New 100g Tank... Stock List Help Please!!

volcommom704

volcommom704

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We have had our new tank cycling for about 5 weeks now, we took our water sample to our LFS & they told us we are ready to begin introducing fish to our tank. I'm assuming all levels are good, but I don't know the numbers. We have some live rock in there, but we have no idea where to go from here. This is our first Salt Water Tank... Where do we begin?!?!
 
premilove

premilove

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well tell us more about your system! are you planning on a fish only? do you plan to have corals? are you planning on a reef tank? what is your filtration? what type of lighting do you have? do you personally have a test kit? if not get that asap and test the water yourself, just in case your lfs isnt trying to make a quick buck..
 
fishkid13

fishkid13

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Originally Posted by premilove
http:///forum/post/3001024
well tell us more about your system! are you planning on a fish only? do you plan to have corals? are you planning on a reef tank? what is your filtration? what type of lighting do you have? do you personally have a test kit? if not get that asap and test the water yourself, just in case your lfs isnt trying to make a quick buck..
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volcommom704

volcommom704

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Ok, I don't know much about the stuff we have... my husband made most of the desicions & also did most of the work to get things up & running. I definately know we have a Sump with Bioballs, and we have T5 lighting... 4- 48" bulbs...2 are the blue color & 2 are the white color. The LFS told us to start with Test Strips which test for 6 different things at once.. Match the color blah blah blah... but after reading everyones post about water levels I figured I should take my water in to get it tested. I definately have a test kit on my list of things to purchase on our next trip to the LFS... oh-yeh, we also have Crushed Coral as a base...Our live rock came with its own idea of stocking our tank....snails & a couple different kinds of starfish.
 
volcommom704

volcommom704

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I forgot...I would like to have fish & coral, but I also know that since we are beginners we need to do whatever is easiest to maintain & can survive through our learning process.
 
premilove

premilove

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ok hopefully i can help, but i know a few other ppl that know more than i know will chime in...
since you are starting a saltwater aquarium, be prepared to put a lot of your free time into it. plus, we arent talking about a nano. we are talking about a 100 gal tank in a sense thats good, in a sense its bad(bc its your first tank). my first tank was a 35 gal, moved onto a 75, then bought a 28 gal nano so i can stare at it and fall asleep..
1. is there any way you can post some pictures of your setup, equipment(lights, sump, protein skimmer,etc) these starfish(some are a nuisance)? based on the total wattage of your lights we can determine a future livestock list including corals..
2. from experience, sometimes LFS are not to be trusted unless you have a really reputable LFS..personally, it's best if you learn how to test your water, etc. at first it's a pain, but eventually it becomes easier. practice makes perfect! do you know what kind of test kit you have? you def need to start to test your own water, take a pic, post it here and maybe we can help you distinguish your water levels.
3. Clean up crew!
4. (since this is your first tank) id go with some clowns, bangaii cardinals, just some nice peaceful fish etc..but lets figure out 1 and 2 before we go to 34,5+ baby steps! i just want to make sure you dont loose a lot of money! (it happened to me, just wanna protect the next person)
5. corals wise, id go with zoas and mushrooms, they are easy to keep..(for now)..
am I missing anything guys?
 
fishkid13

fishkid13

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That about sums it up, but then you could go into... If you want easy then I would go with fowler but you can also maintain some corals. Good luck.
 
volcommom704

volcommom704

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ok... it may tank me a minute to find everything... but most of the stuff we have is online so I should be able to get it all...Zoo Med Bulbs- 2 Ocean Sun,10,000K high-intensity lamp Ideal for all marine aquariums, reef aquariums, and fresh water aquariums where a deep water effect is desired Strong emissions in the blue spectrum simulate deeper ocean environments, 1 Coral Sun, Long-lasting bulb is ideal for all marine aquariums, reef tanks, and African cichlids Simulates short wavelength blue light which penetrates to reef depth in nature Promotes growth of essential algae for corals and invertebrates Effective for up to 10,000 hours, 1 Reef Sun, 50/50 combination of 6500K trichromatic daylight phosphor and actinic 420 phosphor in the same lamp. Ideal for all marine aquariums, reef aquariums, African cichlids, and discus fish. Provides high intensity full spectrum illumination, strong in the shortest wavelength blue region essential for photosynthetic corals and invertebrates, balanced with 6500K daylight for natural color enhancement and viewing pleasure.
 
volcommom704

volcommom704

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--SUMP--
The MegaFlow sump from All-Glass has unique design features for the serious aquarist, including a drain/bubble chamber that keeps this filter running quietly and bubble free, and a slide-out media tray to supplement mechanical and biological filtration with whatever chemical media you desire. A high-grade acrylic sump with innovative multiple chamber layout, this sump is maximized for efficiency - you'll be amazed by the results.
Features:
High-grade acrylic construction for durability and long life
Unique Drain/Bubble chamber sends air bubbles quietly through the main chamber, then through the sump sponge-block, eliminating unnecessary bubbles - cutting down noise and removing bubbles that can act as an obstacle to filtration.
Spacey bio-chamber comes pre-filled with biological media and is suspended above the water level to ensure wet/dry trickle
Media drawer slides out and is easily removed for you to fill with whatever media you'd like
Excess of space in main sump chamber can accommodate a protein skimmer, poly-reactor, return pump, or other necessary equipment such as a heater.
Sump is covered to minimize water evaporation and noise
Works in conjunction with either a siphon overflow box (on standard tanks) or plumbing beneath a "reef ready" style aquarium with built-in overflow boxes.
Specifications:
13.75" x 17" x 25.5"
Rated for 65, 75, 90, 100X, 92 Corner and 95-wave tank designs
Pump chamber sufficient for nearly any size pump
Includes: Drain Hoses, Hose Clamps, Bio Balls, Removable Media Tray, Pre-Filter Media, Acrylic Cover, Pre-Adhered Water Level Meter
 
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eric b 125

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btw: don't rely on testing strips. they have a tendency to be inaccurate. get an api master kit, they are much more reliable IMO.
 
volcommom704

volcommom704

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I don't have any pic of the set up underneath, but thats the info I could find online...I have to buy the test kit still...Any Ideas?? I do have a picture of the tank during original setup & also a current one...but apparently I don't know how to add them on here...?
 
premilove

premilove

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if you look on the reply posting tools, click the tool next to the smiley face looks something like a paper clip ? API in my opinion is garbage. you can never get an accurate test. ive gotten test results that are out of the ball park and the second i retest its something completely different. go for SaliFert or InstantOcean test kits..what skimmer are you uisng
 
teresaq

teresaq

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one thing I didnt see was a QT tank. You should quarintine all fish you add to your system to avoid adding any nasty illness. It also gives you a chance to watch your fish and make sure they are eatting good.
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