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Originally posted by woodymdt Well here it is Monday evening and.......drum roll please......:happy: LIVE ROCK is IN the tank!!!! I got 21lb of fiji rock at my LFS, picked out some decent pieces I think to start with. I also plopped the shrimp in, so if I've been following along and doing this...

Originally posted by NM reef Sounds like how most new systems are started...you'll need a source of ammonia to initiate the cycle.....let her rip....and good luck. You following me?? JK!! Source of amonia?? Is that what the shrimp does?? Thanks alot for your help!!!

Originally posted by idontknow if it is empty you can spraypaint it that is what i did and it looks great. Just make sure it is about 70 outside or the paint will bubble and peel I'm in Ohio like you, so it won't be 70 for quite sometime. I am going to pait it on my porch and the bring it...

Originally posted by NM reef Painting the background? I used a latex paint and just cleaned the glass real well before painting it...worked fine for me. Thanks alot...That will be tonights project!!

Ok- You guy's sold me on painting my tank...Is there any prep work to do prior to painting...Sanding perhaps?

Ok, so I have my 75 gal tank. Is it ok to fill it with water, sand, add salt and maybe throw a power head on and let it run for a week? It will be atleast a week before I can get my protein skimmer. Will the water be fine?

Originally posted by ophiura :notsure: I am not sure how to take this thread... It has this possible interpretation like people here are handing out BS. I would rather be told that something is going to cost around $1000, and research, barter, etc to get it for $500 than the other way around...

Originally posted by vito525 Hello, I've been on this board FOR A BIT and read every thread I could. Most were telling me it would be >$1000 to set up and succeed w/a 30 gallon tank. Well I got mine set up for <$500. I don't get alot of the elitist on this board who insist on buying...

Originally posted by arkey.d You can add the LiveRock after a day or two. That gives the salt time to disolve and the sand to settle. Get a cocktail shrimp from the grocery store, about 2" without the tail. Pop him in and let him rot. That will kick your cycle off and will save the fish...

Thanks Capt. The one you recommended I assume is a protein skimmer??? $150 isn't too bad...The bak pak I pricesd was about $150, but it was only for up to 60 gal. The dual I believe was almost $200.

According to the manufacturer, the bak pak 2 is for tanks up to 60 gal. I have a 75 gal. Also the bak pak are kind of pricey. Anyone know of any good ones for about $100?

Wow!! So if what your saying is true, then a tank should run from 30-60 days empty until it is cycled??

How much do you think the Fiji pink will run?

What kind of Pro Skimmer should I get? I have a 75 gal tank and want to find a quality skimmer that won't cost a fortune? Any thoughts??

What is cycling and why is it important? No Lance Armstrong jokes either...

What does everyone think of using dead sand as a base, with live sand on top? What works best for dead sand? What is a good amount of sand (in inches) to put in a tank? I have read 4 is good, but seems deep. Ps....My tank is 75 gal.

Please clarify. First you said that dead sand looks bad but then later you say you used a dead sand/live sand combination for your tank. I am assuming your first comment is referring to the use of dead sand alone. I would use a combination my self and assume this would save money, while still...

I keep hearing about seed sand-where do I find it? How much does it run?

I definitely want to take a shot at a reef tank, not sure what types of things I want in it other that community fish. My main concern as i keep looking into things, is start up cost. It is amazing the price differance in things from 1 store to another. I may have to go to 10 stores to get...

I've heard you can go to Home Depot and buy a sand that will work great for fish tanks, is this true? Ofcourse, it's not live, but do you think it's possible?