protokix22
Aquarium Advice Regular
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- Sep 2, 2011
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I have plans to convert my 60 gallon FOWLR tank into a reef tank.
Before I ask my questions, here's my specs for my tank as it stands now:
60 gallon FOWLR (about 50 lbs of live rock)
Eshoppes Wet/Dry Filter w/ bioballs
Coralife Super Skimmer (rated for 65 gallons) set up in the sump of
the Wet/Dry
Eheim Ecco Cannister Filter (rated for 80 gallons)
Parameters
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 5
Ph - 8.3
I want to turn this tank into a reef tank. I'm in no rush, and I wanted to get a list of equipment so I can shop around. I don't anticipate changing everything over for a couple of months. I was hoping for advice on what equipment I may need to get. Here's what I've figured I need to get so far:
Powerheads
Different lights
RO/DI system
New substrate(???)
I would really appreciate any advice that you guys could give. If I'm missing something, let me know. Also, if you have any reccomendations on products that have worked well for you, I would love to hear it. I'm trying to stay on the cheaper side if possible, I know this is going to cost a decent amount of money all together, that's why I'm trying to spread out the purchases.
THANKS!
Before I ask my questions, here's my specs for my tank as it stands now:
60 gallon FOWLR (about 50 lbs of live rock)
Eshoppes Wet/Dry Filter w/ bioballs
Coralife Super Skimmer (rated for 65 gallons) set up in the sump of
the Wet/Dry
Eheim Ecco Cannister Filter (rated for 80 gallons)
Parameters
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 5
Ph - 8.3
I want to turn this tank into a reef tank. I'm in no rush, and I wanted to get a list of equipment so I can shop around. I don't anticipate changing everything over for a couple of months. I was hoping for advice on what equipment I may need to get. Here's what I've figured I need to get so far:
Powerheads
Different lights
RO/DI system
New substrate(???)
I would really appreciate any advice that you guys could give. If I'm missing something, let me know. Also, if you have any reccomendations on products that have worked well for you, I would love to hear it. I'm trying to stay on the cheaper side if possible, I know this is going to cost a decent amount of money all together, that's why I'm trying to spread out the purchases.
THANKS!