sam20e Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Hi guys, Sam here, recently only started this hobby. I have a 15G nano tank I love this hobby and learning a lot of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelReef Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Nice! Like the hammer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member freddy777 Posted October 18, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted October 18, 2018 Nice setup! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aramopper Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Clean beautiful tank. I am also going to start soon. Been doing research for a month now. Good luck on your reef keeping journey! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernardhoo Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Happy reefingSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzlesc Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Hi care to show the sump area? Learning tooSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam20e Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 15 hours ago, fuzzlesc said: Hi care to show the sump area? Learning too Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app I dont have a separate sump setup. Its a AIO nano tank setup. Protein skimmer, filter section and then pump thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeymic Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Do u have chiller for your tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam20e Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 nop, no chiller/heater etc. it's all inbuilt. for nano tanks normally there won't be chiller all. it will be a all in one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member JMW Posted October 24, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted October 24, 2018 Hi nice setup, how do you keep your tank temperature low without a chiller? Do you use a cooling fan? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam20e Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 12 minutes ago, JMW said: Hi nice setup, how do you keep your tank temperature low without a chiller? Do you use a cooling fan? singapore temperature is fine no need to chill your tank. i dont use any cooling fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeymic Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 singapore temperature is fine no need to chill your tank. i dont use any cooling fan Not in air con room either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam20e Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 23 minutes ago, Mickeymic said: 4 hours ago, sam20e said: singapore temperature is fine no need to chill your tank. i dont use any cooling fan Not in air con room either? nope its in my living room. i dont think anyone would keep a reef tank n their aircon room because it could affect the temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Indeco Posted October 24, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted October 24, 2018 I only know fish can go without chiller but never know coral can survive also.Bro, can share tank temp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam20e Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 only for big tank you need chiller. this one inbuilt. tank water temp = 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Indeco Posted October 24, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted October 24, 2018 Oh ok, thx for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris3121 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Singapore waters also have coral reef, don't need chiller/heater - mostly for temperate countries, seasonal changes. But keep away from direct sunlight, because small water volume. Chiller is good for many reasons, higher dissolved oxygen and reduced algae growth. Higher temperature also has benefits - higher metabolism and coral growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member JMW Posted October 25, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2018 14 hours ago, sam20e said: singapore temperature is fine no need to chill your tank. i dont use any cooling fan Thanks for sharing. It’s an interesting setup & I would agree that you may find long-term success by stocking your tank with livestock that are more adaptable or originate from warmer waters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Indeco Posted October 25, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2018 Singapore waters also have coral reef, don't need chiller/heater - mostly for temperate countries, seasonal changes. But keep away from direct sunlight, because small water volume. Chiller is good for many reasons, higher dissolved oxygen and reduced algae growth. Higher temperature also has benefits - higher metabolism and coral growth. I guess the live stock selection must be those hardy type? Else temp fluctuation is one of the killer in tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam20e Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, Indeco said: 8 hours ago, chris3121 said: Singapore waters also have coral reef, don't need chiller/heater - mostly for temperate countries, seasonal changes. But keep away from direct sunlight, because small water volume. Chiller is good for many reasons, higher dissolved oxygen and reduced algae growth. Higher temperature also has benefits - higher metabolism and coral growth. I guess the live stock selection must be those hardy type? Else temp fluctuation is one of the killer in tank. yup, my tank max can keep 2-3 fishes but i have 4 because im doing weekly water changes, checking my water parameters regularly etc. if you want to have a successful reef, you need to know all about the reef chemistry. That's very important. As for the corals for now, yes, I have hardy type and soft corals. For more advanced corals you need advanced light technique all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris3121 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Indeco said: 10 hours ago, chris3121 said: Singapore waters also have coral reef, don't need chiller/heater - mostly for temperate countries, seasonal changes. But keep away from direct sunlight, because small water volume. Chiller is good for many reasons, higher dissolved oxygen and reduced algae growth. Higher temperature also has benefits - higher metabolism and coral growth. I guess the live stock selection must be those hardy type? Else temp fluctuation is one of the killer in tank. Not really, temp fluctuation in Singapore is 5-6 degrees, which translates to 2-3 degrees fluctuation indoors. (Close your windows to prevent heat convection and reduce radiation.) 2-3 degrees fluctuation is normal in natural reefs. You can also use a low powered cooling fan to stabilize temp. Water chemistry is more important for "advanced" corals. Run GFO and dose vinegar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Indeco Posted October 25, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2018 Not really, temp fluctuation in Singapore is 5-6 degrees, which translates to 2-3 degrees fluctuation indoors. (Close your windows to prevent heat convection and reduce radiation.) 2-3 degrees fluctuation is normal in natural reefs. You can also use a low powered cooling fan to stabilize temp. Water chemistry is more important for "advanced" corals. Run GFO and dose vinegar. Oh Ok, I got bad success rate when doing QT my fish so I thought temp fluctuation is one of the killer. Maybe now I should look at other thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam20e Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 43 minutes ago, Indeco said: 1 hour ago, chris3121 said: Not really, temp fluctuation in Singapore is 5-6 degrees, which translates to 2-3 degrees fluctuation indoors. (Close your windows to prevent heat convection and reduce radiation.) 2-3 degrees fluctuation is normal in natural reefs. You can also use a low powered cooling fan to stabilize temp. Water chemistry is more important for "advanced" corals. Run GFO and dose vinegar. Oh Ok, I got bad success rate when doing QT my fish so I thought temp fluctuation is one of the killer. Maybe now I should look at other thing. I'll be very honest with you. I never QT my fishes at all. I know a lot of people recommend that. Some will even tell that you should QT a fish for like 1-2 months. It's just your preference. If you introduce 2-3 fishes together it won't be a problem. But make sure to research and get to know about that fish nature, aggressive type etc. Some fish like six line all can become territorial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Indeco Posted October 25, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2018 Agree with you Bro, I only QT tang and angel. Small fish normally is physical assessment.Having say that alot of fish due to mishandling, i feel that will required some pre treatment/care to be able to strive in reef environment.Territorial and aggression always suck. Hahaha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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