1st reef tank, needs to be done cheap (I keep freshwater planted ecosystem aquariums)

[Sharkbait19]

I hope you do your research and plan everything strategically so you can be successful and enjoy the hobby.

+1, strategy is key.

Carefully plan out the cost of all your equipment, then sand/rocks, then livestock. It’s all baby steps. You’ve got this, but it won’t be easy.

 

[Ricksreeefs]

I’m not paying 800$ for a light this is exactly what I didn’t want. I’m ignoring this thread now

Bro not cool after reading this screw it you are obviously not mature enough to take peoples advice seriously. Not only that who told you a light was gonna be $800?!? That’s for an xr30 which is top-of-the-line. You can buy a light for $60 that will grow softs and lps just fine.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

None of the radions I’m seeing are under 500$ I looked for like half an hour

 

[NoahLikesFish]

I’m going to do 2 floodlights on Amazon they are 4000 lumens each and i can make them blue b/c they are rgb

 

[NoahLikesFish]

And I don’t need a proprietary rig for them or anything i can just hang them to my ceiling

 

[Ricksreeefs]

None of the radions I’m seeing are under 500$ I looked for like half an hour

You don’t need a Radion! They are $410 tho. I’ll link a light that will work just fine.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

And I’m getting nps I don’t wanna burn them

 

[Sharkbait19]

As a beginner reefer, you’re not gonna need a top-notch LED! You’ll probably be keeping softies and easy LPS that are undemanding when it comes to lighting.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

I might get tha

 

[Sharkbait19]

And I’m getting nps I don’t wanna burn them

NO! Do not get nps! Not even I have them! They are NOT easy corals at all!

 

[NoahLikesFish]

aren’t nps just anemones but not photosynthetic I don’t see why I can’t keep that 1 cool one that is like a ton of branches then some sun coral

 

[Sharkbait19]

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/fluval-evo-xii-marine-aquarium-kit

Might I suggest this tank? This was my first tank, and it comes with all the little trinkets you’d need to be successful (except a heater)! It’s not 20 gallons, but it’s very enjoyable and you can work wonders with it! There’s plenty of threads showcasing this tank, you should check them out!

 

[Ricksreeefs]

And I’m getting nps I don’t wanna burn them.

Lmaooooooo no buddy don’t your just gonna kill em. Maybe a few years down after you know a thing or two then give them a shot but otherwise don’t.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

I have a tank already I’m not wasting money on a Kit I just need lights and a cheap powerhead and then I can make a reef tank

 

[Sharkbait19]

aren’t nps just anemones but not photosynthetic I don’t see why I can’t keep that 1 cool one that is like a ton of branches then some sun coral

You need to feed nps corals multiple times a day. They may not rely on light but they rely a lot on other things. Photosynthetic corals are much easier, as they’re like plants (only harder to keep happy).

 

[Ricksreeefs]

I have a tank already I’m not wasting money on a Kit I just need lights and a cheap powerhead and then I can make a reef tank

You won’t be wasting your money but you mind If we see this tank?

 

[Sharkbait19]

I have a tank already I’m not wasting money on a Kit I just need lights and a cheap powerhead and then I can make a reef tank

Trust me, it wouldn’t me a waste of money. As a bundle, you get everything for a great value, probably the same cost as the supplies you’d need without the tank.
You could also use your existing tank as a cheap QT, something that I would strongly suggest! That’s what I did.

 

[Camaro Show Corals]

I have a tank already I’m not wasting money on a Kit I just need lights and a cheap powerhead and then I can make a reef tank

The 13.5 kit is not a waste of money. It’s much better then any 20 gallon tank. You will have more success with it

 

[Camaro Show Corals]

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You won’t be wasting your money but you mind If we see this tank?

second this. Let’s see the 20L

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Seems fairly easy to keep them, all they need is food flow and calcium from what I just read