roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 Just a tentative plan...may not go ahead in the end if things do not turn out as expected..but anyway, this is the first overhead draft of the main tank.... the blue are drainage pipes...the red is the return pipe...to be directed to the center of the tank spraying in 2 directions....making surface agitation.. with 2 brown tunzes creating underwater currents... just wanna start a thread to log my progress on this project... Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SharkBait Posted November 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 29, 2003 My god.. planning a new tank not long after a new tank came? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 since this 6 footer will be in the living room..i may make it a FOWLR to save on chiller and lighting costs...and then i can dose medication whenever disease spreads...without worry for coral health.....NUKE THE TANK... Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 My god.. planning a new tank not long after a new tank came? yeah...haha.....after seeing the current new 4ft tank in my room....family members decided to allocate an amount to do a 6foot in the living room.....amount to be decided.... perhaps $3k...but i worry not enough...i may press for about $5-6K before i wanna engage further....although i have contacted tankmaker and received his quotes...well....cheque not in my hand yet....meanwhile, all i can do is to dream....and plan.. Well, it may all end up a dream if they realise the financial burden of this project...hahaha Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SharkBait Posted November 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 29, 2003 i say make the tank and shift your corals over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 as i say..i need to get the final amount sitting in my hands before i can plan what kind of tank...full reef....fish only ...or no tank at all...lol if i get the budget for full reef...of coz i may transfer the stuff over if the budget includes a good chiller....then i may end up selling my new 4ft tank..which is so new.... anyone wants to get a number to buy my current new 4ft tank? hahaa Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member huskiesg Posted November 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 29, 2003 I am looking forward to seeing the hardware and equipment you are planning to use for that tank Life is a Cruel Teacher. It punishes you first and then gives you the lesson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SharkBait Posted November 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 29, 2003 LOL, if you do decide to shift your stuff over. i can help you move the rocks..haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 I am looking forward to seeing the hardware and equipment you are planning to use for that tank I am also looking forward to receiving the cheque also... Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 LOL, if you do decide to shift your stuff over. i can help you move the rocks..haha haha...will enlist help if needed..thanks sharkie in advance for your volunteering spirit... Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member huskiesg Posted November 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 29, 2003 I rather be counting hard cold cash in my hands But seriously, why not just do a 6 ft full reef tank. You can spend all your efforts and TLC on that and leave some time for your GF Life is a Cruel Teacher. It punishes you first and then gives you the lesson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 yeah...but if the budget not there...at most can do a FOWLR mah...i dun want to put the corals outside and suffer.... gf ah..i shall make her CEO of my current 4ft and i reshuffle myself to the 6ft..haha... Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SharkBait Posted November 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 29, 2003 hahaha. good idea..think i should adopt it too... ask her to take care of my tank for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 hahaha. good idea..think i should adopt it too... ask her to take care of my tank for me. the important point here is to make her important..or at least make her feel important..LOL..then u can go ahead with your hobby..hehe Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SharkBait Posted November 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 29, 2003 the important point here is to make her important..or at least make her feel important..LOL..then u can go ahead with your hobby..hehe thats what i did..: darling, i bought this beautiful fish just for you! you must take good care of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 hehee..yeah... i use an adoption program...get her to adopt some clams and fishes... dear ah..this fish nice hor..wanna adopt? Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 another plan....wonder which is better that one got 3 drainage and 1 return..this one got 4 drainage and 2 returns... Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 oopps...forget to draw the center bracing...hehe..anyway, all are rough sketches... Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member flubberina13 Posted November 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 29, 2003 Goody...bro...help me collect the notes and when I'm ready...I will seek you... can do a journal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 Goody...bro...help me collect the notes and when I'm ready...I will seek you... can do a journal? jie: dun get you...collect what notes? do a journal? Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 My List of equipment if i get enough budget... AquaC EV skimmer....dunno which model suitable Eheim 1264 return pump 2 tunze cheapest non controllable streams DIY MH or I may try to go for 6x or 8x T5s...but from the size of the ATI parabolic reflectors, i may be only able to put 6 maximum covering the whole 2foot width of the tank.... Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member flubberina13 Posted November 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 29, 2003 A) The planning process? The field trip to collect data process? C) The start up process? D) The cycling process? E) Introduction of Live stock? ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 oic...got your point liao..hehe.. now this stage is...daydreaming stage...money not in hands yet... when the cash comes in..then embark on the real planning stage..hehe Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member flubberina13 Posted November 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 29, 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sailfin Posted November 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 29, 2003 oic...got your point liao..hehe.. now this stage is...daydreaming stage...money not in hands yet... when the cash comes in..then embark on the real planning stage..hehe well good for you bro just don't let those other reefers discourage you from saying that your floor will give way underneath you I think I'm never going to post anything about my tank again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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