So I received a setup from a friend a few years ago but never got it fully setup. I had someone store it for me but they left it full of water for 3 years. Needless to say, everything but the tank itself is getting trashed and I'm going to have to start from scratch. Since I never got started in first place, I need some guidance and questions answered.
Dimensions on tank are 36" x 18" x 17" and has 3 bulkheads (? I think that's what they're called) for plumbing. Sump will probably be my old freshwater tank, 24" x 12.5" x 16.5"
So I did some searching today and here's what I think I need or what I am considering:
-Sicce Syncra Silent 3.5
-Hydor Theo 400w Heater
-AquaticLife Reno 36" LED RGBW Light (Experiences/Reviews?)
-50lbs Dry Rock
-40lbs Live Sand (Reccomendations?)
Is this enough to get tank started and cycling? I am limited on spending and expected my return pump, rock, light, ballast, etc to still be operational.
Also, I need to deep clean my tank and assume no chemicals so what's best option?
Can I put tank in a unfinished basement? I would have more room, able to dedicate breaker, organized plumbing, access to existing plumbing for future filtration system, and not limited by weight restrictions compared to my second floor apartment.
Finally, is it even worth salvaging this tank setup or should I just call it wash and maybe try getting into a new setup next year? This hobby unfortunately costs a lot to get setup and maintain but I feel it may be worth it in long run.
I appreciate any help, input, recommendations, etc that you have to offer. Also, if you are selling any of this equipment list above, please give me a price. The attached photo is all I have at the moment. Will get more later on today hopefully. Thank you.
Dimensions on tank are 36" x 18" x 17" and has 3 bulkheads (? I think that's what they're called) for plumbing. Sump will probably be my old freshwater tank, 24" x 12.5" x 16.5"
So I did some searching today and here's what I think I need or what I am considering:
-Sicce Syncra Silent 3.5
-Hydor Theo 400w Heater
-AquaticLife Reno 36" LED RGBW Light (Experiences/Reviews?)
-50lbs Dry Rock
-40lbs Live Sand (Reccomendations?)
Is this enough to get tank started and cycling? I am limited on spending and expected my return pump, rock, light, ballast, etc to still be operational.
Also, I need to deep clean my tank and assume no chemicals so what's best option?
Can I put tank in a unfinished basement? I would have more room, able to dedicate breaker, organized plumbing, access to existing plumbing for future filtration system, and not limited by weight restrictions compared to my second floor apartment.
Finally, is it even worth salvaging this tank setup or should I just call it wash and maybe try getting into a new setup next year? This hobby unfortunately costs a lot to get setup and maintain but I feel it may be worth it in long run.
I appreciate any help, input, recommendations, etc that you have to offer. Also, if you are selling any of this equipment list above, please give me a price. The attached photo is all I have at the moment. Will get more later on today hopefully. Thank you.