Recent content by ESL12

Yeah sorry about that... My other discussion started out about SW tanks ingeneral and has morphed into Filter discussion... But I am enjoying all the information its a HUGE help!!!

Ok, so this is making a alot more sense to me now.... Basically for my needs, ( building this tank into a wall in my basemet ) The sump will provide me with the cleanest look ( IE less items in the tank ) and give me an additional 10-20 gallons of water. How important is this extra...

Hmm... This is very interesting information. So what is the added benefit of a canister filter, or a wet/dry filter system?

Hello all... IM very new to this so please forgive me.... But was wondering your opinions between a wet/dry or a canistor ( Fluval 405 ) For a 90 or a 120 Gallon Saltwater tank FOWLR. Any advice would be helpfull Thanks!

So just so I know I am on the page here.... A skimmer, and Live Rock? No other filtration is really needed? Keep in mind im coming from freshwater with Hang over the back filters.... So with Saltwater fish only you can get by without any electric filtration?

Yeah im sure about my office water, I work for a pharmacutical company and we have alot labs for testing and manufacturing which all require RO water. Its FDA regulated so its all top notch equipment providing that water. I appreciate all your help.... Im still undecided between wet/dry...

So basically this is only needed for adding water to the tank.. or a water change. I happen to have access to this type of pure water at my office. So ill probably fill up some 5 gallon pals of it as needed. So during a lil more of my research ive heard a few people make reference to a...

Whats RO/DI systems? Ive seen that alot... Is it something that is necessary?

I guess maybe I should tackle one at a time... Filtration.. Whats best.. Assuming I do a 90... I feel like a Canister is easier for the new guy... but for the fish and the tank is a wetdry better? HOB? Is that easier then the rest? I had a HOB for fresh water but always thought they...

To be honest, I am very new to this type of tank, I had a fresh water set up for many years but am now moving into Saltwater. I am here on this site to try to educate myself on what ill need and how to set it up. Any and all Advice would greatly be appreciated. It was suggested to me to...

Ok, now I understand... Thank you!!! So I presume for someone new to this like myself, i should start off with a Saltwater FOWLR and most likely let it grow into a hybrid... Im new and will be starting with a 90-120 Gallon Tank.. not sure which one would be best for me. I will be...

Ok.. so What exactly are living Corals? I thought those grow on the live rock... over time of course.

Ok forgive me for this question but I am relativly new to the saltwater tank world. What is the difference between Saltware Reef and Saltwater Fish tank. I had thought that the saltwater fish require some reef for there survival? What is the difference in the tank set up, Filtration...

Hi all, My name is Eric and im new here.. This is my first post and i look forward to all the advice I may get. I am planning on starting from scratch. I am renovating my basement and am thinking about building a wall with a built in fish tank. My thoughts are a 90-120 Gallon Reef Tank...