Solo77 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 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. Bef marine pure, think one of the hot selling is biohome. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member acodestny Posted June 25, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 25, 2018 Bef marine pure, think one of the hot selling is biohome. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Oh ya biohome I used them for my freshwater... thinking if crushed corals as my host is good enough or should I have marine pure blocks as wellSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormrider Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 If budget allows, i do recommend marine pure etc as more crushed corals (heavy)to be equivalent to a block which is lighter and surface area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted June 25, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted June 25, 2018 12 minutes ago, stormrider said: If budget allows, i do recommend marine pure etc as more crushed corals (heavy)to be equivalent to a block which is lighter and surface area. Can I hijack? LOL. I’m using both biohome and siporax. Still have space for media. What would you recommend. My main aim is to bring nitrates down. Not so keen on reactors due to space constraints. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted June 25, 2018 SRC Supporter Share Posted June 25, 2018 You can consider Maxpect BioSphere bio media. Google it for more information. Its way cheaper than Siporax & more lasting than Biohome. In fact, you can start cycling the bio media right now - Just need a large bucket or tub + small pump to circulate the water. Can be done before your tank arrives. This can help build up the beneficial bacteria population on the media. 1 Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted June 25, 2018 SRC Supporter Share Posted June 25, 2018 On 23/06/2018 at 3:43 PM, acodestny said: 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 Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app For rocks, a recommendation is to start with dead rocks (bleached & cleaned) or with good quality artificial rocks. Avoids the live rock risk of pests like bobbit worms & crabs. Do consider warranty support for your lights. Any equipment can spoil & its important to have quick local support. AI Hydra or Radions are good lights & well supported locally. You'll probably need to add wavemaker to the list. Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormrider Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Jeebusai said: Can I hijack? LOL. I’m using both biohome and siporax. Still have space for media. What would you recommend. My main aim is to bring nitrates down. Not so keen on reactors due to space constraints. Thanks Marine pure spheres works well for me. Some LFS sell them in pieces, e.g. one small piece $2~3 per one small cube or sphere. It is not an immediate solution as cultivating bacteria may take some time. Increase the cube or spheres when bioload increases. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member acodestny Posted July 24, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 24, 2018 I am looking for 3ft t5 light set...any Bros or Sister have can contact me thks!Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member acodestny Posted August 15, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 15, 2018 After Long time planning and thanks to bros like Solo and Van, I am approaching to be ready to cycle my tank. Due to some reason, my plan was dealt a near death blow but is thankful that there are bros like them helping me! You guys are the reason I can still go ahead with my tank! Got a second hand 3x2x1.5 tank and going to collect parts of my equipment tonight, collecting the rest from Solo bro in a week or two’s time.Tonight will be initial set up and will be doing some minor configuration to my sump inlet with help of Van.More updates to come Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member acodestny Posted August 15, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 15, 2018 After Long time planning and thanks to bros like Solo and Van, I am approaching to be ready to cycle my tank. Due to some reason, my plan was dealt a near death blow but is thankful that there are bros like them helping me! You guys are the reason I can still go ahead with my tank! Got a second hand 3x2x1.5 tank and going to collect parts of my equipment tonight, collecting the rest from Solo bro in a week or two’s time.Tonight will be initial set up and will be doing some minor configuration to my sump inlet with help of Van.More updates to come Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member acodestny Posted August 15, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 15, 2018 After Long time planning and thanks to bros like Solo and Van, I am approaching to be ready to cycle my tank. Due to some reason, my plan was dealt a near death blow but is thankful that there are bros like them helping me! You guys are the reason I can still go ahead with my tank! Got a second hand 3x2x1.5 tank and going to collect parts of my equipment tonight, collecting the rest from Solo bro in a week or two’s time.Tonight will be initial set up and will be doing some minor configuration to my sump inlet with help of Van.More updates to come Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member acodestny Posted August 15, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 15, 2018 After Long time planning and thanks to bros like Solo and Van, I am approaching to be ready to cycle my tank. Due to some reason, my plan was dealt a near death blow but is thankful that there are bros like them helping me! You guys are the reason I can still go ahead with my tank! Got a second hand 3x2x1.5 tank and going to collect parts of my equipment tonight, collecting the rest from Solo bro in a week or two’s time.Tonight will be initial set up and will be doing some minor configuration to my sump inlet with help of Van.More updates to come Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ReefAddict Posted August 20, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted August 20, 2018 On 6/23/2018 at 3:43 PM, acodestny said: 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 Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Crush corals as filter media might trap detritus. have you use it before? thats why you going bback to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member acodestny Posted August 20, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 20, 2018 I have not used it before. Any suggestions? Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member JMW Posted August 20, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted August 20, 2018 I feel that be it crushed corals, or commercial filter media such as marinepure, siporax, etc can also have the potential to trap detritus. The one important thing to do is to have tank water flowing thru filter wool upstream of your filter media, to reduce detritus buildup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member acodestny Posted August 20, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 20, 2018 Set up Part 1!A visit to Pasir Ris farmway... collected some basic stuff and started the set up!For the time being, the sump is not used yet as I am still pending to collect my biohome, wavemakers, chillers from Solo bro! Also, with the help of another bro, added another compartment to hold filter pads...and need to leave the sump to dry.Main tankLoaded the tank with water, used dechlorine, add the salt, den lastly add the sand....used a small pump to circulate the tank without the sump.Left the water to clear for two days, I threw in my marine pure block to start Cycling...Till the next part....to set up the sump hahaaSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MarCal Posted August 20, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted August 20, 2018 This is gonna be exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernardhoo Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Good🤙Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites
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