wildtiger77
Aquarium Advice Newbie
I am coming from a Freshwater 55 Gallon tank to a Saltwater and need help. I have the following from the freshwater.
- 2 Canaster Filters (Up to 75 Gallons I assume each)
- Tank ornaments from the LFS
- Heater
- Underground Bed attachment I never user
- DIY Canopy and Stand
- 55 Gallon Tank
- Two fluorescent Lites
I know I need to buy the following
- 2 powerheads
- Skimmer
- Salt
- Sand
I am after starting up a Reef Aquarium and adding fish down the road. I love the look of saltwater and thought I would give it a stab. I am not rushing this project but would like more advice on steps to take.
This is what I understand for Steps
-Clean out Aquarium
-Add Regular Sand (southdown tropical playsand) from homedepot
-Put a plate and start running water in
-Let Sand Settle
-Add Salt and check to get correct level.
Then what is next.... Do I need to hook the Canaster Filters up or can I disregard them? If I use them do I remove the Carbon?
Do I hook up the Skimmer and the powerheads and turn them on?
This is where I get lost. - - - If I am going to add Live Rock (Cultured) do I put them in right away or wait......
If I use Uncultured (How long does the smell last)...
Questions.
1. Directions correct?
2. How long to a wait between steps?
3. Do I need two powerheads?
4. Should I add Instant Ocean Sand for the petstore?
Thanks
- 2 Canaster Filters (Up to 75 Gallons I assume each)
- Tank ornaments from the LFS
- Heater
- Underground Bed attachment I never user
- DIY Canopy and Stand
- 55 Gallon Tank
- Two fluorescent Lites
I know I need to buy the following
- 2 powerheads
- Skimmer
- Salt
- Sand
I am after starting up a Reef Aquarium and adding fish down the road. I love the look of saltwater and thought I would give it a stab. I am not rushing this project but would like more advice on steps to take.
This is what I understand for Steps
-Clean out Aquarium
-Add Regular Sand (southdown tropical playsand) from homedepot
-Put a plate and start running water in
-Let Sand Settle
-Add Salt and check to get correct level.
Then what is next.... Do I need to hook the Canaster Filters up or can I disregard them? If I use them do I remove the Carbon?
Do I hook up the Skimmer and the powerheads and turn them on?
This is where I get lost. - - - If I am going to add Live Rock (Cultured) do I put them in right away or wait......
If I use Uncultured (How long does the smell last)...
Questions.
1. Directions correct?
2. How long to a wait between steps?
3. Do I need two powerheads?
4. Should I add Instant Ocean Sand for the petstore?
Thanks