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I have a question on lighting. I know it will be beneficial to get quality lighting down the road if I want to do some corals. In the mean time I have an old fashioned flourescent hood with 4 36" bulbs. I ran across some bulbs at ***** today that fit into those hoods: Zoo Med Reef Sun 50/50...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr. Limpid I have used bio-wheels for years, just keep wheel moving and don't let algae grow on it to stop wheel from rotating. I owned the remora skimmer it never work good for me, I would look into others like the Reef Octopus BH-2000 (this is the one I'm getting)...

yeah he wants me to start out with 125 lbs of LR. I realize this is ideal, but maybe I could get away with 50-75 lbs abd the bio wheel?

OK..So I have been reading alot. Great articles Seth :) Very helpful. I do have a few questions though. I went to my LFS and the owner was very helpful. He actually recomended against the bio wheel. He said I don't need it if I get enough live rock and that it will make a mess of my wall...

Quote: Originally Posted by smallreef well,, you dont want to slowly add live rock... you do want to add live sand and live rock all at once and let it cycle.. it will not necessarily be enough biological filtration but that really depends on your stocking levels and what fish you add... with...

Quote: Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 As a new hobbyist, here is a good start: https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/388776/snakes-methods Specifically: https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/390214/snakes-111-tips-and-tricks-for-new-hobbyists...

I have a 125 that has not been used in 6 years. I have filled it with water just to test the seals and the filters that were on it and no leaks, so good start:) I plan on doing FOWLR. I currently have an eheim 2217 and a fluval 303 that I used to have on my 55. I also ordered an emperor 400...

Hi All, I am very new to saltwater aquariums. I had freshwater aquariums for years as a kid and in college. Once had a 55 gallon set saltwater with fish only probably 15 years ago but things have changed alot...I had a cannister filter with and undergravel filter with crushed coral. fast...