My first REEF/SaltWater set up ever!

[AQUAHOLIC1]

Newbie to the site and salt here! Im getting ready to set up a 75gal reef tank, Ive always kept Cichlids so this is my first ever Salt/reef set up any pointers from the pro's?

Thanks alot guy's
John
www.aquariumcenter.biz

 

[Anonymous]

First of all, welcome to the board, John!

Secondly, I would like you to know the library section of reef.org. Take a quick look and be familiar with the resouce there. I am sure some of the materials there will be helpful later.

Many things in african tank is applicable to saltwater fish only setup. The main difference is the use of saltwater equipement such as skimmer instead of canister filter and wet/dry. If you are looking into keeping live coral, then addition gadgets like strong lighting and chemical additive like calcium is something that you need to be familiar with...

Just let us know what do you have in mind, and we will be more than happy to comment on your idea.

 

[AQUAHOLIC1]

reef setup, but maybe a clown fish, and few other small reef safe criters

 

[Anonymous]

heres a pointer Aqua...Take your time, read lots of books and ask us here at reefs.org any questions, there are alot of good people here to help you out...I hate to discourage you but if you dont have patience in this hobby, you might need to find some ... maybe if you list what you have such as lighting and filtration some of the senior or more expierenced members can give out some good advise...There is really no such thing as a stupid ? so ask

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[AQUAHOLIC1]

i dont have anything yet, except a 40gal Long tank that im using for a sump/refuguem *spellin* and the 80-90gal tank im using for the main reef setup, not sure of the deminsions yet to know exactly what size it is , and a overflow kit, still tring to figure out how to build a stand for all this,... cinderblocks/plywood or 4x4's, 2x4's and plywood, not sure yet, probably the all wood stand cause it will look alot better then blocks lol. thanks alot. O and im not too sure of lighting yet, my buddie told me i can go UV as long as i get 2-3watts per gallon....true or false? this tank is going in a 15x15x15x15 room thats insulated so i dont wanna go MH, plus im already paying Top $$$ for the electric bill lol. and suggestions on lighting? Thanks alot. Ttyl.

 

[ChrisRD]

OK AQUAHOLIC,

First, we have to give the "official" welcome...

Before you start purchasing equipment, I'd suggest a good book. Also, don't forget to check out our Beginner's Guide...

And of course, post here with any questions.
Good luck with your new setup, sounds like you're off to a good start.

 

[AQUAHOLIC1]

thanks guy's! WOW the library section KICKS ASS! lol i read it 3 times already! So far the things i have picked up is as follows: 1 40gal Long tank for sump/refuguem *spellin* 1 over flow kit, and the main tank, think it's a 75gal, but not sure my buddie built it himself, deminsion are approx. 5ftx2ftx2ft i think.

 

[ChrisRD]

Sounds good. I'd recommend drilling the main tank or getting a reef-ready model and using Durso standpipes. IMO it's best to avoid a hang-on overflow setup if you have the option to drill.

 

[AQUAHOLIC1]

i already have the hang on overflow kit, got it New for 20$ so i snagged it up!