sdakotakyle
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I'm starting a 55g FOWLR in June and this is the equipment I have purchased so far along with some items I'd like to get a more "seasoned veteran's" opinion on. I'm currently reading the articles and advice on the forum plus i've purchased the book: Marine aquarium handbook Beginner to Breeder...can't get to much info.
Items Purchased already:
55g tank
(2)Koralia 750 circulation pumps
(2)150W Hydor THEO submersible heaters
Day-Night Timer/Wavemaker
Thermometer
AquaC Remora skimmer w/Maxijet 1200 and drain
Prefilter for Remora (MJ 1200)
RO undersink system for water
Refractometer
Hydrometer for backup
EHEIM 2217 External Canister Filter
10g QT aquarium
Penguin 150 Biowheel filter for QT
Items I still need and would love some suggestions or comments on
Test Kit...Will buy when I get ready to set tank up (good brand?)
Sand (Want to go all dry aragonite...how much do I need?)
Live Rock (Want to go 40# base rock/20 LR to seed...would like some suggestion on what type of live rock to go with like Fiji or Carribean plus good dealers...there's a petsmart and a petco 100 miles away)
Salt (a good brand with a good track record)
Lighting...I have a cheap hood but I hate how it looks, would love some suggestions on how to upgrade this. It's just for a FOWLR...no corals or nems. I don't know what I all need to buy to upgrade like a plexi-glass cover and what light fixtures; I would like to keep the project $100 or under, if it is feasible.
Tank Stand...I would love to build one, but I have never built anything like that before and I want it to look nice with cabinets underneath...if you know how or know where to get VERY detailed plans for one, let me know.
Well that's what I got for now, I'm open to any and all suggestions. First SW tank and I want to do it right. I'm very patient, so time is no big thing...don't care how long it takes; just so it's done the right way. Like I said i'm not setting up until mid-June so I still have time to purchase. I know alot of the members out here have very good suggestions and input and i'm looking forward to hearing all of it. I'd like to keep cost down but I'm not going to skimp a penny for less quality and risk to my livestock when that comes around. Thanks all!
Items Purchased already:
55g tank
(2)Koralia 750 circulation pumps
(2)150W Hydor THEO submersible heaters
Day-Night Timer/Wavemaker
Thermometer
AquaC Remora skimmer w/Maxijet 1200 and drain
Prefilter for Remora (MJ 1200)
RO undersink system for water
Refractometer
Hydrometer for backup
EHEIM 2217 External Canister Filter
10g QT aquarium
Penguin 150 Biowheel filter for QT
Items I still need and would love some suggestions or comments on
Test Kit...Will buy when I get ready to set tank up (good brand?)
Sand (Want to go all dry aragonite...how much do I need?)
Live Rock (Want to go 40# base rock/20 LR to seed...would like some suggestion on what type of live rock to go with like Fiji or Carribean plus good dealers...there's a petsmart and a petco 100 miles away)
Salt (a good brand with a good track record)
Lighting...I have a cheap hood but I hate how it looks, would love some suggestions on how to upgrade this. It's just for a FOWLR...no corals or nems. I don't know what I all need to buy to upgrade like a plexi-glass cover and what light fixtures; I would like to keep the project $100 or under, if it is feasible.
Tank Stand...I would love to build one, but I have never built anything like that before and I want it to look nice with cabinets underneath...if you know how or know where to get VERY detailed plans for one, let me know.
Well that's what I got for now, I'm open to any and all suggestions. First SW tank and I want to do it right. I'm very patient, so time is no big thing...don't care how long it takes; just so it's done the right way. Like I said i'm not setting up until mid-June so I still have time to purchase. I know alot of the members out here have very good suggestions and input and i'm looking forward to hearing all of it. I'd like to keep cost down but I'm not going to skimp a penny for less quality and risk to my livestock when that comes around. Thanks all!
