First Post From a Lurker

[Bubblebass]

I've checking out R2R for a few months now, but I have a few questions, so it's time to start typing as well as reading.

I have a 29g Oceanic Biocube that I inherited from a friend. I have LPS, polyps, an anemonie, 4 chromis, a tri-color wrasse and a sleeper sifter in my tank curently. I am looking at getting a larger tank (120g or so) and that's where the questions come from. Thanks for all the great info! - I'm off to post in the other forums......

 

[Sabellafella]

Ur looking for a 120?

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Awesome! Welcome to the world of R2R posting...which may become habit forming. :-)

 

[Dtackett]

so what was the question.... welcome to r2r.

if youre looking for filtration opinions i say do a 40 or 55 sump with a sca 302 protein skimmer, 3 lights (hit up @SB Reef Lights ) and a couple rw8 or rw15 wave makers.

 

[Bubblebass]

Ur looking for a 120?

Indeed - I have some things in mind......

 

[Bubblebass]

so what was the question.... welcome to r2r.

if youre looking for filtration opinions i say do a 40 or 55 sump with a sca 302 protein skimmer, 3 lights (hit up @SB Reef Lights ) and a couple rw8 or rw15 wave makers.

This is exactly what I was hoping for. It's pretty limited what I have personally seen - light recommended to me were "halos" with controllers and I am going to do custom rimless with a sump. Looking at 48x22x24. Glass. I hear mixed things about wavemakers and I'm too new and naive to have my own opinion yet.

 

[Sabellafella]

Get a red sea reefer 450 its reef ready with sump

 

[Bubblebass]

Get a red sea reefer 450 its reef ready with sump

That's the one I was looking at. Is that considered the best new setup right now that's ready to go?

 

[Diesel]

I suggest read some more, it will only help you in the long run.
We have plenty of ppl on here that been reading and asking for months before the made a game plan.
BTW, welcome to R2R.

 

[kschweer]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Bubblebass]

As far as specific questions, I need to gather some info on Qt tanks and setups - I was thinking when I get the new tank I would turn the biocube into a Q tank but I'm not sure how to set it up. Does it need to be running all the time or just when I get new stuff? What chemicals/dip products do I need/ how much rock? Water changes....blah...blah....blah. I need to read up on it.

 

[steelheader.262]

Welcome!!!

 

[Bubblebass]

I suggest read some more, it will only help you in the long run.
We have plenty of ppl on here that been reading and asking for months before the made a game plan.
BTW, welcome to R2R.

YUP - that's the plan! I' not one to jump the gun. I'm known to research my research

 

[Dtackett]

i would run a qt tank at all times (if i ran one) this would allow for a stable environment for your fish and coral you put into the qt. when theres no live stock in the tank you can dose pure ammonia to keep a good cycle without having to ghost feed or have rotten shrimp in it.

 

[Sabellafella]

 

[Sabellafella]

Its acually cycling right now ben almost 2 months went with uncured real reef

 

[Sabellafella]

I had an elos 200 got completely distroyed including basically my whole entire house cuz hurricane sandy but this red sea tank is gorgeous for the money well worth it sump is a little small for my likely but thats were you get creative

 

[4FordFamily]

Welcome home, you will love it here!

 

[Diesel]

As far as specific questions, I need to gather some info on Qt tanks and setups - I was thinking when I get the new tank I would turn the biocube into a Q tank but I'm not sure how to set it up. Does it need to be running all the time or just when I get new stuff? What chemicals/dip products do I need/ how much rock? Water changes....blah...blah....blah. I need to read up on it.

QT, 20 gallon is good enough get a HOB filter, heater and some 2" fittings and your good to go.
No need of a light or sand with rocks.
Make sure you got a screen on top.

 

[Bubblebass]

QT, 20 gallon is good enough get a HOB filter, heater and some 2" fittings and your good to go.
No need of a light or sand with rocks.
Make sure you got a screen on top.

HOB? (remember, newb here!)

NO need for lights or rock at all? That makes it easy.......