Some questions to ask...

[LfcCta]

Hi ppl,

I am new here and thought of setting up a marine tank...i failed once already..its painful...

But i want to try it again...

Ok here are the questions...

Hope u ppl can help

1) I am intending to get a 3ft with internal overflow system...so i am asking is that good enough for a 3ft ? (I dun like canister and external is abit too ex for me as need to get cabinet with it as well)

2) How to prevent livesand growing algae as i saw some which had...and its awful...

3) For lightings what should i get ? Brand ? Price ? Type of lights ? (intenting to keep corals and fishes and maybe clams)

4) Where is the best place now in SINGAPORE to get those livestocks ?

5) I know test kits is a must, so how many type of test kit should i get ? Roughly how much will it be ??

Ok think thats all....

THANKS and Regards...

[Anthony]

hey lfccta

i tot u sell off all ur marine stuff already? y u want setup now?... u did say that u got ur stuff from ur friend's marine supplier ... n y u bother to ask questions here?

trying to con ppl rite~!

pls be honest manz ...

[LfcCta]

seriously i dun see how to con ppl like this lor...

asking coz i am not sure abt these things....

[Anthony]

hey cant u open ur big @@ and read the threads urself ...

i hope that u are nt that dumb rite.

[LfcCta]

i really dun get wat u mean...

If u wan me to ans yr questions...

ans...yes i did sold my stuffs....so now i wan to start a new 3ft lor....was using 2.5ft last time

as for that friend, his there is not cheap either, selling at $9 per kg...act is $8...$1 he keep....

Hope these will clear yr doubts.

[Tanzy]

You two know each other?

[LfcCta]

thru arofan if i am not wrong...

[Tanzy]

Sensing some bad vibes here.

Anyway,

1) Better to get a sump and a drilled tank with overflow. More space for skimmers and stuff. A refugium can also be added to the sump design.

2) Black sand sifting sea cucumbers will help so will increased water circulation to prevent detritus buildup on the sand bed.

3) What kind of corals? I'll recommend metal halides for clams as it helps retain their colour better. MH will also give a more natural look to the tank. MH will need a chiller too unless the tank is in an aircon room.

4) What do you have in mind?

5) Read this thread.

Perform a search on the board and you will find some helpful threads that will answer some of your questions in more detail. Also checkout the links posted. Your question is not new and it is quite pointless to repeat what others have covered in greater detail.

[LfcCta]

Thanks alot tanzy...

but i dun understand wat is black sand ?? black color sand ??

'Black sand sifting sea cucumbers' wat u mean by this ??

thanks alot

[Morgan]

but i dun understand wat is black sand ?? black color sand ??

'Black sand sifting sea cucumbers' wat u mean by this ??

It just a black coloured sea cucumber that feed on detritus on top of the sand thus keeping the sand cleaned and white.

[LfcCta]

oh...ok MORGAN got it. thanks

btw where have live stocks now which are not too ex ??

Only know of few places which sells.....Reborn and the one at koon seng rd....any recommandations ??

thanks ppl

[Ian]

Hi guys, Is everything ok?

Chill my brothers!!!

Thank god this is a forum and they are not face to face.

if not "kedebak!! kedebuk!!"

[Sinn]

u can get a list of lfs in the feedback and suggestions forum... theres a thread on lfs listing....

[LfcCta]

yes i am IAN...

[Achilles Tang]

Woah! What's happening here?

You two guys have some bad blood with each other?

Cool it down, we have a very good atmosphere here in SRC and I intend to keep it that way.

If there are some issues that I should be aware of, pls PM me directly.

Till then, let's keep it cordial guys.

Let's have a Happy New Year!

[LfcCta]

No lar i am sure we are fine...no grudges....

By the way would like to ask another questions...

can i put my LR bit by bit....coz dun have much $$ left after getting tank with sump and lights...

would like to start slowly....

[Achilles Tang]

No lar i am sure we are fine...no grudges....

By the way would like to ask another questions...

can i put my LR bit by bit....coz dun have much $$ left after getting tank with sump and lights...

would like to start slowly....

Yes you can put LR in slowly in batches.

You only have to be aware that uncured liverock may trigger mini cycles and that may stress your livestock.

Try reading up information on marine reefkeeping basics. You can find a lot of information there which will help you. Asking for answers to basic questions can irritate some people if they think you haven't done any homework on your own.

Many of us learn a lot on our own by reading books and researching online.

Newbies are welcomed to ask questions if they have difficulty understanding the basics... many of us here know enough to help newbies along the way.

Good luck on your quest!

[LfcCta]

thanks !

[pospeh]

Thanks alot tanzy...

but i dun understand wat is black sand ?? black color sand ??

'Black sand sifting sea cucumbers' wat u mean by this ??

thanks alot

In addition to a cucumber (which to me looks butt ugly and may pollute your water when it dies), you might consider getting a goby instead.

Gobies also stir the sand to prevent algae from accumulating, and they are more interesting to look at.

[newdamsel]

Anyone know where to get this black ugly cucumber? Heard that its very big also? 8 inches???? IS there any smaller ones?

[seahorse]

Also looking for one but cannot find any recently.....

Let me know if anyone know where have it. Many Thanks in advance

[Tanzy]

Sleeper gobies will stir the sand and happily eat all your sand fauna. A sand sifting star will do that too. I had a pair of golden head sleepers and when they were around, I've never seen worm trails on in the sand along the glass. Now that they are gone, the worms are back. Cucumbers are more sand bed friendly.