Langemc
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Ok, I've finally got the money saved (so i hope ) and have been wanting to do this long enough that i feel it's time to take the plunge. I've been reading up on the saltwater hobby and can't wait to get started. But i was hoping to get advice on the equipment needed for my tank to be successful
I'm hoping to start with a 75 gal fish only tank ( i was told to go as big as your budget will allow as you can do more with your tank down the road) if this is to big to start plz let me know
my problem lies here i went to my local fish store and today and felt like they could tell me i need something and i wouldnt know better, so i was hoping someone could help me prepare for purchasing quality products
what exactly do i need first of all to start a salt water tank, and i would like to be able to leave open the option of a reef tank later on in the future
what exactly do you guys recommend that i need for this aquarium, such as protein skimmer etc... and any brand recommendations? I mean from the bare basics i want to be able to go in to the guy and tell him this is what i need, or to find it on the internet
it may not seem like it but i have read up it's just im still very cautious, i do not want to buy an aquarium and not have it be ready. i understand this is a very broad and time consuming email to reply to but i appreciate in any help in advance
also i was expecting to spend in the range of 1200 - 1400 with getting me started with the tank and all of of the equipment needed... was that an appropriate estimate or was it to much/little. that estimate does not include the amount i will spend on fish though, and live rock, anything else to go into the tank
I'm hoping to start with a 75 gal fish only tank ( i was told to go as big as your budget will allow as you can do more with your tank down the road) if this is to big to start plz let me know
my problem lies here i went to my local fish store and today and felt like they could tell me i need something and i wouldnt know better, so i was hoping someone could help me prepare for purchasing quality products
what exactly do i need first of all to start a salt water tank, and i would like to be able to leave open the option of a reef tank later on in the future
what exactly do you guys recommend that i need for this aquarium, such as protein skimmer etc... and any brand recommendations? I mean from the bare basics i want to be able to go in to the guy and tell him this is what i need, or to find it on the internet
it may not seem like it but i have read up it's just im still very cautious, i do not want to buy an aquarium and not have it be ready. i understand this is a very broad and time consuming email to reply to but i appreciate in any help in advance
also i was expecting to spend in the range of 1200 - 1400 with getting me started with the tank and all of of the equipment needed... was that an appropriate estimate or was it to much/little. that estimate does not include the amount i will spend on fish though, and live rock, anything else to go into the tank