My NEW! 3ft x 2 ft x 2ft Reef Aquarium

[tian1974]

I am a newbie and counting down 3 more days. My very first tank set-up is coming this Friday! Yoo..Hoo..

But before that, these are the stats:-

3x2x2 10mm EOS tank with sump in a cabinet.

Deltec SC2060 skimmer.

Arctica 1/10HP chiller.

Eheim 1262 pump.

Vortech MP40W GEN 2 wavemaker.

Maxpect 160W LED.

and other Misc stuff.

Stay tuned for pics soon.

[TayHongSiang]

I am a newbie and counting down 3 more days. My very first tank set-up is coming this Friday! Yoo..Hoo..

But before that, these are the stats:-

3x2x2 10mm EOS tank with sump in a cabinet.

Deltec SC2060 skimmer.

Arctica 1/10HP chiller.

Eheim 1262 pump.

Vortech MP40W GEN 2 wavemaker.

Maxpect 160W LED.

and other Misc stuff.

Stay tuned for pics soon.

nice set-up!

i will be keen to know if maxspect can cover yr length.

Keep me updated dude.

[comycus]

wow bro you got the new Deltec skimmer! Great choice! Believe you will be one of the first few here to be using this skimmer, do give us a review on how it works!

Sounds like an excellent build you have there. Looking forward to your pics.

btw, chiller is 1/10hp? Sounds alittle underpowered for your tank size. Think you should be looking at least at 1/5hp or 1/4hp.

Edit: I believe Justin's Maxpect is the new 3ft series that Razali is bringing in, looking forward to tt as well!

[raydiative]

I am a newbie and counting down 3 more days. My very first tank set-up is coming this Friday! Yoo..Hoo..

But before that, these are the stats:-

3x2x2 10mm EOS tank with sump in a cabinet.

Deltec SC2060 skimmer.

Arctica 1/10HP chiller.

Eheim 1262 pump.

Vortech MP40W GEN 2 wavemaker.

Maxpect 160W LED.

and other Misc stuff.

Stay tuned for pics soon.

Great choice of equipments... Seems like you've done alot of research before jumping into the hobby...

Your tank specs is one of my dream... =]

Is the Maxpect sufficient for your tank? I suppose you are planning for a mix reef tank?

[tian1974]

nice set-up!

i will be keen to know if maxspect can cover yr length.

Keep me updated dude.

ok will do.

[tian1974]

wow bro you got the new Deltec skimmer! Great choice! Believe you will be one of the first few here to be using this skimmer, do give us a review on how it works!

Sounds like an excellent build you have there. Looking forward to your pics.

btw, chiller is 1/10hp? Sounds alittle underpowered for your tank size. Think you should be looking at least at 1/5hp or 1/4hp.

Edit: I believe Justin's Maxpect is the new 3ft series that Razali is bringing in, looking forward to tt as well!

ok, will take skimmer pics too to show u guys. Tentatively use 1/10 chiller, got to print more $$$ if upgrade to 1/5 or 1/4, lol...My Maxpect is the same as digibee one. Dun think its 3ft long.

[tian1974]

Great choice of equipments... Seems like you've done alot of research before jumping into the hobby...

Your tank specs is one of my dream... =]

Is the Maxpect sufficient for your tank? I suppose you are planning for a mix reef tank?

Thanks. Its a mix reef tank and been researching for weeks

[digibee]

Thanks. Its a mix reef tank and been researching for weeks

Yeah, let's start reefing!!

Great hobby and satisfaction ..... not too kind to the wallet though

[comycus]

ok, will take skimmer pics too to show u guys. Tentatively use 1/10 chiller, got to print more $$$ if upgrade to 1/5 or 1/4, lol...My Maxpect is the same as digibee one. Dun think its 3ft long.

hmm bro I strongly suggest against using the 1/10hp as you will find it insufficient for your 3ft. I was also considering the 1/10hp for my setup, but was persuaded against it. Most of the bros using the 1/10hp here are nano tank keepers with total gallonage almost half your tank size.

If budget is a concern, I would rather go for a cheaper brand like Hailea. This way, when you got more $$ in future, can get the arctica.

Hmm? if Maxpect is only 40cm, how to cover 90cm tank?

[tian1974]

Yeah, let's start reefing!!

Great hobby and satisfaction ..... not too kind to the wallet though

Yeah man. LOL...

[digibee]

hmm bro I strongly suggest against using the 1/10hp as you will find it insufficient for your 3ft. I was also considering the 1/10hp for my setup, but was persuaded against it. Most of the bros using the 1/10hp here are nano tank keepers with total gallonage almost half your tank size.

If budget is a concern, I would rather go for a cheaper brand like Hailea. This way, when you got more $$ in future, can get the arctica.

Hmm? if Maxpect is only 40cm, how to cover 90cm tank?

Eh Justin, you may want to consider comycus advice.

1/10 hp may take longer for your tank to cool.

I have not measure properly the time taken for 28 degree to 27.5 degree.

Could be 10 mins or more for my 2 ft cube tank with sump.

[TayHongSiang]

hmm bro I strongly suggest against using the 1/10hp as you will find it insufficient for your 3ft. I was also considering the 1/10hp for my setup, but was persuaded against it. Most of the bros using the 1/10hp here are nano tank keepers with total gallonage almost half your tank size.

If budget is a concern, I would rather go for a cheaper brand like Hailea. This way, when you got more $$ in future, can get the arctica.

Hmm? if Maxpect is only 40cm, how to cover 90cm tank?

ya...that was wat i m puzzled too...can the maxspect cover 90cm?! unless combine with T5 and the maxspect is hanging on top.

chiller size a bit underpowered, unless you incorporate an additional blower / fan in yr sump to keep yr water cool coz the skimmer will transfer heat to your water hence yr temp can go beyond 30 degrees.

[raydiative]

totally agree with the chiller comments...

[tian1974]

hmm bro I strongly suggest against using the 1/10hp as you will find it insufficient for your 3ft. I was also considering the 1/10hp for my setup, but was persuaded against it. Most of the bros using the 1/10hp here are nano tank keepers with total gallonage almost half your tank size.

If budget is a concern, I would rather go for a cheaper brand like Hailea. This way, when you got more $$ in future, can get the arctica.

Hmm? if Maxpect is only 40cm, how to cover 90cm tank?

Thanks for your feedbacks Calling "them" to discuss before delivering.

[teebs]

hmm bro I strongly suggest against using the 1/10hp as you will find it insufficient for your 3ft. I was also considering the 1/10hp for my setup, but was persuaded against it. Most of the bros using the 1/10hp here are nano tank keepers with total gallonage almost half your tank size.

If budget is a concern, I would rather go for a cheaper brand like Hailea. This way, when you got more $$ in future, can get the arctica.

Hmm? if Maxpect is only 40cm, how to cover 90cm tank?

Hailea is really noisy and you can only set the temperature in 1 deg steps. Also, the temperature monitoring is not accurate. Your tank temperature is typically ard 1 degC less than what is indicated on the chiller.

[Dazza]

Welcome to the hobby Justin. U hv chosen well in terms of equipment quality brands. Agree with the comments on chiller as well. You dont want your chiller to kick in every 15 mins so getting a bigger capacity is always better. Let us know how the LED works out as my tank is almost the same as yours and i'm thinking of switching to LED as well frm my ATI T5s ( which is doing an excellent job still ). Enjoy the beauty of the seas........

[tian1974]

Thanks Peter and Dazza for your comments I am checking with them now regards the chiller as well as the LED.

[FlameDav]

Hi Justin, welcome to the hobby!

A word of advice for new tank startups - Add slowly. Control the temptation to imediately flood the tank.

May you have wonderful time staring at your tank like we do.

Enjoy!

[Ketchup]

I also think all ur equipment are top notch ... i still waiting for my new deltec skimmer... suppose to be out of stock nationwide leh... so maybe yours will be delayed as well?

As for chiller... i think 1/5 hp will be closer to what u need than 1/10..

[digibee]

Hi Justin, welcome to the hobby!

A word of advice for new tank startups - Add slowly. Control the temptation to imediately flood the tank.

May you have wonderful time staring at your tank like we do.

Enjoy!

Hard to control the temptation .... best is buy small small fish first

[tian1974]

Hi Justin, welcome to the hobby!

A word of advice for new tank startups - Add slowly. Control the temptation to imediately flood the tank.

May you have wonderful time staring at your tank like we do.

Enjoy!

Thanks Dav

[tian1974]

I also think all ur equipment are top notch ... i still waiting for my new deltec skimmer... suppose to be out of stock nationwide leh... so maybe yours will be delayed as well?

As for chiller... i think 1/5 hp will be closer to what u need than 1/10..

I think "they" got my skimmer already awaiting for it for installation.

[TayHongSiang]

The tip is dun make the decision to buy straight away...take yr time see see look look..have a coffee/ tea first, cool down, then decide whether to purchase. Sometimes, i get overly excited once step into LFS...buy already, then later regret shd not have gotten.

[digibee]

The tip is dun make the decision to buy straight away...take yr time see see look look..have a coffee/ tea first, cool down, then decide whether to purchase. Sometimes, i get overly excited once step into LFS...buy already, then later regret shd not have gotten.

Buy small small one, regret is smaller .... haha!

[tian1974]

The tip is dun make the decision to buy straight away...take yr time see see look look..have a coffee/ tea first, cool down, then decide whether to purchase. Sometimes, i get overly excited once step into LFS...buy already, then later regret shd not have gotten.

You are right I will do my best to slow down when it comes to LS. LOL...