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So decided I will be shutting down my freshwater tank and venturing into the Reef World.
I know it's not going to be easy and I am working with a large tank as my first try, so it's either going to be a complete disaster or a great success haha.
Apologies in advance for the long post.
Had a few questions before I started purchasing the necessary requirements.
It is a 225 Gallon Tank with a built in overflow box behind and a 90 Gallon Sump.
The plan/dream is a saltwater tank with Fish, Live Rock and Coral/Anemones
1) Water! From my understanding, once you have the desired salinity you no longer need to add salt to the aquarium when doing water changes, you simply just add new water, is that correct?
I know it is best to use a RO water but is possible to use just your tap water with Prime Conditioner?
2) Lighting, I currently have 7 T5HO light fixtures, can I purchase saltwater T5 bulbs or do they not stack up against the Kessil and Current USA light fixtures?
3) Sand, I prefer a deep sand bed, would 4" be a good amount?
4) In terms of Cycling the tank, the plan is to kind of "speed up" the process, I plan to purchase about 200lbs of live rock from other members in the city. Convert all my Freshwater media to saltwater and purchase beneficial bacteria.
In the sump, I just plan on using biological and mechanical media and a skimmer, will that be enough? Or should I also have sand and rocks in there as well?
5) Is CO2 injection commonly used in Reef tanks, do they help with coral and anemones?
I think that is all for my general questions, with more questions to follow once the processes has started.
Thanks again and sorry for the long post.
I know it's not going to be easy and I am working with a large tank as my first try, so it's either going to be a complete disaster or a great success haha.
Apologies in advance for the long post.
Had a few questions before I started purchasing the necessary requirements.
It is a 225 Gallon Tank with a built in overflow box behind and a 90 Gallon Sump.
The plan/dream is a saltwater tank with Fish, Live Rock and Coral/Anemones
1) Water! From my understanding, once you have the desired salinity you no longer need to add salt to the aquarium when doing water changes, you simply just add new water, is that correct?
I know it is best to use a RO water but is possible to use just your tap water with Prime Conditioner?
2) Lighting, I currently have 7 T5HO light fixtures, can I purchase saltwater T5 bulbs or do they not stack up against the Kessil and Current USA light fixtures?
3) Sand, I prefer a deep sand bed, would 4" be a good amount?
4) In terms of Cycling the tank, the plan is to kind of "speed up" the process, I plan to purchase about 200lbs of live rock from other members in the city. Convert all my Freshwater media to saltwater and purchase beneficial bacteria.
In the sump, I just plan on using biological and mechanical media and a skimmer, will that be enough? Or should I also have sand and rocks in there as well?
5) Is CO2 injection commonly used in Reef tanks, do they help with coral and anemones?
I think that is all for my general questions, with more questions to follow once the processes has started.
Thanks again and sorry for the long post.