lmforbis
Well-Known Member
Couple things
SW fish get a different kind of ich than FW but a bigger issue because once it gets into your tank it isn't easy to get rid of and with coral you can't treat it in the main tank.
Fuge lighting doesn't have to be expensive. I use a 23W fluorescent bulb in a 5$ clamp on fixture from homedepot. Cost around $12 total.
There are inexpensive ATO options. I use a 7 gallon plastic container plumbed to a float valve. It is gravity fed so no issues with electrical. The outlet from the reservoir has to be higher than the water level in the sump. I doubt it cost more than $30 for everything. It makes life so much easier.
There are inexpensive options for some things on a tank and there are other things not to go cheap on. Just depends on your goals with the tank. I put my money into lights.
SW fish get a different kind of ich than FW but a bigger issue because once it gets into your tank it isn't easy to get rid of and with coral you can't treat it in the main tank.
Fuge lighting doesn't have to be expensive. I use a 23W fluorescent bulb in a 5$ clamp on fixture from homedepot. Cost around $12 total.
There are inexpensive ATO options. I use a 7 gallon plastic container plumbed to a float valve. It is gravity fed so no issues with electrical. The outlet from the reservoir has to be higher than the water level in the sump. I doubt it cost more than $30 for everything. It makes life so much easier.
There are inexpensive options for some things on a tank and there are other things not to go cheap on. Just depends on your goals with the tank. I put my money into lights.