New 2 ft setup - PrimePrime

[primeprime]

Hi,

I’ve ordered a basic 2 ft aquarium package from Aquamarin.

Everything arrived on 12/08/2005 night.

This is what it look like 2 days later (14/08/2005).

Got any advice for improvement?

[primeprime]

I would like to thank Aquamarin for its excellent service and great advice.

Thank You.

[primeprime]

Late now,

got to get rid of bristleworms tomorrow...

[prec]

maybe you could provide us with the specs of ur tank..

but one thing for sure.. get a better skimmer like aquac remora pro if u do not own a sump...

[primeprime]

Hi,

My Tank Spec:

- 2ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft tank with cabinet

- Dymax 2ft OB Lighting (on from 7pm to 1am using timer)

- Jebo external filter 825 with AquaPharm PUR-II water recharge & Bio-Cube

- Marine Environment Salt (salinity at 'green' band of Dymax floating hydrometer)

- Grade 1 Sand

- 10kg LR

- Digital Thermometer (around 30.6 degree when lighting on)

- AquaPharm Instant Bacteria Starter

- Dymax Protein Skimmer & air pump (on 24Hr since day 1, clear cup everyday)

- Top up fresh water daily

Any advice?

Thank You!

[hotlemond]

you need a fan, a better skimmer.

And get rid of those Bio-cube to put in some SeaChem matrix/Denitrator or Bio Homme. Clean your first layer sponge in canister often.

[primeprime]

Oh,

Almost forgot to add one more item to my tank spec:

TENS of Bristleworms!!!

[Lester]

you need a fan, a better skimmer.

And get rid of those Bio-cube to put in some SeaChem matrix/Denitrator or Bio Homme. Clean your first layer sponge in canister often.

yap i agreed

have to get a beeter skimmer..

will save you lots of problems in future...

personally myself started with the air driven type... the performace is way too lousy.. DOc in the water was so high that have to change water alomost every 3 ~ 4 days... a better skimmer helps alot on the water conditions...

afan to bring down the temperture but will encounter water evaporation at veri fast rate... therefore if possible.. have a small horse power chiller...( hmm maybe a resun 280 shall be more than enough for a 2 feeter ) .. this will save you much problems on the water evaporation issue and sg issue...

if possible to rum some carbon too in near furture.. cos you may encounter ur water will start to have a yellow colour which hmm to me looks veri un natural and ugly ...

hpe it helps...

cheers

[hotlemond]

Oh,

Almost forgot to add one more item to my tank spec:

TENS of Bristleworms!!!

here, you could use this:

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/fishinver...quariumtrap.htm

Coralife sells one too, if you are not into diy

[koala_rav]

hi primeprime, am also new to this and want to learn more. how much to setup a tank like yours bro?

[primeprime]

here, you could use this:

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/fishinver...quariumtrap.htm

Coralife sells one too, if you are not into diy

Hi hotlemond,

Yes, I've seen the DIY at saltaquarium.about.com before.

May I know where is Coralife?

But, I got too many of those worms, so, I'm considering to increase the salinity to 1.04 to kill everything then restart again...

Thank You.

[primeprime]

hi primeprime, am also new to this and want to learn more. how much to setup a tank like yours bro?

Hi koala_rav,

The basic $268 package from Aquamarin include:

- 2ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft tank with cabinet

- 2ft T5 Lighting

- External Bio-Chemical filter

- Marine salt

- Floating hydrometer

- Fish net

- Magnet Cleaner

Please note, I've purchase everything from them because they are near my place, excellent service, and very important, one stop all in 1 solution. I don't have to run all over Singapore for a setup.

You'll also need:

Live Sand

Live Rock

Protein Skimmer & pump

Test Kits

Additives

Fish

Fish Food

Optional: Thermometer

Optional: Power Extension Cable

Optional: Timer

That's what I can remember, hope I din miss out anything.

[Rex Ng]

nice tank!

[jialuvqr]

Hi koala_rav,

The basic $268 package from Aquamarin include:

- 2ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft tank with cabinet

- 2ft T5 Lighting

- External Bio-Chemical filter

- Marine salt

- Floating hydrometer

- Fish net

- Magnet Cleaner

Please note, I've purchase everything from them because they are near my place, excellent service, and very important, one stop all in 1 solution. I don't have to run all over Singapore for a setup.

You'll also need:

Live Sand

Live Rock

Protein Skimmer & pump

Test Kits

Additives

Fish

Fish Food

Optional: Thermometer

Optional: Power Extension Cable

Optional: Timer

That's what I can remember, hope I din miss out anything.

is the included T5 lighting a HO type?

any idea how much a small chiller for 2FT tank will cost?

[primeprime]

nice tank!

Thanks!

Tank still cycling...

[primeprime]

is the included T5 lighting a HO type?

any idea how much a small chiller for 2FT tank will cost?

Hi jialuvqr,

Dont know what is HO, but the box says 2ft OB Lighting.

Some bros here recommand Resun 280, think no more production liao but can try 2nd hand for around $100?

[koala_rav]

So how much u spend total bro plus all the other accessories? And where is this Aquamarin?

[jialuvqr]

Hi jialuvqr,

Dont know what is HO, but the box says 2ft OB Lighting.

Some bros here recommand Resun 280, think no more production liao but can try 2nd hand for around $100?

HO=high output

any reefer can advise if HO = OB?

[primeprime]

So how much u spend total bro plus all the other accessories? And where is this Aquamarin?

Hi koala_rav,

For cost wise, it all depends on your budget lor.

Visit some LFS, have a feel on the pricing, see for yourself the type of aquarium available (Fish only, FOWLR, Reef etc.).

Do some research in this forum to see what you need, some essential, while others, optional.

Can’t advice you much, as I’m also new in marine aquarium.

Aquamarin is at Jalan Kayu.

Click here for Aquamarin in SRC.

[ping]

Hey prime prime,

One of my friends got the same set up as yours. He bought it from Jan too.

I believe you dint wanna spend alot that's why Jan intrroduce you the dymax skimmer and lighting right?

IMO, you can complete your cycle first before any upgrade of exisiting equipment. If this is meant to be a fish only tank then the kind of equipment should be alright.

The only upgrade my friend did was a prizm skimmer. It has been closed to a year and all his fishes is swimming happily in there. So no worries!

my 2 cents worth, seachem denitrat doesnt work , prefer bio ball.

happy reefing!

[Lester]

Hey prime prime,

One of my friends got the same set up as yours. He bought it from Jan too.

I believe you dint wanna spend alot that's why Jan intrroduce you the dymax skimmer and lighting right?

IMO, you can complete your cycle first before any upgrade of exisiting equipment. If this is meant to be a fish only tank then the kind of equipment should be alright.

The only upgrade my friend did was a prizm skimmer. It has been closed to a year and all his fishes is swimming happily in there. So no worries!

my 2 cents worth, seachem denitrat doesnt work , prefer bio ball.

happy reefing!

hi .. hmm is that you in the pic ???

sorry :off:

[primeprime]

Hey prime prime,

One of my friends got the same set up as yours. He bought it from Jan too.

I believe you dint wanna spend alot that's why Jan intrroduce you the dymax skimmer and lighting right?

IMO, you can complete your cycle first before any upgrade of exisiting equipment. If this is meant to be a fish only tank then the kind of equipment should be alright.

The only upgrade my friend did was a prizm skimmer. It has been closed to a year and all his fishes is swimming happily in there. So no worries! 

my 2 cents worth, seachem denitrat doesnt work , prefer bio ball.

happy reefing!

Ya loh, din wan to spend too much.

Actually the skimmer did quite well, everyday got about 1 cm of chinese tea to clear.

Juz a bit difficult to remove and attach back the cup lor.

Thanks!

[hotlemond]

my 2 cents worth, seachem denitrat doesnt work , prefer bio ball.

care to elaborate?

[primeprime]

Hi,

Notice some grey patches on sand bed this morning (on the 5th day of cycling), I suppose its algae?

Should I ignore, switch off the lighting (on from 7 pm to 1 am) or get a power head/wave maker?

Please advice.

Thank You.

[Kotobuki]

Hi,

Notice some grey patches on sand bed this morning (on the 5th day of cycling), I suppose its algae?

Should I ignore, switch off the lighting (on from 7 pm to 1 am) or get a power head/wave maker?

Please advice.

Thank You.

Hi primeprime,

Try not to have too many electricals submerge in the water. They will cause water temp to go up.

If you intend to get a chiller, get a more powerful one so dat it doesn't need to kick in so often.

Floating hydrometer doesn't work well, always give the wrong reading.

And yeah!! you need a better skimmer. Not forgetting a nice sofa right infront of your tank