Clem's Clam Corner

[Clement Chen]

Setting up a 60cm x 40cm x 30cm (height). Tank by Atlantic and will be ready in 2 weeks time. The overflow for the tank will be external due to space constraints in the tank.

Sump is 60 x 30 x 35. Comes in 3 compartments. Total Volume about 130L

Tank is to be a mixed reef with some clams!

Items:

Return pump to chiller and to DIY ATS. Jebao DC 6000. Might add on a FR with rowa if necessary

Chiller: Resun CL 450

Lights: E.Shine Aqua beauty 70w. Supplement with 1x 2ft ATI blue plus for more blueish colour

Skimmer: Bubble Magus NAC 3.5

Wavemaker: Jebao WP 10 (Waiting for stocks to arrive)

Dosing: Marine Magic 3 way dosing pump, will dose cal, alk, mg

Will update more when the tank comes. Very excited can't wait for the tank

[erikokelf]

Looks like you are all set. Camping here for your update.

[Clement Chen]

Just tried seeing e t5 with my nano tank. It doesnt add that much blue... maybe might add one more atinic blue.

[Admiraltian]

Great to know that u r starting a new tank, bro. Camping here for your updates.

[digibee]

Clamping time !

[Quas111]

Is the tank made of glass or acrylic? Acrylic would be a lot better for clams imo camping here for updates!

[Clement Chen]

Its made of glass

[ASHWIN]

Camping here! For updates!

[Clement Chen]

Just sand and repainted my tank stand with 3 coats of paint, one is anti rust. Hope this will hold.

1 more day to collect my tank! But still havent gotten e piping and valves etc. Anyone knows where to get? Madpetz currently out of stock.

I also want to ask for advice and stuff so cannot go to normal hardware store.

[MarcoVan]

Where do you stay? There's Hai Cheong at kallang and eunos/paya lebar side

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[Clement Chen]

Oh I stay around tampines area, but will they be able to advice on aquarium related matters regarding piping?

[MarcoVan]

No bro. You might want to pay money and ask reefsystems or vincent on it. They will do the full package for you. Alternatively you can talk to Ken from madpetz.

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[Clement Chen]

I have met Ken a few times and he has been very helpful. but sadly their stock haven't come in yet. Might have to wait a bit longer to start my tank.

[james72]

Looking forward to your new setup....

[Clement Chen]

New Tank is here! However piping not up yet, so can only run the LR in the sump with NSW. Is this considered as cycling?

With the overflow box

[xiggie]

Howcome your tank and stand not same size?

[Evolutionz]

Wow looks dangerous...

[Clement Chen]

i had an existing stand already, so wanted to use that. Also checked with Atlantic they say they dont do stand for so small tank, not worth the effort.

Also e tank is shallower then e normal 2ft tank so made it up with width. Its not very heavy so it will hold

[Evolutionz]

Just wondering if the protruding part will put stress on the glass too much.. Weight should not be an issue.

[Clement Chen]

Hmm.. good point, e aunty said that its ok. to be safe she also made for me 10mm glass. The foam below shuld also help distribute the weight ba.. right?

[Clement Chen]

Think she made internal bracing as well, so should be quite safe

[Copperband]

You would be safer with a thick plywood below the foam.....

[kenyee]

You would be safer with a thick plywood below the foam.....

I second that..the plywood will cushion the imbalance of weight..now its the base glass cushioning..if its really light weight, shd not b a problem..long run I dunnoe..cheers

[xiggie]

Foam dont help distribute weight ..!! If i were u i would look out for some cheap cabinet .. Or tv rack or someting that is a bit wider .. That setup looks really scary ..!!

[Tian85]

Not worth to learn the hard way bro.

Just spend a bit more and custom a cabinet for your tank.