First reef tank, and I'm doing it right!!!

[fishfanny79]

Originally Posted by Mixtimp
Good. This was starting to get expensive, between the $180 tank, $200 stand and canopy, plus all the live rock, sand and lighting I'm going to have to buy, before I even beging to add fish.
So once I have the skimmer and wet/dry hooked up, then I am ready to begin cycling the tank, correct?
BTW, thanks for your quick responses!

Aye Carumba! If you think THAT is expensive, I've spent the price of your tank on just one fish. LOL My girlfriend would get a kick out of your comment, and then she would tell me we need to start doing it cheaper.

 

[edwar050]

FishFanNY79 wow what fish was that some rare angel? I don't understand why people spend that much on fish though I suppose you have the money to do so. I would skip over power compacts if your considering them and look at T-5's. Better light output IMAO and the bulbs last longer, just think about the design. Best of luck with your tank, a sump refugium would be nice with a 75 though to increase water volume. I would also look into an auto topoff system.

 

[lennon]

Why stay away from Jebos? No good? I had recommendations for those instead of the orbits..
Now I'm confused

 

[lennon]

:notsure:

 

[fishamajig]

just my experience with the p/c wasnt that good but I have the mh up over my 125 and it seems to be doing the trick.
just poorly made