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the question is quite vague.... what do you want from the LFS?
do you want someone who can give you good advise and doesn't try to pull a fast one from you?
or do you want to buy a particular kind of coral which only some LFS carry?
or perhaps you want the cheapest place to go to buy your LS or accessories?
regular guy is right.
But for a newbie I think the best is to go for a reliable and trustworthy LFS which doesn't give you shit or try to psycho you to buy something.
There are two shops I recommend strongly.
1)Marine Life (boss is Henry) at hong leong gardens in West coast rd.
2)Paradiz Reef (boss is edwin/Liew/Anthony) at 1 balastier rd.
These are two shops I trust will not con newbies and will give very good advice when asked nicely.
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It's a mimic tang, Acanthurus pyroferus. Also known as chocolate tang.
This extract taken from: http://www.exotictropicals.com/encyclo/mar...s/chocolate.php
Pictured above are juvenile specimens of the mimic tang. It appears the tang on the top is mimicking C. flavissimus (Lemonpeel angel) while the tang on the bottom is mimicking C. vroliki (Pearl-scaled angel) or Eiblii's angelfish. When they get older their dorsal, ######, and tail fins become outlined in dark blue or black while the body changes from yellow to orange to light blue.
These fish mimic the pygmy angelfish like Centropyge eiblii, C. flavissimus, or C. vroliki, when they are young. Presumably they mimic these angelfish because they have a better defense against predators than the tang until the spines on their caudal peduncle matures.
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Actually, it's not that blue. It's more of a nice slate grey colour under bright yellow light and appears blue when only the Radiums are on. It looks more beautiful in photographs which is really amazing...
I did no colour touchup or editing... what you see is what you get. My adult Chocolate Mimic Tang is very friendly and will swim around my hand when I am arranging my rocks or corals.
Juvenile mimic tangs are quite ugly but become beautiful later!
I found the liveaquaria link here
Sigh no wonder. Its the radiums. Anything looks nice with the 800W radiums.
Even a plastic spoon looks rare and good in the light of AT's tank.
hahaha
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Hey IMO is no use wasting so much money on a frogspawn...........Csuse i have lobang to get big and reasonable price frogspawn
Spider: Haha very funny. But at least its a lot cheaper and moves much more.
Dispar: Would appreciate it if you can share with me. I seriously have been searching for a long long time.
As with regard to T9% I have sworn never to step into there again. Since the old man is so unhappy with his business and with customers, I do not want to stress him anymore. I got better places to spend my money.
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Somebody asked for pix of my tang?
Here's my adult chocolate tang... I love his sickle-shaped orange tail and fins!
I really dun understand these fish names. This fish is blue. All I see is blue blue and more blue. Hell he even looks more blue than a blue tang.
Why is it called a chocolate tang???? And I have never seen this fish for sale before anywhere. I can't even find it in www.liveaquaria.com
AT can you provide more info such as aggressiveness, size, requirements? I really want to get one of this too. Its blue is amazing!
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thank you so much flubberina13, ong and kelstorm! wow I have a young fan!!!
my red reidi is really amazing, yesterday give birth, today his pouch is big again
Think this is another case of premature delivery. Hope his next batch of babies is larger and stronger.Real thanks for sharing with us all this info. I am really inspired to start a seahorse tank now.
When I started marine tank I have always wanted to keep seahorses. But due to the lack of knowledge in how to keep them I have stayed away. After seeing that red and orange seahorse I am determined to keep a pair too.
I would really appreciate it if I could have your assistance in knowledge and setup.
I now have a 2ft tank cycling. I wanted it to be a mushroom only tank but now I want to keep seahorses in it. I have 10kg of liverock and a 4inch DSB. Using 2x24W T5 lights and a modified OHF. I also have a remora skimmer but I am not using it yet.
I have no knowledge of how to make the food to keep seahorses.
Do let me know where I can buy the red and orange seahorses too.
Many
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Clowntrigger,
I'm also getting a probe. Will appreciate it if you can let me know when you managed to find the exact shop at SLT. Maybe we can go together and get bulk discount. hehe....
The shop is in SLT basement turn left corner shop. From the outside you can see its full of probe like thingies.
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Hi,
I got a brand new unused OSRAM T5 eballast for sale. Wanted to DIY for a 3ft tank but bought a two feet instead. Bought from SINTER in SLT.
Selling $55 never used before. Its for 3ft T5 tubes. (double tube)
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I won't touch on CITES etc since they have been covered quite sufficiently by PB etc. ....and Tanzy has succintly put it very nicely.
Just a comment of the quoted statement:
At this point of time, this forum is just that - an internet forum. Without rules and regulations, code of ethics etc, within a formal legal framework, AT cannot do anything like restricting membership, suspension of membership, revoking membership etc. (unless the forum originally restricts membership by invitation, trade affliliation, profession etc...which is not the case here)
AT's statement would just be that: another statement by a hobbyist (who just happens to own this forum).
If we want to go onto a higher level and be selective/restrictive in what we say/do, then get SRC officially registered under ROS..........
I dun want to get into the legal or moral aspects of this issue. But to contribute my viewpoints.....
I do not think PB is trying to be a conservationist. He is more concerned about how the corals are obtained and whether the person who tries to sell them is holding them in a proper setup and knows what he is doing.
Personally I would buy corals from CITES or non CITES, I don't really care as this is just a means for many LFS to jack up their prices. Very very few LFS are actually honest about it.
However, I am concerned about how people are selling their corals....ie the proper setup holding area for the sale of the corals. As reefers we can also play a part in conservation by successfully keeping corals and fragging and propagating them. Yes we do need to obtain it from the sea in the first place but we can play a direct part in demanding that we want it to be harvested in the proper way thus ensuring the good health of the corals we buy. We can demand by not buying unless we see the conditions are setup properly, eg, proper skimmer filtration setup with proper lighting etc. Even as a hobbyist, it is not true to say we cannot play our part in protecting the seas. Proper education and introduction of the reef and its inhabitants to people will bring awareness to the beauty of the seas. I really believe most divers and reefers want to protect the coral reefs in the seas once they see the beauty of it. Hence I really do not agree that keeping a marine tank in the house (as long as its setup properly) is detrimental to the environment or harmful to the seas.
The more people who see the beauty, the more the awareness, the more they will feel a need to protect it. And the next time someone goes to a seaside resort for some snorkelling, he will not want to step on that ugly looking multipronged stick thingie because he knows its a kind of acropora and it takes a damned long time and proper environment for it to have grown to this size.
I am more dismayed when I see good corals placed in sloppy holding tanks without proper systems whilst waiting for sales to be completed. And many many LFS which used to be Luo Han shops are now doing this too.
So in my personal stand, it doesn't matter whether its CITES or no CITES but I am more concerned that it is treated as it should be in a proper way and in proper holding areas.
As for how much AT can do, I think he has already done alot by creating a forum to bring about the awareness and education of how to create a good environment for these corals and fishes.
This awareness is important and seeing the marine hobby industry growing, nothing is more important now than to teach and educate reefers on the proper care and setup of a good environment for their corals and fishes.
Just my 2cents.
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Sigh no wonder my poor firefish and purple fish have all disappeared. I had 6 of them and now left with two.
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ok thanks hon and metals,
but since we are on this topic, what kind of anti chlorine do you guys think is best? I am now using seachem prime in my top up water which goes through my kalk reactor.
Thanks
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Some staghorn and hynophora pic.
Bro are you selling that green button/blasto thingie and the red encrusting thingie in the photo above? Pls pm me if you are. Thanks
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Guys, this doesn't make much sense to me. I really think its the skimmer itself rather than additives. Its not like anti-chlorine is soap or detergent.
Can anyone else verify this?
Anyway can you guys also specify what kind of skimmer you are using which causes the overflow?
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my 2 1060 is external... i also nv drill any holes in my sump. so far so gd...
i m running 1 1060 insump for my skimmer... my temp reach 30degree
it really heat up alot. 
u still want upgrade to the biggest H&S or euroreef huh?.
yeah bro,
with the kind of stuff my skimmer is churning out (i got to wash and empty it every 7 days max), I am getting worried if it can really handle my tank. I cannot imagine if I am away for a month. Tank will be flooded with skimmate.
I really hate washing the skimmer so often. Its STINKS like HELL!!!!
And yup the main reason I designed my sump wrongly is to have a compartment for the return pump. It should have been placed outside of the sump. Generates too much heat.
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Who me???
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Hmmm with the way AT gets horny over his fireworms, I really wonder who the daddy of the snails is. 
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After searching the web, I find that some hermit crab species will regularly eat Cyanobacteria species on an assured basis. Species like Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab, Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab, sometimes called the Red Reef Hermit Crab or Electric Blue Hermit Crabs.
Anyone has these hermit crab species? Are they eat cyano? Are these species available in local LFS?
so far there is no known creature that eats cyano. Only rumours.
One particular method is to use kalkwasser to push ph to above 8.4 (around 8.5 and never more) for a week. It kills all cyano. However this would be quite stressful to your corals too. Try at own risk.
However I want to stress. Removing them is still not solving the root of the problem. They will still grow back. Get rid of your phosphates(use rhowaphos) and reduce feeding or bio load.
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yes I am but every bit of heat/energy conservation helps.
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1. dersuz (2pcs) Hp : 9753 3554.
2. joop? (2pcs)
3. reef2 (2pcs)
4. woonming (1pc)
5. Ruel (2pcs)
6. onghm (1pc)
7. killfire (1 pc)
8. Seahorse2 (1pc)
9. huskiesg (2 pcs)
10. Boxfish (1 pc)
11. anthony (2 pcs) hp: 98166116
12. Ancelot ( 1 pcs) plz pm me when the stock arrives.
13. Jason (2 pcs) pm me also
14. reefy (1pcs)
15. Terryz(2 pcs)
16. Cookiemunster (2pcs)
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Hi Ian,
Thks for your info on the overflow box. Initially, I had dumped the idea of using a sump for my tank. However, I actually gave the sump more thought after looking at the diagrams you have on your website. Still thinking if its feasible for my setup.
Hi Cookie & Kalib,
As I have been running my 4ft tank with FW for almost 3yrs and it haven't been a problem to me, thought I'll try out marine. Is there a difference in requirement for Saltwater in terms of tank quality?
I did the calculation on the tank safety factor and it seems like I will be able to get 2.92 by reducing the height of my tank to 18". Guess I have to limit the amount of water I put in the tank.
I do agree that this hobby involves alot of reading and frankly speaking, I seems to enjoy reading/researching on this hobby. (FYI, I do not do alot of free time reading b4 this. hee)
On the LS, read from somewhere that it can speed up the cycling process. Guess, it is not true. Luckily, I confirmed on this. Most likely, I will be using the LR and market prawn methods.
Cheers
I think Ian's overflow box is the best in the market as alot of reefers have bought it and so far none has complained.
Regarding the cycling with LS...ie fishes, yes its faster but you should not do it as its not ethical to sacrifice a fish to do this. And furthermore most likely you will get a cheap damsel to do this which just means if he survives the cycling, you're stuck with a stupid damsel bully in your tank.
Cycling with fishes or LS is totally unnecessary. Its best to use live rocks which will decay in the tank and provide enough dead material to start the cycling process. Its not even necessary to use dead prawn meat. The live rocks you should use is about at least 40kg for a 4ft tank.
Dun cycle with dead rocks cos it will not start any significant cycling due to not enough organisms rotting on it....ie too little die offs and no beneficial hitchhikers like brittle stars, pods, algae etc.
You will need to get test kits (ammonia, nitrite and nitrate) to know when the cycling starts and stops.
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it will be available on/or after aquarama.
Cookiemunster
y dont u get one more 1260/1262
Hi Anthony,
I was thinking of that too but I think 1 bigger pump is more efficient than 2 smaller pumps cos all the pipes...more chances of leaks and more heat too.
I kinda regret my sump design. The space for return pump was too big and the skimmer side too small. Now I wish I could place my return pump out of the sump to prevent heat.
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Hon,
dun give up. It took me a full week before the #$@#@ fishes realised they are not going to get anything else to eat unless they show me they LUVVV the stuff. hehehe
Soak the nori in some tank water, garlic guard and zoecon(or some other vitamin and amino acid additive for those lucky bastards).
And yes nori is purplish almost redish in colour after soaking. Its the high iodine content (phosporus too I think) that gives it the red colouring.
And dun forget to cut it into very very small pieces. These spoilt brats seem to prefer small pieces slightly bigger than the largest brine shrimp.
Cheers
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Still asking...what's a check valve and where can I find it? Care to explain? And where did you get your ozoniser?
Thanks...
Hi Fluberrina,
I do not understand why you want to use a ioniser. Yes it does improve the skimming efficiency alot but its really too much trouble. And the cost of even a cheap ioniser is around $200. I feel this should be invested in a better skimmer instead.
Using an ioniser has alot of problems which I assume you are aware? Such as corrosion of silicon in the tank, plastic parts eroding especially tubes and too much ozone in the water will kill your fishes, corals in fact everything in the tank.
And cheap ionisers (also known as ozonisers) are the taiwan brands which don't work well and spoil very very easily.
Anyhow, if you still want to look for a new ozoniser and check valve, I recommend petmart in serangoon north. Its beside rainbow.
By the way, a check valve is used to only allow water to flow in one direction. It has an arrow on it indicating the direction of flow. If water backflows, the check valve will block it and prevent it. However as mentioned, the plastic ones are not as good. And sometimes, it may be safer to use even two check valves in line.
Cheers
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Thks for your advise.
I read that the thickness of a tank is based on the height and lenght. If i have a full base support, will it improve the safety factor? As my tank is for FW tank, there's 2inch wide glass brace from front to back on the top of the glass, will this improve teh safety factor? Read froim about.com there this may help.
Alternatively, what should I avoid in order to minimise the risk?
Thanks
Hi Kalib is right. I really do not recommend 8mm for bigger than 3ft tank. Its just too risky.
Even with 12mm for 4ft marine tank, the normal practice is to have eurobracing. ie the strip of glass along the sides front to back.
You have to understand its not just about cracking the glass. Its about how much holding strength the silicon glue will have. Imagine gluing a coin face to face compared with side to side and you get the idea.
That is why 12mm is preferred as it has bigger surface area along the sides for better grip. Even then, eurobracing is a must for top and bottom.
But of course even without all this its still possible. Its all about how much peace of mind you want and how much risks you want to take.
Regarding cycling, its simple but you have to read up. Its more complicated than just add LR and stuff. You need to know why you should be doing what you do. It makes the hobby much more satisfying and prevents anyone from conning you or telling you some ###### and bull story.
As for lights, I strongly recommend you go for at least PLs. For 4 ft, you need 4x38W or 2x56. Bright lights add to the beauty of a tank. Trust me, go compare a tank lit by FL and a tank brightly lit by MH and you will see the difference in visual appearance. (not even talking about benefits yet).
If you are on a tight budget, you can DIY your own PL lights. Eballast and light tubes can be purchased at a good price from a reefer here, Orgasbt.
Also when you go into lighting, marine tanks need 6500kelvin lights and above. Most use 10000k. I assume you know whats all these numbers about. If not then once again, you need to read up and know why.
Marine hobby requires alot of reading and knowledge. But its very satisfying once you know what you are doing.
Cheers
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Get up! Get up!
Planetg, I keep it in a air tight tupperware. Those cheap cheeky bunny brand from NTUC. It has to be refrigerated otherwise it will go bad.
Bwilly,
Yup I got a Kole Tang, Yellow Tang, Purple Tang and last night I just got a powder blue. And guess what!!! It started to eat a little of the soaked nori after only half an hr of placing him in the tank. I even gave him a freshwater bath over the running tap.
5ft Tank And Sps/mushrooms For Sales.
in Sell off/Pasar Malam Shop
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4) 1 x green hynophora - $20.
Bro pls reserve the above for me too.