Zoso
Aquarium Advice Newbie
I just got a GREAT deal on a 75 gallon fish tank that came with a wooden stand, hood, a bunch of chemicals/test kits, crushed coral substrate, some small bits of coral, and a single 48" light..... all for $50!
I've had a 55g freshwater tank for years now and with the addition of this tank, I want to venture into the world of saltwater aquariums.
First, I'm trying to find out what kind of filtration to buy. At this point, I'm not going to venture into Live Rock and I don't have the lighting anyways. I also want to replace the crushed coral substrate with some fine sand and get a lot of structure in the tank in the formal of coral formations to make the tank look interesting and safe for the fish.
My questions are:
1) What type of filter should I get? From my reading it looks like I should get a wet/dry canister. Can someone suggest a quality brand name filter?
2) What type of protein skimmer should I get? Again, what brand?
(Both types of filters - wet dry amd protein need pumps to operate, correct? Suggestions on what kind?)
3) Can someone suggest a great online store with good prices and a large selection of fitlers, heaters, decoration, and other equipment? I'm not happy with what I see in my LFS.
Any suggestions and comments are welcome.
I've had a 55g freshwater tank for years now and with the addition of this tank, I want to venture into the world of saltwater aquariums.
First, I'm trying to find out what kind of filtration to buy. At this point, I'm not going to venture into Live Rock and I don't have the lighting anyways. I also want to replace the crushed coral substrate with some fine sand and get a lot of structure in the tank in the formal of coral formations to make the tank look interesting and safe for the fish.
My questions are:
1) What type of filter should I get? From my reading it looks like I should get a wet/dry canister. Can someone suggest a quality brand name filter?
2) What type of protein skimmer should I get? Again, what brand?
(Both types of filters - wet dry amd protein need pumps to operate, correct? Suggestions on what kind?)
3) Can someone suggest a great online store with good prices and a large selection of fitlers, heaters, decoration, and other equipment? I'm not happy with what I see in my LFS.
Any suggestions and comments are welcome.