First tank 29 gallon build.

[WNCReefer]

Hey everyone wanted to share my first attempt at a saltwater tank with you all.

I am planning on doing a FOWLR first and see how it goes then move on to corals as I learn and progress.

I currently have a 29 gallon regular tank. A used CPR Bak pak 2. A marineland 36 in led light. API salt master test kit and a used Seachem 3 stage RO only filter.

Today I bought 11 lbs of base dry rock and 40 lbs of Carib-Sea west caribbean reef sand. To start I plan on buying my water from the local fish store and adding additional live rock when I fill the tank up.

I plan on buying an aqua clear 70 HOB. Heater and thermometer.

I'm sure I'm missing other stuff but I'm going to keep browsing other build threads to see what has worked for other people!

 

[Hitman]

Welcome to R2R! Post plenty of pictures!
The API test kits are good for your cycle but that’s it. Once your ready for corals buy either Red Sea or Salifert test kits. API are not reliable enough for corals. If you have the extra money and want the easiest with digital readout get Hanna Checkers.
Sounds like you have a good start!

 

[Dan_K1309]

Do yourself a favor,buy a TDS meter and check your lfs TDS before you buy from them. My wife and I learned the hard way and lost fish and coral because we where learning too. They are cheap in Amazon. After 1 1/2 years we finally bought an Bulk Reef Supply 4 Stage Value Plus for $212 and worth every penny making your own water. Research Research and Research will help a lot. Good luck on your new journey.

 

[asting]

Do yourself a favor,buy a TDS meter and check your lfs TDS before you buy from them. My wife and I learned the hard way and lost fish and coral because we where learning too. They are cheap in Amazon. After 1 1/2 years we finally bought an Bulk Reef Supply 4 Stage Value Plus for $212 and worth every penny making your own water. Research Research and Research will help a lot. Good luck on your new journey.

Using a TDS meter on premixed salt does nothing....

 

[Dan_K1309]

Using a TDS meter on premixed salt does nothing....

I wasn’t referring to
pre-mixed salt water. If you buy RODI from them you should,it’s up to you if you trust them that much. How are you going to check their salinity? RODI is used for topping off your tanks evaporated water’