My planning of livestock and equipments.

[angelfishlover]

Hi,i kinda jus going to move from freshwater to marine.So i got an extra tank below my fw.This is what i planned for my 3ft tank.

Equipments.

1)4 tube T5 lighting for 3 feet 39 watts.

2)Weipro 2011 protein skimmer+weipro 1000 powerhead.

3)1 small and 1 medium internal filters cause not going to stock very heavily.

4)Either a chiller or a fan.Can any1 decide for me???

Livestocks.

1)1 Mushroom coral polyp

2)1 Button polyps

3)1 Leather coral(soft coral)

4)1 Bubble tip anemone

5)Toadstool or finger coral.

6)1 Pair of Clark's Anemonefish(clownfish)

7)2-3 Firefishes

8)10kg of live rock.Is it enough???

The live rock some people in the american forum said that i need 31kg of live rock.So i am not sure.As for a fan some say sure gt salt residues all around including the blades.So i ave faith in chiller by 80%.Btw any1 knows the cheapest chiller for a 3 feet tank cause i am on a tight budget.All i noe that boyu chiller is $299.That is the cheapest and the light i am trying to get through my weekly allowance.I'm a 15 yr old kid btw so that is y i am on tight budget.Btw the soft corals on sale in one store they sell $6 per coral and it is still healthy.

[hammerhd]

1) Lighting is ok.(Also depending on the depth of the tank)

2) You need a stronger skimmer(Im using 2014 for my 2ft)

3)Suggest you used a cannister if you are going to use 2 internal filters

4) A chiller if you have $$ if not 2 fans will be good.

The rocks are not enough. you need mimimum 30kg.

Chiller - check the pasar malam section there are good deals there.

mushroom/buttons usually is ard $5

[angelfishlover]

hmm my tank is 90cmx45cmx45cm.So lighting should be fine.Great!!!I will buy 30kg of live rock.But veri heavy liao.Later take taxi also cash gone.Darn.

[angelfishlover]

are u sure i need very strong skimmer cause most people say don't overskim the tank.Do i nid a sump cause i setting up by not having a sump.

[jacobus]

welcome to the hobby!!! who say dont over skim the tank ? if u check the tank threads .. people are going for super clean water ... as for chiller equipments wise ah ... do check out the pasar malam section in the forum for 2nd hand stuff ... will save u alot of money ... live rock can also be bought there ... i suggest buying rocks from us reefers instead of the shop ... u buy from shop super ex ...

[angelfishlover]

darn i bought 2011 weipro protein skimmer already.Try out already but i accidentally bought the wrong power head for the skimmer.Bought weipro 900 instead of 1000.Can i use scotchtape to lock my powerhead with protein skimmer.I'll try show you how the powerhead look like.check already but i rarely trust second hand stuffs cause i scared later kena cheated cause later suddenly the chiller spoil.

[Lionfish25]

If u don't mind I can give u 2 blocks of live rock. I have excess and no idea how to get rid off. Maybe u can PM me for arrangements.

[anum]

bro angelfishlover,

I am looking for a few lr. If u come across some good deal do pm me, we can cost share.

[angelfishlover]

oh ya btw what temperature should i maintain.Most people in oher forums say i should maintain 25-28 degree celsius.Is it true???

[hammerhd]

are u sure i need very strong skimmer cause most people say don't overskim the tank.Do i nid a sump cause i setting up by not having a sump.

Not Neccesary a sump is needed. but a sump is better as

1) It increased your water volume.

2) It can hide a lot of things like your skimmer. FR etc.

Temp it is best if you maintain it at 24-27

[angelfishlover]

this is my last tank used up in my home.

[Underwater]

Having a chiller has many benefits such as stable temp, lesser evaporation and having the low temp u want, as compared to a fan. But it is not a must to have chiller as i look at yr list, except for anemone which i've no experience. If you're on a tight budget, you can start up without a chiller and use a fan instead. Many of us also reef without chiller and using fan instead. Can always upgrade later if you want.

There shldn't be any salt residue on yr fan unless salt water splashes onto it (which shd be unlikely) and evaporated. As tank water evaporates, the salt remains in the tank water, that's why we only add fresh water to top up, not topping up with salt water.

Cheers...

[angelfishlover]

kkz thx

[sherman]

2011 should be ok if you do not stock heavily.

I use to use it for my 4 footer without issue.

Weipro 1000 is bulky and energy eater.If you can affort use the aquabee 2000

30 kg Live rock minimum ,more is better.

I refer 50 kg

Internal filter not recomend and not efficient.

At least use a canister or two.

[angelfishlover]

the aquabee which shop you bought from and how much???hmm cause i was thinking cancelling buying firefish instead i want buy 4-5 yellow tail damsel from Aqua Marin they sell quite cheap 4 got the price.Hmm is fluval 304 should be enought for my tank cause i use 1 for my fw.Bought weipro 2011 and 4 tube 39watts HO T5 lighting need to buy the powerhead for protein skimmer and chiller.After buying thought of starting the water only cause i nid check and stable temperature then add coral gravel to maintain ph and provide some calcium and Live rocks

[sherman]

Aqua Marin sell aquabee powerhead. I cannot remember the price liao.

Do not buy yellow tail damsel or in fact all type of damsel.They are devil which you will regret one day.Keep other fishes.

Salt water need more turnover than fleshwater.At least 10 times your tank volume.

So I still recomend 2 canister filter.

You must be patient in marine.You need to cycle for about 3 months and ensure

NH3,NO2 and NO3 are zero before putting in LS.

Do not rush or you will regret one day and have to waste a lot of unnecessary time money later

Cheer

[angelfishlover]

any1 has ever use red sea salt before???Wah that's nuts 2 canisters???Like that i'll be having a whole lot of free space use as canister filter compartment.Whr the hell am i goin put my chiller???