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ajackson2188

ajackson2188

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Hello,
I am new to the salwaterfish gang and would like some help getting started. What will I need and roughly how much would it all cost. I am trying to get the most bang for my buck. I'd like to get a 50 gal tank with fish and live rock no corals just yet. Id like to start with the Nemo theme some Clownfish, maybe an anemone, and a Blue Hippo Tang and other colorful fish that would do well together. Any info would be much appreciated. :)
 
jay0705

jay0705

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Hippo tangs need min of 125 tank. 150-175 better. Nems need really good lighting. Ball park if u buy all new. $500-700. Hob filter, heater, power heads, live rock 40-60lbs, fish
 
Kristin1234

Kristin1234

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What Jay said. Clowns will be great though and there are so many other great fish as well.

For a 50 gallon you will need around 50 lbs of live rock and sand.

You'll need the tank, lights, pump (sump or hang on the back?), powerheads, heater(s), Rock, sand, test kit (not Api) and some water.

Are you planning on making your own salt water or buying it?
 
jay0705

jay0705

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Kristin1234 said:
What Jay said. Clowns will be great though and there are so many other great fish as well.

For a 50 gallon you will need around 50 lbs of live rock and sand.

You'll need the tank, lights, pump (sump or hang on the back?), powerheads, heater(s), Rock, sand, test kit (not Api) and some water.

Are you planning on making your own salt water or buying it?
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50lbs huh texan? Lol I personally like rock all my tanks have more lbs than gallons but to each there own. Honestly a good book is sw for dummies. Very helpful
 
Kristin1234

Kristin1234

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jay0705 said:
50lbs huh texan? Lol I personally like rock all my tanks have more lbs than gallons but to each there own. Honestly a good book is sw for dummies. Very helpful
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Yes sir. I'm actually thinking about moving some of my rock to the sump. I feel like I have too much rock and that's all. Lol. I have a 100 gallons of a rock tank. Pretty much all you see unless your right up on it.

And a good book I found was by the discovery channel. I'll check the title.
 
ajackson2188

ajackson2188

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Kristin1234 said:
What Jay said. Clowns will be great though and there are so many other great fish as well.

For a 50 gallon you will need around 50 lbs of live rock and sand.

You'll need the tank, lights, pump (sump or hang on the back?), powerheads, heater(s), Rock, sand, test kit (not Api) and some water.

Are you planning on making your own salt water or buying it?
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I was going to buy it.
 
ajackson2188

ajackson2188

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Someone just gave me a 75 gallon tank instead... So i will be starting a lot sooner that originally intended. But Thanks everyone for the suggestions and help as well much appreciated!!!
 
beaslbob

beaslbob

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55 gallon tank $120
stand ~$100
2 4' utility shop lights $20
4 t-18 6500k tubes $12.
limestone quarry rocks. $10
play sand $6
2 4'x2' eggcrate $22
salt mix $10 or so
macro algae 0 to $10
timer for lights $7
couple of power heard $40 or so.
cycle molly $2.00
fish food $10 or so
calcium chloride $10 (local redimix)
baking soda $3
Epsom salts $5
magnesium chloride (50 pounds) $30
testings $100 (api marine master+other brand calcium, magnesium, alk)
or somewhere in that range. LOL

my .02
 
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