Greetings to everyone here at AA!
First an introduction. My name is Marlanea, I live in the Houston area, and am SUPER excited to get to know everyone here, and I welcome your advice (and criticism).
I have been lurking here for quite a while now, while gathering information and opinions on all sorts of topics, and am ready to jump in with both feet! So, here's where I am...I have this 46 gallon bowfront, and am looking to create a reef aquarium.
I know that the Single Bright LED lighting that the aquarium is inadequate, and am considering this, instead.
I have learned about cycling, thanks to this forum, and am prepared to put in the time necessary to complete that activity. My initial concern was that I felt I needed "step by step" instructions. Then, I found EXACTLY that on LiveAquaria.com...They have a step by step plan for setting up your reef aquarium!!! It's like it was made just for me!
So, now for the current questions. I am in the process of gathering the equipment needed to be a success. I do not think I'm in the position to do the full-fledged sump/refugium thing. However, I am planning on getting the AquaFuge2 External Hang-On Refugium with Light.
Here's the question, what other filtration do I need? I know I need a skimmer, heater, etc (and will take any and all suggestions in ALL areas of equipment), but what are my filtration needs, exactly, considering this stocking plan?
Stocking plan:
2 x Ocellaris Clownfish
2 x Kaudern's Cardinalfish
1 x Six Line Wrasse
1 x Longnose Hawkfish
1x Carpenter Wrasse
CUC:
25 x Hermit Crabs (various)
10 x Snails (various)
1 x Abalone
2 x Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp
Corals:
Button Polyp, Yellow Colony Polyp, Hairy Mushroom Coral, and Bullseye Mushroom Coral, Silver Branch Pumping Xenia, Regular Pumping Xenia,Starburst Polyps, Colony Polyps, Cauliflower Colt Coral, Taro Tree Coral, Toadstool Mushroom Leather Coral, Spaghetti Finger Leather Coral.
I will say, right off the bat, that I do plan to deviate somewhat from the instructions from LiveAquaria. In their instructions, they have the first SIX fish added all at the same time. From what I've learned here, that seems like a mistake. So, my plan is to add the pair of clownfish first. Then wait a week or two, add the cardinals. Wait a week or two...and so on. I do not want to overwhelm the system.
I'm sorry this was so long...but lay it on me. Where am I going wrong. Help me correct these mistakes before they happen!!!
Thank you all in advance for your help!
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aquafuge2-external-hang-on-refugium-with-light.html
First an introduction. My name is Marlanea, I live in the Houston area, and am SUPER excited to get to know everyone here, and I welcome your advice (and criticism).
I have been lurking here for quite a while now, while gathering information and opinions on all sorts of topics, and am ready to jump in with both feet! So, here's where I am...I have this 46 gallon bowfront, and am looking to create a reef aquarium.
I know that the Single Bright LED lighting that the aquarium is inadequate, and am considering this, instead.
I have learned about cycling, thanks to this forum, and am prepared to put in the time necessary to complete that activity. My initial concern was that I felt I needed "step by step" instructions. Then, I found EXACTLY that on LiveAquaria.com...They have a step by step plan for setting up your reef aquarium!!! It's like it was made just for me!
So, now for the current questions. I am in the process of gathering the equipment needed to be a success. I do not think I'm in the position to do the full-fledged sump/refugium thing. However, I am planning on getting the AquaFuge2 External Hang-On Refugium with Light.
Here's the question, what other filtration do I need? I know I need a skimmer, heater, etc (and will take any and all suggestions in ALL areas of equipment), but what are my filtration needs, exactly, considering this stocking plan?
Stocking plan:
2 x Ocellaris Clownfish
2 x Kaudern's Cardinalfish
1 x Six Line Wrasse
1 x Longnose Hawkfish
1x Carpenter Wrasse
CUC:
25 x Hermit Crabs (various)
10 x Snails (various)
1 x Abalone
2 x Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp
Corals:
Button Polyp, Yellow Colony Polyp, Hairy Mushroom Coral, and Bullseye Mushroom Coral, Silver Branch Pumping Xenia, Regular Pumping Xenia,Starburst Polyps, Colony Polyps, Cauliflower Colt Coral, Taro Tree Coral, Toadstool Mushroom Leather Coral, Spaghetti Finger Leather Coral.
I will say, right off the bat, that I do plan to deviate somewhat from the instructions from LiveAquaria. In their instructions, they have the first SIX fish added all at the same time. From what I've learned here, that seems like a mistake. So, my plan is to add the pair of clownfish first. Then wait a week or two, add the cardinals. Wait a week or two...and so on. I do not want to overwhelm the system.
I'm sorry this was so long...but lay it on me. Where am I going wrong. Help me correct these mistakes before they happen!!!
Thank you all in advance for your help!
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aquafuge2-external-hang-on-refugium-with-light.html