Thinking of starting a marine tank

[davidw]

Originally Posted by amiidae

Thanks for the info.

my current tank is 10mm all round and 10mm base. Do you think it will hold ?

10mm safety factor maybe low as pointed by fellow hobbyist but usable. I've been using a 4x1.5x1.5 8mm for 2yrs just using OHF, LR/sand and monthly 15% WC. I housed 10 fishes and this tank has the least problem. Now I still use it but as hospital tank only, took away the OHF and sacrificed 10 inches for IOS and bare tank only).
As pointed by bro Alcohologist and Ostrava, LR&sand, good current flow and WC may already be sufficient for your livestock plan. To me OHF still relevant as additional filteration (esp mechanical, ease of maintenance ie cleaning of wool etc) especially since u already have it, though it does have some weakness as highlighted. U can also extend the OHF outlet and end with L joint to create additional current inside the tank instead of waterfall (splashing would cause salt to crystallise). Just keep it simple.

[amiidae]

Thanks for all the input.

Originally Posted by amiidae

Thanks for all the input.

So are you ready to embark on the journey to the dark side?

[amiidae]

Originally Posted by Sunburst

So are you ready to embark on the journey to the dark side?

Not at the moment.

But will seriously consider converting one tank into marine...if I can find the fish that I am looking for

Originally Posted by amiidae

Not at the moment.

But will seriously consider converting one tank into marine...if I can find the fish that I am looking for

what's that?
knowing you, it'll be something unusual.
actually been seeing more and more rare fish coming into the hobby recently. would love to find a polleni grouper for my tank.
one with a small price tag anyway

Good luck with it!
And be prepared!

[amiidae]

Originally Posted by alcohologist

what's that?
knowing you, it'll be something unusual.
actually been seeing more and more rare fish coming into the hobby recently. would love to find a polleni grouper for my tank.
one with a small price tag anyway

I was thinking of keeping solo moray eel.

[BigeyeFish]

Originally Posted by amiidae

I was thinking of keeping solo moray eel.

Moray eels prefers corals or rocks environmnet. There are some nice eels at Pasir ris fish farm if i am not wrong. But moray eel is a large species and may not be suitable for you current tank thickness.

It would be awesome to keep one. I like sharks or turtle if I can have a wall tank next time.

[amiidae]

Originally Posted by BigeyeFish

Moray eels prefers corals or rocks environmnet. There are some nice eels at Pasir ris fish farm if i am not wrong. But moray eel is a large species and may not be suitable for you current tank thickness.

It would be awesome to keep one. I like sharks or turtle if I can have a wall tank next time.

I am looking for those sp that don't get too large.

[xersion]

sheng siong got sell nice looking eel.