hayden
New Member
I do come from a lengthy list of creature keeping.I have had cichlids for many years and reptiles everywhere.But, now I would like a reef tank.
Currently, I have a 75 gallon tank, 3 magnum 350 canister filters and a full lenght double bulb full spectrum zoo-med light strip for the top. I know some of this stuff is usefull still. Atleast the tank and filters right??? But, I know I need a protein skimmer. What works good with a 75gal.? Can I rely on the trank to filter itself with good circulation and use the filters as powerheads?? should I use one canister as a filter and the other as a powerhead??? Just get new powerheads???
I am also finding out that while metal halide lights are clearly superior to full spectrum flourescents. Does that mean I can't use FSF's for sufficient coral reef light? I have always given the advice to my fellow herps that," cheap is just that." But, is there an sufficient or great reef "coral friendly" bulb I can use in my existing light strip? or am I looking at a $700.00 and I should stop whinning.
I am like everyone esle.I am on a budget but, I am not afraid to get the essentials.
Thank you guys any help is appreciated.
Currently, I have a 75 gallon tank, 3 magnum 350 canister filters and a full lenght double bulb full spectrum zoo-med light strip for the top. I know some of this stuff is usefull still. Atleast the tank and filters right??? But, I know I need a protein skimmer. What works good with a 75gal.? Can I rely on the trank to filter itself with good circulation and use the filters as powerheads?? should I use one canister as a filter and the other as a powerhead??? Just get new powerheads???
I am also finding out that while metal halide lights are clearly superior to full spectrum flourescents. Does that mean I can't use FSF's for sufficient coral reef light? I have always given the advice to my fellow herps that," cheap is just that." But, is there an sufficient or great reef "coral friendly" bulb I can use in my existing light strip? or am I looking at a $700.00 and I should stop whinning.
I am like everyone esle.I am on a budget but, I am not afraid to get the essentials.
Thank you guys any help is appreciated.