peacemaker's pico tank~

[peacemaker]

bro from ur pic, it look so clear... like ther is no water inside... cool bro...

That's the beauty of acrylic tanks. However, have to live with scratches though...

I'll be interested to know how the IQ5 turns out... looking forward to it.

[cool guy]

That's the beauty of acrylic tanks. However, have to live with scratches though...

I'll be interested to know how the IQ5 turns out... looking forward to it.

me too... wanted to set up another IQ3 tank. but heard tat IQ5 coming out. so might as well wait for IQ5... hehehe....

[peacemaker]

Some sad news... my Elongated Dottyback died. I went out in the afternoon on sat, and came back to find my tank covered with cobweb like strands. Within a short span of 6 hrs, my tank was on the verge of crashing. All the yumas were stressed and closed, GSP retracted, etc. The dottyback was hiding at the bottom of the tank, breathing heavily. I immediately siphoned all the sticky strands and did a water change. Corals looked better, but the dottyback was still stressed. The circle around the eyes are supposed to be shiny golden, but it turned black, as shown in the photo. The next day, it died. I'm not sure what caused this, but I suspect a temperature swing. Little one...

[peacemaker]

Took the chance to do a thorough cleaning of the tank. Added 2 Panda gobies. They are so ridiculously tiny, they can get lost in an IQ3! Also added 2 small heads of super suns. They were fragged from the main colony. This is the first time I'm keeping super suns, and I didn't realize their skeleton was so brittle. When I tried to frag with a clipper, it split the tube in halve! Lost 2 heads because of my carelessness. Plenty to learn still in this hobby.

[wilsontantw]

Sorry to hear of the loss bro.

Saw the panda goby at Iwarna. Super cute, but like u said, it'll be lost in the tank.

[peacemaker]

Hope yours is doing well... sigh... mine was active and feeding well, but this is so sudden.

[Terryz_]

Panda goby are very secretive.. Maybe can find a pocci skeleton to make them feel at home..

[peacemaker]

Hmmm... will they be interested in a dead pocci? Where can I get such dead SPS?

[Terryz_]

Hmmm... will they be interested in a dead pocci? Where can I get such dead SPS?

Not sure but worth a try..

[allantang]

Can I join the ICQ3 club? I just lay my hands on 1. ^_____^ the tank is cute. Cannot tahan when I saw it..

[peacemaker]

Haha... its kinda unofficial, so whoever owns an IQ3 is automatically a member!

[tench1]

Haha... cannot upgrade lah... meant to be kept simple.

On the other hand, I did buy a shelf from Ikea that's placed beside my desk, which is missing a 2 x 1 x 1 tank...

bro, mine is a 2by1 by1. will u be interested if i decom? hahaha

[peacemaker]

bro, mine is a 2by1 by1. will u be interested if i decom? hahaha

Haha... your offer came a little late, bro! My tank is already on the way. Thanks for the offer though!

I might just deccom the IQ3 for marine, and prolly go for CRS instead.

[vt_snowman87]

Haha... your offer came a little late, bro! My tank is already on the way. Thanks for the offer though!

I might just deccom the IQ3 for marine, and prolly go for CRS instead.

somebody say CRS?

[charlie]

Can I join the ICQ3 club? I just lay my hands on 1. ^_____^ the tank is cute. Cannot tahan when I saw it..

Is the ICQ3 expensive? btw is it just a tank only or else? Thanks

[peacemaker]

somebody say CRS?

Nice~ That's exactly what I want! A carpet of green with some CRS would be just nice. Bro, need to consult you on this setup!

[peacemaker]

Is the ICQ3 expensive? btw is it just a tank only or else? Thanks

"Expensive" is a rather subjective term... some might find it worth it, while others would think its a waste of money, so it really depends on the individual.

It comes with the tank, return pump, all white LED lights and a sponge filter. Market price now should be approx. 6.5 red notes.

[tench1]

Haha... your offer came a little late, bro! My tank is already on the way. Thanks for the offer though!

I might just deccom the IQ3 for marine, and prolly go for CRS instead.

Steady! Once my house tank up and ready, i might convert my office one to crs tank as well

[peacemaker]

Steady! Once my house tank up and ready, i might convert my office one to crs tank as well

[charlie]

"Expensive" is a rather subjective term... some might find it worth it, while others would think its a waste of money, so it really depends on the individual.

It comes with the tank, return pump, all white LED lights and a sponge filter. Market price now should be approx. 6.5 red notes.

Do you need to have skimmer, sump and chiller to run your tank? if I'm not wrong you have change the stock light to what light, can share? Btw, can share where to view this Dymax IQ3 or IQ5. Thanks

[peacemaker]

You can download the catalog here.

Basically, it is a very small tank with IOS (internal overflow system), so no sump. IMO, it is too small to house a skimmer (not unless you're talking about those that run with an air pump and wooden diffuser), and for such a small tank, running a fan will do. The stock lights are all white LEDs, so I have purchased separately, the marine version of the same type of lights. It is slightly bluish, but definitely worth the swap if you're keeping marine.

IQ5 would be launched prolly end of this year or early next year, according to Dymax's representative.

[peacemaker]

I have decommed the IQ3 and transferred all the stuff to the new tank. Will update this thread once I've decided what to do with it. CRS, perhaps...?