paul118

Bro, I am quite new to marine fish as a hobby. Last year April 2010, i bought my 5ft wall mount from Aquatic Style. http://www.aquaticstyle.com.sg/ourproducts_wall_r05.html Before i bought this from them, i did also consider Atlantis, but thought estatically, Aquatic Style look better. It was a disaster, becos no equipment to bring the temperature down. I also did not take up their so called maintenance package, so I set out doing my own modification pretty much like you. change the pump with wave maker, try to put in a Sesun mini skimmer, even consider ice probe but could not fit. And becos my job requires me to be overseas half of my time, it has been a costly affair replacing LS. Currently, I just keep 1 Nimo, 1 gobe, a few snails, 3 crabs, 1 firefish and a chromis. Corals couldn't make it. Now i use 2 fans, 1 at each end to maintain the temp at between 27-29 degree. Curious to read that u import in a gadget, half the size of the ice probe. Can you share with me where to buy? Brand and specs.., etc. Big Thanks.

Latest pics of my tanks.

Pictures of my newly installed Resun skimmer side by side with existing undergravel filter ###### wave maker...satisfied..., now. Went to Pasir Ris farm to get 1 dotty back, 1 golden damsel, 1 worm and a small piece of live rock....

After sat equipment hunting, manage to add in a Resun skimmer SK-05, mini size (suitable for max 20g), got it from Aqua Star@Yishun...Sea View @Jalan Kayu...didn't find anything, managed to install w/o removing my other undergravel filter ###### wave maker..., Happy man..., now for system to stablise and add in 1-2 more livestock...

Thanks for the suggestion. Will check out Sea View Aquarium@Jalan Kayu or Aqua Star @Yishun to see if they sell.. Actually, was down at IMM today, saw 1 small skimmer at the Qian Hu booth, price at $17, some china brand...no dimension, wasn't sure if it fit, but wanted to buy...but person in charge say at the Exhibition, they are not allow to do sales transaction...Thinking of removing the undergravel filter and replace with a small skimmer, hope my other mechanical filter ###### wave maker (Dazs) can support the system alone. Appreciate your advice.

Thanks Bro for the advice. Yes, been searching for good advice on nano tanks. I guess you are right...will just have to focus on fishes...and do more regular water change... The place i got my tank Aquatic Style, that does the initial setup for me kept telling me hardy corals is possible..., but they died on me..., kept encouraging me to sign up their monthly maintenance package which i refused...since if it is going to make it work, i need to learn the ropes 1st hand...and not depend on others...

Anyone going down IMM...? Wonder how's the opening so far...Intend to make a trip there....and pick up some tips or new products on show/sale

Thanks Bro, guess no choice. By the way, have u been to Tampines Mall basement 1 , near the escalator, Atlantis Aquatic Lifestyle..., they also have similar wall mounted slim tank..claimed to be the "world 1st wall mounted tank" - no need water change, etc..., wonder if they ever take part in exhibition

Thanks Bro, but tank constraint, impossible to install skimmer or chiller ( although so far manage to maintain temp at 28-29 degree, on rainy days like today - 27 degree), but becos of previous experience where corals die on me, i dun dare to try anymore... Anyone have experience in such tight small wall mounted tank? 12 gallon...What can i do to improve quality of life for my few fished...? Currently, my 2 Coral Fan seemed to be peeling, getting "Botak" - look like i have to replace again..."siong" Thanks in advance

Here's pics of my wall mounted slim tank that's give me grief....Wonder what improvements can I make to setup. Thanks in advance...

Dear ALL Seniors, Since we are on this topic, I also need some advise on how to better my setup. Been struggling and spending lots of time, trial and error after setting up wall mounted slim tank since April 2010. Wall tank - dim below; bought from Aquatic Style...(http://www.notjustfish.com/r05.html) Length: 66" Height: 15.5" Width: 5.5" Gallon: 12 I have change the mechanical filter with wave maker and undergravel filter to make it more powerful than the original one they setup for me. I also added 2 12inch fan to keep temp at between 28-29 degree celcius. Tried several times with corals but failed. Now only FOLWR: 1inch sandbed 2 Coral Fan, 2 Sea Grass Live Rocks 1 Tomato Nimo 1 Six Stripe Wrasse 1 Damsel 1 crab 3 snails 1 Purple fire fish just died. Thinking of replacing... Have explore all means to try to add chiller,..which is impossible. Even the ICE Probe couldn't fit. Can't find a way to install a skimmer.. I try to change 50% water once in 2 weeks. Tank have gone thru 2 times overhaul becos corals died and melted, also once live stock wiped out by White Spot/Inch disease... Actually kinda of regret getting the wall mounted slim tank, look good but not really practical. BIG THANKS in advance