rogersjw
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
OK, i'm new to the SW scene... I've read a book, articles (a couple on here) and I think i've got a good idea. Now, the other day I was at Petco and saw a tank sale... so I bought a 20g. Here's an equipment list... Do I have everything? Think it will be ok?
Protein Skimmer:
AquaC Remora w/ Rio 800 Pump - $164
AquaC Remora Protein Skimmer with Rio 800 Pump
Filter:
Marineland Penquin BIO-Wheel Power Filter 100B - $20.62 (Sale for 13.99)
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Lighting:
Marineland LED Double Bright Lighting System, Adjustable from 18-24" - $60
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Coralife Aqualight Dual Linear Strip T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 2X14 Watt, 24 inch - $30
Aquarium Lighting Fixture Coralife Aqualight T5 Dual Linear Strip Fixture, 2X14 Watt, 24 inch
Gravel/Live Sand:
Live Rock: 15-20 lbs
Live Sand: Enough for 2-3 inches of depth, although I'm not positive I'm going to go the LS route yet.
RO: Need to find one. Probably on ebay or something - $100
Extra Powerhead: For water movement
Not sure what size to get here... Ideas?
Other:
(2) Digital Thermometers (one for the water-change bucket)
(2) Hydrometer (again, one for the change bucket)
(1) Saltwater Test kit
(1) Large bucket of Premium Salt Mix $50
(1) pH meter
(1) Net
(2) Submersible Heaters (one for the water-change bucket)
OK, what did I miss? Since I'm in no hurry, I'm just getting the stuff as I can... maybe have it all by Christmas? - I like the Remora because I can make it drain into a larger container when I go away for business and family visits. As Always, Thanks for the help!
Protein Skimmer:
AquaC Remora w/ Rio 800 Pump - $164
AquaC Remora Protein Skimmer with Rio 800 Pump
Filter:
Marineland Penquin BIO-Wheel Power Filter 100B - $20.62 (Sale for 13.99)
Penguin Bio Wheel emperor penguins bio wheel filters marineland biowheel marineland bio wheel 100B power filter powerfilter
Lighting:
Marineland LED Double Bright Lighting System, Adjustable from 18-24" - $60
Marineland LED Double Bright Lighting Systems, Adjustable from 18-24 inches LED aquarium lighting LED aquarium light led aquarium lights Marineland LED Double Bright led for aquarium led aquarium moon aquarium led aquarium led moonlight led light
-OR-
Coralife Aqualight Dual Linear Strip T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 2X14 Watt, 24 inch - $30
Aquarium Lighting Fixture Coralife Aqualight T5 Dual Linear Strip Fixture, 2X14 Watt, 24 inch
Gravel/Live Sand:
Live Rock: 15-20 lbs
Live Sand: Enough for 2-3 inches of depth, although I'm not positive I'm going to go the LS route yet.
RO: Need to find one. Probably on ebay or something - $100
Extra Powerhead: For water movement
Not sure what size to get here... Ideas?
Other:
(2) Digital Thermometers (one for the water-change bucket)
(2) Hydrometer (again, one for the change bucket)
(1) Saltwater Test kit
(1) Large bucket of Premium Salt Mix $50
(1) pH meter
(1) Net
(2) Submersible Heaters (one for the water-change bucket)
OK, what did I miss? Since I'm in no hurry, I'm just getting the stuff as I can... maybe have it all by Christmas? - I like the Remora because I can make it drain into a larger container when I go away for business and family visits. As Always, Thanks for the help!