Is this everything I need for my tank?

hermitkrab

hermitkrab

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OKay this is the second time I've done this I just made some modifications based on water people said in my last post. Alright here I will be posting EVERY and I mean every single item I will get (inform me if I miss anything or you have and suggestions/comments) from the aquarium its self to the live marine life to dwell inside. It begins...
DRY GOODS
-Bak-Pak 2- $119.99
-Bak-Pak Bubble Trap- $19.99
-Visi-Therm Deluxe Heater (150 watt)- $15.99
-Aquaball Powerhead 1212 (172 gph)- $21.99
-Hagen Stainless Thermometer w/hanger- $1.99
-Portable Refractometer- $42.99
-Reef Crystals Sea Salt (200 gallon mix)- $32.99
-5-in-1 Quick Dip Test Kit- $24.99
-Ammonia Quick Dip Test Strips- $23.99
-Aragamax Sand- $17.99
-x2 Brine Shrimp Plus- $11.98
-x2 Herbivore Minced (3.8 oz. cube)- $9.38
-x2 Marine Flakes (7.06 oz.)- $17.98
-Iodine Concentrate- $4.79
-5" Net (w/ 16" handle)- $1.39
Total- $368.42
LIVE GOODS
-DFS Select Fiji Premium Rock - 45 lb. Box- $99.99
-DFS Select Nano Live Rock - 16 lb Box- $69.99
-Bicolor Angelfish (Fiji) - Small- $14.99
-Marginated Damselfish - Red Sea- $27.96
-Blue/Green Reef Chromis, Xlrg (Tahiti)- $19.98
-Green Mandarin - Large(if enough lr)- $17.99
-Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp - Medium- $18.99
-Empty Hermit Crab Shells (12 lot)- $2.99
Total-272.88
Alright I believe that's everything but remember anything such as suggestions/comments, recomendations (such as certain stores, etc.), and advice are greatly welcomed and highly appreciated. Also I'm not 100% sure how powerheads/wavemakers work such as how you hook them up, etc. Well thanks again.
 
bot587

bot587

Member
Do not go with quick dip (except for pH) very unreliable. Get red sea testing kits. Otherwise all looks good, what size is your tank???
 
angelofish

angelofish

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I would go with a Aqua C Remora for a skimmer.=About $165. Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Saltwater Liquid Master Test Kit=$15-$20. I dont think you can use a stainless steel thermometer for SW.Plus a hang on will interfere with lid closing.Get the kind with the suction cup.Get bigger tank set up if space and money allow it.
I wouldn't add things like iodine without a test kit for it.Shop around at stores near you.You could save money on shipping for the heavy stuff like sand,LR and salt.If youre going to buy online shop around first.
 
birdy

birdy

Active Member
I would recommend you look at titanium heater, I just recently got one and the difference in the stablity of the temp in my tank is amazing. I agree not to get the dip sticks but I equally don't like red sea or aquarium pharm. The only test kits I really like and recommend are salifert, but they are a bit more expensive (worth every penny IMO) but for a little less money (more upfront but less with the refills) look at the Fast Test and Sea Test kits. I have been pretty happy with my bak-pak and if you find one used you could get it for around $75. I also way prefer maxijet powerheads to any other.
Don't worry about Iodine, not something you want to dose.
No on the mandarin- tank not big enough for the amount of LR needed.
The angel might give you trouble in that size tank.
 
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tizzo

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Nice changes!! Again, I agree with the above about the dip sticks. Get real test kits. Iodine...you don't need it (as mentioned). Between the AquaC and the Bak Pak... That seems to be the great debate. I'm partial to the AquaC myself.
But a wave-maker... Good investment IMO. You just plug 4 PH's directly into the back and set the mode you want (fish only or reef ...) and it will do the rest for you. When you feed, you hit one button and it will shut off all but 1 PH for 10 minutes. If you add that to your list get Maxi-jet PH's for it, or the Hagen's, they can handle the constant on/off better.
Herbivore minced-my fish hated it, I think frozen Formula 2 is much better. (Pay attention to frozen shipping charges, it may be more cost efficient to get that from your LFS) And since it appears that you have a ton of money, I would get a digital thermometer.
But I truly commend you on your research!! I wish I had done some when I set up my tank!!:cheer:
 
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tizzo

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HOLY C'MOLY!!! I Forgot the RO unit. Smack me on the hand. Yes, you definately need an RO unit!!!
 
hermitkrab

hermitkrab

Member
If I had a ton of money I'd get a +100 tank with $$$ angels, etc. with tons of coral and I'd get ls not the sand I picked out. By the way what RO unit would you recommened and what test kit? Thnx for the replies.
 
hermitkrab

hermitkrab

Member
B]"But I truly commend you on your research!! I wish I had done some when I set up my tank!!"[/B]
Thanks I've only been researching

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for about 2 weeks but I've ALWAYS wanted saltwater fish but now since im 14 I can somewhat afford the, in a decent tank so there life won't be miserable like the one's you see in a lfs in those gallon cubes with not even a rock just swimming in circles slowly going insane, lol. I just want do do this right the first time and make the fish happy as can be behind 4 panes of glass.
Well thnx again for the info.
 
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