atomiclord
Aquarium Advice Activist
Ok, so this morning I aquired what looks like a 60gal/230ishL tank (I'll measure it for certain later) for $20 from the little bro's girlfriend. Now I have to decide what to do with it. I'm really into the whole reef setup + liveplants / corals.... BUT I'm a uni student and will be for at least another 3 years (5yr degree). Hence pricing is an issue so I'll have to save up. But I'd rather be prepared first, rather than starting a tank up and discovering something is needed with a three figure price tag etc etc...
So, I've been thinking along these lines: (all prices are $AU = about $0.65US ATM)
Protein Skimmer - about $150 to $350
2 Powerheads - anywhere from $60 to $200
Live Rock - $300 to $600 depending on how much
Lighting - Not sure need some advice
Live Sand - Not sure need some advice
Corals - I don't even want to know right now
(probably low to med light req)
Also, wondering if I should use a sump tank and/or a fuge? 60gals is kind of in between recommended sizes for each of those.
Also thanks to everyone for their nice welcomes to this forum
So, I've been thinking along these lines: (all prices are $AU = about $0.65US ATM)
Protein Skimmer - about $150 to $350
2 Powerheads - anywhere from $60 to $200
Live Rock - $300 to $600 depending on how much
Lighting - Not sure need some advice
Live Sand - Not sure need some advice
Corals - I don't even want to know right now
(probably low to med light req)
Also, wondering if I should use a sump tank and/or a fuge? 60gals is kind of in between recommended sizes for each of those.
Also thanks to everyone for their nice welcomes to this forum