MrWrasse
Aquarium Advice Regular
Greetings,
I have been scouring the web and reading the info that has already been posted. I'm currently planning a 75 gallon reef tank and need a few things clarified. I'm brand new to saltwater aquariums, but have had some experience with freshwater setups. I have talked to many people at the LFS, and even called the SmithFoster info line. My questions right now are revolving around the filtration system. So far I have only purchased a 75 gal tank and stand. I am planing the use of Tahitian moon sand. I also will be using 100 lbs of uncured LR. The help line at Drs SmithFoster said to use a W/D filter. The LFS has said Canister and Fluidized bed filter. I do plan to have some hermits and snails. I have read in this thread that with LR/LS and Detritus eating inverts, that mechanical and biologial is not nessecary. If this is true do I still need chemical filtration. Seem to be a bit confusing. I'm not so concerned about the cost, because I will just wait till I have enough saved to do this right the first time. Any options would be greatly appreciated.
I have been scouring the web and reading the info that has already been posted. I'm currently planning a 75 gallon reef tank and need a few things clarified. I'm brand new to saltwater aquariums, but have had some experience with freshwater setups. I have talked to many people at the LFS, and even called the SmithFoster info line. My questions right now are revolving around the filtration system. So far I have only purchased a 75 gal tank and stand. I am planing the use of Tahitian moon sand. I also will be using 100 lbs of uncured LR. The help line at Drs SmithFoster said to use a W/D filter. The LFS has said Canister and Fluidized bed filter. I do plan to have some hermits and snails. I have read in this thread that with LR/LS and Detritus eating inverts, that mechanical and biologial is not nessecary. If this is true do I still need chemical filtration. Seem to be a bit confusing. I'm not so concerned about the cost, because I will just wait till I have enough saved to do this right the first time. Any options would be greatly appreciated.