Help on new tank & pump

Shawn · 16-12-2014, 04:54 PM

Hi All,
recently got hook to this new hobby, manage to get CO approved to put a tank in my new hse. wondering if any kind shifu here staying around Segar area that can help me on setting up pump and tank.

Thanks all in advance.

huashao · 16-12-2014, 06:53 PM

Congrats..
you never indicate what size and what fishes you intend to keep.

Shawn · 16-12-2014, 08:13 PM

Sorry ah....

my tank side is 5ft x 2ft x 2.5ft, sump tank 3ft.
Planning to keep Red Arowana and some tankmates.

leo lim · 17-12-2014, 11:45 PM

U mean the tank maker don't connect the piping for u?

Shawn · 18-12-2014, 11:48 AM

Yes they do help me set up the pipes connecting main tank to sump tank. Sorry I think my question too general.

I mean how much and what type of media do I need to purchase.
Also the type of pump (how powerful) which suit my tank.

My sump tank is only 3ft with 4 compartment only.

leo lim · 18-12-2014, 10:31 PM

Think budget no issue, can get Ehiem 1264 or Sicce 50 ($248 from Polymart)
If budget concern, can get Rio32F...think around $170

leo lim · 18-12-2014, 10:35 PM

For me , since is budget type...
1st compartment :
Top layer : White wool
Middle layer : Japanese matt
Bottom layer : Glass ring

2nd compartment :
All Glass ring

3rd compartment :
Top : Oyster shell
Bottom : Glass ring

That time I bought one big pack fo glass ring direct from Y618 for $70...can't remember the weight...25kg??? Can call them to ask the standard big pack price and weight.

itchy · 18-12-2014, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

Yes they do help me set up the pipes connecting main tank to sump tank. Sorry I think my question too general.

I mean how much and what type of media do I need to purchase.
Also the type of pump (how powerful) which suit my tank.

My sump tank is only 3ft with 4 compartment only.

Your pump depends on the size of your tank, maybe a 1264 will suits you. Since your tank is 5ft, why not consider upgrade your sump tank size from 3 to 4ft?

Do search through the forum to see how bros here put their medias, different people all different combo. No right or wrong. Your tank maker can also advise you on the medias and pump.

patclay · 18-12-2014, 10:46 PM

For pump you can get Atman 107, less than $50 can get. Mine tank is almost the size of yours and it works well.

Shawn · 22-12-2014, 10:31 AM

Good Morning,

Thank you guys for your good suggestion. after reading the forum I got a better idea of what to put in my sump tank.

Now is time for me to source for my main tank - Red and other tankmates..
Have a nice day to all, Happy Monday.

16-12-2014, 04:54 PM	#1
Shawn New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 35	Help on new tank & pump Hi All, recently got hook to this new hobby, manage to get CO approved to put a tank in my new hse. wondering if any kind shifu here staying around Segar area that can help me on setting up pump and tank. Thanks all in advance.

16-12-2014, 06:53 PM	#2
huashao Arofanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 133	Congrats.. you never indicate what size and what fishes you intend to keep.

16-12-2014, 08:13 PM	#3
Shawn New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 35	Sorry ah.... my tank side is 5ft x 2ft x 2.5ft, sump tank 3ft. Planning to keep Red Arowana and some tankmates.

17-12-2014, 11:45 PM	#4
leo lim Dragon Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 661	U mean the tank maker don't connect the piping for u?

18-12-2014, 11:48 AM	#5
Shawn New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 35	Yes they do help me set up the pipes connecting main tank to sump tank. Sorry I think my question too general. I mean how much and what type of media do I need to purchase. Also the type of pump (how powerful) which suit my tank. My sump tank is only 3ft with 4 compartment only.

18-12-2014, 10:31 PM	#6
leo lim Dragon Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 661	Think budget no issue, can get Ehiem 1264 or Sicce 50 ($248 from Polymart) If budget concern, can get Rio32F...think around $170

18-12-2014, 10:35 PM	#7
leo lim Dragon Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 661	For me , since is budget type... 1st compartment : Top layer : White wool Middle layer : Japanese matt Bottom layer : Glass ring 2nd compartment : All Glass ring 3rd compartment : Top : Oyster shell Bottom : Glass ring That time I bought one big pack fo glass ring direct from Y618 for $70...can't remember the weight...25kg??? Can call them to ask the standard big pack price and weight.

18-12-2014, 10:46 PM	#9
patclay Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,519	For pump you can get Atman 107, less than $50 can get. Mine tank is almost the size of yours and it works well.

22-12-2014, 10:31 AM	#10
Shawn New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 35	Good Morning, Thank you guys for your good suggestion. after reading the forum I got a better idea of what to put in my sump tank. Now is time for me to source for my main tank - Red and other tankmates.. Have a nice day to all, Happy Monday.

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