Hi all,
I have been reading here for what seems like forever - and have finally plucked up the courage to set up my own tank.
I have purchased a Trigon 350 corner tank along with an Eheim 2217 external filter, and a V2 skim 600 protein skimmer. I have removed the built in filter from the Trigon hoping to rely on live rock and the Eheim.
But despite all the months of reading I still have some questions:
1. Is using the Eheim 2217 the right decision, and if so what filter media should I use?
2. I still have the standard lid fitted and would like to keep it this way (I have viewed stacks of pictures on this site with people who have done the same) but I am concerned about condensation affecting the lighting as the light sit very close to the top water mark.
3. Due to finances I would like to start the tank with some base rock and some live rock. Is this still ok? If so what kind of % base could I use? Would 50/50 be ok to save a bit of money. I am in no rush so could let the tank mature slowly.
Any advise would be gratefully received - please help!!!!
I have been reading here for what seems like forever - and have finally plucked up the courage to set up my own tank.
I have purchased a Trigon 350 corner tank along with an Eheim 2217 external filter, and a V2 skim 600 protein skimmer. I have removed the built in filter from the Trigon hoping to rely on live rock and the Eheim.
But despite all the months of reading I still have some questions:
1. Is using the Eheim 2217 the right decision, and if so what filter media should I use?
2. I still have the standard lid fitted and would like to keep it this way (I have viewed stacks of pictures on this site with people who have done the same) but I am concerned about condensation affecting the lighting as the light sit very close to the top water mark.
3. Due to finances I would like to start the tank with some base rock and some live rock. Is this still ok? If so what kind of % base could I use? Would 50/50 be ok to save a bit of money. I am in no rush so could let the tank mature slowly.
Any advise would be gratefully received - please help!!!!