Hello everyone

[quote author=Jakets link=board=Newbie;num=1058880761;start=15#19 date=07/25/03 at 19:09:00]Hey Inuki,  Glad you've stuck around.

A protien skimmer isn't the same as a filter but does perform similar functions.  In a salt water tank, todays theories say the best filter is Live Rock.  This is rock that has been in the ocean long enough to allow all the little bugs and things to grow in it.  These "Bugs" are what eat the Amonia and Nitirte that build up in an aquarium.  The recomended amout of Live Rock (or LR) is 1.5 to 2 pounds per Gallon of water.  So we need to know the size of your tank.  it's 2.5 feet long but how wide is it and how deep.  I think it's a 20G or a 29G but that depends on the hight.
So if it's a 29 gallon tank the lenth is 30 inches the width is 12 inches and the hight is 18 inches.  so you would need about 43.5 pounds of LR. plus a good skimmer (rated for 29G) and there would be no need for the bubble making filter


as for the Salt it's ok to use Red Sea if you like the results.  Easy mixing, consistant things like that are what some use to find a salt they like.

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But how do I know whether is the Live Rock OLD enough. As you know, sellers only care about money, if you tell them you are looking for OLD live rock, they sure say ours ARE ALL OLD.

Hmm, sorry, my tank i have no idea how tall it is. Cause mum bought the tank, and the people never tell her how tall it is. She only know the length.

As for the protein skimmer, any recommendations? I mean for a tank like mine. And it must be things that I can find in Singapore, well just make it simple, a brand that is well sell and good in most of the countries ;D ;D

Just now I tried a few shops, asking them about protein skimmer, they don't know what I am saying at all. Is this the right way to ask? Or is there another word that sells recongnise?

 

if you ask for live Rock they will know what you mean. The age of the rock does not matter as long as it is live. Of course there are different types some better than others. try http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?siteid=24&pCatId=393 There are good pictures of what LR looks like.
There is also a good site www.waltsmith.com but I haven't been able to get there tonight.

And of course try http://www.3reef.com/step2.htm

My first suggestion is to by a book there are a lot of good onse out there.

Try measuring your Tank with a ruler.
if you give us the measurement we can tell you how big your tank is.

Let us know what you want to buy before you buy it and everyone her should be able to tell you if you need it or if the Sales person is just trying to make money.

There are a lot of different ways to have a wonderful salt water aquarium so some time people can tell you different answers to the same question.

Jason

 

[quote author=Jakets link=board=Newbie;num=1058880761;start=15#21 date=07/26/03 at 00:17:17]if you ask for live Rock they will know what you mean.  The age of the rock does not matter as long as it is live.  Of course there are different types some better than others.  try   http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?siteid=24&pCatId=393  There are good pictures of what LR looks like.
There is also a good site www.waltsmith.com but I haven't been able to get there tonight.

And of course try  http://www.3reef.com/step2.htm

My first suggestion is to by a book there are a lot of good onse out there.

Try measuring your Tank with a ruler.
if you give us the measurement we can tell you how big your tank is.

Let us know what you want to buy before you buy it and everyone her should be able to tell you if you need it or if the Sales person is just trying to make money.

There are a lot of different ways to have a wonderful salt water aquarium so some time people can tell you different answers to the same question.

Jason
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I just measure for your sake and also for my sake to get help from you truthful guys ;D ;D

My height is 41cm, the length is 2.5 feet, I have settle in the live rocks and corals, waiting for it to settle down and then test the ammonia and nirate on friday.

By the way, once i test the ammonia and nirate and its safe level, does it mean I can go and buy fishes?

And what kind of light do you guys recommend? Mine currently is yellowish. 20W

As for fishes I am planning to buy are
Clown fish
blue tank
box fish
cow fish
hmm.....that's all at the moment
cause the other small fishes blue and yellow
i don't know their names

 

I know that boxfish & Cowfish will spite out posion that can kill the entire fishes in my tank. But is there any way that all my fishes can live together in harmony??

Cause the fish seller say, my water has to be more then 1 month old and it will have no problem living with other fishes. That's why mum bought it as its really very cute. And I really love this box fish. Please

 

[quote author=Inuki link=board=Newbie;num=1058880761;start=15#22 date=07/26/03 at 07:58:16]My height is 41cm, the length is 2.5 feet

By the way, once i test the ammonia and nirate and its safe level, does it mean I can go and buy fishes?

And what kind of light do you guys recommend? Mine currently is yellowish. 20W

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What is the width of your tank? WIth length x width x height, we can determine how many gallons it is.

THis will help determine what kind of light to buy.

If your ammonia, nitrites and nitrates are at zero (or at least low for nitrates) you can buy fish. Just don't buy a lot of them at once. Also figure out your fish so you know they are compatible.

The box/cow fish would be ok, but I am not sure they are reef-safe (compatible with corals). I think they are not, but I just woke up. Maybe someone else can back me up there.

Keep us posted...

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Boxfish reach an average size of three inches in captivity and adapt well to life in captivity if provided with plenty of rockwork and adequate swimming space. The diet of most Boxfish consists of sponges, tunicates, worms, and crustaceas.

This is why cow/boxfish are not reef safe as they will prey upon your clean-up crew as well as some of the prettier sponges and tunicates you will find on your live rock.

 

Inuki,

If your tank measures 36" (2.5 feet) x 16 (41.5 cm) x 12 you have a 30 gallon tank. If your tank measures 36 x 16 x 18 you have a 45 gallon tank.

Can you give me all three measurements in cm - Length, width and height? If you do I will calculate your tank volume in gallons and litres.

 

[quote author=Matt Rogers link=board=Newbie;num=1058880761;start=15#24 date=07/27/03 at 10:30:59]

What is the width of your tank? WIth length x width x height, we can determine how many gallons it is.

THis will help determine what kind of light to buy.

If your ammonia, nitrites and nitrates are at zero (or at least low for nitrates) you can buy fish. Just don't buy a lot of them at once. Also figure out your fish so you know they are compatible.

The box/cow fish would be ok, but I am not sure they are reef-safe (compatible with corals).  I think they are not, but I just woke up. Maybe someone else can back me up there.

Keep us posted...

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Yesterday I watch the Deuce biggalow movie. If you guys watch this movie, remember the big fish tank that giggalo have in his house, his fish tank kept lion fish, cowfish, boxfish, blue tank and a few more fishes together. So I think shouldn't be a problem since the show also design the fish tank to be like this right : :

I will measure the nitrate this thurs, once it is safe, I will buy the fishes next day on friday after work.

As for my tank, I just measure it.

Width is 43.5 or 44 cm, cause it has a round corner
lenght as usual 2.5 feet
height is 41 cm.

Hope it helps in your rough guide in return i get help from you guys thanks a lot

 

[quote author=Craig_Manoukian link=board=Newbie;num=1058880761;start=15#25 date=07/27/03 at 22:33:06]Boxfish reach an average size of three inches in captivity and adapt well to life in captivity if provided with plenty of rockwork and adequate swimming space. The diet of most Boxfish consists of sponges, tunicates, worms, and crustaceas.

This is why cow/boxfish are not reef safe as they will prey upon your clean-up crew as well as some of the prettier sponges and tunicates you will find on your live rock.[/quote]

Hmm, as for worms, which type? Blood worms? Hmm sponges, I just bought one purple one, and it is losing colour cause mum put in infront of the filter, the air keep blowing at it

So the boxfish and cowfish both have the same diet lor.

By the way, I check out the price of the protein skimmers here. Quite expensive. It is really necessary? One of the brand is Rea Sea, it cost S$238. So expensive. The others normal one one at least cost $100+, do you all have any recommendation? Good but cheap, not that X can already ;D ;D

 

[quote author=Craig_Manoukian link=board=Newbie;num=1058880761;start=15#26 date=07/27/03 at 22:40:25]Inuki,

If your tank measures 36" (2.5 feet) x 16 (41.5 cm) x 12 you have a 30 gallon tank.  If your tank measures 36 x 16 x 18 you have a 45 gallon tank.  

Can you give me all three measurements in cm - Length, width and height?  If you do I will calculate your tank volume in gallons and litres.[/quote]

Now I got the final measurements, sorry, past few days really busy. After work still have to come home look after babies.

Length 76cm
width 43.5cm or 44cm cause it got a round angel
Height 41 cm