New Reefer, Looking for local support and knowledge
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Yup thanks JD! I did see that one was part of the set I'm buying, I just am not very sure how I would hook it up in my house. If it's something that can be put together and torn apart quickly, that isn't a problem. But if it takes some effort to put up and is best left kept up, I'm going to have to some major planning on where/how I will set it up.
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welcome aboard.
my advice is to look at it like this. - when we keep captive reefs we keep WATER within specific parameters. The rest takes care of itself - now cross your legs and meditate hmmmmmmmmmm
BTW 55g is too small for a tang :/
go slow... don't get discouraged when things go BAM in your face :/
Let me know if I can help at all
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my advice is to look at it like this. - when we keep captive reefs we keep WATER within specific parameters. The rest takes care of itself - now cross your legs and meditate hmmmmmmmmmm
BTW 55g is too small for a tang :/
go slow... don't get discouraged when things go BAM in your face :/
Let me know if I can help at all
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I count five tangs in that 30gallon... Doesn't that mean you can put 9 or so in a 55gallon?
The best thing to do is go slow IMO. Research, research and then research some more. If there's a fish you want, find out as much as you can <u>before</u> purchasing it and that will help you a lot.
A 55g can be setup as a nice community tank but will prohibit you from getting fish that get larger than 3-4" IMO, fish like tangs and angels (though some dwarfs can work).
As for equipment some must haves are a good skimmer (if you buy some junk first you'll just end up replacing it), RODI, good lighting to suit the needs of corals you plan on getting, and pumps for circulation. With a 55g it will prolly be more of a pain trying to haul water back from a store just to fill up the tank which is why a RODI is not only important for keeping good water quality but it makes life easier for you.
Don't be afraid to ask questions or ask for advice before doing something that you aren't sure about.
A 55g can be setup as a nice community tank but will prohibit you from getting fish that get larger than 3-4" IMO, fish like tangs and angels (though some dwarfs can work).
As for equipment some must haves are a good skimmer (if you buy some junk first you'll just end up replacing it), RODI, good lighting to suit the needs of corals you plan on getting, and pumps for circulation. With a 55g it will prolly be more of a pain trying to haul water back from a store just to fill up the tank which is why a RODI is not only important for keeping good water quality but it makes life easier for you.
Don't be afraid to ask questions or ask for advice before doing something that you aren't sure about.
You can hook up the RODI either to a sink faucet or a garden hose spigot outside. You don't have to set it up permanently. The filters themselves have to stay wet though, so a valve on the input might be a good idea (so you can close the valve before you unhook it and keep it under pressure)
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What he said!! if you are in the saltwater hobby a god RO/DI unit is a must :up: it will pay for itself quickly
Question about live rock for you folks. Found a guy on craigslist offering about 80 lbs of live rock for $150. According to him, the tank/rocks have never had any ich or bad parasites. He said he boiled the rocks about 2 months ago and has had them in saltwater with a pump ever since. What do you think? Good find/buy? Should I be worried or should I take advantage of this and purchase the rock.
Not bad I suppose, however rock is the foundation of your reef. It's placement, layout and type of rock is based extremely on preference.
Rock at a LFS is anywhere from 1.99 - 9.99 per lb.
Used I've seen it go as low as pennies on the lb. (rare) to as high as $4 (also rare).
For what it's worth, over the years I've bought and sold half a ton looking for specific pieces. If I could guarantee in one purchase that I would get the exact fit, placement, look and design my mind is after I'd gladly pay $20 lb. Of course you can't, the best you can do is know what look your after and learn what it's going to take to achieve that.
Rock at a LFS is anywhere from 1.99 - 9.99 per lb.
Used I've seen it go as low as pennies on the lb. (rare) to as high as $4 (also rare).
For what it's worth, over the years I've bought and sold half a ton looking for specific pieces. If I could guarantee in one purchase that I would get the exact fit, placement, look and design my mind is after I'd gladly pay $20 lb. Of course you can't, the best you can do is know what look your after and learn what it's going to take to achieve that.
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+100000.
Ok, well you beat me... I'll just respond here.
I'd be concerned about that as well. Basically your taking this guys word that there is none. Aside from bacteria and diseases I'd be concerned with pests and the use of copper on the rocks.
The seller may be a member here which would atleast allow some public vetting by you on his posting and performance amongst the community.... Actually one the strongest selling points to this club I personally think. Would allow a better judgment on whether he or she is telling the truth...
On the flip side, live rock coming from any fish store is very likely to have an unwanted pests.... Certainly nothing wrong with the LFS it's just a unavoidable fact.
Benefit to them is you get liverock with live beneficial bacteria that you do need and will always. As well as you get to cherry pick the exact pieces you want amongst in some stores thousands.
Benefit to them is you get liverock with live beneficial bacteria that you do need and will always. As well as you get to cherry pick the exact pieces you want amongst in some stores thousands.
