gargamelron Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 ADA 30C 6.7G ECOPICO 5.1G SKIMZ IBOX NANO IB8 2G PLEASE COMMENT... THANKS Quote Tank Size: 42” x 18” x 12/18” (4 side and centre use Crystal Clear Glass)Sump: 36” x 15” x 15/20”Return Pump: Reef Octopus Diablo DC 10000 Skimmer: Skimz SM 201Wavemaker: 2 X VorTech MP10ES Propeller PumpChemical Filtration: 2 X H2 Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Reactor(Rowa & Chemi Pure Elite), Enductor Fluidized Reactor- FR30 (biopellets) with Tesino GP-231 Amphibious PumpBio Media: Bacteria King - 10 LitresChiller: JBJ Arctica Titanium Aquarium Chiller (1/4 Hp - DBE-200)Lighting: ATI Sunpower 6 x 39 Watt T5 (Blue+ Blue+ Purple+ Coral+ Actinic Blue+) (9hrs) Auto TopUp system: JBJ ATO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vidextreme Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I would suggest this... SKIMZ IBOX NANO IB8 2G mainly because of the over flow box. This prevents the algae film on the surface so its really a ++; I'm not sure about the lights though if its enough. This will depend what will you be keeping in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoa guy Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 i'll say get the ecoxotic. CUz it looks COOL thats why... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul118 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 ADA 30C 6.7G ECOPICO 5.1G SKIMZ IBOX NANO IB8 2G PLEASE COMMENT... THANKS what about Dymax IQ3 and IQ5? Any reason why it is not on this list for your consideration? But if just this 3, then my choice is the Shimz, which I think should be quite obvious in the poll. Look neat ans slick Quote 5x1x0.5ft wall tank;Tunze9002;Tunze pump mini;Hydor Koralia Nano;dymax vortex w8;Gex aqua turbo fan (M); 4ft T5-28W; IKEA LED Dioder Strip; 45inch single DIY White LED strip(SMD5050 300led/5m reel waterproof type) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoa guy Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 aiya all this is just your taste lah...and your budget too. The ecoxotic light got 3x3watt led lah...and their website is nicer than skimzs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargamelron Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Bro paul118 The reason I did not include the DYMAX IQ is becos the design is exactly the same as SKIMZ Bro choose a name I think ECOPICO is cool too. But I don't think that the light is sufficient enough cos it only come with on strip of led.. additional strip will cost 65 Quote Tank Size: 42” x 18” x 12/18” (4 side and centre use Crystal Clear Glass)Sump: 36” x 15” x 15/20”Return Pump: Reef Octopus Diablo DC 10000 Skimmer: Skimz SM 201Wavemaker: 2 X VorTech MP10ES Propeller PumpChemical Filtration: 2 X H2 Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Reactor(Rowa & Chemi Pure Elite), Enductor Fluidized Reactor- FR30 (biopellets) with Tesino GP-231 Amphibious PumpBio Media: Bacteria King - 10 LitresChiller: JBJ Arctica Titanium Aquarium Chiller (1/4 Hp - DBE-200)Lighting: ATI Sunpower 6 x 39 Watt T5 (Blue+ Blue+ Purple+ Coral+ Actinic Blue+) (9hrs) Auto TopUp system: JBJ ATO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoa guy Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 but it depends on what u wanna keep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted June 15, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted June 15, 2011 For tanks like these, I choose ADA....tap water only for that zen like look. ke ke....but still have to do WC lest mosquito breeds. Haiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul118 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Bro paul118 The reason I did not include the DYMAX IQ is becos the design is exactly the same as SKIMZ Bro choose a name I think ECOPICO is cool too. But I don't think that the light is sufficient enough cos it only come with on strip of led.. additional strip will cost 65 Ok, thanks. Wonder what is the price comparison between Skimz vs Dymax IQ? is it fair to compare? Probably design and look similar , wonder if equipment wise behind the box is similar in terms of function. Which is better value for $. Saw the Skimz and Dymax IQ before but didn't bother to study. Always thought so cute, maybe good for study desk..in room.. Quote 5x1x0.5ft wall tank;Tunze9002;Tunze pump mini;Hydor Koralia Nano;dymax vortex w8;Gex aqua turbo fan (M); 4ft T5-28W; IKEA LED Dioder Strip; 45inch single DIY White LED strip(SMD5050 300led/5m reel waterproof type) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargamelron Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Ok, thanks. Wonder what is the price comparison between Skimz vs Dymax IQ? is it fair to compare? Probably design and look similar , wonder if equipment wise behind the box is similar in terms of function. Which is better value for $. Saw the Skimz and Dymax IQ before but didn't bother to study. Always thought so cute, maybe good for study desk..in room.. Price wise skims will be about one red note more.. if you want Skimmer will be additional two red note. The only different is the return, skims is on the left while dymax is on the right side.. function is all the same.. even measurements Quote Tank Size: 42” x 18” x 12/18” (4 side and centre use Crystal Clear Glass)Sump: 36” x 15” x 15/20”Return Pump: Reef Octopus Diablo DC 10000 Skimmer: Skimz SM 201Wavemaker: 2 X VorTech MP10ES Propeller PumpChemical Filtration: 2 X H2 Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Reactor(Rowa & Chemi Pure Elite), Enductor Fluidized Reactor- FR30 (biopellets) with Tesino GP-231 Amphibious PumpBio Media: Bacteria King - 10 LitresChiller: JBJ Arctica Titanium Aquarium Chiller (1/4 Hp - DBE-200)Lighting: ATI Sunpower 6 x 39 Watt T5 (Blue+ Blue+ Purple+ Coral+ Actinic Blue+) (9hrs) Auto TopUp system: JBJ ATO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul118 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Price wise skims will be about one red note more.. if you want Skimmer will be additional two red note. The only different is the return, skims is on the left while dymax is on the right side.. function is all the same.. even measurements Thanks for the info . So similar, maybe from same china oem factory... Quote 5x1x0.5ft wall tank;Tunze9002;Tunze pump mini;Hydor Koralia Nano;dymax vortex w8;Gex aqua turbo fan (M); 4ft T5-28W; IKEA LED Dioder Strip; 45inch single DIY White LED strip(SMD5050 300led/5m reel waterproof type) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Vlamingi_cont Posted June 15, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted June 15, 2011 Ecopico if I can get it in Singapore else, iBox nano Quote 1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank] 1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C 2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs -skimmer-less- My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT] 1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller Tank parameters: Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer) No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer) Others? too lazy to measure...LOL Camera- EOS 50D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargamelron Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Ecopico if I can get it in Singapore else, iBox nano FYI REEF SYSTEM is selling. Quote Tank Size: 42” x 18” x 12/18” (4 side and centre use Crystal Clear Glass)Sump: 36” x 15” x 15/20”Return Pump: Reef Octopus Diablo DC 10000 Skimmer: Skimz SM 201Wavemaker: 2 X VorTech MP10ES Propeller PumpChemical Filtration: 2 X H2 Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Reactor(Rowa & Chemi Pure Elite), Enductor Fluidized Reactor- FR30 (biopellets) with Tesino GP-231 Amphibious PumpBio Media: Bacteria King - 10 LitresChiller: JBJ Arctica Titanium Aquarium Chiller (1/4 Hp - DBE-200)Lighting: ATI Sunpower 6 x 39 Watt T5 (Blue+ Blue+ Purple+ Coral+ Actinic Blue+) (9hrs) Auto TopUp system: JBJ ATO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargamelron Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 STAY TUNE... A NEW BABY IS GOING TO EVOLVE SO KEEP A LOOK OUT ON Nano Reefs or Pico Reef ? SPACE Quote Tank Size: 42” x 18” x 12/18” (4 side and centre use Crystal Clear Glass)Sump: 36” x 15” x 15/20”Return Pump: Reef Octopus Diablo DC 10000 Skimmer: Skimz SM 201Wavemaker: 2 X VorTech MP10ES Propeller PumpChemical Filtration: 2 X H2 Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Reactor(Rowa & Chemi Pure Elite), Enductor Fluidized Reactor- FR30 (biopellets) with Tesino GP-231 Amphibious PumpBio Media: Bacteria King - 10 LitresChiller: JBJ Arctica Titanium Aquarium Chiller (1/4 Hp - DBE-200)Lighting: ATI Sunpower 6 x 39 Watt T5 (Blue+ Blue+ Purple+ Coral+ Actinic Blue+) (9hrs) Auto TopUp system: JBJ ATO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcar Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 ADA 30C 6.7G ECOPICO 5.1G SKIMZ IBOX NANO IB8 2G PLEASE COMMENT... THANKS I'll go for the iBox Nano here, fits anywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digiman Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I vote Skimz IBox Nano becos of the overflow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Brand wise 3 of them all good. ADA is good but ex and doesn't comes with any filtration & lights. Ecopico got a good LED lights but only simple circulation pump. Skimz Ibox got overflow and LED thus more value for $. Quote Display Tank : 36" x 20" x 20" Herbie overflow box design, Sump : 36" x 21" x 17", Frag Tank : 16” x 20” x 16”, custom built by Tank Culture. Lightings : Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro x 2 for Main Display Tank, Inled R80 x 1 for Frag Tank. Chiller : Dalkin 1hp compressor with build-in drop coil. Skimmer : Skimz Octa SC205i Protein Skimmer. FR : H2Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Media Reactor with Hailea HX-2500 (Feeder Pump) running Rowaphos. CR : Skimz Monzter E Series CM122 Calcium Reactor. BPR: Marine Source Biopellet Reactor with Continuum Reef Biopellet Fuel. Main Return Pump : SICCE Syncra ADV 9.0 & Jebao ACQ-10000 Water Pump. Wavemaker : Jebao MOW-9 x2 for Main Display Tank & Jebao SLW-20M Sine Wave Pump for Frag Tank. Water Top Up: AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitto Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 ADA, looks zen! Quote ~ 24 June 2012 ~ Main Tank Display- 4ft (L) x 2ft (W) x 2.5ft (H) 3side view Return Pump- 2x Eheim 1262 Wavemaker- Conch II + Tunze Skimmer- Hydor Performer 700DP Lighting- Sun System Tek-Light T5 8 x ATI 54W Chiller- Hailea 1/4hp Reactor- Skimz FR Rowaphos Dosing Pump- Bubble Magus BM-T01 -Refugium- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engineer Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I would go for the skimz ibox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tropic Posted April 30, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted April 30, 2012 My vote to Skimz ibox. What's the damage like$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophiles Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 SKIMZ IBOX NANO IB8 2G Save space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine_boy38 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Ibox, very cool. Ya, what's the damage like$$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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