Terryz_ Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Depends on your tank size and equipments? But seem like a bit ex... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Oh okayz, thanks for the info Terryz_! Will keep that in mind. Was quoted around 4 to 5k for a custom built tank(Tank + Sump + Cabinet + Basic Equipment). Is that expensive? What kinda basic equipments??? All the "made in China" equipments? Then not worth it. You may end up changing them anyway. Wow 4K to 5K is quite a lot! How big the tank?... I am expecting my custom tank to cost around 1.5K... perhaps I need to rethink, lol. But I will reuse most of my equipments except the lighting units. Just to add to bro Terryz comments... using better quality glass is important because larger tank = thicker glass... so the diff can be pretty obvious... I wanna see colours... true colours Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 25, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 25, 2006 What kinda basic equipments??? All the "made in China" equipments? Then not worth it. You may end up changing them anyway. Wow 4K to 5K is quite a lot! How big the tank?... I am expecting my custom tank to cost around 1.5K... perhaps I need to rethink, lol. But I will reuse most of my equipments except the lighting units. Hrmz....its a 5ft tank with custom build cabinet, didnt really ask in detail as they were pretty busy. But i would guess basic equipment means a skimmer, all the pumps, chiller, mh, cr, fr. Maybe they are charging for setting up too. Any inputs on realiable tankmakers would be appreciated! Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Hehe I know who quoted you that price... if it includes a chiller for a 5 footer... then maybe ok la... u need them to help set up? Em... for me, setting up is the fun part. What u planning to do with your current tank? Sell it to me, lol. I am still sourcing for a pro, reliable crafter... will let u know if I manage to find one in Singapore... hopefully I do not end up importing a tank from Germany, lol. Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 25, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 25, 2006 Wah, you seem to be spying on my every move. Haha. Might let them install the equipments and after that i'll do the scaping and other stuff myself. Doubt you'll want my tank, its not really built for marine aquariums.... You and your German craze! Im sure you'll be able to find someone good enough to make your tank in SG. Btw, Golden Octo's tanks are made in Germany, the artificial LRs are made in Germany too.... Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Wah, you seem to be spying on my every move. Haha. Might let them install the equipments and after that i'll do the scaping and other stuff myself. Doubt you'll want my tank, its not really built for marine aquariums.... You and your German craze! Im sure you'll be able to find someone good enough to make your tank in SG. Btw, Golden Octo's tanks are made in Germany, the artificial LRs are made in Germany too.... Oh yeah... u seems to know me well too (my German craze, lol)... Golden Octo? Is it a LFS? Do they have a website? I am eyeing on the Aqua Medic Percula 90 selling @ $3750.00! How I wish I can just issue them a cheque... just like that! Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 25, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 25, 2006 Oh yeah... u seems to know me well too (my German craze, lol)... Golden Octo? Is it a LFS? Do they have a website? I am eyeing on the Aqua Medic Percula 90 selling @ $3750.00! How I wish I can just issue them a cheque... just like that! ermz, $3750 for just the tank?! Gosh, thats expensive. Any website or pics? Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 http://www.aqua-medic.de/seawater/en/7/percula90/ You can download their manual too (in pdf)... that's how I manage to copy some of the internal parts, lol Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member godzillaliu88 Posted March 25, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 25, 2006 a tank for 3750? the tank got gold? but i think german stuffs should be quite zai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Hi bro... any update? Saw u at LFS... lol jk... u bought anything this weekend? Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 26, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2006 Haha, nah....too broke to buy anything. Think i have to control myself for the next few months. Just spent a few k taking my wedding pics... Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Haha, nah....too broke to buy anything. Think i have to control myself for the next few months. Just spent a few k taking my wedding pics... Congratz man!!! Now ur new tank will have to wait coz wedding coming soon... then wait coz first baby coming soon... then wait and wait and wait... emm... probably you'll get your new tank at the age of 55 (your grandson buy one la...) Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 27, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2006 ZZzZZzZZzzZzZz...thats so encouraging.... Haha, ah well.....i'll have to content seeing your tank getting bigger and nicer... Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 27, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2006 My mushrooms (dunno which species) finally looking not so stressed. Been opening up quite well only recently..... Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 27, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2006 My dunno what species sea fan doing pretty well too... Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 27, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2006 Used my previous T5 to illuminate the left portion of the tank, helped abit to balance out the Mh which was only shining on the right side. Definately much better than with Mh only.... Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 27, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2006 From the side..... Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member colinsoon Posted March 27, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2006 get another MH and balance the lights out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Haha... unleash the power of MH... no fight Actually the effect is quite cool... if you can gather all the light loving corals to that spot... the dark areas can be mushrooms and blah... very unique lighting experience Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 27, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2006 Wah....very poor already, eveyone ask me to get another Mh, that'll have to wait at least after May or middle of next year. For now this will have to suffice. Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 27, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2006 I still think theres something "magical" about atanic lights. PArdon the blur pic and dirty water.... Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 27, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2006 Getting ready for the big day~ Hope i don't get flamed for posting non-marine related pics.... Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 27, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2006 On theiR waY To the MailboX! Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Wah! See you on that day... I know who/when/where liao... I will bring you a MH as a wedding gift Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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