i am so very close

[fishman88]

well i just got my heaters today and i filled up my 29. and it looks so kool even without any thing in it. so here is a list of things i have and am going to get tell me if you would do anything different.
What i have:
canopy
29 gallon tank
stand
100 watt heater
50 watt heater
jbj lights pc 110
crp Bak-Pak 2r
1 power head (it is realy kool because it rotates)
50 LBS. of sand
what i am going to get:
1 power head
1 little filter
one of those cheap water purifyers (i will use that till i get enof $ to get a good RO)
20 LBS. of live sand
22 LBS of live rock (found a place that i can get it for 79.99)
8 More LBS of live rock
Later on:
RO system
10 gallon sump

 

[azonic]

You could get away with only one of the heaters. 2 watts of heater per gallon is sufficient.

 

[azonic]

Also, your kool rotating powerhead with cease to rotate within a short time
Everything else looks good!

 

[scarybo]

If the cheap water purifier you are referring to is the TWP-tap water purifier I wouldnt. They leach impurities back into the water. I've used them in the past and would link two of them into a chain as a safety measure. It would be safer to just purchase your RO/DI water. Water purity is vital to a reef tank

 

[phoenixrising]

Ditto the comment about the power head not rotating for long...unless you are referring to a Sea Swirl. Me thinks you are talking about one of those zoomed thingys that konk out with surprising speed in salt tanks.
Good luck with your tank! It is always so fun to set up a new one and watch it mature.

 

[sarahmorton2003]

Rotating power head>>>>>>>>Well here is our experience with them… They do get clogged with salt. We put the head in a freshwater bath and let them run for an hour once every two months.

 

[fishman88]

i only use one heater i use the 100 in the tank and the 50 to heat the salt water in a bucket. and yes i was talking about that TWP but if i have to buy 2 forget it.
and if any of you have a ok RO that i can buy cheap for you i will take it (maybe)
and what kind of water testing kits should i get?
mike