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10-05-2009, 07:50 PM | #1 |
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Thinking of starting a marine tank
Hi guys,
My current set up is a typical freshwater 4 by 2 by 2 tank with overhead filter. (there is no way for me to add a sump) May I know if my current set up is good enough or what other additional equipment (must have) that I need to add if I plan to keep just marine fish. Thanks ben |
10-05-2009, 08:18 PM | #2 | |
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i dun support overhead filter.. u can still have a sump just use an overflow piping connect to sump. if not have to use canister. u will need a protien skimmer, hydrometer, chiller(optional but recommend). That should be more or less completed... welcome to the posion of another expensive hobbie. |
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10-05-2009, 08:34 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the input.
Ehiem 2028 can be used for marine ? if not then what will be a good brand ? also, is there a protein skimmer that I may insert into the tank - something like a internal filter ? btw, is protein skiimmer a must if I plan to keep solo fish. thanks |
10-05-2009, 09:58 PM | #4 | |
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TRUST me u will not stop at one fish |
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10-05-2009, 11:12 PM | #5 |
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hmm 2028 sure not big enough for 4 ft I am using for 2 ft man
best to get those 2228 or stuff to handle it and also not marine keepers will keep a solo fish cause its not a fighting fish hehe a protein skimmer is very important many swear by it cause if not you have to do water changes few days once righty?? |
10-05-2009, 11:32 PM | #6 |
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Hi Bro,
B4 setup, need to understand what u want to keep, coral or fish or both, need to invest a chiller if keeping coral and need to spend time to check water parameter weekly, cannot be lazy or all your coral will say bb to u. Good luck |
14-05-2009, 09:55 PM | #7 |
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Good luck with it!
And be prepared! |
11-05-2009, 11:14 AM | #8 | |
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2. Sand bed and Live Rocks inside tank can also act as filter media. 3. Since u only keep fish and u mention solo fish (or even 2 or 3), u can stil make do without protein skimmer. Skimmer merely acts to reduce your bioload thereby lessening the burden of yur filter. U can add subsequently if necessarily (hang on type at side of tank). [I have a 5 footer with 22 big to medium size fishes and I stopped using skimmer since I added ozone/orp controller]. 4. Other equipments recommended: at least 2 wavemakers (if not more) for 4 footer tank. Other basic stuff not mentioned as I'm sure u are able to figure out e.g. salt, hydrometer (to check correct salinity)..... happy reefing ps: preferable if your tank glass thickness is at least 12mm. Last edited by davidw; 11-05-2009 at 11:15 AM. Reason: post script |
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11-05-2009, 01:07 PM | #9 | |
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1)when you stopped using the skimmer? 2)How often you do your WC? 3)How many percent of WC? 4)How many times you feed your fishes a day? 5)What is your NO3? I am just curious how an Ozoniser and ORP can help to maintain a marine tank and might consider to do the same too. Thanks |
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11-05-2009, 03:23 PM | #10 | |
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