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Old 03-08-2009, 11:19 PM   #1
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Hi,

Need some advice on wat I should get.

Jus got a 5 x 3 container & I would to keep so some fishes but I dunno wat kind of system should I go for or do I need one at all?

Thanks for viewing & tips.
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Old 04-08-2009, 12:04 PM   #2
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Most importantly, since the setup is outdoors, do you have a shelter for the container? Rainwater would very easily upset the water parameters in such a small body of water.

You would definitely need to setup some sort of filtration system. I would advise using liverock and coral sand(typically grade c1 is used) for filtration along with a suitable sized protein skimmer. Water movement is important as well, so I would advise getting wavemakers/powerheads to create water movement.

Apart from having the need for a shelter, the concept in setting up and maintenance would be similar to a typical glass/acrylic marine aquarium. Deep_end's article as well as the website links here would give you an overall understanding of the hobby as well as help you research on the fishes your keen to keep.
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