AquaTricia
Aquarium Advice FINatic
Hello, everyone.
I received a 40b for Christmas and a stand. I am trying to figure out what I need to begin the tank. I have read conflicting advice, so I decided to ask you guys. I currently have 2freshwater mixed, 2 cichlids and a JBJ 28g reef retrofitted with LEDs. I want something very simple just to admire. I have decided on the skimmer, an AquaC Remora Pro S. Several articles I read stated that with a good skimmer, I will not need an HOB filter. I had planned on a Marineland Biowheel filter. Do I need one at all? Then there's the question of live rock. BRS has Figi live dry rock. Never heard of this. Is it appropriate for my setup? Will I need a heater and lights while cycling, and how often water changes? I will use a cocktail shrimp for cycling. Do any of the bottled cycling formulas actually work to speed up the process? And, what type of lighting? Was planning on LED for the shimmer, but again, conflicting info. Also, I will need a lid. My husband says to get a sheet if plexiglass and put a hinged opening for feeding, but, forgive my ignorance, how do I clean the tank? Remove the entire lid and lights?
I'm sorry this is so long and I asked so many questions, but the reef was basically plug and play. This one I'm building from the ground up. By the way, this will be BB.
Thanks for all the help I know I will get. I trust the info on this website.
I received a 40b for Christmas and a stand. I am trying to figure out what I need to begin the tank. I have read conflicting advice, so I decided to ask you guys. I currently have 2freshwater mixed, 2 cichlids and a JBJ 28g reef retrofitted with LEDs. I want something very simple just to admire. I have decided on the skimmer, an AquaC Remora Pro S. Several articles I read stated that with a good skimmer, I will not need an HOB filter. I had planned on a Marineland Biowheel filter. Do I need one at all? Then there's the question of live rock. BRS has Figi live dry rock. Never heard of this. Is it appropriate for my setup? Will I need a heater and lights while cycling, and how often water changes? I will use a cocktail shrimp for cycling. Do any of the bottled cycling formulas actually work to speed up the process? And, what type of lighting? Was planning on LED for the shimmer, but again, conflicting info. Also, I will need a lid. My husband says to get a sheet if plexiglass and put a hinged opening for feeding, but, forgive my ignorance, how do I clean the tank? Remove the entire lid and lights?
I'm sorry this is so long and I asked so many questions, but the reef was basically plug and play. This one I'm building from the ground up. By the way, this will be BB.
Thanks for all the help I know I will get. I trust the info on this website.