lucky2bebc
New Member
Ok i am trying to start a saltwater tank again and I would like to do it right this time. I have been doing alot of research and will set one up once i go on active duty shortly.
So I will just post what I plan on purchasing or already own. I am thinking of doing a FOWLR but possibly adding corals or something later
1. 29G tank w/ stand- Own
2. Biowheel rated for 60G tank - I dont think this was suffecient enough the first time could be wrong
3. Reef sand- thinking of going with black
4. live rock- 30lbs I do have this but its just 2 big rocks not the best looking and have just been sitting in a non flowing tank for a while. I am thinking of adding uncured rock to help cycle my tank at the beginning
5. Protien skimmer- No idea what type to go for
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6. Power heads- I know i need 580 gph with the skimmer, filt, and powerheads
7. Lighting system- have standard hood and light- pretty sure i need to upgrade
8. Saltwater test kits
9. Heater- Own
10. Thermometer- own
11. hydrometer- own
So basically my biggest ?s are the filtration system do i need to upgrade was thinking of doing canister. Lighting I read that what I have for FOWLR is fine but what to upgrade to If i plan on adding corals for a 29G tank. Also good brands for skimmer and filter system. And also If i am missing anything or have something listed i dont need. Thank you in advance Really want to do this right this time.
So I will just post what I plan on purchasing or already own. I am thinking of doing a FOWLR but possibly adding corals or something later
1. 29G tank w/ stand- Own
2. Biowheel rated for 60G tank - I dont think this was suffecient enough the first time could be wrong
3. Reef sand- thinking of going with black
4. live rock- 30lbs I do have this but its just 2 big rocks not the best looking and have just been sitting in a non flowing tank for a while. I am thinking of adding uncured rock to help cycle my tank at the beginning
5. Protien skimmer- No idea what type to go for
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6. Power heads- I know i need 580 gph with the skimmer, filt, and powerheads
7. Lighting system- have standard hood and light- pretty sure i need to upgrade
8. Saltwater test kits
9. Heater- Own
10. Thermometer- own
11. hydrometer- own
So basically my biggest ?s are the filtration system do i need to upgrade was thinking of doing canister. Lighting I read that what I have for FOWLR is fine but what to upgrade to If i plan on adding corals for a 29G tank. Also good brands for skimmer and filter system. And also If i am missing anything or have something listed i dont need. Thank you in advance Really want to do this right this time.