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I decided awhile ago that I wanted a reef tank. I needed a hobby to keep my interested; something thats always changing and making me think. For my very first tank ever, I love it. I did do it on a bit of a budget, however I think I will be just fine until I can make some upgrades down the line.
I was going to buy a tank on craigslist/facebook marketplace and then decided to buy a smaller new tank just to be safe. I went with a 75 gallon tank simply because it was on sale, new, and right in front of me. I didnt want to go way overboard with my first tank just in case.... so 75 gallon tank.
I ended up not setting up a sump at this time, to save money and to be able to focus on the tank itself for awhile until I can upgrade to a sump. I ended up getting a marineland 360 canister filter and it seems to be doing great! My water is crystal clear and my levels are stable.
I purchased live wet rock from craigslist about 130 pounds. Which I got for a steal!!! Also from the same person I got 2x 36" tek light T5 6 Lamp with 3 blue and 3 white (i only use 3 blue and 1 white, also I only have 1 of them on this tank, I thought it would be overkill to put both on (feel free to let me know if its not). 2 wavemakers (i dont know the brand, but they are a bit spendy).
I put in 4 bags of sand but i cant remember if they were 20 or 25 pounds each.
Cobalt heater
So I know this is a learning experience for me so I would love any comment or recommedations.
DAY 1 OF CYCLING- Water is cloudy, but you can still make out the aquascape.
DAY 9- Tank has finished its cycling, all levels are good and stable. Still watch it for a couple days to make sure.
DAY 12- Added 2 fish today, they were 7.99 each. Just in case they didn't survive.
DAY 12- Adding a canopy to hide lighting and to look nice. Water is so clear, looks like nothing is in it!
I was going to buy a tank on craigslist/facebook marketplace and then decided to buy a smaller new tank just to be safe. I went with a 75 gallon tank simply because it was on sale, new, and right in front of me. I didnt want to go way overboard with my first tank just in case.... so 75 gallon tank.
I ended up not setting up a sump at this time, to save money and to be able to focus on the tank itself for awhile until I can upgrade to a sump. I ended up getting a marineland 360 canister filter and it seems to be doing great! My water is crystal clear and my levels are stable.
I purchased live wet rock from craigslist about 130 pounds. Which I got for a steal!!! Also from the same person I got 2x 36" tek light T5 6 Lamp with 3 blue and 3 white (i only use 3 blue and 1 white, also I only have 1 of them on this tank, I thought it would be overkill to put both on (feel free to let me know if its not). 2 wavemakers (i dont know the brand, but they are a bit spendy).
I put in 4 bags of sand but i cant remember if they were 20 or 25 pounds each.
Cobalt heater
So I know this is a learning experience for me so I would love any comment or recommedations.
DAY 1 OF CYCLING- Water is cloudy, but you can still make out the aquascape.
DAY 9- Tank has finished its cycling, all levels are good and stable. Still watch it for a couple days to make sure.
DAY 12- Added 2 fish today, they were 7.99 each. Just in case they didn't survive.
DAY 12- Adding a canopy to hide lighting and to look nice. Water is so clear, looks like nothing is in it!