Help with starting up new tank

[ah tan]

hi guys,

I wanted to start an aquatic tank but i'm not familar with how to start.

Anyone here can recommend a shop who offers this service? or anyone here offers this service?

Thanks

[benny]

I'm sure a lot of shops can help you with that.

For a start, you can try Biotope at Bukit Merah or Green Chapter at Clementi. There are a lot more shops that are more than happy to help you along, if you give them a clear indication of budget and setup requirements.

Cheers,

[Wackytpt]

I believe these 2 shops will be able to give you valuable advice and should be able to according to your budget.

Well off the track, I suggest you do read up and find out information on how to maintain a planted tank. It is fun in the process of learning the method

[ah tan]

Hi Guys,

Tks for the replies.. I would like to have "hands on" experience.. but dont know where/how to start. Anyone setting up tank? i can on-the-job learning :P

Or anyone here can help and guide me along as i set up my tank? I stay @ punggol...

Tks,
Desmond

[NDC]

Hi Ah tan,

I believe everyone will be happy to help you here.

Here are 2 link to how to set up a planted aquarium with pictures.

http://www.petfrd.com/forum/articles...rticle&artid=3
http://www.petfrd.com/forum/articles...rticle&artid=2

Cheers!

[retro1983]

maybe you can try here.

It includes almost everything you need for beginners which includes:
Substrate material
Appropriate lighting
PH and KH test kits
CO2 supplementation
Plant friendly fish
Plant friendly algae eaters
Trace minerals
Good circulation
Know what's in your tap water

http://www.aquabotanic.com/begin.htm

Hope this helps.

[XnSdVd]

Cost Breakdown for tank setup


Service = $200
Rocks = $50
Substrate = $50 or $200
Plants = $30
FL lighting = $80

Total = $410 or $560

My idea for your tank will look something like:
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/galle...hp?i=3656&c=27
http://www.adaeuro.com/gallery.asp?g_id=2# (page 3, aquarium 11)

[ronald_t80]

hi Ah Tan, i'm gonna rescape my tank in a couple of weeks time. so if u need info like where to get good and cheap tanks or accessories can ask me, i'm glad to share wat i know with you....cheerz!!!

[ah tan]

tks for the reply. where got cheap stuff? i thinking of setting up after new yr.. i got a 4ft x 2ft x 1.5ft tank and 1 lighting now..

[wildfish]

Petmart @ serangoon north for cheap staff
Nature aquarium @ Balestier for lightings

hi guys,

I wanted to start an aquatic tank but i'm not familar with how to start.

Anyone here can recommend a shop who offers this service? or anyone here offers this service?

Thanks

[ronald_t80]

Petmart @ serangoon north for cheap staff
Nature aquarium @ Balestier for lightings

Ermm, isnt NA located in Thomson?
Anyway cheap stuff like lightings and tank u can try Tropical at Pasir Ris farm. Plants can try the one behind Tropical (alot of varieties of common plants and very cheap especially the riccia on DW)

[puffer07]

ah tan, if you really need help or advice, can reach me at 91559755. you must 1st set yourself a budget n work within it as it really varies from a few hundred to thousands depending on what u want.