Any Suggestions?

[kaine806]

hello every body I was looking for any suggestions on setting my tank for saltwater i would like to do a small reaf setup but do not know if a 55gal tank would be large enouf?

any way I am new to the forum and to saltwater setup's I have had cichlid's for about 5years now but due to a recent move I had to sell my oscar's.

and now that my tank is back up I would like to use saltwater.

if anybody has any tip's trick's or advice it would very helpful.

 

[shelaghfishface]

you would probably be better off and get more answers if you post in here http/www.fishforums.net/category/19/Mari...Reef-Chit-Chat/

good luck with your idea
shelagh xxx

 

[loachman]

First would be to determine what you want to house in your reef. Corals, inverts, fish, etc?

Once you know that, you can make better equipment decisions. For example, if you want soft corals like leathers and mushrooms, it's much easier (and generally cheaper) than if you want acropora and anemones.

Generally, you're going to start by getting some supply of live rock. Curing it in saltwater for a few weeks (it lets the dead stuff get consumed and water quality to stabilize). Get a clean up crew, wait a week or so and slowly add some fish or corals.

A skimmer will also be very helpful to remove wastes from the water. They are nearly required for most hard corals.

 

[kaine806]

ok im going to build a reef tank out of it
I was able to pick a used skimmer and 2 rotating water jet's.

? can I use my old over the top filter's with salt water?

I've started to cycle the tank and plan on going and getting afew pound of live rock in the morning.
what kind of live rock would be easyer fora beginner to handle?
the local pet store has live starting at 7.99 per pound.. is that a good price or is there a good source online that I can get it cheaper?

as fare as fish go i was planning on getting 2clown's and a couple other small reef freindly fish to start with.
probly whoun't be putting any fish in until I know the tank can support them. will probly be 4 to 6 week's