zookerman182
Aquarium Advice Newbie
- Joined
- Jun 7, 2008
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I have owned several fresh water tanks as well as a couple turtle tanks and i now want to try a saltwater/reef tank. I understand these take many months to come together but i need to start somewhere. I have done some research but figured i would come here for the more diffucult questions.
I am pretty much starting from scratch and am looking to buy a 75g tank with some sort of cabinet stand to go underneath.
From what i have read i will be needing some live rock. Where do i get this live rock and can i get it shipped to me already cured? How much live rock do i need for my 75g tank and what kind of live rock do most prefer?
Next i believe i will be needing a RO/DI system if i want a nice clean tank. What would you prefer for a 75g tank?
Next is a sump. I have seen lots of posts about drilling in tanks and whatnot.........i would like to stay away from that if possible. I see alot of you making your own sumps but can good sumps be bought? Also what are everyones thoughts on a refugium?
I will also be getting a protien skimmer so any suggestions for that would be appreciated.
My LFS has the test kits i need for the water so i dont believe i will be needing much help there.
I think finally i will need some lighting and something to maintain a nice flow throughout the tank. I dont know what they are called but i have seen some set up at the corners of peoples tank and they look pretty affective.
My goal is to have a thriving tank full of corals and other colorful ocean life including some non aggressive fish and i definately am going to need your help. If i am forgetting anything which i probably am please let me know. I'm anxious to hear back so i can begin figuring out what i need to do to get started.
Matt
I am pretty much starting from scratch and am looking to buy a 75g tank with some sort of cabinet stand to go underneath.
From what i have read i will be needing some live rock. Where do i get this live rock and can i get it shipped to me already cured? How much live rock do i need for my 75g tank and what kind of live rock do most prefer?
Next i believe i will be needing a RO/DI system if i want a nice clean tank. What would you prefer for a 75g tank?
Next is a sump. I have seen lots of posts about drilling in tanks and whatnot.........i would like to stay away from that if possible. I see alot of you making your own sumps but can good sumps be bought? Also what are everyones thoughts on a refugium?
I will also be getting a protien skimmer so any suggestions for that would be appreciated.
My LFS has the test kits i need for the water so i dont believe i will be needing much help there.
I think finally i will need some lighting and something to maintain a nice flow throughout the tank. I dont know what they are called but i have seen some set up at the corners of peoples tank and they look pretty affective.
My goal is to have a thriving tank full of corals and other colorful ocean life including some non aggressive fish and i definately am going to need your help. If i am forgetting anything which i probably am please let me know. I'm anxious to hear back so i can begin figuring out what i need to do to get started.
Matt