peacemaker's pico tank~

peacemaker · July 14, 2010

All I can say is the IQ3 is definitely not user friendly for reefers with big hands! Such a tight squeeze in the filter compartment. Also, once your hand goes in, water comes out, so you immediately transform it into a zero edge tank! :upsidedown:

For the IQ3, its more like the other way round, selecting the right stuff to put into the tank, rather than the usual setting up of equipment to cater to the stuff you want.

Give me more suggestions on fish options! I have 2 sexy shrimp and an anemone crab. Might swap it for a pom pom if I ever come across one.

albinosage · July 14, 2010

All I can say is the IQ3 is definitely not user friendly for reefers with big hands!

It is shallow enough to use chopsticks! LOL.

Very nice pics btw, forgot to mention earlier. I'm surprised the yumas hold up so well in the IQ3. :bow:

Eniram · July 14, 2010

All I can say is the IQ3 is definitely not user friendly for reefers with big hands! Such a tight squeeze in the filter compartment. Also, once your hand goes in, water comes out, so you immediately transform it into a zero edge tank!

For the IQ3, its more like the other way round, selecting the right stuff to put into the tank, rather than the usual setting up of equipment to cater to the stuff you want.

Give me more suggestions on fish options! I have 2 sexy shrimp and an anemone crab. Might swap it for a pom pom if I ever come across one.

Ah beng had pom pom.......but its gone

peacemaker · July 14, 2010

It is shallow enough to use chopsticks! LOL.

Very nice pics btw, forgot to mention earlier. I'm surprised the yumas hold up so well in the IQ3.

Haha... I bought those plastic tongs. Very handy, but I wished it was a tad bit longer.

I tried zoas, but the stock LED lights are definitely not strong enough. My yumas didn't do very well with strong lights in my office tank (ie LEDs & T5 HOs) so I figured they should do better in the IQ3. I guess it turns out well so far!

peacemaker · July 14, 2010

Ah beng had pom pom.......but its gone

Oh well... I'm sure it'll be available again. ^_^

Firestarter · July 15, 2010

A mushroom tank!! Peace, I honestly felt so excited to see you starting one yourself. Haha, I've tried countless times but in the end my mushrooms start to melt away. Hope the mushies fill up your tank quickly.

peacemaker · July 16, 2010

Thanks bro! I'm not sure if the growth rate of yumas are as fast compared to mushrooms, but I certainly hope they'll fill the tank. ^_^

MOssrope · July 17, 2010

Nice tank. The light output looks strong and good.. what was the modification like haha.

as said in mitlancer's thread.. i feel more safe using an IQ5 ><

peacemaker · July 17, 2010

Thanks bro! No modifications were done to the lights. I simply bought the marine version. It has a slight blue hue to it, making it more pleasing to the eye for a marine setup.

I'm also looking forward to the IQ5, rated at 13 liters (IQ3 = 6.5 liters). I'm guessing it should approx. be the size of a 1ft cube? Also, I think it comes with a better and programmable LED lights. According to Dymax personnel, it should be released around the 4th quarter this year.

MOssrope · July 17, 2010

Thanks bro! No modifications were done to the lights. I simply bought the marine version. It has a slight blue hue to it, making it more pleasing to the eye for a marine setup.

I'm also looking forward to the IQ5, rated at 13 liters (IQ3 = 6.5 liters). I'm guessing it should approx. be the size of a 1ft cube? Also, I think it comes with a better and programmable LED lights. According to Dymax personnel, it should be released around the 4th quarter this year.

it should be still only be about half the volume of a one feet cube.

peacemaker · July 18, 2010

it should be still only be about half the volume of a one feet cube.

Haha... probably. Maybe I just wanted a 1 Ft cube so much that I was hoping the IQ5 was it.

peacemaker · July 18, 2010

I just bought an Elongated Dottyback yesterday from Ah Beng's. Its a very sweet looking fish! Very actively exploring the tank now. With its streamline body, it can easily maneuver around small crevices and rock work. I'm loving it! :wub: If anyone has more information on this fish, pls kindly share?

Elongated Dottyback

Terryz_ · July 18, 2010

I just bought an Elongated Dottyback yesterday from Ah Beng's. Its a very sweet looking fish! Very actively exploring the tank now. With its streamline body, it can easily maneuver around small crevices and rock work. I'm loving it! If anyone has more information on this fish, pls kindly share?

Elongated Dottyback

I saw it on friday too.. It is my favorite small sized dottyback.. Very seclusive fish... But cannot keep two, will kill each other.. Peaceful with other fishes..

peacemaker · July 18, 2010

I saw it on friday too.. It is my favorite small sized dottyback.. Very seclusive fish... But cannot keep two, will kill each other.. Peaceful with other fishes..

I think like most dottybacks, it is a little aggressive. I saw it disturbing the sexies. Well, I wouldn't mind keeping it in place of the shrimps though...

yikai · July 18, 2010

I just bought an Elongated Dottyback yesterday from Ah Beng's. Its a very sweet looking fish! Very actively exploring the tank now. With its streamline body, it can easily maneuver around small crevices and rock work. I'm loving it! If anyone has more information on this fish, pls kindly share?

Elongated Dottyback

good buy. one of the more overlooked dottybacks.

peacemaker · July 18, 2010

good buy. one of the more overlooked dottybacks.

Thanks! Both Wilson & I got 1 each. We couldn't resist.

Terryz_ · July 18, 2010

good buy. one of the more overlooked dottybacks.

And I thought you would say it is ugly...

yikai · July 18, 2010

And I thought you would say it is ugly...

hahaha! why would i say that?

ok lah it's not the nicest dottyback... but it's cute and unique. not something i would buy for myself though. one of the most peaceful dottybacks to be kept with other fish though

not my kind of fish

Terryz_ · July 18, 2010

hahaha! why would i say that?

ok lah it's not the nicest dottyback... but it's cute and unique. not something i would buy for myself though. one of the most peaceful dottybacks to be kept with other fish though

not my kind of fish

LOL... Becos every fish I like, you would say ugly.. LOL..

yikai · July 18, 2010

LOL... Becos every fish I like, you would say ugly.. LOL..

diff taste lah!!

alot of fish digi like i also say ugly. like personifer and personatus. ee

peacemaker · July 18, 2010

Lol... each of us have our different tastes. Plenty of fish in the ocean for everyone! :friends:

yikai · July 18, 2010

Lol... each of us have our different tastes. Plenty of fish in the ocean for everyone!

yup.

the elongated dottyback is quite common in ahbeng. i've attempted to pair them before and was successful. but sold both away after awhile.

peacemaker · July 24, 2010

My attempt at a bonsai aquascape... :paiseh: I got rid of the tonga branches and epoxied a few small pieces of rock together to form this. Pls pardon the "chewing gum".

peacemaker · July 24, 2010

I wished the red mushies could open a little bigger, but they remain tiny. Not too much a complaint though, since space is a constraint for this tank.

I've glued the GSP to the bottom of the tank. Hope in due season, it will carpet the bottom.