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hi guys...would like u all to help me with marine setup..i have a 6ft by 2 by 2.5 tank..with sump filteration...i will asking u all the lame question.. :rolleyes:

1.i would like to know wad media to put in my sump?

2.what type of and size of skimmer should i used?

3.do i need a chiller if i just put live rocks and just fishes in my tank?(no coral)

if anyone can give me more info..pls tell me..thanks :eyebrow:

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Well.... Carbon and phosphate media should do... u can also put live rocks to cultivate bacteria.

Skimmer will depend on whether how heavy is ur fish load. As for chiller wise, are u using MH lightings? if not, fan will generally maintain the tank but u have to deal with heavy evaporation.

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Well.... Carbon and phosphate media should do... u can also put live rocks to cultivate bacteria.

Skimmer will depend on whether how heavy is ur fish load. As for chiller wise, are u using MH lightings? if not, fan will generally maintain the tank but u have to deal with heavy evaporation.

thanks for the reply...so i no need put any sponge in the sump?btw i am not using MH....fan will evaporate the water very fast?

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i believe the sponge u are referring to is wool. It depends on your setup. Media used ......so far seen ppl using the following:

Bio -ball or similar, rock, sand, chaeto, mangrove, wool/sponge, carbon(thr bag or FR), PO remover(thr FR).....or just plain....as for effectiveness.....for you to test and tell us....lol....see which one you confident in or ok....

For skimmer size....change your capacity for your tank and check on the skimmer's capability. Over kill setup for skimmer is fine. As mentioned by Bro Morp, the capability will usually state heavy stocked or lightly stocked.

Coming back to chiller or fan, also seen FOWL setup with chiller. As long you put in a cool spot with circulation, it should be fine but i will suggest you standby fan for a start...incase the temperature rises and you will be able to bring down.....then later consider buying a chiller....you should get a temperature monitoring device ....just plan your setup to include a chiller. .....think the temperature should not hit above 30 or 31....but it also depend on what fishes you keep, hence do read up..... acclimatised fish can be quite strong also....

fan will speed up the evaporation and thus you need tough up water to maintain the sg level.....

this is my opinion, hope senior can correct me so that can learn also. All the best. 6 Ft tank, you got lots of space to play...hehehe

thanks for the reply...so i no need put any sponge in the sump?btw i am not using MH....fan will evaporate the water very fast?

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

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i believe the sponge u are referring to is wool. It depends on your setup. Media used ......so far seen ppl using the following:

Bio -ball or similar, rock, sand, chaeto, mangrove, wool/sponge, carbon(thr bag or FR), PO remover(thr FR).....or just plain....as for effectiveness.....for you to test and tell us....lol....see which one you confident in or ok....

For skimmer size....change your capacity for your tank and check on the skimmer's capability. Over kill setup for skimmer is fine. As mentioned by Bro Morp, the capability will usually state heavy stocked or lightly stocked.

Coming back to chiller or fan, also seen FOWL setup with chiller. As long you put in a cool spot with circulation, it should be fine but i will suggest you standby fan for a start...incase the temperature rises and you will be able to bring down.....then later consider buying a chiller....you should get a temperature monitoring device ....just plan your setup to include a chiller. .....think the temperature should not hit above 30 or 31....but it also depend on what fishes you keep, hence do read up..... acclimatised fish can be quite strong also....

fan will speed up the evaporation and thus you need tough up water to maintain the sg level.....

this is my opinion, hope senior can correct me so that can learn also. All the best. 6 Ft tank, you got lots of space to play...hehehe

thanks bro solo for replying.. :thanks: btw wad is chaeto ar and wad is the best temperature for the fishes?

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no problem. Just trying to share but i am new here also. Hence, some advice might not be correct. .. . . so just take it as reference....for fishes....it really depend on the type....but in general...i think 30 and below is ok...31 .....above hit....32....hot bath liao.......lol....hope you dont have to stretch down....u can do a search....some ppl stretch their fishes to stay in around 31...due to no mean to lower the temperature.....hmm...one way to lower your tank temperature if you don have fan or chiller....use ice....go get big bottles and freeze the water till it turn to ice.....then put in your sump....however, ensure no drastic drop or increase....just put yrself in their position, you might not like sudden change..like walking out from airconditioned room to open field under hot sun.....

chaeto is like a plant....ppl usually put at the sump in a container and get a light source for it....it will help to reduce your NO level....

thanks bro solo for replying.. :thanks: btw wad is chaeto ar and wad is the best temperature for the fishes?

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

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no problem. Just trying to share but i am new here also. Hence, some advice might not be correct. .. . . so just take it as reference....for fishes....it really depend on the type....but in general...i think 30 and below is ok...31 .....above hit....32....hot bath liao.......lol....hope you dont have to stretch down....u can do a search....some ppl stretch their fishes to stay in around 31...due to no mean to lower the temperature.....hmm...one way to lower your tank temperature if you don have fan or chiller....use ice....go get big bottles and freeze the water till it turn to ice.....then put in your sump....however, ensure no drastic drop or increase....just put yrself in their position, you might not like sudden change..like walking out from airconditioned room to open field under hot sun.....

chaeto is like a plant....ppl usually put at the sump in a container and get a light source for it....it will help to reduce your NO level....

ok..would like to know wether is it all kind of skimmer can fit a 6ft tank?my tank temperature is always about 27 -28..

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Bro, 27 or 28 is ok. By the way, where you place the probe for the temperature monitoring device is important.

For skimmer, it comes in length, width and height requirement, notwithstanding the fact that working space and your other equipment like FR, pump, etc.....

Skimmer comes with hanging type, insump or outsump. For your 6ft, hanging should be out of question. Insump or outsump, depends on your available space. Hope this help.

ok..would like to know wether is it all kind of skimmer can fit a 6ft tank?my tank temperature is always about 27 -28..

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

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Bro, 27 or 28 is ok. By the way, where you place the probe for the temperature monitoring device is important.

For skimmer, it comes in length, width and height requirement, notwithstanding the fact that working space and your other equipment like FR, pump, etc.....

Skimmer comes with hanging type, insump or outsump. For your 6ft, hanging should be out of question. Insump or outsump, depends on your available space. Hope this help.

where is the best place to place the thermometer?i will be putting the skimmer outsump..andy brand can recommand on skimmer brand?

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That is a good question. . . hehe....maybe senior reefer can advice. My opinion is one spot where it is not near any equipment and away from those wave maker or current spot....near equipment, your chiller will cut in very often....near wave maker....it might not be accurate due to flow which might give false picture that your tank is cool.....maybe you are put a 2...one at the sump and one in the tank.......for me...i got 2...one in the tank and the other in the sump and using my chiller to monitor....but me keeping zoas, mush and ric...and some LPS..so in general, 28 is ok....

for skimmer, do you have budget? In general,H&S, Deltec, Becket, etc are good....but personally, i like H&S and Deltec....lnot difficult to tune with less adjustment and easy to use....

where is the best place to place the thermometer?i will be putting the skimmer outsump..andy brand can recommand on skimmer brand?

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

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That is a good question. . . hehe....maybe senior reefer can advice. My opinion is one spot where it is not near any equipment and away from those wave maker or current spot....near equipment, your chiller will cut in very often....near wave maker....it might not be accurate due to flow which might give false picture that your tank is cool.....maybe you are put a 2...one at the sump and one in the tank.......for me...i got 2...one in the tank and the other in the sump and using my chiller to monitor....but me keeping zoas, mush and ric...and some LPS..so in general, 28 is ok....

for skimmer, do you have budget? In general,H&S, Deltec, Becket, etc are good....but personally, i like H&S and Deltec....lnot difficult to tune with less adjustment and easy to use....

how much u bought it?

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Hi, it varies. Depending on the model, in general, it can range from 500 plus to above 2000....

how much u bought it?

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

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crack, the pump, the impellor.....

ok..think i will get a used one.. :eyebrow: anything to take note for a used skimmer?

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

Algae Scrubbler

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