lennon
Member
HI all
I am finally doing it. Tomorrow I go for my 58 gallon glass tank, cabinet and stand.
I need help deciding on equiptment now. I know I can save alot by purchasing online instead of lfs. So I ask for your help in steering me in the right direction.
I am looking to do a reef tank but with things that do not need high intensity lighting.
I do not want to do the MH lights at all. Too many things with the heat factor and mercury vapors etc. So at all costs..I will avoid them. If it means giving up certain species..then I will.
I will get a sump but also want to have enough room for an automatic top off system and reservoir for the ro/di water. I want to keep everything inside the cabinet. Nothing exposed due to kids. So with that said, what size sump/refugium can I get away with?
I am getting a QT tank too. Hopefully that will avoid problems in the future.
Please help with suggestions on the misc. test kits, additives (heard purple up was good)
I need brand names so that I can search for them.
Money is not an issue right now..so I would rather get the best of the best as far as filters etc. I was told that I do not need wet/dry or filtration if I am doing LR and LS...but if you disagree, please let me know. My husband is not doing any of this with me...he is way too busy. So it lies all on me...
lol
Hopefully I do the right things and I can share my progress with all of you. I have to tell you..this place is AMAZING and I am so lucky I found all of you amateurs and experts. I look forward to getting hooked!
Anabell
p.s. I did read "the conscientious aquarist" twice..and I am well aware of many things..but still need direction as to amounts to get of LR, LS ets..I think I trust you all much more than the LFS.
Thanks again!!!!
I am finally doing it. Tomorrow I go for my 58 gallon glass tank, cabinet and stand.
I need help deciding on equiptment now. I know I can save alot by purchasing online instead of lfs. So I ask for your help in steering me in the right direction.
I am looking to do a reef tank but with things that do not need high intensity lighting.
I do not want to do the MH lights at all. Too many things with the heat factor and mercury vapors etc. So at all costs..I will avoid them. If it means giving up certain species..then I will.
I will get a sump but also want to have enough room for an automatic top off system and reservoir for the ro/di water. I want to keep everything inside the cabinet. Nothing exposed due to kids. So with that said, what size sump/refugium can I get away with?
I am getting a QT tank too. Hopefully that will avoid problems in the future.
Please help with suggestions on the misc. test kits, additives (heard purple up was good)
I need brand names so that I can search for them.
Money is not an issue right now..so I would rather get the best of the best as far as filters etc. I was told that I do not need wet/dry or filtration if I am doing LR and LS...but if you disagree, please let me know. My husband is not doing any of this with me...he is way too busy. So it lies all on me...
Hopefully I do the right things and I can share my progress with all of you. I have to tell you..this place is AMAZING and I am so lucky I found all of you amateurs and experts. I look forward to getting hooked!
Anabell
p.s. I did read "the conscientious aquarist" twice..and I am well aware of many things..but still need direction as to amounts to get of LR, LS ets..I think I trust you all much more than the LFS.
Thanks again!!!!