I am setting up my 120gal tank as a reef tank. I have a few things from when it was a freshwater tank. I found a few things I can buy off of craigslist.
I assume some of these are for the base and some for the sump tank.
[*]Large full bucket saltwater coarse sand/crushed coral (kept live and wet) - $35
[*]Large bucket Half full saltwater black live sand (kept wet and live) - $25
[*]Large 5g bucket full Freshwater planted substrate (kept wet and live) - $25
[*]Large bucket ¾ full white live freshwater sand (kept wet and live) - $25
[*]2x large buckets of natural colored gravel (one course / one fine) - $15 each
55 Gallon sump tank and external pump (waki pump model md-70rlt, tank is ½'' extra thick glass, tank is drilled and includes bulkhead to the pump) - $100
I am still trying to figure out what order to put the rock, sand, and whatever else I should put for the base.
Questions:
Do I fill the tank with water and the correct amount of salt then add the base?
About how long does it usually take for tap water (I know it depends on the water) to chemically change so I can put live base material in without killing it?
I plan on buying a UV Clarifier/Sterilizer. What is a good brand?
I assume some of these are for the base and some for the sump tank.
[*]Large full bucket saltwater coarse sand/crushed coral (kept live and wet) - $35
[*]Large bucket Half full saltwater black live sand (kept wet and live) - $25
[*]Large 5g bucket full Freshwater planted substrate (kept wet and live) - $25
[*]Large bucket ¾ full white live freshwater sand (kept wet and live) - $25
[*]2x large buckets of natural colored gravel (one course / one fine) - $15 each
55 Gallon sump tank and external pump (waki pump model md-70rlt, tank is ½'' extra thick glass, tank is drilled and includes bulkhead to the pump) - $100
I am still trying to figure out what order to put the rock, sand, and whatever else I should put for the base.
Questions:
Do I fill the tank with water and the correct amount of salt then add the base?
About how long does it usually take for tap water (I know it depends on the water) to chemically change so I can put live base material in without killing it?
I plan on buying a UV Clarifier/Sterilizer. What is a good brand?