Marine Setup recommendation

[MadScientist]

Hi, currently, I have a 1 feet GEX Genoah Shape S tank (31X17X18.5cm, 7.5L).

My current filtration system is as follows:

Prefilter is eden 501 with 1/2 part of sponge media and the other 1/2 seachem purigen. Main filter is eheim 2233, with tray 1, 2 pc coarse sponge media, tray 2, seachem denitrate and tray 3, seachem matrix. Post filter is eheim 2211 filled to brim with seachem matrix and 1 pc coarse sponge media. All canisters are impeller-less and driven by an eheim 1250 (1200l/h).

As for lighting, I am running a 24 pc white-blue led lightset rated at 3-6W (those china brand that's made in china). I have ordered a eshine 4G 24X3W Cree (90 deg) with dimmer at the BO.

May I ask what can I keep and what else do I need (like skimmer, chiller, etc) I am trying to restrain myself from getting a chiller. I do intend to upgrade to 2 ft, however, at the same time, I have the urge to remain at 1 ft. I believe that with the eshine led, my 1ft tank will have literally no hotspots.

[Harlequinmania]

You connect all the canister filter together ? It look alittle bit confusing and messy. It should be good for a start up, but do seriously consider a tank with a sump tank for your future upgrade .

You should have a skimmer to remove the nutrient from the water, and if you can manage to keep the water cool at below 30 degree without a chiller, ii should be fine for a fish only tank. However, If you intent to keep coral, the water need to be colder in order for it to do well.

Hope that help.

[MadScientist]

yup, space constraints, hence cannot really spread out or line up the filters. I am unable to get a sump as the tank is a table top tank. Would IOS help?

[Harlequinmania]

maybe you can post some pics of your tank ?

[MadScientist]

Technically, there's nothing marine inside the tank?