the recommended medias for the IOS of IQ5? I've bought a pack of mini porous CR. Intending to use Seachem De-nitrate as one level too. Will cut the black form shorter so can't place more different type of medias.

Thanks all for your attention and your help!

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iq5 no need skimmer leh, imo.

i using iq5 also, using chemipure and purigen.

~ 24 June 2012 ~

Main Tank Display- 4ft (L) x 2ft (W) x 2.5ft (H) 3side view

Return Pump- 2x Eheim 1262

Wavemaker- Conch II + Tunze

Skimmer- Hydor Performer 700DP

Lighting- Sun System Tek-Light T5 8 x ATI 54W

Chiller- Hailea 1/4hp

Reactor- Skimz FR Rowaphos

Dosing Pump- Bubble Magus BM-T01

-Refugium-

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Not an expert here but could assist with some concerns you have raised.

1) I personally think the skimmer for the iq5 is not necessary and you could focus more time on regular water change as a form of nutrient export. However since u already bought it, I understand that it is a airstone skimmer so I guess u would require some form of air input... Doing an online search should yield you some decent results.

2) you might want to consider including a fan/chiller to keep temperature done... We reside in a ridiculously hot country. Maybe something to increase water movement within the tank?

3) you could get your hands on a refractor meter think most LFS carry them.. Accurate, convenient :thumbsup:

4) many around. Check out some of the sponsors here :)

5) media wise you could use some biohome, ultralith, mechanical filter like sponge (do remember to change regularly) activated carbon and some form of nitrate/phosphate export... Fish only may not be necessary :)

Have fun bro! :cheers:

:: just a noob ::

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