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Old 08-10-2012, 05:58 PM   #1
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Hi all! Tonight I'll be ordering my 3x2x2 tank to embark on my marine journey after some dabbling with my office pico/nano tank. The office tank helped dispel my years long fear of starting marine (that it would be too troublesome) so finally I'll be taking the plunge.

As with my office tank, before I actually start the tank, I'd like to ask for comments and advice on my planned setup. My plan is to start simple, but to have what I need in place so that I won't need to upgrade in future if I decide to move to more advanced stages of the hobby.

Here's the plan:

Tank
3x2x2 with cabinet + sump and front panel crystal glass

Filtration
1st compartment - Filter sock + Bubble Magus NAC 7 Skimmer
2nd compartment - Biopellets + Seachem Seagel
20-30kg Live Rock (in tank)

Flow
Return pump - Eheim 1262 (3400L/hr)
Wavemaker - Hydor Koralia 2 - Is this sufficient?

Lighting
Maxspect Razor 160W

Substrate
Carib-Sea Arag-Alive Bahama Oolite

Chiller
Hailea 66a (1/4HP)


Would the above setup be ok? Also, what livestock could I fit into a 3x2x2? I intend to at least keep a pair of percula clowns (mandatory requirement by my wife, who loves Finding Nemo) as well as 1 Coral Beauty and 1 Flame angelfish (intend to introduce both at the same time to reduce aggression. Have done some research and found many reports that in a 3x2x2, 2 dwarf angels can be kept). What else would you recommend to finish off my livestock?

For corals, I intend to start off with soft corals and some easy LPS. Hopefully in the long and distant future I'll be able to try my hand at SPS too.
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Old 08-10-2012, 06:44 PM   #2
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Sounds like you've got everything planned out in detail bro..
All the best in setting up
Looking forward to seeing your pictures!
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Old 08-10-2012, 06:55 PM   #3
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Sounds like you've got everything planned out in detail bro..
All the best in setting up
Looking forward to seeing your pictures!
thats the difference, he planned before he action
we always action then think

i know nuts about marine, so cant comment much.
just waiting for see the live fish tank , hopefully soon
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Old 09-10-2012, 12:22 AM   #4
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Good luck with the setup.

Buying all new equipment?
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Old 09-10-2012, 12:40 AM   #5
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Bro, you can try visiting sgreef o get informations in marine fishkeeping.
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Old 09-10-2012, 09:46 AM   #6
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thats the difference, he planned before he action
we always action then think
wahahahahah!!!!!!!!!! so true... i was just thinking...,"Why did I buy this fish??!" then i saw your post..
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Old 09-10-2012, 10:02 AM   #7
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Waaah tio poison liao so fast upgrade to 3 feet.. looking forward to see ur tank.
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Old 09-10-2012, 06:25 PM   #8
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Go full SPS


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Old 10-10-2012, 02:58 AM   #9
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I went green chapter and inspired by their acrylic marine tank design,hope this information won't have effect in your ordering of tank size
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Old 10-10-2012, 10:16 AM   #10
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Haha thanks for the comments everyone. The tank has been ordered so there's no turning back! And yes, I like to make sure I plan well before I plunge into any tank setup, then impulse buys (yes I still make those) will be limited to fish that suit the setup.

Dominik, yep I'm going for brand new equipment. Bad experiences with buying 2nd hand previously so I'd rather just pay more for peace of mind. Always end up regretting and spending more when I buy 2nd hand.

Anyhow, here's the expanding stocklist:

Coral Beauty
Flame Angelfish
Percula/Ocellaris Clownfish x2
Fairy/Flasher/Mystery Wrasse (haven't decided which type yet)
Green Chromis x3
Copperband Butterflyfish
Shrimp Goby + Pistol Shrimp pair

I want a good mix of colours...so I've got blue, orangey-yellow, orange, red, green and copper...maybe a royal gramma for some purple too?

That's 10 fish, though most are small fish. Of course I won't add all in at once but spread it out over a few weeks to make sure the filtration can adjust to handle the bioload. I intend to put in the more peaceful fish first (Goby, Butterflyfish, Chromis, Wrasse) and leave the clowns and angels to the last since they're the most territorial.
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