Nano cube tank

[jef]

Hi people,

Im new to keeping marine fish and corals. recently just bought a tank at tampines mall. A package deal ( Tank+corals+12 small fishes and set-up). The tank came with 2 build in fan, lighting, overflow filter system. Everthing I paid for $850.

I was told to add in tap water everytime the water level drop. Is it ok to use tap water for top up??? is it safe??

[c0ol]

Hi people,

Im new to keeping marine fish and corals. recently just bought a tank at tampines mall. A package deal ( Tank+corals+12 small fishes and set-up). The tank came with 2 build in fan, lighting, overflow filter system. Everthing I paid for $850.

I was told to add in tap water everytime the water level drop. Is it ok to use tap water for top up??? is it safe??

its better to top up with RO or DI water

[elimmel]

jef, wish u had asked ard before buying that tank.

for that kind of money, you could have gotten much better equipment.

well, since you got the tank, i'd recommend you to check out this site

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showforum=35

[Qxnviolet]

Hrmz, i presume you got the nanocube. Well, i use tap water to do top up and water change too. But please remember to use a water conditioner. And if the compartment behind ur cube allows, run rowaphose and carbon. Have fun!

[Qxnviolet]

Oh, any pics? Pretty curious as to what they inclue in the "package deal"

[jef]

yes. It is a nanocube. What is a water conditioner?? rowaphose/carbon?

[KTLK]

water conditioner is in a bottled form where it will help conditions tap water eliminating toxic chlorine & chloramine. However u have to let the water run for at least 24hrs b4 adding to your tank.

[jef]

hi elimmel,

thks 4 the website addres you gave me. it really help.

[jef]

when you say let the water run for 24hrs, does it mean leaving it in a pail for 24hrs b4 adding to tank???

[KTLK]

when you say let the water run for 24hrs, does it mean leaving it in a pail for 24hrs b4 adding to tank???

Yes, also its good to use a air pump to circulate the water during the 24hrs period,not only it will help rid the chlorine better & will also prevent mosqitoes from breeding in the FW.

Take note that this type of conditioner will not completely purify the water. There are far more dissolved substances in our tap water (TDS) which can only remove by RO/DI units.

Here's a link for a better understanding of RO/DI

RO/DI

[bluezing]

$850?!?!?!

omg~

[Maxstar81]

The price is insane !!!!

A nano cube is only like S$150 right !?

What other equipment or LS adds up

the other S$700 !?

IMO, U have been conn left, right, center .....

[bluezing]

hmm...i tot that shop at TM only has planted tanks? din know got marine also..gagaga

[Maxstar81]

Have marine stuff but all look soooooo

pathatic. Like gonna up lorry anytime.

I always go there shake head.

Never expect .... Got pple got

conn into buying.... At UNBELIEVEABLE

price some more. They really too

much man.

But i've notice this as a trend in many hobbies.

Always 1st time kana jia lat jia lat.

Chop like carrot & squeeze like sugar cane.

[bluezing]

aiyo...dun say anymore le la...

threadstarter will get hurt~

[jef]

Ya lah. I tot so that I kena con leh. But what to do, Have to start somewhere mah. Only knew of this club after buying the tank. Anyway must go on and never regret. money can make some more.

[Qxnviolet]

Thats cool....anyway, good luck and may you get great joy from ur reefing experience. =) Post up some pics if u can yah?

[Maxstar81]

jef,

I like your attitude man.

But.... $$$ dun come easy.

Cheers ! Hope 2 see some pics soon.

[bluezing]

yah man..that a very positive tinking...gd gd..

hope u enjoy this wonderful hobby..i did~

post some pics of ur tank if possible k?

[KTLK]

This kind of shop always attract people by having a very nice but cheap set-up, then charge people sky high.People who are not into this hobby b4 will easily be "conned" into it. I'm also one of the victim b4 back in 2001,paying $4000 for a very simple 3f tank set

[nicholas_yeo]

pal, U got good spirit. But not to dampen your interest. The hard part is to keep it balance now.

your nano tank is actually too small to hold too many fishes. When I saw it at TM, U can't possibly maintain that way. He put so many fishes in there -> bioload is too high and the weaker fish will not make it. The boss has to keep changing water at least a few days to maintain it or keep changing his fishes...

There is no skimmer, only 2 small compartments for putting some biofilters, carbon and rowaphos. So, be sure u dun overfeed and use test kits to measure your ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.

Secondly, u only can mount one 13W PL light. So I guess he give u the 50/50 tube with daylight / actinic blue. PRobably not strong enough. I use 2 PL x 13W instead.

I have a nano tank too; the fast and most efficient way tp keep the water clean is to change 20% water wkly. Like what the others recommended, use DI or RO water and mixed with salt; Put anti-chlorine and run it with air bubble or pump for a couple of days;

I usually do it min. for a day and change water. This way it replenish your trace element, strontium, magnesium etc. Be sure to does Calcium and carbon hardness wkly as well.

Buy a good brand like marine enivornment for the salt. Anyway, there are plenty of info on the forum. Keep reading it and u will be able to pick up more info.

[andylee]

Jef, I wished u had done your research before plunging in $850 into this hobby. it seems u're totally clueless and ignorant about this marine hobby. Either u super rich or whatever

Now i can only pray for ur livestocks

[hondaker]

jef's already said he discovered the forum only after buying the setup.

who is to know on researching on the net before purchasing their first fish tank?

i know i didn't

the most important thing is to learn skills about upkeeping an aquarium asap and provide the best he can for the fishes

no point dissing him now

Jef: what are the 12 small fishes that the shop provided u with?

for the nano, i think the bio-load is a bit too high, suggest you sell away some of the fishes if possible, as to maintain a stable and safe nitrate level

here's one website that could be useful for your reading

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/index.htm

happy reefing

[Qxnviolet]

Ah well, my 1st 1 ft tank was bought on impluse too. Had 2 medium size clowns, 1 damsel and 1 anemone in a 1 FT! Great advice by the LFS huh? ZzzZZz. Sheesh, didnt know what i was thinking then, and well, i didnt do any research on the net too. And guess what, all LF wiped out the next day. Well, i guess a lot of people get "conned" or rather misled by some "not so good" LFS who'll just about do anything to clinch a deal. They even tried to sell me a bicolour dottyback for $65!!!

Like hondaker said maybe you should try reduce your bioload abit and just keep what u really like and dun worry, i learnt through the hard way too.... Cheers and happy reefing! Just ask if you have any questions and im sure there'll be lots of experience reefers who'll help. Have fun! Oh, still looking fwd to seeing a pic.

[andylee]

jef's already said he discovered the forum only after buying the setup.

who is to know on researching on the net before purchasing their first fish tank?

i know i didn't

The net is ur only source of researching and finding info?

Always do ur readings first if u want to be a responsible reefer