Hello everyone,
I am brand spanking new to the hobby and am feeling quite overwhelmed by all the information that I am reading. I told my wife, I felt less nervous when we were having a baby!
I've read quite a bit and have watched many videos, but still feel very nervous about this adventure. I was at my local aquarium shop to get a quote on a redsea reefer 350, which I thought would be a good tank for a beginner like me, but, was give the opportunity to get something bigger and nicer. The owner of the shop tells me he just purchased a tank from one of their customers and is selling it at a good price. First, do you think I got a decent deal? I got a white redsea XXL 625 (tank, stand, ATO reservoir), 2-AI hydra 52 HD with hanging kit, 1- AI Prime fuge light with hanging kit, Cor-15 return pump, RS600 skimmer, 2-Neptune WAV pumps, UV sterilizer, Standard Apex system, Neptune MPR, and sand. The previous owner had to sell because he had to move, and the tank and all equipment is less than 1 year old. I bought all of it for $4k. It seemed like an offer I couldn't refuse.
Second, what else will I need to start? I know I'm gonna need heaters, any suggestions on which kind? I know I'm gonna need some rock. I think I'm gonna get dry rock. It seems that the advantage of live rock doesn't outweigh the risk of having hitchikers. How much rock do you think I need. The tank volume is 133g. I was thinking between 125 and 150 lbs? Am I missing anything? Should I buy a RODI system now? or wait till later?
They are delivering and setting up tank in a couple of weeks. Do they normally do the aquascaping? I guess I probably need to ask the shop. I already feel overwhelmed by the price of everything and the lack of knowledge.
Thank you in advance for any help! Wish me luck! I'm sure this won't be the last time I bother you all with questions!
Manhster
I am brand spanking new to the hobby and am feeling quite overwhelmed by all the information that I am reading. I told my wife, I felt less nervous when we were having a baby!
I've read quite a bit and have watched many videos, but still feel very nervous about this adventure. I was at my local aquarium shop to get a quote on a redsea reefer 350, which I thought would be a good tank for a beginner like me, but, was give the opportunity to get something bigger and nicer. The owner of the shop tells me he just purchased a tank from one of their customers and is selling it at a good price. First, do you think I got a decent deal? I got a white redsea XXL 625 (tank, stand, ATO reservoir), 2-AI hydra 52 HD with hanging kit, 1- AI Prime fuge light with hanging kit, Cor-15 return pump, RS600 skimmer, 2-Neptune WAV pumps, UV sterilizer, Standard Apex system, Neptune MPR, and sand. The previous owner had to sell because he had to move, and the tank and all equipment is less than 1 year old. I bought all of it for $4k. It seemed like an offer I couldn't refuse.
Second, what else will I need to start? I know I'm gonna need heaters, any suggestions on which kind? I know I'm gonna need some rock. I think I'm gonna get dry rock. It seems that the advantage of live rock doesn't outweigh the risk of having hitchikers. How much rock do you think I need. The tank volume is 133g. I was thinking between 125 and 150 lbs? Am I missing anything? Should I buy a RODI system now? or wait till later?
They are delivering and setting up tank in a couple of weeks. Do they normally do the aquascaping? I guess I probably need to ask the shop. I already feel overwhelmed by the price of everything and the lack of knowledge.
Thank you in advance for any help! Wish me luck! I'm sure this won't be the last time I bother you all with questions!
Manhster