So, I live in Singapore, the city-state which is the world's largest exporter of ornamental fish. We have over 100 LFSs (and numerous fish farms) on our tiny island-country of approximately 700km2. However, I have never owned an aquarium before. But that's going change.
I have been reading up on fish-keeping on-and-off over the past couple of years, acquiring a wealth of knowledge on aquariums and planted tanks. But as a poor college student, I did not have the financial resources to start my own planted tank. Now that I have graduated and have a stable income, I finally decided to start my own aquarium.
I was about the bite the bullet and plonk down S$450 for a brand new 2ft*1.5ft*1.5ft (33.7gUS) high-clarity glass tank plus cabinet, when I saw an online posting offering to sell off a 2nd hand 3ft*1.5ft*2ft (67.3gUS) tank plus cabinet for S$300. I immediately contacted the seller and reserved the tank set.
And here it is!
67.3gUS tank with 12mm glass on all sides, high-clarity glass for the front panel. Comes with a silicone-sealed external overflow box and full set of pipes, and a 3D background.
ADA-style cabinet
Came with a sump included.
I also bought a fully functioning BEAMSWORK 3ft LED light from the same guy for S$60. He told me that it should be sufficient for plants requiring low- to mid- lighting, but not for plants requiring high intensity lighting. Works for me for my first planted tank!
I have been reading up on fish-keeping on-and-off over the past couple of years, acquiring a wealth of knowledge on aquariums and planted tanks. But as a poor college student, I did not have the financial resources to start my own planted tank. Now that I have graduated and have a stable income, I finally decided to start my own aquarium.
I was about the bite the bullet and plonk down S$450 for a brand new 2ft*1.5ft*1.5ft (33.7gUS) high-clarity glass tank plus cabinet, when I saw an online posting offering to sell off a 2nd hand 3ft*1.5ft*2ft (67.3gUS) tank plus cabinet for S$300. I immediately contacted the seller and reserved the tank set.
And here it is!
67.3gUS tank with 12mm glass on all sides, high-clarity glass for the front panel. Comes with a silicone-sealed external overflow box and full set of pipes, and a 3D background.
ADA-style cabinet
Came with a sump included.
I also bought a fully functioning BEAMSWORK 3ft LED light from the same guy for S$60. He told me that it should be sufficient for plants requiring low- to mid- lighting, but not for plants requiring high intensity lighting. Works for me for my first planted tank!