Going reef!!

carter3

carter3

Member
I would like to switch to a reef tank, I have a folr with aggressive fish for the past 3 years. My trigger just died
and I will trade my grouper because he is getting big. Now I just want a calm community. I plan to upgrade my lights to t-5, and add a couple additional powerheads. Is there anything else I'm forgetting? What test are required and how often?
This is what I do have
55 g
30lbs lr
10lbs ls
wet dry I forgot how many gph but (made for up to 75 gallon tank)
skimmer up to 75 gallon (finnex)
This is something I will do over time and I want to waite until I have everything. So any help will be appreciated.
 
nycbob

nycbob

Active Member
test for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, calcium and alk. these r the basics most test for. u should get more liverocks for the 55 gallon. as for flow, get 2 #3 koralias or the mod maxijets.
 
nycbob

nycbob

Active Member
anyfish that r listed as reef safe and dont grow too big should be fine. for a 55, no tangs for sure. the powerheads should be positioned in a way where they dont leave any dead spots inside ur tank.
 
king_neptune

king_neptune

Active Member
There is a motto I always used when back in the Marines....
Go Grunt or Go Home.
You gonna do something do it all the way :)
Welcome to the reef side of the force.
Follow my build. Well learn this together^^
 
king_neptune

king_neptune

Active Member
Originally Posted by nycbob
http:///forum/post/2963530
anyfish that r listed as reef safe and dont grow too big should be fine. for a 55, no tangs for sure. the powerheads should be positioned in a way where they dont leave any dead spots inside ur tank.

I plan on getting two tangs. One Purple and one Powder Blue for my 125L
think thats pushing it?
 
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cmaxwell39

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Along with the tests nycbob listed I would also recommend testing for phospahtes, alkalinity, and calcium. I also agree that more live rock is in order. I would double to triple the amount that you have now (depending on how porous the rock is).
As far as fish, a pair of clowns is a common place to start. You could look at gobies, some of the reef safe wrasses, blennies, or cardinals. There are many other choices as well, but that would give you a place to start.
As others have said, welcome to keeping reef aquariums. Do lots of research, go slow and enjoy another side of saltwater aquariums.
 
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