Hello, been researching how to get into saltwater aquariums for over 3 months. Felt comfortable enough to get a tank and some equipment. Looking to add clowns, fire fish, cardinals and maybe some green chromis. I’ll also be getting beginner friendly macroalgea like Pom Pom. I’m avoiding corals because they seem a bit complicated, maybe down the line I’ll add some. Looking forward to learning more about the hobby and meeting cool people.
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Good choice with the 75g. Its big enough to be stable and a nice footprint for aquascaping but small enough not to be overwhelming.Hello, been researching how to get into saltwater aquariums for over 3 months. Felt comfortable enough to get a tank and some equipment. Looking to add clowns, fire fish, cardinals and maybe some green chromis. I’ll also be getting beginner friendly macroalgea like Pom Pom. I’m avoiding corals because they seem a bit complicated, maybe down the line I’ll add some. Looking forward to learning more about the hobby and meeting cool people.
I have a 75g that is powered with a canister. Its just over a year old (although it was transferred from a 56g tank). I love it.
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Yes, it’ll be a bit more forgiving with that size if I do mess up on parameters. I’m glad you’re liking the 75 gal.Good choice with the 75g. Its big enough to be stable and a nice footprint for aquascaping but small enough not to be overwhelming.Hello, been researching how to get into saltwater aquariums for over 3 months. Felt comfortable enough to get a tank and some equipment. Looking to add clowns, fire fish, cardinals and maybe some green chromis. I’ll also be getting beginner friendly macroalgea like Pom Pom. I’m avoiding corals because they seem a bit complicated, maybe down the line I’ll add some. Looking forward to learning more about the hobby and meeting cool people.
I have a 75g that is powered with a canister. Its just over a year old (although it was transferred from a 56g tank). I love it.
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What are your plans for filtration?
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I suggest adding a hang on Protein skimmer and even a hang on refugium. The canister is okay but The canister unit is a mechanical filter and you want to have mechanical , biological and chemical to manage proper water quality. The Fluval will polish water and trap particles via the cartridge.
Chemical is what traps and breaks down chemical compounds such as feces and uneaten food often accomplished with use of carbon and GFO as examples
Biological is what utilizes the natural process of biological filtration such as use of ceramic nuggets, bio blocks, and microscopic bacteria surfaces as examples. Best it to add or use a hang on refugium such as Reef octopus or AquaMaxx unit and even add a hang on skimmer such as ice cap K2 100
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