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    BRAND NEW pH Meter with calibration powder.

    in Sell off/Pasar Malam Shop

    Posted

    Hi guys, i have BRAND NEW pH meter with calibration powder for sale. The powder is pH 4.01 and pH 6.86 powder, mix it with 250ML of distilled water each and you'll have two calibration liquid.

    also includes a calibrating screw driver to calibrate the pH meter.

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    Selling at $30, Comes with 3 days personal warranty.

    SMS me at 9106-3934

    Self Collect at woodlands dr 72 or admiralty mrt.

    PS : I'll be overseas from sunday(9th sep) till thursday(13th sep) and collection will be either tomorrow or have to wait till friday.

    WTS : Kotobuki Power Box SV Mini and Mini tank set (plug&play)

    in Sell off/Pasar Malam Shop

    Posted

    Hi, some stuff to clear!!

    1) Kotobuki power box SV mini.

    Very interesting canister filter hybrid with a hang on filter, using cartridges instead. Pump is to be placed inside the tank to maximize space inside the canister.

    - Brand new (theres a sticker on the pump proven to be purchased from seaview aquarium 4 days ago (3rd sep) )

    - All piping, 3 cartridges, 300l/hr pump and rainbar included.

    - Hardly you can find this in singapore.

    All original items included :

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    the cartridges

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    I bought this at $25, selling at $18. do note its BRAND NEW.

    2) Mini Tank set includes :

    1 - 25cmx18cmx13cm Custom made minimum silicon tank. Tank condition is 9/10. only 1 visible scratch on the long side of the glass which u can turn around and it will be facing the tank. Other than that, everything looks new. Comes with styrofoam base.

    2 - Dolphin 200l/hr Hang on filter. Comes with filter cartridge and i will include some BRAND NEW Dymax active Carbon as well

    3 - 2.5watt LED light. Forgot what brand but should be aquazonic or some other china brand.

    4 - Sudo Bottom sand enough to fill up the tank and with 1 inch thickness.

    5 - around 150 - 200g of leftover GEX powder plant soil. should be able to fill up a thin layer of the tank.

    6 - FOC 2 driftwood included for you to scape the tank.

    7 - FOC 1 new slab of Hikari frozen brine shrimp!

    Many people asked me about separate sales but i am still hoping someone to grab all at one go so for now, NO SEPARATE SALES AT THE MOMENT.

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    dolphin filter and LED light comes with 3 days personal warranty. all items are used for only around one month.

    Selling at just $25 for the whole set with all items above included.

    SMS me at 9106-3934

    Self collect at woodlands area.

    PS : I'll be overseas from sunday(9th sep) till thursday(13th sep) and collection will be either tomorrow or have to wait till friday.

    Thanks!

    Starting a 2x1.5x1.5ft nano tank.

    in Members Tank & Specs

    Posted

    Hey guys a few more questions...

    1) Let say i purchase a full set from another reefer who already have live rocks (though not enough), sand (not sure live sand or not) and its already very stable, rocks with purple coraline algae. If i purchase and buy seawater from irwarna and set it up immediately, will the bateria in the rock and sand as well as the coraline algae die? or will it end up shortening my cycling period? i can wait 1 month cycling without touching it no problem though.

    2) Should i turn on the skimmer if its during cycling period?

    3) Chiller no need to be on during cycling right? since only rock and sand..

    4) Stuff like purigen or other nirate/po4 remover issit needed to be added in during cycling?

    Thanks!

    Starting a 2x1.5x1.5ft nano tank.

    in Members Tank & Specs

    Posted

    Canisters can be used but you must remember to clean them regularly, at least once a month.

    When you cycle your tank, remember to add sufficient ammonia if not it's not a complete cycle. This is where most people go wrong when they assumed they have cycled the tank just because ammonia reading is 0 to begin with. It simply means insufficient ammonia has been added to even start the cycle. The purpose of cycling is to build up bacterial populations to a level that will be fully capable (not partially) of handling the waste produced by livestock upon stocking.

    Sources of ammonia can be ammonium chloride, products like Biomature from waterlife, prawn meat, decomposing fish, etc. I prefer the first two methods. Get an ammonia test kit (API recommended) and aim for 8ppm ammonia. Add a source of bacteria either from liverock, livesand or from commercial bacteria solutions. Keep testing weekly until you get 0 ammonia. Nitrites should be 0 for the cycle to be considered complete. Change 50-60% water after full cycle to remove nitrates and you are ready to go.

    This is how troublesome cycling is meant to be, most people get it wrong. That's responsible for most new tank syndromes.

    Yea thanks bro for ur info, decided not to go for canister and go for IOS/Sump instead.

    Bro my red sea max 130 running with a hp 1/10 telco chiller it take temp from 27'c to 26'c about 45min. Next kick in 2 hr depand on your room temp.

    i currently aiming a Red sea Max 130 too! do u have any problem with the stock skimmer?

    Thanks bro for liking my tank. You are correct. Fan results in high evaporation rate. I need to top up half a bottle of distilled water (1.5L bottle) every day. But I still think it's cheaper than using a chiller in the long run!

    Well, you may use tap water too, but beware. Tap water has phosphate and may result in hair algae growth. Which is the reason why I switched to distilled.

    My tank's been around for almost half a year. It experienced melt downs etc. Every setback is a learning lesson. It has since stabilised although I'm having trouble introducing tangs in, they always end up getting itch. Common for small tanks. Other than that, everything else is fine.

    Thanks bro for your info, i should be using distilled water as well..

    Hmm.. Nope! Its working well, temperature set at 26 degrees.. I've got another thermometer reading the water temperature between 24-25 degrees.. I haven got the chance to measure my bill for the chiller.. But it doesn't kick it that often.. And yup! Still need to top up, but of course not as much, cause there would still be evaporation taking place, only not that severe as using fan..

    Thanks bro for your info!

    Bro i use to top up every 2 day half a lit. mix with Kh & Ca by powder form Kent marine product.because my tank consumtion of Kh & Ca very high.About tank itch due to water temp high & low as i know useing fan to bring down temp is only 1'C and by chiller is constun cool. Bro try to set your chiller from 26 to 27c not 2c by setting 2c chiller kick in take longer time. as my current tank red sea max 130 electricty monthly bill $20 :thumbsup:

    yea plan to set to that temp if i get a chiller.. thanks!

    Mini reef tank fit for a mad scientist

    in Members Tank & Specs

    Posted

    haha, due to lack of budget, have to slowly gather equipment. I am still missing a few pieces of equipment to start a 2ft. Once I have all the equipment, I will run both tanks.

    Be it a large or small tank, both have their charms.

    Good practice for me with a pico tank. Easy to reset all parameters if things go out of way.

    true enough ;) will be staying tuned to see u set up ur 2ft tank :D

    Advantages and disadvantages of a canister filter.

    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

    Posted

    those who use canister filters most prob, their tank not drilled. therefore, they stick by it till they get a new tank or reset everything.

    i used a canister filter and cleaning it was a pia. and not to mention that its a nitrate factory if you dont clean it regularly.

    go for a sump bro. i was in your shoes once and went the easy way by going with the equipments i have which was a canister filter. it feels so easy to just plug and play and you have a marine tank. till you get too lazy to clean the canister filter. then the problem sets in.

    not to mention, as you delve further in this hobby, you would end up getting more equips like ATOs, FRs and all this which a sump can hold nicely.

    hope this helps. cheers :thumbsup:

    I believe a overflow box will solve this problem... yea i read that best result is to clean once a week ( that will be torturing as cleaning the fx5 is not easy at all) im leaning toward sump tank now..

    bro, sump is definitely better.yes i've switched to a sump. i didnt have hole in the tank resulting i have to get a overflow box. its works fine.

    another thing i like about sump is the placement of skimmer and return pump. return pump will help you create a flow in the tank. my canister filter didnt do that as its too weak.

    Bro can share where you got ur overflow box? can pm me if possible? thanks!

    Advantages and disadvantages of a canister filter.

    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

    Posted

    Bro, I'm not a pro. I'm running a 45cm cube. I first used a canister filter and after some time, the dirt inside is too much and so troublesome to.clean. the filter also not strong enough unless you really have a small tank and run on canister. The amount of media you can put in sump is much more than your canister.

    Thanks for your reply bro, so u switched to a sump system? sump tank also uses wool to trap dirt right? so the main thing is that sump is easier to replace/clean the wool?

    After some reading online, it seems that the main problem of canister filter is that people tend to get too lazy to clean their filter.. that in return traps too much dirt and oxygenated water passed through the dirt and it end up producing nitrates.. am i right?

    Advantages and disadvantages of a canister filter.

    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

    Posted

    i understand that majority of people go for sump tank or IOS at least and it seems like only a small number go for canister.. my question is what are the other disadvantages canister filter has other than having lesser total water volume as compared to sump? does clogging of wools and media inside a canister increase nitrate? And isn't IOS similar to canister filter just that its open-top? i understand sump and IOS can have skimmers/refugime but canister cant.. there isn't much info here in SRC so i hope someone who own before all 3 canister,sump and IOS can share why u chose either one of the system.. and people who remain by canister filters why do u not make the switch?

    Currently planning a 2x1.5x1.5/2ft cube tank and i have a Fluval Fx5 (2300l/hr) running on my 422(freshwater) tank. which i am thinking of using it for my future tank and it can be connected straight to a chiller, and flow back tank through the chiller..

    Thanks in advance!

    Starting a 2x1.5x1.5ft nano tank.

    in Members Tank & Specs

    Posted

    Hmm.. IMO, with a chiller, your top up regime will definitely be less of a trouble.. For me, I'm using a Artica 1/15 chiller on my 2FT Cube with IOS, and i'm topping up approximately 250ml of distilled water everyday.. Haha.. I got 3 sets of lights, 2 aquawashers and 1 Beamswork.. I think got some bros even more fierce with lights than me leh :P

    Hey bro, wont a 1/15 hp chiller be under powered on ur 2ft cube? whats ur chiller bills? woah.. how come still need to top up even when u used chiller?

    Starting a 2x1.5x1.5ft nano tank.

    in Members Tank & Specs

    Posted

    Hey bro slapper thanks for replying to my thread! i've seen ur tank and its indeed one of the nicest 2ft around and yet ur equipments are so simple! i've read that canister filters always end up building lots of nitrates due to the mulm and dirt being clogged.. i have a fx5 though.. as for why im thinking of a chiller now, mainly due to the high evaporation rate caused by fan. What is ur water changing regime anyway? u WC and top up evaporated water with RO/DI water? or just treated tap water?how old is this tank too?

    Thanks!!!

    Starting a 2x1.5x1.5ft nano tank.

    in Members Tank & Specs

    Posted

    Anyway im currently toying the idea of a chiller... i was thinking if i get a 1/10hp chiller( for 2x1.5x1.5) or a slightly more powerful one if im going for 2 ft cube and i set it to 26 - 27C and since softies and LPS dun require that cold water. i wonder how much will the electricity bill be? main concern is bills though.. anyone able to provide their bills for a 1/10hp chiller on a 30g tank set to 26 - 27c?

    Thanks!

    Starting a 2x1.5x1.5ft nano tank.

    in Members Tank & Specs

    Posted

    Hey bro, do note that moonlight vs dusk/dawn is very different.

    Within your constraint of 2aquawashers, each with a power cord only, you can time one set to be "on" for a while before the 2nd set is turned on.

    Reverse for the ending of the photo period.

    oh i initially thought that can light up the tank a little so the fishes/corals wont get light shocked.. yea will probably do that..

    I using the aquawashers too.. With a Beamswork Double Power 1600.. This is what I do:

    8pm - First strip of blue lights turns on,

    8.30pm - Next strip of blue lights turn on,

    9pm - First strip of white lights come on

    9.30pm - Next strip of white lights come on with the Beamswork

    White lights are on for 4 hrs for now, will be increasing to 5hrs within the next two weeks, at half hour more per week.. My white lights go off half an hour apart from each other, then the blue lights are left on until 2.30pm and 3pm respectively and my 2x solite + 1x hydor moonlights take over till its 8pm again..

    wow! seems like u got alot of lighting bro!

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