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I'm currently setting up a 150G Fowler tank. I know I need more than 1 heater in the tank. Would 2 be sufficient? And also what size would be good?

My LFS said the same thing about MH lights tonite. I might just get them as soon as I can afford them that way if in the future I want turn the tnak into a reef system I can.

Thanks for the help

I'm in the prcoess of setting up a 150G Fowler tank. Since it will be just fish with live rock and live sand, what kind and how much lighting do I need? I'm checking here before I go to the LFS so I will know if they are for real or just trying to make a $.

Thanks Birdy for the advice, I'm going to try and check out some of the threads on building my own

Sorry 150G

I'am currently in the process of seting up a 15G Fowler tank with approx 150Lbs of live rock and live sand. I've been looking around and saving up for a filter. Yesterday the LFS by my home showed me a Rena Filstar XP3 canister filter and said it would work for my tank. It supposedly is OK for...

First off welcome to the boards. I agree with Tim. Research everything. That said since you live in Diamond Bar there are 2 relatively good and trustworthy fish stores only a little drive from you. Global Aquatics in Ontario, and Tongs Fish in Whittier(dont confuse this one with the one in...

Sorry forgot to add one word that is key to this addictive hobby....PATIENCE

I agree with Myway, some LFS do give bad advice just to make $. I started with a 12G saltwater tank after reading for seveal months and researching this website. I have 1 Perc clown and a cleaner shrimp, plus a cleanup crew and everything is going great. I cycled for 3 weeks with live rock and...

I' am currently in the process of setting up a 150G Fowler tank. I plan on having live sand and live rock. My neighbor is moving and can't take his tank. He offered to sell me his Fluval 404 for $20. It is only about 2 months old. Would this work for my tank or would I need more? Any advice...

Fishmamma, that is very similar, I have some of purple/red on the rock and the rest is green. I'll check out my LFS tomorrow for a polyfilter. Again thanks for the advice.

Thanks for the help fishmamma. I'm testing for nitrate, amonia, nitrites which are all currently at 0. My PH is 8.0. My salinity is 1.024. It is not hair algae, I had that for a while but my snails wiped it out. It looks like someone painted parts of my live rock green. What is a polyfilter? I'm...

I have a 12G nano cube that I have had running for a couple of months now. It has 1 small percula clown and 1 cleaner shrimp, plus a cleanup crew. It has approx 15lbs of live rock and a 2 inch live sand bed.. A few days ago I noticed about half of my live rock starting to grow a green algae on...

Thanks Dogstar. Wasn't sure but I had to ask.

I'm currently setting up a 150G tank thta was given as an early Christmas present. I have a 10G tank in my garage that I was hoping to possibly set up as a refugium for the big tank. Would this be enough or do I need something else or a larger refugium? Any advice would be appreciated. :happyfish

Here is hopefully some help with your questions. 1. Not sure about the lighting for the coral in the 24G Nano cube. Hopefully someone else can help. 2. I have a 12G FOWLER nano cube with no skimmer and I haven't had a problem. 3. The live sand should be OK, It sits in the store for who knows how...

Sorry Jzuse, not that familiar with LA countyas I live in the Inland Empire area. I know of a couple but they are no where near Oxnard. Check the yellow pages and then go in and talk to the people running the store. If their advice matches up with what you've researched then they are probably...

Welcome to the boards. Sounds like you are off to a good start with the research and asking questions. Just remember there are no dumb questions when you need help. This can be an expensive hobby but the rewards when you have a beautiful tank are worth the effort. You may also want to find a...

This is a very addictive hobby. If you start with a small tank you will probably want to upgrade very soon. I have a 12G saltwater nano cube and an 80G freshwater. The 80G definetely requires less maintenance. I'm in the process of upgrading my saltwater tank to a 150G tank that may or may not...