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salituro
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Hello,
I could really use everyones input here. I have just started a salt water tank. I intend for it to become a reef tank. Here is what I have right now.
46 Gallon Bowfront All Glass tank 36" across
Hang on Filter Emperor 400
AquaC Remora Skimmer
30 pds of Sand
46 Pds of live Fiji Rock.
Instant Ocean.
I would like to stock a few fish, and the usual mushrooms, and some corals etc. not really sure what my options are yet.
Here are my questions. I know there is no perfect way to set up this tank, BUT I am looking for adivce on what I need to add to make it as successful as possible.
I am considering going with a custom Sea Life 36" lighting 2x96 Power compacts. I am reading good things. I am not that handy, and with the bowfront, I think adding a hook could be difficult. I only have about 9 inches do to the the hang on filter and skimmer. Any other suggestions?
Also, will I need to include powerheads? I guess you can just mount them on the side with suction cups? If so, How many? I was thinking of three. Anything special I need to know about them? Circulating? straight flow? I dont really know much about them. Any you would suggest?
I havent even bought any test kits yet. What kind do I need? Additives?
Am I on the right track here? Or do I need to take a different route? Are there any other items you would add to the tank to make it as natural as possible? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I could really use everyones input here. I have just started a salt water tank. I intend for it to become a reef tank. Here is what I have right now.
46 Gallon Bowfront All Glass tank 36" across
Hang on Filter Emperor 400
AquaC Remora Skimmer
30 pds of Sand
46 Pds of live Fiji Rock.
Instant Ocean.
I would like to stock a few fish, and the usual mushrooms, and some corals etc. not really sure what my options are yet.
Here are my questions. I know there is no perfect way to set up this tank, BUT I am looking for adivce on what I need to add to make it as successful as possible.
I am considering going with a custom Sea Life 36" lighting 2x96 Power compacts. I am reading good things. I am not that handy, and with the bowfront, I think adding a hook could be difficult. I only have about 9 inches do to the the hang on filter and skimmer. Any other suggestions?
Also, will I need to include powerheads? I guess you can just mount them on the side with suction cups? If so, How many? I was thinking of three. Anything special I need to know about them? Circulating? straight flow? I dont really know much about them. Any you would suggest?
I havent even bought any test kits yet. What kind do I need? Additives?
Am I on the right track here? Or do I need to take a different route? Are there any other items you would add to the tank to make it as natural as possible? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.