Recent content by iggynbren

Yeah I was gonna say cause we saw one for like $40 but were told they were darn near impossible for a novice!

I am looking for a 75-110 gal tank, set up, stand, and equipment. I am in the Florida panhandle so most of Fl, S. Ga, S. Al are all within range. Would prefer predrilled tank.

Originally Posted by coachKLM I just bought a 135g tank for 250$ = live rock at 80lbs 300$ = skimmer at 250$ = 50lbs live sand at 70$ = 150lbs playsand at 40$ = 150lbs base rock 100$ = 40b sump 100$ = DIY stand= 85$ =heaters, return pumps and powerheads 400$ Hours of enjoyment...

Thanks for the info now could you tell my boyfriend that we need to wait on the moorish idol! cause thats what I have been trying to tell him!

I am looking at to start- Tangs, Clowns, and/or a Moorish Idol as well as clean up. I will also have at least 70 lbs live rock and eventually corals once I am comfortable with maintainance.

oh and all the books say 3 in per ft but I have seen many tanks that do not follow this and does that include the clean up crew? Like I said, I know what the books say but I am wanting practical advise now.

Also what do you guys recc for cycle? Thanks for the info so far!

I have been reading online and in books about establishing a new tank. I am posting here to ask opinion, I have not yet purchased ANYTHING and want to know what everyone thinks are essential for a starter. I will be purchasing a 75-100 gal. tank and will eventually want a mixed comm of fish and...