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beginner Saltwater tank setup
Hi,
I am new at sal****er. I have been trying to gather the things I need but I am not sure all the items I need. sofar I have a 70gal tank with stand and canopy and a Jager200watt heater, Coral life 48 inch aqualight T5. from what I understand I need test kits, filter, protein skimmer. other then live rock, water, salt and fish...what else do I need. I plan to set up a reef tank...I understand it takes time to get everything up and running and to take things very slow before adding fish..... TIA |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
Well, you got a lot of work and inve$ments ahead of you.
For starters, go here, http://saltaquarium.about.com/c/ec/1.htm It has many assumptions but its OK to start here. iy "Sandy" wrote in message news:JduAg.315364$IK3.76390@pd7tw1no... Hi, I am new at sal****er. I have been trying to gather the things I need but I am not sure all the items I need. sofar I have a 70gal tank with stand and canopy and a Jager200watt heater, Coral life 48 inch aqualight T5. from what I understand I need test kits, filter, protein skimmer. other then live rock, water, salt and fish...what else do I need. I plan to set up a reef tank...I understand it takes time to get everything up and running and to take things very slow before adding fish..... TIA |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
That didnt really answer my question , and I have taken that course
already...I just need to know if there any items I am missing other than a filter and/protien skimmer and test kits. based on what I all ready have. Thanks. "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message ... Well, you got a lot of work and inve$ments ahead of you. For starters, go here, http://saltaquarium.about.com/c/ec/1.htm It has many assumptions but its OK to start here. iy "Sandy" wrote in message news:JduAg.315364$IK3.76390@pd7tw1no... Hi, I am new at sal****er. I have been trying to gather the things I need but I am not sure all the items I need. sofar I have a 70gal tank with stand and canopy and a Jager200watt heater, Coral life 48 inch aqualight T5. from what I understand I need test kits, filter, protein skimmer. other then live rock, water, salt and fish...what else do I need. I plan to set up a reef tank...I understand it takes time to get everything up and running and to take things very slow before adding fish..... TIA |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
Good, I suggest that you start with a FO tank, save money for the lighting
system and then go to reef. I didn't see any references to lighting, if you did, what kind of lighting are you going to use? Then, is there the issue of inverts and their poor tolerance to chlorine. Reef keeping isn't easy and a good RO filter can save you a lot on the long run when filtering destilled water. Do yourself a favor, start with fish only (FO) then take a step to FWLR. Once you've mastered the sal****er issues it will be easy to step into corals. They are expensive and hard to maintain. iy "Sandy" wrote in message news:UlNAg.314119$Mn5.251495@pd7tw3no... That didnt really answer my question , and I have taken that course already...I just need to know if there any items I am missing other than a filter and/protien skimmer and test kits. based on what I all ready have. Thanks. "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message ... Well, you got a lot of work and inve$ments ahead of you. For starters, go here, http://saltaquarium.about.com/c/ec/1.htm It has many assumptions but its OK to start here. iy "Sandy" wrote in message news:JduAg.315364$IK3.76390@pd7tw1no... Hi, I am new at sal****er. I have been trying to gather the things I need but I am not sure all the items I need. sofar I have a 70gal tank with stand and canopy and a Jager200watt heater, Coral life 48 inch aqualight T5. from what I understand I need test kits, filter, protein skimmer. other then live rock, water, salt and fish...what else do I need. I plan to set up a reef tank...I understand it takes time to get everything up and running and to take things very slow before adding fish..... TIA |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
You also need a Hydrometer to measure the gravity of the salt/water a RODI
filtration system, some sort of substrate for the bedding (live sand as well as reg sand) 4" worth. . Some sort of power head to move the water. I suggest if you're just getting into this hobby, start with Fish only with Live rock.. Once your tank is established, for over a year or so, then start with corals if not you will more then likely begin to kill off your investment. nothing sucks more then to come home and find your tank with a bunch of floaters. And as Wayne said, get some books and read up on how to do everything. When you run into a problem, this room is a great source of help. Good Luck "Sandy" wrote in message news:JduAg.315364$IK3.76390@pd7tw1no... Hi, I am new at sal****er. I have been trying to gather the things I need but I am not sure all the items I need. sofar I have a 70gal tank with stand and canopy and a Jager200watt heater, Coral life 48 inch aqualight T5. from what I understand I need test kits, filter, protein skimmer. other then live rock, water, salt and fish...what else do I need. I plan to set up a reef tank...I understand it takes time to get everything up and running and to take things very slow before adding fish..... TIA |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
Peter Pan wrote:
And as Wayne said, get some books and read up on how to do everything. What books do you recommend? George Patterson Coffee is only a way of stealing time that should by rights belong to your slightly older self. |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
Any aquarium books that say reef in the title. :-)
But here's a couple: The Reef Aquarium by Julian Sprung, and Charels Delbeek Corals by Eric Borneman There's lots of good books out there to read. Wayne Sallee Wayne's Pets George Patterson wrote on 8/7/2006 11:03 AM: Peter Pan wrote: And as Wayne said, get some books and read up on how to do everything. What books do you recommend? George Patterson Coffee is only a way of stealing time that should by rights belong to your slightly older self. |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
thats a good idea, maybe I will start with a FO tank then slowly work my way
up to FWLR....any suggestions for a good reliable filter to get? its a 70 gallon tank. "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message ... Good, I suggest that you start with a FO tank, save money for the lighting system and then go to reef. I didn't see any references to lighting, if you did, what kind of lighting are you going to use? Then, is there the issue of inverts and their poor tolerance to chlorine. Reef keeping isn't easy and a good RO filter can save you a lot on the long run when filtering destilled water. Do yourself a favor, start with fish only (FO) then take a step to FWLR. Once you've mastered the sal****er issues it will be easy to step into corals. They are expensive and hard to maintain. iy "Sandy" wrote in message news:UlNAg.314119$Mn5.251495@pd7tw3no... That didnt really answer my question , and I have taken that course already...I just need to know if there any items I am missing other than a filter and/protien skimmer and test kits. based on what I all ready have. Thanks. "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message ... Well, you got a lot of work and inve$ments ahead of you. For starters, go here, http://saltaquarium.about.com/c/ec/1.htm It has many assumptions but its OK to start here. iy "Sandy" wrote in message news:JduAg.315364$IK3.76390@pd7tw1no... Hi, I am new at sal****er. I have been trying to gather the things I need but I am not sure all the items I need. sofar I have a 70gal tank with stand and canopy and a Jager200watt heater, Coral life 48 inch aqualight T5. from what I understand I need test kits, filter, protein skimmer. other then live rock, water, salt and fish...what else do I need. I plan to set up a reef tank...I understand it takes time to get everything up and running and to take things very slow before adding fish..... TIA |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
I would start with Live rock in your tank and let it cycle, when the amonia
levels are zero, then begin to add fish. If you use fish first then add the rock, you run the risk of an amonia spike and probably killing off your live stock. As far as filters, you want it to filtrate the tank several times in one hour. I would suggest using a canister style system. I have a jabo its moves a lot of water and does a good job, im sure there are better ones one the market, but this one does me fine. "Sandy" wrote in message news:tz5Cg.351903$Mn5.162634@pd7tw3no... thats a good idea, maybe I will start with a FO tank then slowly work my way up to FWLR....any suggestions for a good reliable filter to get? its a 70 gallon tank. "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message ... Good, I suggest that you start with a FO tank, save money for the lighting system and then go to reef. I didn't see any references to lighting, if you did, what kind of lighting are you going to use? Then, is there the issue of inverts and their poor tolerance to chlorine. Reef keeping isn't easy and a good RO filter can save you a lot on the long run when filtering destilled water. Do yourself a favor, start with fish only (FO) then take a step to FWLR. Once you've mastered the sal****er issues it will be easy to step into corals. They are expensive and hard to maintain. iy "Sandy" wrote in message news:UlNAg.314119$Mn5.251495@pd7tw3no... That didnt really answer my question , and I have taken that course already...I just need to know if there any items I am missing other than a filter and/protien skimmer and test kits. based on what I all ready have. Thanks. "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message ... Well, you got a lot of work and inve$ments ahead of you. For starters, go here, http://saltaquarium.about.com/c/ec/1.htm It has many assumptions but its OK to start here. iy "Sandy" wrote in message news:JduAg.315364$IK3.76390@pd7tw1no... Hi, I am new at sal****er. I have been trying to gather the things I need but I am not sure all the items I need. sofar I have a 70gal tank with stand and canopy and a Jager200watt heater, Coral life 48 inch aqualight T5. from what I understand I need test kits, filter, protein skimmer. other then live rock, water, salt and fish...what else do I need. I plan to set up a reef tank...I understand it takes time to get everything up and running and to take things very slow before adding fish..... TIA |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
Sandy,
As far as filter, I have read a lot that canisters aren't the best for marine aquariums but I do see them a lot. I have no personal experience with those but might I suggest the Emperor 400? Awesome filter! Go do your research and ask a few people; you can then decide for yourself. Lastly, I got a Rio 800 water pump and since have heard several people dislike them. I haven't had any problems though. My 2nd water pump I purchased was a Maxi-Jet. Great pump that you can angle and twist and turn... also many aquarist hold Maxi-Jets as they're favorite so that added piece of mind for me. After the ammonia drops from cycle some live rock, get some hermit crabs and astrea snails to start cleaning up the tank. I don't believe you need 1 per gallon as I read a lot. That' will just fill your tank up too much. Get about half of that and you'll be happy. Test kits in the beginning stages really only need to be : ammonia, nitrate, nitrite and pH. Good water, RO/DI can be made at home or bought at many pet stores that have tanks. I buy mine, so much cheaper and easier for now with the way my home is set up. Try to avoid tap water but it's not out of the question. Better details about setting up in you go online. I found www.about.com had some great stuff. My 90g is running just fine. Lastly, when it is time to get fishy's, don't just buy pretty ones. Write down the names of the ones you like at fish stores and do your research research research at home first. You'll be glad you did for many reasons you'll find out soon enough. G'Luck! B "Sandy" wrote in message news:JduAg.315364$IK3.76390@pd7tw1no... Hi, I am new at sal****er. I have been trying to gather the things I need but I am not sure all the items I need. sofar I have a 70gal tank with stand and canopy and a Jager200watt heater, Coral life 48 inch aqualight T5. from what I understand I need test kits, filter, protein skimmer. other then live rock, water, salt and fish...what else do I need. I plan to set up a reef tank...I understand it takes time to get everything up and running and to take things very slow before adding fish..... TIA |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
I built my own filter which has a skimmer built-in. It also has many other
cool stuff but it is still under development. What I am trying to say is that I don't belief in any of those expensive filters. Good luck! But, since I am not selling my filter YET, I suggest to get you any filter that controls the TSS (total suspended solids), has activated carbon and either calcareous or resin media to help nitrifying bacteria do their stuff. Good luck again! iy "Sandy" wrote in message news:tz5Cg.351903$Mn5.162634@pd7tw3no... thats a good idea, maybe I will start with a FO tank then slowly work my way up to FWLR....any suggestions for a good reliable filter to get? its a 70 gallon tank. "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message ... Good, I suggest that you start with a FO tank, save money for the lighting system and then go to reef. I didn't see any references to lighting, if you did, what kind of lighting are you going to use? Then, is there the issue of inverts and their poor tolerance to chlorine. Reef keeping isn't easy and a good RO filter can save you a lot on the long run when filtering destilled water. Do yourself a favor, start with fish only (FO) then take a step to FWLR. Once you've mastered the sal****er issues it will be easy to step into corals. They are expensive and hard to maintain. iy "Sandy" wrote in message news:UlNAg.314119$Mn5.251495@pd7tw3no... That didnt really answer my question , and I have taken that course already...I just need to know if there any items I am missing other than a filter and/protien skimmer and test kits. based on what I all ready have. Thanks. "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message ... Well, you got a lot of work and inve$ments ahead of you. For starters, go here, http://saltaquarium.about.com/c/ec/1.htm It has many assumptions but its OK to start here. iy "Sandy" wrote in message news:JduAg.315364$IK3.76390@pd7tw1no... Hi, I am new at sal****er. I have been trying to gather the things I need but I am not sure all the items I need. sofar I have a 70gal tank with stand and canopy and a Jager200watt heater, Coral life 48 inch aqualight T5. from what I understand I need test kits, filter, protein skimmer. other then live rock, water, salt and fish...what else do I need. I plan to set up a reef tank...I understand it takes time to get everything up and running and to take things very slow before adding fish..... TIA |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
Inabón Yunes wrote on 8/8/2006 8:16 PM:
I built my own filter which has a skimmer built-in. It also has many other cool stuff but it is still under development. What I am trying to say is that I don't belief in any of those expensive filters. Good luck! But, since I am not selling my filter YET, That sure sounds familiar :-) hehehehe But yes a lot of things can be made if one is crafty. And it can be fun making them. Wayne Sallee Wayne's Pets |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
"Inabón Yunes" wrote in message ...
Good, I suggest that you start with a FO tank, save money for the lighting system and then go to reef. I didn't see any references to lighting, if you did, what kind of lighting are you going to use? Then, is there the issue of inverts and their poor tolerance to chlorine. Reef keeping isn't easy and a good RO filter can save you a lot on the long run when filtering destilled water. Do yourself a favor, start with fish only (FO) then take a step to FWLR. Once you've mastered the sal****er issues it will be easy to step into corals. They are expensive and hard to maintain. Maintaining corals-only tank with no fish is actually easier than FO. |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
Yep, once you know how to take care of them that is.
They don't chase down the other corals and kill them. All you have to do is give them enough space that they don't reach out and touch someone. If a sps coral gets an infection, you can just cut the infected part off. Can't do that with a fish. Want more corals, just cut the ones you have in half. Can't do that with the fish. Wayne Sallee Wayne's Pets Pszemol wrote on 8/17/2006 5:10 PM: "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message ... Good, I suggest that you start with a FO tank, save money for the lighting system and then go to reef. I didn't see any references to lighting, if you did, what kind of lighting are you going to use? Then, is there the issue of inverts and their poor tolerance to chlorine. Reef keeping isn't easy and a good RO filter can save you a lot on the long run when filtering destilled water. Do yourself a favor, start with fish only (FO) then take a step to FWLR. Once you've mastered the sal****er issues it will be easy to step into corals. They are expensive and hard to maintain. Maintaining corals-only tank with no fish is actually easier than FO. |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
It is but very expensive!
"Pszemol" wrote in message ... "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message ... Good, I suggest that you start with a FO tank, save money for the lighting system and then go to reef. I didn't see any references to lighting, if you did, what kind of lighting are you going to use? Then, is there the issue of inverts and their poor tolerance to chlorine. Reef keeping isn't easy and a good RO filter can save you a lot on the long run when filtering destilled water. Do yourself a favor, start with fish only (FO) then take a step to FWLR. Once you've mastered the sal****er issues it will be easy to step into corals. They are expensive and hard to maintain. Maintaining corals-only tank with no fish is actually easier than FO. |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
"Inabón Yunes" wrote in message .. .
It is but very expensive! Well... there are many ways to make the cost less painfull. |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
I am working on it
The other day I found a nice lighting system for my aquarium on Ebay. I didn't win but will keep trying iy "Pszemol" wrote in message ... "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message .. . It is but very expensive! Well... there are many ways to make the cost less painfull. |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
"Inabón Yunes" wrote in message . ..
I am working on it The other day I found a nice lighting system for my aquarium on Ebay. I didn't win but will keep trying There are variety of corals which do not need extra-strong lighting. Most of the soft corals you can grow without MH/HID lights, with VHO/PC fluorescence light only... I have a tank with bubble tip anemone under pc fluorescence and it is growing fine and looks good. |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
keep talking, what is PC lighting?
iy "Pszemol" wrote in message ... "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message . .. I am working on it The other day I found a nice lighting system for my aquarium on Ebay. I didn't win but will keep trying There are variety of corals which do not need extra-strong lighting. Most of the soft corals you can grow without MH/HID lights, with VHO/PC fluorescence light only... I have a tank with bubble tip anemone under pc fluorescence and it is growing fine and looks good. |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
Power Compact. It's a high output bulb. It's the bulb that
is bent in half, and all 4 prongs are at one end. Wayne Sallee Wayne's Pets Inabón Yunes wrote on 8/19/2006 7:49 PM: keep talking, what is PC lighting? iy "Pszemol" wrote in message ... "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message . .. I am working on it The other day I found a nice lighting system for my aquarium on Ebay. I didn't win but will keep trying There are variety of corals which do not need extra-strong lighting. Most of the soft corals you can grow without MH/HID lights, with VHO/PC fluorescence light only... I have a tank with bubble tip anemone under pc fluorescence and it is growing fine and looks good. |
beginner Saltwater tank setup
Thanks!
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message ... Power Compact. It's a high output bulb. It's the bulb that is bent in half, and all 4 prongs are at one end. Wayne Sallee Wayne's Pets Inabón Yunes wrote on 8/19/2006 7:49 PM: keep talking, what is PC lighting? iy "Pszemol" wrote in message ... "Inabón Yunes" wrote in message . .. I am working on it The other day I found a nice lighting system for my aquarium on Ebay. I didn't win but will keep trying There are variety of corals which do not need extra-strong lighting. Most of the soft corals you can grow without MH/HID lights, with VHO/PC fluorescence light only... I have a tank with bubble tip anemone under pc fluorescence and it is growing fine and looks good. |
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