Newbie HOB filter question

[jonanaz]

Hello! I have been thinking about trying out a nano 10gallon reef tank after having freshwater tanks for awhile:) thinking about using a HOB filter. What should I put inside the filter besides seachem matrix? Thanks in advance!

 

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[newclown]

Try tidal


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[jonanaz]

yup was thinking of trying that too! or maybe just a 10 gallon IOS tank. Anyone know where to get for a reasonable price? 

[BlueOnBlue]

yup was thinking of trying that too! or maybe just a 10 gallon IOS tank. Anyone know where to get for a reasonable price? 

can try ahbeng aquarium at geylang or buy 2nd hand frm carousell


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[R0B]

Tidal is certainly good. Would also recommend Fluval c2,3,4

Good luck with the nano, is certsinly very challenging. But if you get the reefing bug the nano can become your quarantine tank haha. Good luck! Feel free to reach out to the forum for any help you need.

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[DottyClown]

There were a couple of WTS on 2ft IOS tank just before they shutdown Pasar Malam.

[jonanaz]

can try ahbeng aquarium at geylang or buy 2nd hand frm carousell


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Yup! I was thinking of going down to ah beng to look for the things I need to start:) thanks for the advice !

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[jonanaz]

Tidal is certainly good. Would also recommend Fluval c2,3,4

Good luck with the nano, is certsinly very challenging. But if you get the reefing bug the nano can become your quarantine tank haha. Good luck! Feel free to reach out to the forum for any help you need.

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I think I might go with a seachem tidal 35 but put a small wave maker too:) thank you for the advice! I'll ask on the forums when I get down to setting up after the circuit breaker period

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[newclown]

actually if u get a bigger vol tidal, it works as a wave maker too! I used 55 for my 2feet and never had to get a wave maker.. am letting it go for 60 if you are keen


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[jonanaz]

actually if u get a bigger vol tidal, it works as a wave maker too! I used 55 for my 2feet and never had to get a wave maker.. am letting it go for 60 if you are keen


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Thanks so much for the offer but I got a tidal 35 I think I'll get a small wave maker if the flow is not strong enough:)

Is it ok to just put matrix, purigen and filter floss ?

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[newclown]

Yup thats fine. I used the original filter and matrix and threw in purigen on top!


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[jonanaz]

Yup thats fine. I used the original filter and matrix and threw in purigen on top!


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Thank you! Is there a LFS/farm where I can go to (preferably in the west) to get the stuff needed for setting up ?

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[newclown]

I usually go to ahbeng. Recently went to amk’s madzpet. If u dont mind prices, SAS (downtown line) is ok, theres also the clementi strech


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[jonanaz]

I usually go to ahbeng. Recently went to amk’s madzpet. If u dont mind prices, SAS (downtown line) is ok, theres also the clementi strech


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Thanks! Will try to take a look at ah beng when circuit breaker ends. Do you know where is a good place to get beginner corals too?

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[soggycookies]

Thanks! Will try to take a look at ah beng when circuit breaker ends. Do you know where is a good place to get beginner corals too?

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if you can make the trip, coral farm is good for the most affordable beginner corals like zoas, mushrooms, xenia and gsp


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[jonanaz]

if you can make the trip, coral farm is good for the most affordable beginner corals like zoas, mushrooms, xenia and gsp


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Thanks! I read there is another place called New Trio. Is that place good also ?

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[soggycookies]

Thanks! I read there is another place called New Trio. Is that place good also ?

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never been there myself


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[newclown]

im not into coral keeping atm.. but ah beng do carry corals too so u can take a look & dont rush into it


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[jonanaz]

im not into coral keeping atm.. but ah beng do carry corals too so u can take a look & dont rush into it


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I just got stuff from them to cycle my tank will cycle my tank over this circuit breaker period so I've got lots of time

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