fishboy091
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i have a 180 gallon and i dont have anything in it but the water. im getting my lr on thursday and i figured i might as well get all of the accessories i need. can somebody give me a list of what i need to get started.
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tizzo
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Wow... That's kind of a loaded request. What I mean is...leet's start with turnover. If you want fish you'll wanna turnover ratio of around 15X an hour, for a reef it's 25+X an hour, and there are about a million ways to accomplish this.
Multiple powerheads, protein skimmer, pump return from sump, etc...
The cheaper route would be powerheads, but if youy wanna get a sump then that's another way...
Test kits. You'll want at least a kit for nitrates, ammonia, and PH.
You will need calcium, and alkalinity tests after your established...
Refractometer to measure salinity
Oh a powerstrip...you'll definately need one of those, LOL
A protein skimmer. Aqua C Remora is my favorite if it's gonna be a hang on, but again, if your gonna get a sump then you'll have more options...
Salt...you'll definately need salt
Heater or two
Multiple powerheads, protein skimmer, pump return from sump, etc...
The cheaper route would be powerheads, but if youy wanna get a sump then that's another way...
Test kits. You'll want at least a kit for nitrates, ammonia, and PH.
You will need calcium, and alkalinity tests after your established...
Refractometer to measure salinity
Oh a powerstrip...you'll definately need one of those, LOL
A protein skimmer. Aqua C Remora is my favorite if it's gonna be a hang on, but again, if your gonna get a sump then you'll have more options...
Salt...you'll definately need salt
Heater or two
rockies
Member
Originally Posted by fishboy091
i have a 180 gallon and i dont have anything in it but the water. im getting my lr on thursday and i figured i might as well get all of the accessories i need. can somebody give me a list of what i need to get started.
Bucket(s) exclusively for tank use
Towels(s) exclusively for tank use (wash them in hot water and vinegar - no detergent to reduce risk of exposing to tank)
Net
Hoses (exclusive once again) for siphoning/vacuuming sand/gravel
Thermometer
Salinity Gauge
Brush or tooth brush (exclusive) for working on tank parts, rock, etc.
Baster (exclusive)
Power strip
Live Sand
GFCI (circuit breaker in case water gets to electrical connections)
Timer for lights
Lights (this can be expensive, start small then add as you go)
Algae scrubber appropriate for tank type (acrylic or glass)
Filter (there's a bunch of choices here - protein skimmer, mechanical filtration, etc) - You do need to determine if you are using a sump or not.
Heater
The list goes on...
i have a 180 gallon and i dont have anything in it but the water. im getting my lr on thursday and i figured i might as well get all of the accessories i need. can somebody give me a list of what i need to get started.
Bucket(s) exclusively for tank use
Towels(s) exclusively for tank use (wash them in hot water and vinegar - no detergent to reduce risk of exposing to tank)
Net
Hoses (exclusive once again) for siphoning/vacuuming sand/gravel
Thermometer
Salinity Gauge
Brush or tooth brush (exclusive) for working on tank parts, rock, etc.
Baster (exclusive)
Power strip
Live Sand
GFCI (circuit breaker in case water gets to electrical connections)
Timer for lights
Lights (this can be expensive, start small then add as you go)
Algae scrubber appropriate for tank type (acrylic or glass)
Filter (there's a bunch of choices here - protein skimmer, mechanical filtration, etc) - You do need to determine if you are using a sump or not.
Heater
The list goes on...
fishboy091
Member
this is kind of a stupid question, but what is turnover?
fishboy091
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ignore these i just want to see if the link works.
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tizzo
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Originally Posted by fishboy091
this is kind of a stupid question, but what is turnover?
Oh sorry... Turnover is a fancy way of rating circulation. For example one powerhead that shoots out 100 gallons per hour (GPH) will not be enough to circulate your water and carry oxygen to the inhabitants as well as keep detritus and waste from settling. Every powerhead and pump has a "GPH" rating and those should be considered when you total them all for your over all "turnover rate".
You have a 180 so a ten times turnover will be 180 X 10==1800
a 20 times turnover is 3600..etc...
this is kind of a stupid question, but what is turnover?
Oh sorry... Turnover is a fancy way of rating circulation. For example one powerhead that shoots out 100 gallons per hour (GPH) will not be enough to circulate your water and carry oxygen to the inhabitants as well as keep detritus and waste from settling. Every powerhead and pump has a "GPH" rating and those should be considered when you total them all for your over all "turnover rate".
You have a 180 so a ten times turnover will be 180 X 10==1800
a 20 times turnover is 3600..etc...
fishboy091
Member
im just trying to test my pics
fishboy091
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i have a question about pictures. how do you make them appear larger?
seahorse11
Member
Hi, I have a question about thermometers. I am setting up a 90 gallon in the downstairs of my house. I live in a house with one zone heat so the upstairs is warm and the downstairs is cold ( in winter). Is there a thermometer that has a temp setting so it will maintain a constant temp no matter what the room temp is? Right now the upstairs is about 70 degrees and the downstairs is 65 degrees so the temp is quite cold. Thanks for any advice.
phoenixfla
Member
Originally Posted by Rockies
tooth brush (exclusive) for working on tank parts, rock, etc.
Oh no, you mean I should have an exclusive toothbrush for the tank???
tooth brush (exclusive) for working on tank parts, rock, etc.
Oh no, you mean I should have an exclusive toothbrush for the tank???
Originally Posted by seahorse11
Hi, I have a question about thermometers. I am setting up a 90 gallon in the downstairs of my house. I live in a house with one zone heat so the upstairs is warm and the downstairs is cold ( in winter). Is there a thermometer that has a temp setting so it will maintain a constant temp no matter what the room temp is? Right now the upstairs is about 70 degrees and the downstairs is 65 degrees so the temp is quite cold. Thanks for any advice.
Are you referring to a thermometer or a heater? Every aquarium heater that I've seen allows you to set a temp that you want to keep the tank at the it will cycle on and off to maintain that temp.
Hi, I have a question about thermometers. I am setting up a 90 gallon in the downstairs of my house. I live in a house with one zone heat so the upstairs is warm and the downstairs is cold ( in winter). Is there a thermometer that has a temp setting so it will maintain a constant temp no matter what the room temp is? Right now the upstairs is about 70 degrees and the downstairs is 65 degrees so the temp is quite cold. Thanks for any advice.
Are you referring to a thermometer or a heater? Every aquarium heater that I've seen allows you to set a temp that you want to keep the tank at the it will cycle on and off to maintain that temp.
seahorse11
Member
Thanks Dragon, yes I meant a heater
Is there a good heater that you would recommend?