is there somewhere on here on info on what items is needed.
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LittlePuff
Aquarium Advice Freak
The sticky on this page.
Kim
Kim
Serge
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Serge
Aquarium Advice Addict
If it is that basic information you are searching for, then I would strongly suggest that you go to the nearest book store and get some of the following:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/saltbook.php
You DO have to read about the subject to determine what it is all about, what you want, want you can realistically afford, etc... There is one heck of a learning curve involved with marine aquariums and marine fish keeping, and it is far from being cheap too.
Do a lot of reading and internet search before jumping in, to save yourself some time, money and grief.
Good luck and welcome to the site.
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http://www.aquariumadvice.com/saltbook.php
You DO have to read about the subject to determine what it is all about, what you want, want you can realistically afford, etc... There is one heck of a learning curve involved with marine aquariums and marine fish keeping, and it is far from being cheap too.
Do a lot of reading and internet search before jumping in, to save yourself some time, money and grief.
Good luck and welcome to the site.
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jaiden
Aquarium Advice FINatic
IMO, you should plan to wait 4 weeks before buying ANYTHING. Read here, plus the books commonly recommended.
Jchillin
Aquarium Advice Addict
Hi eman. The link that Serge provided has at least 12 books from what I've seen. If you can only see one, there must be a problem with the full page getting to you.
Jchillin
Aquarium Advice Addict
Have you checked the photo galleries? There are some wonderful photos of most of the various SW fish...some include identification.
Were you able to see the books in the link?
Were you able to see the books in the link?
Jchillin
Aquarium Advice Addict
Serge said:
This one.
check out http://liveaquaria.com for fish pictures/information.
Also, check out the user's photo gallery here to see some of the fish and get some ideas also.
I recommend to just read a lot of random threads on this site. You will be amazed at what you need to know to get going and even more to keep it going.
Also, check out the user's photo gallery here to see some of the fish and get some ideas also.
I recommend to just read a lot of random threads on this site. You will be amazed at what you need to know to get going and even more to keep it going.
Jchillin
Aquarium Advice Addict
Ahhh...now I recall the question. The photo gallery is the AA photo gallery, which is accessible via the link on the top right.
To make things easier, I've linked it here:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=519
To make things easier, I've linked it here:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=519
cplawrence
Aquarium Advice Freak
As for your original question, part of it depends on the size of tank you are planning on, but from what I've read, for a smaller tank, the bare minimum would be along the lines of:
1 lb. of live rock per gallon
Sand for substrate
Enough powerheads to provide a flow rate of about 10x the size of tank (that is, about 300 gallons per hour for a 30 gallon tank)
Salt mix
Hydrometer to test salinity
General test kit for ammonia, etc.
Patience
In the future, you would want to consider:
Upgraded lighting to keep corals, etc.
Skimmer (some seem to consider this a necessity; others optional until corals)
RO/DI unit (again, some argue this is a necessity; others not)
Take this response with a grain of salt as I am at the reading stage myself and am planning on setting up a tank, but have not done so yet.
1 lb. of live rock per gallon
Sand for substrate
Enough powerheads to provide a flow rate of about 10x the size of tank (that is, about 300 gallons per hour for a 30 gallon tank)
Salt mix
Hydrometer to test salinity
General test kit for ammonia, etc.
Patience
In the future, you would want to consider:
Upgraded lighting to keep corals, etc.
Skimmer (some seem to consider this a necessity; others optional until corals)
RO/DI unit (again, some argue this is a necessity; others not)
Take this response with a grain of salt as I am at the reading stage myself and am planning on setting up a tank, but have not done so yet.
cmor1701d
Aquarium Advice Addict
Look at the galleries. You'll see lots of pictures of fish.
Try http://www.aquariumadvice.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=2
You could also look at on-line retailer sites.
Try http://www.aquariumadvice.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=2
You could also look at on-line retailer sites.
greenmaji
Aquarium Advice Addict
as far as inhabitants..
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=61643
as far as equipment needed.. what you will need will depend on what you want to keep, this will take some reaserch.. discusing all the diferent filtration options, reasons they work, advantages, and disadvantages of each would be a large undertaking even for a artical IMO. (and would likely be like writing a book thats already been written..)
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=61643
as far as equipment needed.. what you will need will depend on what you want to keep, this will take some reaserch.. discusing all the diferent filtration options, reasons they work, advantages, and disadvantages of each would be a large undertaking even for a artical IMO. (and would likely be like writing a book thats already been written..)
