vinman1369
Aquarium Advice Newbie
I got a 46 gallon tank from a friend and want to start a native saltwater tank. It came with a Bio Wheel filter and heater. I really don't want to get into spending a lot of money, but would like to put some local fish in it from the Long Island Sound. I filled the tank and added some instant ocean to get the specific gravity up and now its been running for a week or so. Been doing some research and was wondering if I really need to purchase live sand/live rock? Can I just get sand and rocks from sound and put them in? Will the Bio Wheel be a sufficient filter? I plan on putting in all native creatures/fish that I catch/come across on the shore. I do not plan on getting "hardcore" into the tank, but would like some native fish to be able to live... Any shoestring budget tips/ideas would be grateful, thanks!