I posted this is the beginner area too I just wanted it to be seen in the SOCAL page so maybe I could get some local help.
I'm looking at buying a used 180G UniQuarium from a guy here Ventura but I've never done a salt water tank and this is a big upgrade from my 80G African Cichlid tank of 3 years. This tank is used and has a very warn stand that I am going to have to pull the face off and re cover it and do a nice finish on it before I will be allowed to bring it into the house. lol I'm going to be taking my time and possibly doing a build thread so any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I should also add that Im thinking about a FOWLR or just FO
Here are my questions.
1. Is this going to be ok for a salt water tank?
2. What additional equipment will I need? (i.e. hob protein skimmer, heater, chiller, etc.)
3. Should I use the bio balls or use rock rubble?
4. Is rock rubble broken up live rock?
5. Will it be enough filtration?
6. Should it be drilled to add in an additional sump? or add a canister?
7. Any suggestions that I missed?
8. Anyone local that may be willing to show me the ropes of salt water?
Thank you all in advance.
I'm looking at buying a used 180G UniQuarium from a guy here Ventura but I've never done a salt water tank and this is a big upgrade from my 80G African Cichlid tank of 3 years. This tank is used and has a very warn stand that I am going to have to pull the face off and re cover it and do a nice finish on it before I will be allowed to bring it into the house. lol I'm going to be taking my time and possibly doing a build thread so any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I should also add that Im thinking about a FOWLR or just FO
Here are my questions.
1. Is this going to be ok for a salt water tank?
2. What additional equipment will I need? (i.e. hob protein skimmer, heater, chiller, etc.)
3. Should I use the bio balls or use rock rubble?
4. Is rock rubble broken up live rock?
5. Will it be enough filtration?
6. Should it be drilled to add in an additional sump? or add a canister?
7. Any suggestions that I missed?
8. Anyone local that may be willing to show me the ropes of salt water?
Thank you all in advance.
