swjunkie
Aquarium Advice Freak
Hello,
I am new to sw and have a few questions.
1) What is the best way to cycle my tank? And what equipment do I need to cycle? and how long should I cycle?
2) What is a RO/DI system and How does it work? Do I hook it up to my tap water or the tank?
3) Do I need a wet/dry vac?
4) I have well water is that real bad for a sw/reef tank?
5) I have heard about cleaning crews, What do they consist of?
I have a pretty good idea of the protein skimmer I will use although I could not tell you the brand right of the top of my head.
And I have a pretty good idea of the lights that I want.
The light system is a Oddysea 72" 785w metal halide system
3x175w double ended HQI 2000k
4x65w cp actinic blue 03
12 moon lights.
which brings me to question,
6) how far should I keep them above the water? and do these lights use alot of electricity?
7) How many power heads should I use?
Okay that is all I can think of right at this moment I am sure I will think of some more later.
I have 125g tank my measurements are
22" h x 18" w x 72" L
I want to keep a variety of things such as corals, mushrooms, LR and a few fishies. I dont want to be limited.
Also what is the best sand to use?
Any help would be appreciated
Melissa
I am new to sw and have a few questions.
1) What is the best way to cycle my tank? And what equipment do I need to cycle? and how long should I cycle?
2) What is a RO/DI system and How does it work? Do I hook it up to my tap water or the tank?
3) Do I need a wet/dry vac?
4) I have well water is that real bad for a sw/reef tank?
5) I have heard about cleaning crews, What do they consist of?
I have a pretty good idea of the protein skimmer I will use although I could not tell you the brand right of the top of my head.
And I have a pretty good idea of the lights that I want.
The light system is a Oddysea 72" 785w metal halide system
3x175w double ended HQI 2000k
4x65w cp actinic blue 03
12 moon lights.
which brings me to question,
6) how far should I keep them above the water? and do these lights use alot of electricity?
7) How many power heads should I use?
Okay that is all I can think of right at this moment I am sure I will think of some more later.
I have 125g tank my measurements are
22" h x 18" w x 72" L
I want to keep a variety of things such as corals, mushrooms, LR and a few fishies. I dont want to be limited.
Also what is the best sand to use?
Any help would be appreciated
Melissa