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Originally Posted by Fishgeek01 How long has it been? Do you have your clean up crew in place, are you filters up and running, and how is your lighting. I assume these are all things that you are already taking care of. How does your water test, is your tank done cycling? Start slow and...

How long should I wait before adding corals and fish? And what else should I put in the tank besides the LR and sand for start up?

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How long should I wait before adding corals? And what else should I put in the tank besides the LR and sand for start up?

Originally Posted by ophiura The lighting you have will probably be OK for some soft corals, mushrooms, zoanthids, etc. Perhaps some of the hardier LPS. Many months down the road after setup though :) ok thanks for your help

Originally Posted by ophiura A UV certainly, IMO, is not necessary and is not the best use of the funds. Additionally, it must be fairly precisely plumbed into the system. It will not prevent issues caused by stress or the failure to properly maintain the system, so I would ask what it is you...

Originally Posted by NigerBang hmm as far as I know...that should handle soft corals and mushrooms and the likes...not really sure off hand, I am a n00b at reef..I have always had FOWLR...started the reef about 3 months ago...I had a 2x96 Orbit and had shrooms and poylps and things and they were...

Originally Posted by NigerBang sure didnt...sorry..Can you give me a run through? Just starting out I would like to go with some of the easier corals then if it works for me upgrading in the future. For my size tank what would be the best lighting? I have light that has 4-36w combo it is 35 in...

Originally Posted by NigerBang acrylic knows alot more about them than I would I'm sure I have been told that they are nondiscriminating and can kill good bacteria(thats what I meant instead of trace elements acrylic)but they wont crash a system..I did more research and am thinking of getting...

Originally Posted by NigerBang Sorry about the comment the other day about UV's being bad for reefs...going off of info from one the the doctors flunkies..did more research which I should have did before I opened my mouth.. So I could use a uv sterilizer?

yes it is like the coral life you have on the left and there are 4

this is what is on the end of the light FPL-36w combo 10000k transworldaqua the fixture is 35L and has four sets in all

My tank is 36Lx24Hx12 will that lighting be enough?

Originally Posted by acrylic51 QT= quarantine tank......basically when you get new additions for your tank instead of putting them in the main system and wondering if your going to have any problems (ick, or other illnesses) you place them in quarantine and observe them......How deep is the...

Originally Posted by 1journeyman Sand is better than CC. Do a search on the forums for sand... CC can work, but it requires more work with none of the benefits. UV, up to you... a QT setup is much more effective. corals=a possible serious upgrade to lighting. Depends on the kind of corals you...

Just starting out I would like to go with some of the easier corals then if it works for me upgrading in the future. For my size tank what would be the best lighting? I have light that has 4-36w combo it is 35 in long all white bulbs. Would that get me started

I do have a protein skimmer and a wet dry filter with the overflow box I'm not sure what I'm going to put in the tank yet. How much live rock should I use? and is live sand better then crushed coral. I want it to stand out since it is set up in our living room along with the 55 gallon fresh...

I have a 46 Gallon Tank it is a freshwater set up right now. My husband is moving the freshwater set up to a new 55 gallon tank. How do I begin to set up the 46 high for a reef set up. And should I purchase a uv sterilizer for it. I would appreciate any help.

What size are they? How much for what is left plus shipping to 08085?

We are in South jersey and we would like to take 10 off your hands