Finally Bought A Tank

vti eg6

vti eg6

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Sike, I went up to the attic and cleaned out the tank. Also went to barnes and bought a few books while I read up before I start to make any purchases.
So....I believe this tank is about 24G.
2ft Length
1ft Width
19.5 Inches Tall.
Can anyone recommend how much live sand/rock I'm supposed to use.
What's a reliable pump/skimmer.
Good source of lighting w actinics.
Also bought this Reef Master Test Kit it was on sale.......





Please help before I start making purchases, til then I'll be reading.....
:happyfish
 
aztec reef

aztec reef

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great, now you convinced me to clean out that xtra tank that i have in the garage. i've been thinking of setting a frag tank with bare bottom..anyways it looks like you've started with great equipment(books)
keep us posted...
 
spanko

spanko

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L x W x H / 231 = Gallons
Yup about 24 gallons ya got there.
About 30 to 35 lbs. rock
At least 24 lbs sand.
Aqua C Remora I keep hearing is good. Really cannot help on that as I have one made especially for the Oceanic Bio Cube.
Nanotuners.com good source for lighting.
 
vti eg6

vti eg6

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Originally Posted by Aztec Reef
great, now you convinced me to clean out that xtra tank that i have in the garage. i've been thinking of setting a frag tank with bare bottom..anyways it looks like you've started with great equipment(books)
keep us posted...
With all the outrageous prices I seen at the pet shop today, I just went ahead and cleaned the tank that's been in the attic...

Originally Posted by spanko
L x W x H / 231 = Gallons
Yup about 24 gallons ya got there.
About 30 to 35 lbs. rock
At least 24 lbs sand.
Aqua C Remora I keep hearing is good. Really cannot help on that as I have one made especially for the Oceanic Bio Cube.
Nanotuners.com good source for lighting.
Appreciate it man, considering a semi tall tank like this how much light should I have??
 
geridoc

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Bad news about the test kit - it does everything except what you really need to begin your tank. You will need two additional test kits while your tank cycles: ammonium and nitrite. The brand you have, API, should be fine.
 
vti eg6

vti eg6

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Originally Posted by Aztec Reef
what are you planning to keep? fish with live rock, coral reef? what type of corals?
I honestly haven't thought about the corals just yet, for sure live rock and fish.
I'd like something fairly easy to care for and start off.
Originally Posted by GeriDoc
Bad news about the test kit - it does everything except what you really need to begin your tank. You will need two additional test kits while your tank cycles: ammonium and nitrite. The brand you have, API, should be fine.
This one does say it has NO3, but I didn't see anything for Ammonium.
I'll just go ahead and order something online, thank you for your help....
 
vti eg6

vti eg6

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Originally Posted by TriGa22
Put it this way what is your budget on lights.
100-200$ from what I have right now, but I can wait if I need better lighting.
I don't want to half a** anything here.
 
d0 thy d3w

d0 thy d3w

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for fowlr u could go pc..but considering how deep the tank is u might need sumthing more..t5's or halides..if i was u id wait..no sence in rushing urslef into and end up having to upgrade later on
 
vti eg6

vti eg6

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Originally Posted by d0 thy d3w
for fowlr u could go pc..but considering how deep the tank is u might need sumthing more..t5's or halides..if i was u id wait..no sence in rushing urslef into and end up having to upgrade later on
I can wait....just wondering if anyone can link to something they would use.
That way I can just purchase/order something online :joy:
 
vti eg6

vti eg6

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What type of water should I buy when I set up my tank.....?
What would be the best way when setting this up......?
 
geridoc

geridoc

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What type of water should I buy when I set up my tank.....?
You should use reverse osmosis water and, for fish, any high quality salt mix. You can add the water directly to the tank, add the salt and turn on a powerhead for a day to get the salt dissolved. Use a refractometer to measure the specific gravity if you have one (a good purchase). Then get your live rock and add it, followed by substrate.
 
vti eg6

vti eg6

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Originally Posted by GeriDoc
You should use reverse osmosis water and, for fish, any high quality salt mix. You can add the water directly to the tank, add the salt and turn on a powerhead for a day to get the salt dissolved. Use a refractometer to measure the specific gravity if you have one (a good purchase). Then get your live rock and add it, followed by substrate.
Sweet deal, I seen the refractometer at ***** yesterday seen maybe 3 of them, but wasn't really paying attention....any brand I should look for?
 
geridoc

geridoc

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I'm not sure about brands, but you want one that has automatic temperature compensation. It will be designated as "ATC". They sell one on this site that has gotten good reviews and is reasonably priced.
 
vti eg6

vti eg6

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Originally Posted by GeriDoc
I'm not sure about brands, but you want one that has automatic temperature compensation. It will be designated as "ATC". They sell one on this site that has gotten good reviews and is reasonably priced.
:thinking: I'll be sure to look around, thanks for the heads up....
I have so many other ?'s but I'll post them up once I'm done reading both books...
 
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