Hi there guys..Not introduced myself yet and obviously completely new to this forum..
Although I did have a set up about 15 years ago in England I had to give it up due to the unbelievable costs of everything..I was really sad to see it go though.
As its been so long I have decided to post in the newbie section and go from there.
I consider myself pretty lucky to have moved to a location in Asia that has fantastic reefs and no more than 5 minutes drive away.
The island we have moved too is Panglao which is in Bohol,Philippines.
I have loads of questions about designing my new system but I`ll stick to just a few before you help me decide on the new set up.
I was kind of thinking along the lines of a 6x4 tank which will sit on top of a much larger concrete sump.. I was thinking of dividing the sump up into 4 sections to create a large type of trickle filter.
Will I need to paint the inside with some kind of aqua or swimming pool paint or will the cement be OK?
As I can get ready mixed sea water to fill the tank and sump will I still need to let the system mature before adding fish?
The first and second section of the trickle filter would be filled with foam etc and the third will have a perspex sheet with hundreds of holes in so it trickles over the media nicely and the last section will contain a pump back to the tank. Information about a pump or power head size would be good.
As I doubt I can get high tech media here is there anything that would work well that I can easily acquire? (Not sure why but thinking hair rollers lol)
The other question would be how often and much water should I change to keep everything optimal? Im happy to change as much as required every month or sooner if you think necessary.
I have to be careful in case I cant get all the test kits here etc.
The actual tank will contain just a dusting of coral sand as I alway found it easier to vacuum and keep the bottom clean that way..The backdrop will hopefully be living rock.
Ive done a deal with local fishermen for live fish.. Any fish will cost me a small bottle of rum.:Cheers:=:sfish:(18 Pesos about 50 US cents!!)
Listen guys.. I will look forward to and value all or any expertise and advice that you may be kind enough to offer.. I might not be able to reply immediately as I am relying on internet cafe`s at present and not always in town..
Best regards,
Fred.
Although I did have a set up about 15 years ago in England I had to give it up due to the unbelievable costs of everything..I was really sad to see it go though.
As its been so long I have decided to post in the newbie section and go from there.
I consider myself pretty lucky to have moved to a location in Asia that has fantastic reefs and no more than 5 minutes drive away.
The island we have moved too is Panglao which is in Bohol,Philippines.
I have loads of questions about designing my new system but I`ll stick to just a few before you help me decide on the new set up.
I was kind of thinking along the lines of a 6x4 tank which will sit on top of a much larger concrete sump.. I was thinking of dividing the sump up into 4 sections to create a large type of trickle filter.
Will I need to paint the inside with some kind of aqua or swimming pool paint or will the cement be OK?
As I can get ready mixed sea water to fill the tank and sump will I still need to let the system mature before adding fish?
The first and second section of the trickle filter would be filled with foam etc and the third will have a perspex sheet with hundreds of holes in so it trickles over the media nicely and the last section will contain a pump back to the tank. Information about a pump or power head size would be good.
As I doubt I can get high tech media here is there anything that would work well that I can easily acquire? (Not sure why but thinking hair rollers lol)
The other question would be how often and much water should I change to keep everything optimal? Im happy to change as much as required every month or sooner if you think necessary.
I have to be careful in case I cant get all the test kits here etc.
The actual tank will contain just a dusting of coral sand as I alway found it easier to vacuum and keep the bottom clean that way..The backdrop will hopefully be living rock.
Ive done a deal with local fishermen for live fish.. Any fish will cost me a small bottle of rum.:Cheers:=:sfish:(18 Pesos about 50 US cents!!)
Listen guys.. I will look forward to and value all or any expertise and advice that you may be kind enough to offer.. I might not be able to reply immediately as I am relying on internet cafe`s at present and not always in town..
Best regards,
Fred.
