WAnna start a 2 ft

[jc85]

5) lightings.

HO-T5 as bro jem recommended is a great choice. should you decide to upgrade your lights, they will have a decent resale value, plus you can always add more tubes to increase your lumens. many people have had good success keeping all manners of corals under HO-T5 lightings.

Nature aquarium at balestier road sells HO-T5 sets of 3 tubes in a 3ft casing for $120 without tubes which is a pretty good deal. they come in atman light casings allowing you to easily mount it, plus prevent salt creep on the light tubes themselves.

Hi Ian,

How the T5 tubes doing?

May I just add one point which many ppl missed out when using T5 fixture. The key is a gd reflector. A gd reflector can reflect alot more lights back to the tank.

I've did some minor testing b4, ATI's reflectors is gd quality. If u intend to import their tube, no harm getting a few pieces to try also.

Abt the salt creeps. U're spots on. Salt creeps not cleaned will reduce the performance of the T5. Thus those using retrofit must always do regular maintenance.

Cheers

JC

[Fyn]

thanx bros...

will start planning properly...

Hopefully can get this done b4 chinese new year

[dreamzcape]

=)

i think the most stressful part is pumping money into this hobby..

well..a lil advice..

purchase the more expensive and effective equipments..

it will serve you well and give u less headaches in the near future..

from my experience..

i spent most of my money upgrading...

which is a waste of time and money..

and..

try not to trust LFS too much..

do researchs on equipments/livestock u r buying..

Hope that helps someway or another

I agree on this point...i wish i had received this advise earlier. End up , thought by buying 2nd hand can save some money but never research enough, In the end, it's not something that really suit my purpose or work well.

Therefore, do your research (properly)

Once research properly done and if not sure get more opinions from more insightful bros, the next step is to dare to spend and ahve faith your equipment will work for you =)

Dare to spend more now, stops you from realising the need to upgrade later and spending more money.

Best of luck!

[Fyn]

doing lots of research now the the fishes and all that i wanna keep so i can plan the tank set up well..

btw, i'm staying in hougang, any bros here stays near my area? and can let me drop by for a visit to see look see look?

[jem]

here is a list of reefers you can keep a look out for =)

http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?...opic=5829&st=90

[Alvin Tan]

Easiest for me is to measure the length (L), breadth ( and height (H) in cm, then multiply together and divide the total by 1000. This will tell you the volume in litres. Then divide the total litres by 3.875 to give you the volume in US gallons, or by 4.5 to give you Imperial gallons.

Example: 2 foot x 1.5 foot by 1.5 foot

in cm is 61 cm x 46 cm x 46 cm = 129,000 cubic centimeters (approx)

divide by 1000 gives you a volume of 129 litres.

divide vol in litres by 3.875 gives you a volume of 33.3 US gallons.

If you want to be quite accurate, use the internal dimensions of the tank, not the external dimensions (to conisder thickness of the glass).

ok...i got it...

[Fyn]

Hey bros,

did abit of sourcing liao... Have something to ask all of u...

Issit too ex to get the following at an estimated price of SGD 130?? (new tank)

1) 2ft x 1.5ft x 2ft main tank

2) 2ft x 1ft x 1ft sump tank

3) Pump + piping

[jem]

cabinet/wrought iron stand?

if u include a cabinet in it..

it will be super cheap already

[oceanloverm]

Hi, I'm new around here i'm also going to setup a marine tank pretty soon. Just want to know, Bro Fyn, where did u get your tank and cabinet's prices at such a low price? mind to share it with us? Thanks

[Ah-lim]

Nice thread. Lots of info.

[ZTOT Studio]

Any idea where could I find the marine fishes shop in Singapore?

[Ketchup]

I bought a 2ft simple set up from Jireh, you may want to check if thats what you have in mind..

Of course, for me, as a newbie, thats teh easiest way to get my feel wet w/o drowninG! LOL

[MbmC]

Hey bros,

did abit of sourcing liao... Have something to ask all of u...

Issit too ex to get the following at an estimated price of SGD 130?? (new tank)

1) 2ft x 1.5ft x 2ft main tank

2) 2ft x 1ft x 1ft sump tank

3) Pump + piping

Hey, I'm also looking at starting up a 2ft tank, 2 x 2tall x 1.5deep to be exact.

Where did you get a quote for such a low price? I was looking more at a tank with built-in internal filtration at the back, and have been quoted $360.00 for 8mm thick glass.

Am I getting fleeced, or is this to be expected since the tank is to be custom built?

Cheers

Julian

[rockykrc]

Hey Fyn

Where did you get such good lobang???

I looking for good nano ones too!!! For xmas!!! ~.~

Can't wait man... thought of 328 this sat... maybe jus DIY. but your deal so good might as well get it all as one set?

[rockykrc]

Hi all Qian Beis

I am a newbie and would need some advice for nano marine/reef tank setup.

I was doubtful if the livestocks will stay alive in such small tank.

Need your expertise to advice on:

- what are the necessary equipment to get, i.e. any chiller required? (as i heard/read 2ft and below do not need unless we wish to have it on our own accord which is good too)

- what sort of livestock suitable for nano tanks of this size?

- is $60 expensive for a 30*18*20cm tank? i saw in thomson plaza, they have another bigger one 30*26*31cm (H) selling at $98. Both includes the filter and light etc but i think i will probably need to change some of the stuff.

- should i just DIY the whole tank myself instead of buying the set and add on other stuff after?

- any recommendation/suggestion where to buy?

Pardon my many questions. Just excited about setting up the right way - wana minimise the killing of too many fishes in the process...

Hope to hear from your soon

[wood_stock]

Hey bros,

did abit of sourcing liao... Have something to ask all of u...

Issit too ex to get the following at an estimated price of SGD 130?? (new tank)

1) 2ft x 1.5ft x 2ft main tank

2) 2ft x 1ft x 1ft sump tank

3) Pump + piping

What's the thickness of the tanks' glass?