i am new to the hobby and wanted to get some good advice. i have been doing lots and lots of reading to learn as much as i can. it seems that the FOWLR is fairly popular and thats what i want to try to setup.
anyway, here is what i already have:
110gal tank w/ overflow
40gal sump
euro reef cs6-2+
mag drive 18
heater
lighting - 2 65w 10,000k and 2 65w atinic 03 blue
i want to build my own sump with the 40gal feeder tank. a section of rock rubble then skimmer then return pump and then maybe a refugium.
will i need any other filtration?
is the refugium a good idea?
is the mag drive 18 too powerful (it has to overcome 5' of elevation)
as for live sand and rock - 3" of live sand and 100 to 150lbs of live rock about right?
with the live rock, will i be limited in the types of fish that are acceptable?
i want to make my own salt water as well. and brand of salt you guys recommend?
any addatives that i should have? which brands make a good product?
as far as test kits, what must i test for? which brands make a good product?
am i on the right track. any other words of advice? i like to do things right the first time if possible.
btw, what exaclty is the difference between FOWLR and Reef Tank?
thanks in advance
anyway, here is what i already have:
110gal tank w/ overflow
40gal sump
euro reef cs6-2+
mag drive 18
heater
lighting - 2 65w 10,000k and 2 65w atinic 03 blue
i want to build my own sump with the 40gal feeder tank. a section of rock rubble then skimmer then return pump and then maybe a refugium.
will i need any other filtration?
is the refugium a good idea?
is the mag drive 18 too powerful (it has to overcome 5' of elevation)
as for live sand and rock - 3" of live sand and 100 to 150lbs of live rock about right?
with the live rock, will i be limited in the types of fish that are acceptable?
i want to make my own salt water as well. and brand of salt you guys recommend?
any addatives that i should have? which brands make a good product?
as far as test kits, what must i test for? which brands make a good product?
am i on the right track. any other words of advice? i like to do things right the first time if possible.
btw, what exaclty is the difference between FOWLR and Reef Tank?
thanks in advance