my marine tank

[archie2000]

hi all bros. I've just done up a new tank. for your comments. pls dun laugh at me pls. thks in advance. some info here:

tank size: 3ft x 1.5ft x 2ft cabinet tank

filter: 1 x dolphine c1300 external canister with 2 kg biohome plus and biomat

1 x internal dymax with chemical media and biomat also a surface skimmer

chiller: 1 x resun cl450

lights: 1 x matrix 3ft 2 x 36w pl w/w

1 x cr 3ft 2 x 36w pl b/w

1 x rainbow 1 x 36w fl actinic blue and 1 x 36w aqua white

sand: 3 x 10kg grade 0 coral sand and 5 x 10kg grade 1 sand

live rocks: 60 kg small medium

protein skimmer: 1 x sanders with double outlet air pump and redsea lime wood

weekly dozing: calcium, strontium, alkaline, iodine, trace elements

test kits: pH, NH3/4, NO2, NO3, PO4, Ca, kH

i started with a 3ft bare ohf tank 6 months ago. going against all rules and have learned. i still have a lot to learn from all bros here.

[blueheaven]

I must say good effort to keep the sand and glass clean

[Zero Oxygen]

wah all coral only tank

no fishy in ????

anyway very clean, unlike mine hehehe keep it up

[archie2000]

I must say good effort to keep the sand and glass clean

i'm kind of particular of algea on the glass and sand. for the dsb can't do much. just cover with LR to hid away the algea. as for tackling algea on glass, this will make me a chemical weirdo . keep monitoring NO3 and PO4 and add in phos and nitra absorber and change water. low budget mah. no space and $$$ for large huge super protein skimmer

[archie2000]

wah all coral only tank

no fishy in ????

anyway very clean, unlike mine hehehe keep it up

thks i like yours. its natural. think my setup is not so suitable for most fishes. too much LR and corals and too close. most fishes need a lot of space to swim and hide. furthermore feeding my coral plus feeding for fishes (meaty n veggie) will shoot up my nutirent. think i'll add the fish in slowly and steadily

[lightningstrike]

look at it this way, having lots of LRs will aid in ur biological filtration.

[archie2000]

look at it this way, having lots of LRs will aid in ur biological filtration.

yalor. tats my only consolation must trade off with all the tangs i like. maybe its a good excuse for a tank upgrade hor

[penyu]

Nice tank. Doesnt look low budget to me..

[Golden Tooth]

Great job. The LRs covering most of ur dsb surface.

[Star Polyps]

Nice Glass is very clean though I think you should leave some corraline growth at the back, anyway, good job, very clean

[archie2000]

Nice tank. Doesnt look low budget to me..

its really low budget... other then the new chiller i got for warranty sake the cabinet tank with hood i got it for 100 from yahoo aution. the cheapo dolphin c1300 canister new for 60. 10 kg c1 sand for 5. biohome plus 1kg for 44. all 60kg cured LR with caroline and corals and lights from a src hobbyist (who upgraded his tank and rescaped) for a low low almost giveaway token

[archie2000]

Great job. The LRs covering most of ur dsb surface.

thks tats my intention. no need to worry about ugly dirt on sandbed next time. cause cannot see mah

[archie2000]

Nice Glass is very clean though I think you should leave some corraline growth at the back, anyway, good job, very clean

thks for your kind words its a very good idea to leave those coraline algea cover the backdrop of the tank. front and 2 sides clean look and yet rustic natural background look. i need suggestion on anyway to speed up the process and just concentrate the algea growth at the back of tank? i think it takes time to age. any reefer can help with any suggestion here. thks in advance.