what els do i need

[calem]

i have carib sea aragonite agragmax sugar sized sand
hydromiter
reef crystals seanthetic sea salt enugh for 50 gallons
ph high ranged test
nitrite test
a whisper power filter and a whisper 10-30 heater and i have a 29 gallon tank it has a 20 watt florescent bulb
anything els i need let me know please :joy:

 

[karajay]

WELCOME to the hobby and swf.com

My first recommendation is always a good book or two. A few good ones:
The Contientious Marine Aquarist by R. Fenner
The New Marine Aquarium by M. Paletta
Marine Fishes by S. Michael
And keep reading this board
Your test kit should include ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and ph tests to get you started.
You may need a powerhead for additional water flow.
Consider getting a good amount of LR (live rock). It provides a very effective bio-filter for your system and gives a natural look to your tank.
Your new system will need to be cycled before you can add livestock. Are you familiar with that?

 

[calem]

ya i have been looking into it for a couple of days now so i got rid on my ranas and am going sw so the sand is ok ? oh what do i want hooked up to the power head ?

 

[karajay]

Yes, aragonite sand is good.
Powerheads need not be hooked up to anything. They can be used just to provide current. Good water movement at the surface provides oxygen.

 

[calem]

so is that like umm live sand ? or what dose this do for my tank

 

[brit0211]

im new to saltwater too, but ive learned this:
aragonite sand can be added with live sand and the aragonite will eventually turn in to live sand.
basically i guess because its a lot cheaper
hopefully other people will post...
i just thought i'd put my two cents in

 

[calem]

any one have any other tips ?