My First Saltwater Tank

[bclark1289]

Today starts my long journey into the world of saltwater. I bought some used tanks, and decided to use a 55gal tank with a 30 gal sump. Cleaning up my sump and display tank. Will post pictures as I go. Probably not going to have corals at first, but I will get there.

 

[bclark1289]

Any suggestions on equipment are most welcome. I am working on a diy overflow which, when done can handle about 360gph.

 

[bclark1289]

well this is what i have to work with for right now.

 

[Reefing Madness]

http://www.scaquariums.com/sc-aquariums-sca-301-65-gallon-protein-skimmer.html

http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Nitrogen_Cycle.html

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=aquarium+heater&_sacat=20754&_odkw=power+heads&_osacat=0

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=power+heads&_sacat=0&_odkw=salt+water+refractometer&_osacat=0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-0-10-Salinity-Refractometer-Salt-Water-Aquarium-/251140605905?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a792587d1

http://www.marcorocks.com/

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-dry-live-rock.html

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/aquarium-fish-supplies.cfm?c=393

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/fish-supplies/aquarium-substrate/ps/c/3578/9805

http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Lighting.html

http://live-plants.com/

http://successfulreefkeeping.com/learn/what-your-coral-needs/

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=t-5+lighting&_sacat=0

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=cree+led+aquarium&_sacat=0&_odkw=t-5+lighting&_osacat=0

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/fish-supplies/saltwater-aquarium-salt-water-mix/ps/c/3578/4685

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=15473

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4749

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4145

 

[LetItReef]

check out reefcleaners too

 

[bclark1289]

So i got my tank that will become my sump cleaned last night. Time to start on the main desplay tank. Things are going nicely

 

[Reefing Madness]

More pics, gotta have em!!

 

[bclark1289]

 

[Reefing Madness]

Bottom pic is of the cleaned up sump?

 

[bclark1289]

Yes it is. I have not installed the dividers/baffles yet on it.

 

[bclark1289]

Trying to figure out what to do with the 65*8*8.5

 

[bclark1289]

First two pieces of rock for the tank. Think I might glur the coral pieces I found to it

 

[G_Sanab922]

Welcome! And nice start! Good choice on tank size. What fish do you intend to buy?


Gabriel

 

[bclark1289]

Starting small, just a clown fish pair,a blenny of some sort and maybe a green manderin after a bit. Then when everythin ggets upgraded (lights mostly) i will put in some zoas,leathers, and eventually an anemone or two.

 

[bclark1289]

Got a bunch of stuff for the tank while on vacation. Shells, equipment and some rock.

 

[G_Sanab922]

I would be careful on collecting rocks and shells. In most places it's prohibited. Just letting you know.

Other than that sounds good. The shells look nice.


Gabriel

 

[bond300]

Welcome to Saltwater! This is my tank setup and no sump

90 Gallon Saltwater Tank, stand,canopy and sand $250.00 USED
Lighting
MarineLand 48" Reef LED $300.00


Filters
Marineland
(2) HOT MAGNUMS 250gph w/coral $150.00
(1) 350 350gph


Powerheads
Aqueon
(2) 950gph $150.00
(1) 500GPH


Skimmer
AQUAC REMORA PRO PRE-SKIMMER FOR MAG-DRIVE 3 AND MAG-DRIVE 5 PUMP $300.00
AQUAC REMORA PRO HANG-ON PROTEIN SKIMMER W/ DRAIN FITTING & DANNER SUPREME 3 POWERHEAD/PUMP 350gph


Heaters
(2) Aqueon Submersible Aquarium Heater 250w $20.00


UV Ster 24W


Tank Setup
3" sand
200lbs rock/corals


Fish
(1) Royal Gramma
(6) Ocellaris Clown
(1) Lawnmower Blenny
(4) Turbo Snails
(17)Astrea Snail
(1) Foxface Tang
(1) Yellow Tang
(1) Hippo Tang
(1) Scopas Tang
(1) Coral Beauty
(2) Coral banded shrimp
(1) Cleaner Shrimp


Corals
(6) Mushrooms
(1) Flowerpot
(1) Duncan
(3) Zoa's
(1) Long Tentacle Anemone
(2) Toadstools
(1) Seabae Anemone

 

[bclark1289]

Bond300 your tank is beautiful. Hope mine looks that good one day

 

[bclark1289]

I would be careful on collecting rocks and shells. In most places it's prohibited. Just letting you know.

Other than that sounds good. The shells look nice.


Gabriel

Never heard that until now. And these shells are from years ago so I should be fine. The rocks are from a pet supply store in wisconsin

 

[bclark1289]

Diy protein skimmer in the works