Budget Pico tank, possible?

[EvolutionZ]

Originally Posted by xersion

IMO a 1ft tank doesn't require skimmer.. WC will do...

yeah read alot set up and many suggest skimmerless but i see most set up also have skimmer... i guess my thinking is that is better to have more den less.. i've read up on the Rio nano skimmer filter and theres a few forums who praised this filter as a 2-in-1 cheap skimmer filter. most likely will get this to replace my GEX filter... will still keep up with 10% WC weekly for sure.

[sgslic]

The debris will be sucked and gather around the pump and will clog up ur pump & tubes -.-"

I just washed my very dirty pump and tubings...cos i noticed my flowrate was reduced....

[sgslic]

I also started out with the idea of a budget pico tank...up to date ive spend almost 800 on my small OF34L tank =p

Including livestock...

BUDGET PICO TANKS are a MYTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[xersion]

Originally Posted by sgslic

I also started out with the idea of a budget pico tank...up to date ive spend almost 800 on my small OF34L tank =p

Including livestock...

BUDGET PICO TANKS are a MYTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

budget marine about $200 can le lah.. ur tank too high end

[illumnae]

Budget marine needs high levels of discipline, but it's doable. There's just too many goodies out there to tempt you.

[EvolutionZ]

i hoping to do it within a budget on $200 too. Hopefully can.

[xersion]

Originally Posted by EvolutionZ

i hoping to do it within a budget on $200 too. Hopefully can.

hardware only or lifestocks only

[EvolutionZ]

Originally Posted by xersion

hardware only or lifestocks only

hardware only la.

i try to get 2nd hand stuff to reduce cost too.

[EvolutionZ]

Here's my current plan for my tank :

Tank (31x31x36cm 5mm tank)
Filter : GeX L size Hang on OR Rio Nano Skimmer.
Skimmer : Either the Rio nano skimmer or i do without one.
Lighting : Beamswork 6x3w LED light.
WaveMaker : Considering BOYU if i cant find a hydor koralia Nano the rest seems too high flowrate.
Additives: Prodibio Nano Reef Kit
Substrate : Substrate: Carib-Sea Ocean Direct Aragonite sand (should i go for 5lb or 10lb?)
Salt : I was given TropicMarin (small amount) and a 4kg pack of RedSea salt. can i mix both together for initial cycling period? and after that change to D-D h2o Instant Ocean mix, is this ok?

[sgslic]

I used the GEX HOF before...pump is inside water...raises the temp ard 2deg for me...