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27-08-2008, 10:00 AM | #1 |
Dragon
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1 Feet Cube...
dear all
is it possible to use this tank for a simple 1 crown fish marine setup? http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ad.php?t=43458 are there any sites/forums i can gather more information for setting up nano marine tank? thanks in advance |
27-08-2008, 12:44 PM | #2 |
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Cannot view your pic without an account in that forum.
Anyway, this is my current 1ft marine tank. Still ugly (learning how to scape). I also hv one clownfish in there. It took me quite a bit of reading and failures to make this tank work and keep the water parameters stable. So if you're thinking of going to nano marine tanks, be prepared to monitor tank very closely. Some sites that nano tank info are: http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php http://www.nano-reef.com/ Hope it helps. |
27-08-2008, 12:56 PM | #3 | |
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If u ever think of selling it, please PM me but on a more serious note, how do u keep the water cool? Do u use a chiller? Maybe u can post a full tank shot with all the equiments like the protein skimmer etc etc |
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27-08-2008, 03:23 PM | #4 |
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water temperature should not be an issue for my case, ranging 18-21 degree
my concern is salt level and other water parameter i wish i can do something like law1210 tank |
27-08-2008, 03:38 PM | #5 | |
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Tis tank is a custom IOS tank with filtration behind. No space to put skimmer so weekly water change and putting in chaeto helps to keep nutrient level checked. The filtration compartment has two chambers. Inlet side, I put wool (change weekly), bio-home and Jap mat. Outlet side, I hv my return pump (800l/hr) and chaeto. For circulation, I hv Hydor nano wavemaker and Hydor flo deflector. To keep tank clean clean like in the pic, I now hv 4 turbo snails working. Too many for a small tank. So I'll be moving some over to spare tank to clean up that tank while the algae stock in main tank builds up. To keep water parameters "in tip top condition", I dose Geo-Liquid during each WC. Regularly monitor PH and salinity. |
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27-08-2008, 04:04 PM | #6 |
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wow looks like i have tons to learn
before reading this my plan was get a tank and a high flow rate hang on filter put sand, rocks do some simple scaping put water and cycle the tank lastly introduce a clown fish water change 20% once a week wash filter once a month is this doable? |
27-08-2008, 05:27 PM | #7 | |
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27-08-2008, 05:41 PM | #8 |
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water temperature should not be an issue as it is place in a 24/7 air con room
temperature range from 18-21 degree how many types of item can i use for scaping? rocks, live rocks and corals any others? if i put coral i will have to put lighting too? that might trigger algae problem right? btw what filter media you use for your hang on filter? thanks |
27-08-2008, 06:38 PM | #9 | |
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In the end, my hang on filter cannot take the load and I've got to upgrade to the current IOS tank. |
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27-08-2008, 06:53 PM | #10 | |
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As for filter media, I use aqua clay (poros material) in a small netting bag and insert into the hang on filter (I discarded the original wool filter). A reasonably sized live rock in the tank helps as bio filter too. |
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