Equiptment list for FOWLR Tanks

[paulee]

Hi guys,

I am new to this and was reading the forums for about a week.

Currently I am contemplating to setup a FOWLR tank about 3feet to 4 feet in size.

Can I know what are the equiptment needed for FOWLR tanks?

Regards,

PauL Lee

[angelfishlover]

Basically i know you will need these equips:

Wavemaker(clean the tank of debris)

Skimmer(Get rid of phosphate build ups)

Fluidised reactor(Get rid of phosphates so no algae build up)

Nitrate Reactor

Hmm that's all i could think off.Most of it to prevent build up of nitrate and phosphates so that algae won't grow that much.

[tomowilson]

Hi bro, u will need

1) Canister Filter/Sump, I would recommend u to get a sump.

2) Skimmer

3) Light, since yours is FOWLR, FL will do, but u might wan to invest on a T5 HO so that if u decided to switch to soft corals, u do not need to change ur lighting system.

4) Fan/Chiller, minimum a fan for a FOWLR, some don't even use a fan becos the tank temp is below 30 deg. If u use a fan, u need to constantly topup evapourated water or get item 5

5) Auto topup system

6) RO/DI unit, personally i am not using one but would love to get my hand on one.

7) Test kit, impt and not to be ignored.

HTH.

Regards,

Wilson

[tomowilson]

oh i forgot 1 equipment. Refractormeter. U can get the float type but soon u will ditch it and get a gd one...thts my experience.

Last but not least.....welcome to sg reef and welcome to this money sucking hobby.....hahah

[paulee]

thanx guys for the input...

I just got a preliminary approval from Wife to use an entire wall in my Living room for the FOWLR !!!!

Now only waiting for my house to T.O.P.

So the tank will be close to 8 feet in Length, however the width I am thinking only about 1.5ft. Is this width too small?

The thing about chiller... is that a must have? Cause my experience with chillers is not so good... they make the living room very hot.

[Solo77]

For fish only, may not need it but depends on the fishes you intend to keep 2. " )

[mopiko]

thanx guys for the input...

I just got a preliminary approval from Wife to use an entire wall in my Living room for the FOWLR !!!!

Now only waiting for my house to T.O.P.

So the tank will be close to 8 feet in Length, however the width I am thinking only about 1.5ft. Is this width too small?

The thing about chiller... is that a must have? Cause my experience with chillers is not so good... they make the living room very hot.

welcome to reefing. i'm keeping FOWLR and i had mine customise done 8 feet length also. look cool. if you want a chiller, why not connect it to your air con compressor. this way the hot air will filter out from the compressor outside the house.

for 8 feet lengh. if you staying in flat better ensure the lift cab fit in. for bunglow size is no issue

[Ah-lim]

Please note the thickness of the glass as well. Bro mopiko, wat's the thickness ya used?

[paulee]

welcome to reefing. i'm keeping FOWLR and i had mine customise done 8 feet length also. look cool. if you want a chiller, why not connect it to your air con compressor. this way the hot air will filter out from the compressor outside the house.

for 8 feet lengh. if you staying in flat better ensure the lift cab fit in. for bunglow size is no issue

Hey bro... we can connect the chiller i mean the titianium coil to our existing air con ??? If that so.. will be way cool

By the way any link to your tank setup an pics? Would like to know more.

BTW will be shifting to a Condominium... so dunno 8 FT can fit into the lift ... if not will settle for 6 ft ..

[dfstan]

oh i forgot 1 equipment. Refractormeter. U can get the float type but soon u will ditch it and get a gd one...thts my experience.

Last but not least.....welcome to sg reef and welcome to this money sucking hobby.....hahah

agreed to both points!!! nevertheless, welcome. do visit LFS shop and see their setup. that's help not only for your current setup but also your future set up. cheers!

[paulee]

agreed to both points!!! nevertheless, welcome. do visit LFS shop and see their setup. that's help not only for your current setup but also your future set up. cheers!

Yeah.. now I am driving around the island to see LFS setup and get some pointers... any good place where they sell a lot of LS ?

[dfstan]

see thread on the LFS locations.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=...617981&z=11

weekly update on LFS stocks

http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showforum=25

Iwarna, aquamarin, pacific marine are some suggested ones. Sealife as well, plenty of fishes there, good quality too.

[paulee]

see thread on the LFS locations.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=...617981&z=11

weekly update on LFS stocks

http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showforum=25

Iwarna, aquamarin, pacific marine are some suggested ones. Sealife as well, plenty of fishes there, good quality too.

Thanx bro... going thru the listing... tomorrow probably drop by LFS near Pasir Ris

[dfstan]

no worries, bro. enjoy and welcome again.

[Solo77]

Bro, u must see their display tank setup. If you are confused and need some ppl to advice, you can give me a ring and see whether i am around the area....lol...u can pm me to confirm. All the best.

Yeah.. now I am driving around the island to see LFS setup and get some pointers... any good place where they sell a lot of LS ?

[paulee]

Bro, u must see their display tank setup. If you are confused and need some ppl to advice, you can give me a ring and see whether i am around the area....lol...u can pm me to confirm. All the best.

Thanx guys for all your help... will go first round scouting first and confirm with you guys for advise !!!

Cheers!!