September 18th 03, 03:53 AM
Hello,
I am (of course) new to this group as I am in the process of setting
up my first sal****er aquarium. I am a 6th and 8th grade science
teacher and an experienced "exotic" pet owner has I have kept
reptiles and amphibians for years at home and in the classroom.
Recently I setup a 60 gallon river ecosystem in our schools foyer
stocked with fire bellied toads, green anoles, land and water plants,
and tetras for the fish. The ecosystem has generated a huge amount
of interest and comments from everyone who sees it. I have always
wanted a sal****er aquarium and decided to take the plunge.
I wanted something simple and easy to maintain as this is my first
sal****er system and decided on a fish only aquarium with hardy fish
and a few invertebrates. I will probably start with a few damsels, a
clown and a couple of yellow tangs.
I purchased a 55 gallon tank with hoods and canopy. I purchased a
Penguin Bio-Wheel Power Filter 330, a SeaClear Protein Skimmer rated
for a 100 gallon aquarium, 50 pounds of crushed coral gravel, Instant
Ocean salt, a hydrometer, 200 Watt heater and thermometer. I still
need to get a powerhead for water circulation , testing equipment and
chemicals.
What other equipment should I purchase? Am I missing anything
major? I was seriously considering a UV sterilizer but have received
mixed responses from people. I was going to forgo live rock because
of the added complexity of setup, the added expense and was told I
didnt need it for a fish only system, someone tonight told me it was
absolutley necessary. Its a bit frustrating, I did my research but
am still worried, is the equipment I purchased adequate for a
sal****er system? I guess I am just suffering from a case of
nerves!!
David Culp
I am (of course) new to this group as I am in the process of setting
up my first sal****er aquarium. I am a 6th and 8th grade science
teacher and an experienced "exotic" pet owner has I have kept
reptiles and amphibians for years at home and in the classroom.
Recently I setup a 60 gallon river ecosystem in our schools foyer
stocked with fire bellied toads, green anoles, land and water plants,
and tetras for the fish. The ecosystem has generated a huge amount
of interest and comments from everyone who sees it. I have always
wanted a sal****er aquarium and decided to take the plunge.
I wanted something simple and easy to maintain as this is my first
sal****er system and decided on a fish only aquarium with hardy fish
and a few invertebrates. I will probably start with a few damsels, a
clown and a couple of yellow tangs.
I purchased a 55 gallon tank with hoods and canopy. I purchased a
Penguin Bio-Wheel Power Filter 330, a SeaClear Protein Skimmer rated
for a 100 gallon aquarium, 50 pounds of crushed coral gravel, Instant
Ocean salt, a hydrometer, 200 Watt heater and thermometer. I still
need to get a powerhead for water circulation , testing equipment and
chemicals.
What other equipment should I purchase? Am I missing anything
major? I was seriously considering a UV sterilizer but have received
mixed responses from people. I was going to forgo live rock because
of the added complexity of setup, the added expense and was told I
didnt need it for a fish only system, someone tonight told me it was
absolutley necessary. Its a bit frustrating, I did my research but
am still worried, is the equipment I purchased adequate for a
sal****er system? I guess I am just suffering from a case of
nerves!!
David Culp