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  1. italmom

    Sandman Filter

    Thanks Sonny & Broomer5! I got discouraged for a second there :( I really want to go with a reef tank. I've read SO many books my husband thinks I'm losing it. The plan you suggested Broomer5 is basically what my original plan was, I guess I needed someone to tell me I actually knew what I...
  2. italmom

    Sandman Filter

    I think I'm ready!? I've had alot of luck keeping freshwater tanks, I've done the planted tanks, done an African Cichlid tank and I've ALWAYS wanted a saltwater. Would you recommend my starting with just a fish-only? You can convert the fish-only to a reef at a later date, right? As long as...
  3. italmom

    Sandman Filter

    So if I just use powerheads, LR, LS and a skimmer and I set or do I need another filter (for carbon, etc?) It seems everything I read contradicts everything else! I know I need about 1 - 1/5 lbs LR per gallon but what about LS? And is there any other equipment that's a "Must Have"???? You...
  4. italmom

    Sandman Filter

    I'm new to reef tanks (had freshwater for about 3 years) and I've got about a trillion questions :) My first of many is, does anyone have any experience with using a Sandman Fluidized Filter? I'm in the planning stages of setting up a 55gal reef. I was thinking a Sandman, 2 powerheads...
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