Newbie sharing my tank

[Law88]

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and new to marine tank. This is my first post and apologies if I'm not posting it correctly. To start off with, like to share my 1.3 ft Nano tank. Looking at upgrading soon

[anmiheng]

Welcome aboard, bro!

Nice tank!

[Law88]

Thank you and I'm excited on this journey!

[Admiraltian]

Nice tank but watch out for ur po4 and nitrates. I saw some algae growing on ur rocks.

[Law88]

Yes! I saw that too, not sure where did it come from? I do 20% wc weekly (tap water with conditioner). Attached is the test kit I use for Po3/4 measure. Not sure how to read absolute. It's this normal?

[Daniel Poh Yang Zheng]

running a sump or iOS?

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[Law88]

ios

[Clement Chen]

Its coming most likely from the tap water. We usually use ro/di water. Or can buy distilled water from NTUC also.

[Clement Chen]

For a small tank can get those 2 canister di unit from madpetz. Not that ex

[Law88]

Thanks Bro. Thinking of getting the RO/ DI unit. Invest for future upgrade as well.

[Admiraltian]

Yes! I saw that too, not sure where did it come from? I do 20% wc weekly (tap water with conditioner). Attached is the test kit I use for Po3/4 measure. Not sure how to read absolute. It's this normal?

The test kit u using doesn't test for really low levels of po4.(>0.1ppm). For marine po4 @0.2ppm is enuff to trigger nuisance algae growth.

[gdc0910]

RO/DI is a must have investment. Nice tank, except for the damsel

[PoorPicasso]

New beautiful tank.

[Guest]

beautiful

[M&M]

It's a really nice small tank

[Law88]

Thanks bro for the encouragements. Going to source for a RODI to bring down the phosphate before Alage go out of control. Any good recommendations?

[dinGdinG]

Nice tank bro~! You can check out the Zero rodi unit at madpetz or the crystal di unit. These 2 are the more commonly used ones. You should get one if you are really getting an upgrade soon. As for now, stop using tap water and go get the life distilled water for your water change, 12 bottles of 1.5 litres for $6 only. I have been using it for the past 9 months, so far so good

As for your po4 test kits, go for the hanna checker, the most accurate po4 test kit imo..

Reef on~!

[patricklhc]

Consider also Rowaphos to help bring your po4 down. Rodi helps remove from tapwater however the food we feed our animals will also increase your po4 and remember u still have no3 to deal with

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[chipset]

great job nice tank....

[Law88]

Heading down to madzpet later to pick up the RODI. Thanks for the advice. Pathing the way to upgrade to a 3 ft tank. If anyone has a full system to let go, do let me know ya

[sa1tfish]

Nice tank you got here for a new hobbyist, i'm reading up for some basic know-how before I jump start. Can you share the total cost of owning a marine fish tank?

[Darren Sim]

Nice tank ! Hope to see more beautiful corals !

[xinde]

Very nice scaping and choice of livestock! Makes the tank looks lively and beautiful