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Hi all, I am new to the hobby! Been always a dream for me to start a marine tank and my planning journey started a good two years ago...

 

As I have a young kid, decided to go with freshwater tank for 1year odd, just decomm n sold off the tank!

 

Now to finally ready to dive into the amazing world of the sea!

 

My target is a 3x2x2 custom tank with cabinet and sump... have been shopping ard getting quotes from Iwrana, N30 and many others.... will be ordering my tank in early Aug!

 

Any suggestions to newbies like me? I looking at LPS and soft coral tank!

 

 

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Just now, acodestny said:

Thk u Bros... any recommendations or suggestions for me? Hehe...


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I’m a newbie too. Got lots of information from this forum. Do search through the tank threads. Many experts here with customized tanks for ur reference. Choose one you are more inclined to and that will be a good start. For myself, chose off the shelf tanks for a start. 

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I see... for myself I shortlisted this tank setup

1. 3x2x2 tank with triton ready sump
2. 4x2x2 cabinet to fit in chiller inside
3. Heliea chiller
4. Orhpek led lights
5. 5000l return pump
6. Crushed coral sand
7. Live rocks
8. T valve for PO4 and chiller
9. 110SS reef octopus skimmer
10. Filter media - crushed corals, carbon, cotton


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I see... for myself I shortlisted this tank setup

1. 3x2x2 tank with triton ready sump
2. 4x2x2 cabinet to fit in chiller inside
3. Heliea chiller
4. Orhpek led lights
5. 5000l return pump
6. Crushed coral sand
7. Live rocks
8. T valve for PO4 and chiller
9. 110SS reef octopus skimmer
10. Filter media - crushed corals, carbon, cotton


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Ur setup doesn’t seem like ur new to marine tank.....lol


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Haha all these are suggested by the dealer I consult with...been looking ard hard and my intention is I want this to be a Long term tank cos I dun intend to upgrade size anytime soon due to space constraint haha


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May want to take a look at
Ecotech Radion lights
Teco or Artica chiller
SICCE pumps
The skimmer may be a tad small. Can-consider same brand but different size?

Ur going triton?


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May want to take a look at
Ecotech Radion lights
Teco or Artica chiller
SICCE pumps
The skimmer may be a tad small. Can-consider same brand but different size?

Ur going triton?


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I not going triton atm...Budget constraint hahaa. Been thinking hard whether to have a dosing pump or not. Heard triton, dosing pump is almost a must haha. The set up I have above is alrdy stretching my initial Budget lol.

How’s orhpek lights, it seems like quite a powerful light, but the thing is it is not programmable


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4 minutes ago, acodestny said:

 


I not going triton atm...Budget constraint hahaa. Been thinking hard whether to have a dosing pump or not. Heard triton, dosing pump is almost a must haha. The set up I have above is alrdy stretching my initial Budget lol.

How’s orhpek lights, it seems like quite a powerful light, but the thing is it is not programmable


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Didn’t use Orhpek lights myself, according to other bro. It’s very powerful, but as u said, not programmable. I will think it may be a overkill for a 3 feet. 

Dosing pump can come later since ur not going triton. Maybe can prioritize ur initial equipment to save some moolah. Do shop around since ur not in a rush. Do look at AI Hydra HD lights too. Bang for buck. 

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Not sure if you want to spend more but,
Maxspect light + gyro + return pump.
All can program and I’m currently enjoying it cause I’m quite laze.
For sump, use the auto roll filter.
Don’t have to keep changing the filter sock every few days.
Initial pocket pain. But after that, damn shiok everything automated don’t have to do anything except water change.


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2 minutes ago, VanquishJ said:

Not sure if you want to spend more but,
Maxspect light + gyro + return pump.
All can program and I’m currently enjoying it cause I’m quite laze.
For sump, use the auto roll filter.
Don’t have to keep changing the filter sock every few days.
Initial pocket pain. But after that, damn shiok everything automated don’t have to do anything except water change.


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Bro do u mind sharing the clari Sea cost and how long one roll last? Thanks 

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Not sure if you want to spend more but,
Maxspect light + gyro + return pump.
All can program and I’m currently enjoying it cause I’m quite laze.
For sump, use the auto roll filter.
Don’t have to keep changing the filter sock every few days.
Initial pocket pain. But after that, damn shiok everything automated don’t have to do anything except water change.


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What is a gyro? And the auto roll filter?


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Bro do u mind sharing the clari Sea cost and how long one roll last? Thanks 


I bought the bubble magus one.
Should last 1-3 months before needing replacement depending on how dirty your tank is.

Mine currently running for 2 weeks. Used up 1/3. So mine should last me 6 weeks.

Think was 200+ but measure your sump design. I had to tear down all my partition and re silicon to fit it in.
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15 minutes ago, VanquishJ said:

 


I bought the bubble magus one.
Should last 1-3 months before needing replacement depending on how dirty your tank is.

Mine currently running for 2 weeks. Used up 1/3. So mine should last me 6 weeks.

Think was 200+ but measure your sump design. I had to tear down all my partition and re silicon to fit it in.
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Thanks for the info. Didn’t know bubble magus have this too! 

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Certain items can go for second hand and this will save you alot. Go rd asking shops and talk to reefers. Follow with yr hearts as there are many approach to this hobby. 

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

Algae Scrubbler

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Certain items can go for second hand and this will save you alot. Go rd asking shops and talk to reefers. Follow with yr hearts as there are many approach to this hobby. 

I have several bad experience with second hand products for my freshwater, breaking down within one or two months. But yeah I will go with my heart hahaa...

My target is to stick to lps and soft corals for a Long Long time haha. Dun think I want to go up the tech and money draining ladder hahaa!


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Yes. Non crtitical like dosing pump, can go for resales. Core equipment, I wont but some equipment like ehiem return pump is trustworthy. With yr freshwater experience, can apply here on the approach. 

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

Algae Scrubbler

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12 minutes ago, acodestny said:


Do you currently use it? Other den marine pure, any other products that are as efficient but cheaper?


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I am using marine pure spheres. It may take 1-2 months to be effective so have to put them during cycling.

Not much maintenance only shake them off debris with tank water during water change. There are a few well known brands in the market but i have not use them.

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