tdalessa01
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
- Joined
- Jun 6, 2006
- Messages
- 39
Hi Everybody. I have asked a few questions (F/W) on this site and everybody has been great, however I have a problem. I just returned to the hobby and now I want to go S/W. The problem is I am a freshwater guy and I don't know the 1st thing about S/W. So this is my 3rd site I have asked for help. By the way, this site is the best experience and most advice I have gotten about FA/W so hopefully this will be the same. The problem is that I read the neb sticks, the sites...and I really need this in baby language. All I know is an Aqua Clear 2000, a heater, and test kit for FA/W.
So, what's the difference between live rock, reef, coral? What is a pre-drilled tank, and why do I need one? What the heck is a protein skimmer, auto top-offs? What equipment do I need to get going? What should I start out with? How do I cycle as I would with fresh water, how much salt do I add to the water?
I only want to start with a 30G S/W with 2 clownfish and some great growiing stuff(I don't know if that is reef or live rock, coral??) What is the stuff that clowns are always pictured swimming in?
I apoligize if this sounds so ignorant, however people on other sites tried bu gave me abbreviations and equipment that I can't comprehend because I am new to this. I would really appreciate it if anybody has some advice, checklist, links, or any way to get me started. This is definetely different than Oscar's and Pleco's. I sicerely appreciate all your help!
Thank You
So, what's the difference between live rock, reef, coral? What is a pre-drilled tank, and why do I need one? What the heck is a protein skimmer, auto top-offs? What equipment do I need to get going? What should I start out with? How do I cycle as I would with fresh water, how much salt do I add to the water?
I only want to start with a 30G S/W with 2 clownfish and some great growiing stuff(I don't know if that is reef or live rock, coral??) What is the stuff that clowns are always pictured swimming in?
I apoligize if this sounds so ignorant, however people on other sites tried bu gave me abbreviations and equipment that I can't comprehend because I am new to this. I would really appreciate it if anybody has some advice, checklist, links, or any way to get me started. This is definetely different than Oscar's and Pleco's. I sicerely appreciate all your help!
Thank You