blackghost Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hello! ive been meaning to go back into marine after decomm a simple tank about 6 years ago. it took an impulse buy of this ocean free tank to dive back in into this marine hobby. So currently trying to get the parameters correct. and I'm in discussion with a tank maker as well as my parents to decommission my freshwater tank and get a new 4 footer inspired by Innovative Marine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted August 17, 2015 SRC Supporter Share Posted August 17, 2015 Welcome back to the salty side ! Any plan to upgrade your tank in near future ? Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackghost Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Welcome back to the salty side ! Any plan to upgrade your tank in near future ? yeah, im already in discussions for a new bigger tank.. I hope I can document my journey here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member shy88devil Posted August 17, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted August 17, 2015 Welcome Back ! Cant wait to see your upgrade tank =P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Looking fwd to ur new tank build. Quote Display Tank : 36" x 20" x 20" Herbie overflow box design, Sump : 36" x 21" x 17", Frag Tank : 16” x 20” x 16”, custom built by Tank Culture. Lightings : Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro x 2 for Main Display Tank, Inled R80 x 1 for Frag Tank. Chiller : Dalkin 1hp compressor with build-in drop coil. Skimmer : Skimz Octa SC205i Protein Skimmer. FR : H2Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Media Reactor with Hailea HX-2500 (Feeder Pump) running Rowaphos. CR : Skimz Monzter E Series CM122 Calcium Reactor. BPR: Marine Source Biopellet Reactor with Continuum Reef Biopellet Fuel. Main Return Pump : SICCE Syncra ADV 9.0 & Jebao ACQ-10000 Water Pump. Wavemaker : Jebao MOW-9 x2 for Main Display Tank & Jebao SLW-20M Sine Wave Pump for Frag Tank. Water Top Up: AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackghost Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) the table i used to support this tank.. has shown some bowing.. that means, ive to decomm and upgrade this sooner than later.. i have an old 4 footer, almost 6 years old? maybe older.. so i thought to myself. i shld decomm that tank as well and for the first time custom build my own tank.. as sooo.. i spoke with a tank maker and ive just received the mock up yesterday.. its due to get delivered in two weeks.. 4 ft tank with external animalbean overflow and sump! i have to start shopping for filter media, powerhead as well as skimmer soon.. i have the brands in mind but im not too sure which shops should i go to for the best deals? any suggestions? Edited August 22, 2015 by blackghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackghost Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 sorry double posting but not sure how to delete. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member JMW Posted August 23, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted August 23, 2015 Bro, personally I feel Henry at MarineLife provides excellent advice for setting up a new tank. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leejwa Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 the table i used to support this tank.. has shown some bowing.. that means, ive to decomm and upgrade this sooner than later.. i have an old 4 footer, almost 6 years old? maybe older.. so i thought to myself. i shld decomm that tank as well and for the first time custom build my own tank.. as sooo.. i spoke with a tank maker and ive just received the mock up yesterday.. its due to get delivered in two weeks.. 4 ft tank with external animalbean overflow and sump! i have to start shopping for filter media, powerhead as well as skimmer soon.. i have the brands in mind but im not too sure which shops should i go to for the best deals? any suggestions? What type of filter media are you looking for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackghost Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Not too sure.. ive vey read that live rocks are the only media i need.. do do I still need wool, ceramic rings or even coarser grade of coral sand to act as media? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member expert Posted August 28, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted August 28, 2015 Not too sure.. ive vey read that live rocks are the only media i need.. do do I still need wool, ceramic rings or even coarser grade of coral sand to act as media? you can consider additional media like coral chips and biohome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Aung Thu Ice Posted October 18, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted October 18, 2015 any plan for soft/hard corals ? Quote Display tank+ Build in sump : 24" x 15 x 13 (6mm High Clarity Low Iron Glass ) Nuvo Nano 20 Lightings : Innovative marine skyy light (6x3 watt) x 2 Chiiler : Hailea HS 28a (set @26 C) skimmer : innovative Ghost protein skimmer Reactor : coming soon .. Wave Maker : Boyu wave maker wm 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member shy88devil Posted October 23, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted October 23, 2015 any plan for soft/hard corals ? Bring some colours from the sea back to your tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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