Newbie To Saltwater

[n3ont3tra]

I thought it was 1-1/2 pounds for every gallon.

 

[Redstratplayer1]

you need one pound a gallon but you can have up to 2 pounds a gallon

 

[n3ont3tra]

Ok, thanks. So would it be okay if I added all of my live rock at the same time?

 

[Redstratplayer1]

It is recomended that you add it all at once.You should go with 55 or 60 pound of figi or marshel

 

[n3ont3tra]

Would this kind be alright?
The problem is they sell them in 40lb boxes, which either gives me too much, or not enough.

 

[Redstratplayer1]

Im getting my live rock from thise place www.premiumaquatics.com

you can order as much or as little as you want at a good price.

 

[n3ont3tra]

What is teh difference between cured and uncured?

 

[Redstratplayer1]

cured has cycled already so that when you get it it can be put in a tank that is already setup

If your system is new it is better to buy uncured cause it is cheaper.

 

[n3ont3tra]

What kind of lighting would I need for easy corals?

 

[Redstratplayer1]

What kind of lighting would I need for easy corals?

What do you mean by easy ?
What corals do you like?
What are you willing to spend on lighting?



Also more Q

What is your total budget?
What is the tank size and dimenshins?

 

[n3ont3tra]

Total budget... hmm... $1000 MAX. Preferably much lower. That includes live rock, a stand, fish, corals, all of the equiptment, pretty mcuh everything. I already have the 55g tank (48"x12"x18").
As for corals, I really like these:
Acropora Coral
Pipe Organ Coral
Colony Polyp
Flourescent Mushrooms
Ricordea Mushroom
Christmas Tree Coral
Thin Finger Leather Coral
Red Sea Fan
Short Tentacle Plate Coral
By easy corals I mean good beginner corals.
On lighting, I'm willing to spend.... about $500, I guess. That' one of the most important things for corals, isn't it?

 

[Redstratplayer1]

t-5

T-5 are your best bet for that amount of cash

 

[n3ont3tra]

Which one, 216 watts or 432 watts? There's a $200 difference I also need RO water... and I have no idea whether they sell it at my lfs or not. It'll probably be better to buy a system in the long run. Another $300.

 

[Redstratplayer1]

If you want a 55gal you are going to need more then 1,ooo

I myself am setting up a 2o gallon and it will cost me a grand but that is every thing.ro/di,tank,stand,lights,cover,heater,pumps,tests,fish,coral,clean up crew you name it i have it.

You can still set up the 55 but try joining a local reefing club and getting things second hand from them.Also diy can save a ton of money.

 

[n3ont3tra]

So what if I didn't have corals?