[250w light for 2ft cube tank]

ok then i will go and use 250w

mind to ask again..is there any different for a single end

and a double end for metal halide

thanks terryz for your help

Where can purchase 250W MH lights and assembly set ? What's the market price? Thought of investing a set since my intention is to have a reef tank. Pls advise :-)

[2ndhand Marine equipment wanted]

Hi guys, I'm intending to start out a marine reef tank. But dont wan to spend too much first cos donno interest will last or not. So have decided to start out with watever equipments I can gather at cheap rates and try it out. Have custom make a $50 2ft sump though, rest of the items needed:-

p/s: Pls advise where can buy all below items at reasonable price?

Main Tank - 2.5ft - 3ft with overflow

Stand or cabinet - 2.5ft - 3ft with hood

Weipro 2011 or 2012 skimmer - heard good news abt them

Grade #0 and #1 sand - Anyone knows where to get them new? The best is 2ndhand sand lah, can help in speeding up on my recycling process.

Pumps and powerhead - as long as powerful enuff to pump up from the sump to a 3ft height will do liao.

Ammonia,Nitrite,Nitrate,Calcium....etc test kit

Marine salt

Ph , & temperature gauge

Hydrometer

Lights - for 2.5ft depth reef use - intending to keep corals

Pls feel free to sms or contact me with equipment description and price.

[DIY fan for 2/3ft tk for sale]

I DIY my own fan too. 2 fans for 2 ft tank. I dont believe no or less evaporation. My fan is very efficient too and maintains lower than 26C and these few weeks so hot still 25C-26C. last 2 months ago cold so went down to 24C

Time to check your temperature gauge.......hehehe, might need calibration........LOL

[corals not opening]

check the calcium level. corals depend quite a lot on it

what should be the right calcium level for corals?

[Advise for newbie]

Hi guys,

I'm interested in setting up a marine reef tank for my new house, but know nuts abt it and also have a tight budget and space constraint.

After taking some measurement, I have decided on a 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cube tank with cabinet and preferbly a 2 x 1.5 x 1.5 sump tank below.

Budget must not be more than $1000. Need advises on the 1) design of the main tank for a low maintenance marine setup....like overflow compartment, what should be inside the overflow compartment? How many compartment would i need for efficent filteration?

2) Design of the sump tank, what should be inside a sump tank? Preferbly the protein skimmer be inside the sump tank to maximise the space in the main tank. Which type of skimmer is recommended and roughly wats the price?

3) Recommendation of a tank maker and cabinet maker? Roughly the price range. So far my best quote is $240 for the 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cube tank with internal overflow, $60 for a sump tank (donno what kinda design) , $300 for laminated cabinet. Are these prices reasonable? The problem with this tank maker is he dont sell marine stuffs , only make tanks so I donno if it will be more appropriate to just go down to a experience local marine fish shop and ask them to do a setup for me. Any recommedation?

4) Recommendation for lights and where to get them? What are the prices like?

5) Recommendation for pumps, what's the price?

6) What other items are needed ?

7) What kinda filteration system is recommended for reef and fish tank? canister filter, trickle filter, deep sand bed, box filter, power filter, sponge filter, undergravel filter?

8) Anyone with quotation under $1000 for this setup is welcome to email me at james72@starhub.net.sg

p/s: I'm going to try without a chiller for the time being due to budget constraint.

Any advises will be appreciated......:-)

Thanks,

James

james72@starhub.net.sg