Plans for my first marine.

[whitechicks7]

I was wondering... As my tank is placed in my room... A hob filter might be a splash risk... Below the tank a lot of wire...

Will a skimmer at one corner and an internal filter at the other end work?

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[domvonn]

Ts , a small tank is hard to maintain . Please do consider ur setup . Live stocks maybe affordable but they are a life after all . All the best in ur marine adventure

[whitechicks7]

Ts , a small tank is hard to maintain . Please do consider ur setup . Live stocks maybe affordable but they are a life after all . All the best in ur marine adventure

I understand. That's why I am trying my best to gain as much knowledge as possible before I go into it. A 45 cm might be small. But my plan is to have 2 filters (skimmer + internal filter)

I guess the water should be clean enough... As for live stock I don't plan to put a lot... Maybe 4-5 fishes?

Maybe if the surrounding temperature allows me, I might add on some hardy corals.

[Damianiac]

I been reading too.. Most of the reefer's thread i read.. They have to top up water as frequent as daily few litres.

[whitechicks7]

Guys I recently bought a 2nd hand par 38 with holder but realized it was quite heavy... Don't know my tank can handle or not... I am really afraid that it my crack the side of my tank ... The whole thing is approx 2-3kg..

Any suggestion? Get a thicker tank or what else can I do??

Please help!

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[whitechicks7]

Btw I am only planning to get a 1.5ft tank... Is par 38 too strong ?

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[whitechicks7]

Finally bought the tank !!

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[reef garden]

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Finally bought the tank !!

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Bro,

What is your aquarium sitting on? Better get something sturdy to place it on. A 45 cm can also be pretty heavy with media, rocks, water and equipment.

As for filters, I wouldn't recommend any internal filters. I'm using the Atman hob filters and the space is big enough for me to put lots of stuff, including a pack of phosphate removing media to reduce algae growth.

[whitechicks7]

Currently placing it like this Lo.. Now only testing if it's leaking..

I was planning to put 2 hob... But don't know if it will be too strong or not haha.

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[reef garden]

Bro,

This wooden table is definitely not going to hold the weight of a full tank. I hope you have something more sturdy.

I used to run 2 HOBs too for my 1.5 feet aquarium. The flow is not too strong. The drawback irs water circulation is mainly confined to the top and you need a wavemaker to circulate the water lower down.

[whitechicks7]

Some updates , I think the lights really too strong...

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[Angel Keeper]

Hi whitechicks7... Welcome to the hobby... Soon you'll forget about your guppies..

Angel Keeper

[Damianiac]

Hi whitechicks7... Welcome to the hobby... Soon you'll forget about your guppies..

Angel Keeper

He will have no time for guppies... I gave up 3 fresh water tanks juz for setting up one small marine tank..

[Angel Keeper]

LOL!

Angel Keeper

[Harlequinmania]

Par 38 is a good light.! Consider upgrading to a better skimmer in future when the salty kick in.

[whitechicks7]

Haha c'mon guys , I am still passionate about freshwater. But sw to me now it's like a brand new toy haha.

Got myself a few small lr from poly art...

Maybe gonner get more soon after I put in the dead sand.

Also got my first clown fish to test water! So far so good!

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[inwear]

The live rock from polyart is quite pricey.16 per kg if i remembered correctly. Can from fellow reefers or farm for less than half the price. If you want to get healthy and cheaper lifestock avoid the latter

[whitechicks7]

I know but due to my own schedule... I don't have the time to visit other marine lfs... Wanted to try fresh marine but it closes at 8 lol can't make it..

And I alway miss my chance if people happen to be giving away free rocks haha

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[Damianiac]

Theres one marine shop opp the entry of c328. Used to me at the hong leong building at west coast or something.

[Angel Keeper]

Marine Life.

Angel Keeper

[whitechicks7]

Yea I heard of that place but never got a chance to visit

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[whitechicks7]

Finally got myself more live rocks but don't dare stack that high haha

Found a mini crab and shrimp inside the live rocks but I just leave it in the water... No harm right ?

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[hideaki]

Depends on what crab. If it is hairy, better remove. I think can see the pincers to identify whether safe or not, but I can't remember how to see. Maybe experts here can advise.

[inwear]

My thoughts would be remove everything. Bleached your LR when possible. Save you from headaches. I have 2 premium clams died within days from purchase and realised because of a hairy crab.

[inwear]

Hairy crabs are mostly non reef safe