New salt tank recommendations

[Andy]

Howdy everyone!

I've had numerous freshwater tanks before and I'm getting ready to try a
sal****er setup (probably fish only) for the first time. What general
recommendations can anyone give me? I want a good size tank (anywhere
between 55 and 180 gallon). What's the best filter system to use? Anyone
had a do-it-yourself wet/dry system? Is it worth my time? How about live
rock, crushed coral, etc? Is there an all inclusive list somewhere that
details everything I will need?

Thanks,

Andy

[Arnie Appelt]

Andy wrote:
> Howdy everyone!
>
> I've had numerous freshwater tanks before and I'm getting ready to try a
> sal****er setup (probably fish only) for the first time. What general
> recommendations can anyone give me? I want a good size tank (anywhere
> between 55 and 180 gallon). What's the best filter system to use? Anyone
> had a do-it-yourself wet/dry system? Is it worth my time? How about live
> rock, crushed coral, etc? Is there an all inclusive list somewhere that
> details everything I will need?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
>
>
Go Here. http://saltaquarium.about.com/

Read the Essentials. Read as much as possible about marine setups.
Above all DO NOT RUSH!! Take it slowly because i don't think your tank
will cycle in under 90 days no matter what your tests say. Subscribe to
this news group as well- rec.aquaria.marine.reefs.

Arnie

[Arnie Appelt]

Arnie Appelt wrote:
> Andy wrote:
>
>> Howdy everyone!
>>
>> I've had numerous freshwater tanks before and I'm getting ready to try
>> a sal****er setup (probably fish only) for the first time. What
>> general recommendations can anyone give me? I want a good size tank
>> (anywhere between 55 and 180 gallon). What's the best filter system
>> to use? Anyone had a do-it-yourself wet/dry system? Is it worth my
>> time? How about live rock, crushed coral, etc? Is there an all
>> inclusive list somewhere that details everything I will need?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Andy
>>
> Go Here. http://saltaquarium.about.com/
>
> Read the Essentials. Read as much as possible about marine setups. Above
> all DO NOT RUSH!! Take it slowly because i don't think your tank will
> cycle in under 90 days no matter what your tests say. Subscribe to this
> news group as well- rec.aquaria.marine.reefs.
>
> Arnie
OOps wrong board

Arnie

[Billy]

"Arnie Appelt" > wrote in message
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>> Andy
> Go Here. http://saltaquarium.about.com/
>
> Read the Essentials. Read as much as possible about marine setups.
> Above all DO NOT RUSH!! Take it slowly because i don't think your
> tank will cycle in under 90 days no matter what your tests say.
> Subscribe to this news group as well- rec.aquaria.marine.reefs.
>


Sign up at www.reefcentral.com as well.
As Said, SLOW!!!! Start out slow, then slow down. <g> My one bit of
advice I give those getting into reef tanks, DO NOT SKIMP ON THE
SKIMMER!!! Get the best skimmer you can, you will not regret it.
Seaclones, Prizms, anything with an airstone to drive it, they're
crap, in my experience. Not good for much more than a smallish FO
(fish only) tank.

billy