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    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

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    Hello everyone, please don't laugh hor.....

    Now toying with idea of getting a sump tank that can fit the cabinet of the RSM130. I want to get a chiller and of course a solid bad ###### skimmer and media system.

    Any recommendations on a super duper in-sump skimmer? Does it mean better I get better water cleaning if I get a skimmer that can handle a 100gal tank and use it for a 50gal tank?

    How about the chiller? I'm guessing I also need to get a pump to move the water to/from the tank through the chiller? Are there in-sump chillers?

    Lastly, the media system - is this usually part of the sump tank design? Any recommendations?

    Thanks very much!

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    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

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    Did a bit more research today and also took taxi and bus to reef depot. Guy there was fantastic. I am very impressed by his patience and willingness to help. Ro/di looks like a very possible option now. I didn't think it was possible in my new home but now I know it's possible to split the water source between the ro/di system and the washing machine! So simple and I feel like a muppet for not having thought of that before.

    More research now!

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    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

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    Wah bro Ray,

    buy from NTUC ah? Chor or not? 1 month roughly how much you spend on the distilled water alone? How often you change water and how much water?

    Thanks man. Sorry so many Qs. Damn pai say but i think better ask otherwise my ###### will burn when I make mistakes I can't handle! :ThanxSmiley:

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    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

    Posted

    Hi guys,

    thanks for the strong response.

    I am pretty set on the RSM130 for several reasons and some I've shared earlier. I think apart from skimmer and adding a wavemaker + chiller, I have no further intention to upgrade anything else. This tank will be basic. Just a few fish and simple corals - load will be relatively light compared to what I see of other RSMs on the internet. If I want to race at sepang, I'll try to find the money to buy a ferlarlee in the future. For now, simple set up for me is sufficient. All I need is a stable and reliable setup.

    The internet forums have been a great source of information. But at the same time, I feel it's clouded my small mind because there are so many things people "swear by" or "strongly recommend" or "must have".....just like the RO/DI water....I'm not sure if every reef hobbyist only uses distilled water or RO/DI water. Seems like everyone is NOT using tap water? RO/DI water system also got problem for me. Coz I don't know where in my house I can set up the system. Kitchen cannot, common toilet no license, masterbedroom toilet no license......dunno where liao.

    How do all the kind bros here settle their water source? If buy distilled water from LFS, what's the typical size of the purchase? How big are the tanks? Cham liao, if buy distilled water, need to find place to store.......siao liao

    Thanks again everyone

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    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

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    Haha! I'm one of the guys who races m-chassis in tac, but I haven't raced at all this year. Getting too old. I think this suits me better, I'm just starting too, and it's a bit less expensive and much easier. I think I'll call this hobby high tech gardening for old folks. :blink:

    I've spend months lurking and reading (here and google), but here's what I can advise you with confidence (a bro here, Wilson Tan's first advice for me), go BIG and go SLOW and you won't fail so easily. Remember just starting out in the other hobby and we bought RTRs? Damn waste money after a month right? Same here. So go as big as you can afford without going crazy.

    I'm sure you've received some help through PM, I wish they'll PM me too <_<

    LOL

    Wise words bro!

    But I never went RTR.......couldn't stand those ready made stuff! Haahaa.....but seriously lor...I am already going as big as I can go. I got limited area. Provisional license some more....so better be guai guai.....

    Hobby is meant to be fun, and the guys here have so far been nice to me. Always good to throw up questions and ask for advice. I have loads to learn from everyone. So will take a step at a time.

    You got your tank already?

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    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

    Posted

    After checking out several LFS, I'm still drawn to the rsm130. I know many people will say I am siao or goondu but I really like how the tank looks + the size is just nice for me.

    Can any rsm130 owners give me some advice? Like what are the essential mods and what to specifically look out for in setting up the rsm 130.

    I went to one LFS that carries rsm but they sell it in a package which several things that I don't intend to get. Will check again if they sell just the tank. What is a reasonable or fair price to pay for a rsm130/130d?

    Thinking of getting a Tunze 9002 and a bad ###### wave maker. Read that I'll need a media rack to complement the Tunze and so it fits in the rsm neatly. Any racks to recommend?

    Advice always welcome!! Thanks everyone!

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    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

    Posted

    I am not wrong RSM 130D is the size of a 2ft cube with that space you can custom make a tank that will last you years and save you a lot of troubles... The ease of finding a equipment that can fit your sump and the stability of the tank..

    Thanks mate. Appreciate the advice and tips. Just a tad worried by your comments about customs lasting me years and saving trouble. Would getting something like the jbj or rsm Be more short term and fill with problems? Now a bit scared leh......:)

    Looking as much as possible into the near future, it will be very very very unlikely that I have any chance of upgrading to something bigger or more sophisticated. I wouldn't be gearing myself up to expand or upgrade. That I am certain of. So ability to expand or become more sophisticated is not a concern for me.

    But if getting a rsm or jbj type of system will create problems in maintaining a stable and healthy system, then I will run away from them quick quick!

    It may sound very simple-minded or naive but all I am looking for is a simple basic reef system. I don't wish to keep exotic fish/corals, just simple, gentle/friendly and easily adaptable ones. I also don't wish to have many fish (maybe 4 Or 5 max?). I kind of a have a mindset now that if I want to maintain more fish/corals, my early start to this hobby will become more complicated than I asked for. Looking to minimize the hassle and complications.

    What do you guys think? Am I kiddin myself? :ThanxSmiley:

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    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

    Posted

    Thanks for all the advice guys. Appreciate the support.

    I'll definitely check in with ML when I can get off work a bit early.

    Wrt to getting a bigger tank or a sump, I'm really doubtful as I really have a very small area to work with. Also have a lot of restrictions when we talk about having frequent access to the area below the tank. If the rsm130 or jbj 28g (or something similar sized) doesn't work out, I don't think I can start the hobby yet. It's a reality I have come to accept and while I know there are limitations to these all in ones, it may be the best option for now.

    Still not shutting the door on customs though! Will do more research!

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    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I just started reading up on keeping a marine reef aquarium. To be honest, I'm very very overwhelmed by the terminology, jargon and technical aspects of setting up and maintaining a reef system.

    While I will continue to read up on the internet, I am looking for a good and patient store owner/staff that can help give good advice. I still prefer a face-to-face chat. I have another hurdle: I live around the clementi/ghim moh area and there isn't a decent marine fish store around. If anyone can recommend a good store for me to check out, I will be very grateful. I do not drive, so being close to clementi area will help greatly.

    I know reefers around the world preach about bigger is better (tank size due to water/environment stability), but due to the physical area constraint, I am unable to manage a big tank. So I was looking at either the 28g JBJ nano or the RSM 130D. Does anyone know local stores that carry either? Or do I have to make an overseas purchase via the internet?

    Thanks very much in advance. Any advice/help would be most appreciated.

    Cheers,

    Ian

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