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$
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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.
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...