SRC Member Jeebusai Posted April 7, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted April 7, 2018 Quick summary : Started marine hobby only about 3 weeks ago. Got chopped like a carrot head and paid almost $2k for a 2 feet nano with defective cabinet and tons of inferior stuff......expensive lesson.... lol im normally pretty cool, pretty hard to sell me anything. I Guessed it was because I wanted a marine tank since I was a kid. Kan Chiong, jumped off the cliff without any safety harness......... After some “serious” poisoning and tons of reading and YouTube videos, I’m very convinced (self justification) about the limitations and flaws of my current tank. Since this is going to be my last serious hobby (self psycho), decided to bite the bullet. Going to decommission the 2ft. Don’t know if im “lucky” or “unlucky”, I managed to get the last set of white Red Sea reefer 250. Next shipment is 1 1/2 months away. Special thanks to brother Kermit for accommodating my non-stop questions lol. Also brother Sherman for his experience sharing. For this new set-up, decided to just make do with reasonable items (haven’t from loss from previous tank, total write-off). Here are the items I have bought. Pics to follow when the tank arrives next week....all inputs and advice are greatly appreciated! Hardware : Bubble-Magus Curve A5 Teco 500 Chiller (used but very new) SICCE 3.0 and 1.5 Carib Sea sand Carib Sea (current tank) Still looking for lights (outta stock for my preferred brand and model) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kermit13sg Posted April 7, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted April 7, 2018 Quick summary : Started marine hobby only about 3 weeks ago. Got chopped like a carrot head and paid almost $2k for a 2 feet nano with defective cabinet and tons of inferior stuff......expensive lesson.... lol im normally pretty cool, pretty hard to sell me anything. I Guessed it was because I wanted a marine tank since I was a kid. Kan Chiong, jumped off the cliff without any safety harness......... After some “serious” poisoning and tons of reading and YouTube videos, I’m very convinced (self justification) about the limitations and flaws of my current tank. Since this is going to be my last serious hobby (self psycho), decided to bite the bullet. Going to decommission the 2ft. Don’t know if im “lucky” or “unlucky”, I managed to get the last set of white Red Sea reefer 250. Next shipment is 1 1/2 months away. Special thanks to brother Kermit for accommodating my non-stop questions lol. Also brother Sherman for his experience sharing. For this new set-up, decided to just make do with reasonable items (haven’t from loss from previous tank, total write-off). Here are the items I have bought. Pics to follow when the tank arrives next week....all inputs and advice are greatly appreciated! Hardware : Bubble-Magus Curve A5 Teco 500 Chiller (used but very new) SICCE 3.0 and 1.5 Carib Sea sand Carib Sea (current tank) Still looking for lights (outta stock for my preferred brand and model) You are most welcome, we are all hobbyist with the same interest. Moreover, I’ve walked the path you have before, only thing I was not convinced by THAT particular LFS to hard sell me.. hard sell? I walk. Keep us posted on your journey. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted April 7, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Kermit13sg said: You are most welcome, we are all hobbyist with the same interest. Moreover, I’ve walked the path you have before, only thing I was not convinced by THAT particular LFS to hard sell me.. hard sell? I walk. Keep us posted on your journey. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Let’s bring the poison to another level. We should start organising some mini LFS shopping tours soon. Any joiners? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kermit13sg Posted April 7, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted April 7, 2018 Let’s bring the poison to another level. We should start organising some mini LFS shopping tours soon. Any joiners? Lol We shop you pay sure a lot will join hahahahSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MarCal Posted April 7, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted April 7, 2018 Like your spirit...very positive. Following 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted April 10, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 10, 2018 Updates : Tank arriving on 16 April.....hopefully no more delays Managed to secure a almost new AI Hydra 26 HD with mount for a really decent price Now to find another light and wave maker. Narrowed down to Maxspect gyre 230, any other recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kermit13sg Posted April 12, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted April 12, 2018 Updates : Tank arriving on 16 April.....hopefully no more delays Managed to secure a almost new AI Hydra 26 HD with mount for a really decent price Now to find another light and wave maker. Narrowed down to Maxspect gyre 230, any other recommendations? Steady... can’t wait to see Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MarCal Posted April 12, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted April 12, 2018 4 more days...counting down!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted April 12, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, MarCal said: 4 more days...counting down!!! 18 minutes ago, Kermit13sg said: Steady... can’t wait to see Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks all! Equipment buying spree complete.......burnt a big hole in my Wallet.... Managed to secure a Maxspect Gyre Xf230 set (next shipment is in May). Pics on Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kermit13sg Posted April 12, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted April 12, 2018 Thanks all! Equipment buying spree complete.......burnt a big hole in my Wallet.... Managed to secure a Maxspect Gyre Xf230 set (next shipment is in May). Pics on Monday! You are considered lucky, at least you still have a wallet with a hole. Some reefers got to pawn their wallets Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted April 12, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Kermit13sg said: You are considered lucky, at least you still have a wallet with a hole. Some reefers got to pawn their wallets Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I actually have to sell a few possessions...... what have I got myself into man...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kermit13sg Posted April 12, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted April 12, 2018 I actually have to sell a few possessions...... what have I got myself into man...... A hobby Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Good progress. You can ask but sometime you may not know if the answer is right. So you also need to read a lot. So must have patience. Take time to confirm before you part with your money 1 Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member nyxnhh Posted April 17, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted April 17, 2018 what light are u getting? tank arrived yesterday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted April 17, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 17, 2018 14 hours ago, nyxnhh said: what light are u getting? tank arrived yesterday? Tank arrived on Monday. No time to post! Got 2 X AI 26 HD (Used) from fellow forummers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted April 17, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 17, 2018 Some updates. Tank arrived on Monday sorry for the lousy pics. A brother here thought I was a guy wearing girls pants....fainted Filled the tank up with old tank water and buckets....back breaking work. Dont like the layout of the new sump. Not as functional. Heard that this is a new design “upgrade”. Aesthetics wise maybe, functional wise, it’s a “downgrade”. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted April 17, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 17, 2018 Don’t know why, but Carib Sea seems to take forever to clear..... Monday : Tuesday : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 The sump look nice. Why you don't like 1 Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kermit13sg Posted April 18, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted April 18, 2018 The sump look nice. Why you don't like Ya so nice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted April 18, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 18, 2018 44 minutes ago, sherman said: The sump look nice. Why you don't like Old design, the skimmer is place on front left for easy access. Now it’s on top right. I think they increased the size of the ATO tank too. Good and bad. Bigger = less top ups but more crammed. Don’t know if the ATO is working. The tubes are in the way. Very hard to access the left sump area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted April 18, 2018 SRC Supporter Share Posted April 18, 2018 Are u placing any filter media in the sump ?Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted April 20, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 20, 2018 On 19/04/2018 at 12:04 AM, he said: Are u placing any filter media in the sump ? Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app I’m using Marine block and carbon from old tank for now. Still thinking off what to add. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted April 20, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 20, 2018 Finally after a few days of running around getting stuff for set-up (arduous journey won’t load of ups like seller for lights stand can’t find screws etc. lol) Pardon me for the noob pics. Too tired. Special thanks to 2 bros (u know who ur are) for the great help and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MarCal Posted April 20, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted April 20, 2018 Wow.... fast n looking gd!. Veery nice scape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jeebusai Posted April 20, 2018 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 20, 2018 Thanks. Dead tired. Ur sump looks so much more chio. Red Sea ATO cmi. Wasted $ to buy ato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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