New tank help

lubeyift

Member
Hello all. I am just starting a new tank and have some questions before I get it started. I bought a 29 gallon start-up kit . The kit contains a eclipse3 filtration and illumination system, salt, hrydrometer, master kit, heater, thermometer.
1. Is there anything else that I might want to consider getting to helpthe tank?
2. I've been looking at sand. Is there a difference between live reef sand and live coral sand? Is that all that I use for the substrate?
3. How much live rock should I use with the tank? Should I cure it before putting it in?
I think that is all I have for right now. I look forward to all of your suggestions. I amsure that I will be here alot asking questions in the future.
 

bang guy

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1. Is there anything else that I might want to consider getting to helpthe tank?
Protein skimmer, patience.
2. I've been looking at sand. Is there a difference between live reef sand and live coral sand? Is that all that I use for the substrate?
I don't know. For sand you want something very fine grained with a smooth surface.
3. How much live rock should I use with the tank? Should I cure it before putting it in?
30 - 50 pounds would be excellent to start. I'd add it first and cure it in the tank. This is how I start reef tanks ---> https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/show...17&postcount=9
 
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