IOS tank or not

[metaphor89]

Hi guys, as due to space restrain, i was planning 2ft ios tank..i would like to ask whether ios tank or normal tank wif hang on filter better?

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[kenyee]

Hi guys, as due to space restrain, i was planning 2ft ios tank..i would like to ask whether ios tank or normal tank wif hang on filter better?

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Imho, ideally if space constraint, setup shd b gg for sump (unless nano tank etc that can b placed on any cabinet)..reason being the DT can max out its size & the sump being below the DT will house all the necessary equipments..with sump being increasing the water volume, the water will b more stable..

Cheers & happy reefing

[metaphor89]

Imho, ideally if space constraint, setup shd b gg for sump (unless nano tank etc that can b placed on any cabinet)..reason being the DT can max out its size & the sump being below the DT will house all the necessary equipments..with sump being increasing the water volume, the water will b more stable..

Cheers & happy reefing

Thanks Ken Yee for your reply. But because there is not enough space for sump, which is why i thinking ios tank or normal filter with HOF. Any idea how much does 2ft ios tank cost? thanks alot bro

[kenyee]

Thanks Ken Yee for your reply. But because there is not enough space for sump, which is why i thinking ios tank or normal filter with HOF. Any idea how much does 2ft ios tank cost? thanks alot bro

no worry bro..so u will only b getting a tank only right?..for filtration system, I would prefer a IOS over HOF..for $ wise, I not very sure..maybe u can look at the pasar malam section to find a good deal..

[A. Quarium]

Check out Marine Life at Clementi. The uncle there can custom a tank for you. iOS is (or should be) better than a HOB filter but not as good as a regular sump. Budget wise depends, but for 2 ft... I would pick IOS with a skimmer for my filtration system.

[Clement Chen]

Agreed, would prefer IOS, but will take up more space in the aquarium.. So less space for fish and corals

[asg]

IOS is a lot neater but there might be space contrain if you want to place Activated carbon, GFO, skimmer, filter floss, bio homme, etc all in the IOS...

[braincoral]

I running a 2 feet iso full sos tank for yrs Ni issue.... Love it...

[metaphor89]

I was thinking jus skimmer and live rock and somealgae as filter, to simplify stuff, is it possible?

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[reeflex]

It is possible for simple life support and regular water change.

[pcw]

Could consider RSM 130D.

[ShadowHunter]

Does IOS include systems with the sump at the back of the tank? I having this for my 27" (30g) SPS reef.

[kfc]

less water change for smaller tank

[pcw]

Does IOS include systems with the sump at the back of the tank? I having this for my 27" (30g) SPS reef.

IOS - Internal Overflow Sump. (Correct me if I'm wrong but I remember reading this somewhere)

If I were to hazard a guess based on your description, I'm inclined to believe that your tank has an IOS

[Planted]

I saw side ios tank going for 60-100. The higher price includes filter. I'm using IOS with hang on back skimmer and two little fish reactor. 2 pumps in my ios, 1 for reactor(NP pellets) 1 for chiller. if able to adjust, 1 pump to reactor then down to chiller will be easier. media I use de*nitrator, sponges, phoszorb or something like that. Few live rocks. Doing well w the current set up. The only con is limited space in main display. Hope that gives u some guide ^^

[metaphor89]

Thanks for all ur advices, there is changes to my plan which is good, i manage to free up space, i am thinking 4ft by 1.5ft by 1.5ft tank or the standard 422. Is 4ft by 1.5ft by 1.5ft more expensive to build since its not the standard size?

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[CestTresBon]

Think width at least 2ft easier to play with rocks. Just my opinion

[Planted]

More width gives u more visual depth into the tank. Much nicer.

[tofubox]

Thanks for all ur advices, there is changes to my plan which is good, i manage to free up space, i am thinking 4ft by 1.5ft by 1.5ft tank or the standard 422. Is 4ft by 1.5ft by 1.5ft more expensive to build since its not the standard size?

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The smaller the tank, the cheaper it is. The price is mainly base off the amount of material used. Not base on standard size. If u include additional features like external overflow, than the price may differ.

[lyeheng]

Prefer IOS tank. More neat.

[metaphor89]

Another question will 3ft and 4ft tank differ alot in terms of price? I am on tight budget

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[CestTresBon]

It depends on where u going to make your tank. But I'm sure its just a little more. I would go for a 4ft if I'm you:). More volume = more stable

[CestTresBon]

And also go min 2ft width. Just my opinion.

[metaphor89]

Yup i also think i shld get 2ft width,

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[metaphor89]

It depends on where u going to make your tank. But I'm sure its just a little more. I would go for a 4ft if I'm you:). More volume = more stable

Bro u have any reliable and afforable tank maker to recommend, can pm me?

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