Greetings! I'll try to keep this short, and also do my best to explain where I'm at.
My wife decided she wanted a saltwater aquarium. I told her there was quite a bit associated those, to which she replied "I'm sure you can figure it out" thanks for the vote of confidence...
I have been doing quite a bit of reading and there is so much information with varying opinions, I'm asking you - someone who has (hopefully) successfully gotten one of these set up.
We are looking in the 45-60 gallon tank range, and have found some decent aquariums with a stand. I think we are set there, unless someone has a specific opinion on a great tank. I would like to go the live rock w/ fish route. I like the idea of some natural filtration.
I have read 1 lb rock per gallon, though some say you can go less. Yea or nay?
I think I understand the curing process of the rock. At least the "why", however there are detailed enough instructions to be found.
My bigger questions come in the form of equipment.
I have read about using reverse osmosis systems for water, various salt products (instant ocean?), blowers, lighting, heaters, protein skimmers, etc.
I'm really hoping for some good recommendations on what is a good product and what do I actually need. If I successfully set up the live rock, how much of a filtration system do I need? Are the blowers necessary? If so, is one adequate, or should I get 2 to create a loop of sorts. Heater is required of course.. 1 or 2?
I may think of some more, but this should be a good start. Thank you so much for replies in advance!!
My wife decided she wanted a saltwater aquarium. I told her there was quite a bit associated those, to which she replied "I'm sure you can figure it out" thanks for the vote of confidence...
I have been doing quite a bit of reading and there is so much information with varying opinions, I'm asking you - someone who has (hopefully) successfully gotten one of these set up.
We are looking in the 45-60 gallon tank range, and have found some decent aquariums with a stand. I think we are set there, unless someone has a specific opinion on a great tank. I would like to go the live rock w/ fish route. I like the idea of some natural filtration.
I have read 1 lb rock per gallon, though some say you can go less. Yea or nay?
I think I understand the curing process of the rock. At least the "why", however there are detailed enough instructions to be found.
My bigger questions come in the form of equipment.
I have read about using reverse osmosis systems for water, various salt products (instant ocean?), blowers, lighting, heaters, protein skimmers, etc.
I'm really hoping for some good recommendations on what is a good product and what do I actually need. If I successfully set up the live rock, how much of a filtration system do I need? Are the blowers necessary? If so, is one adequate, or should I get 2 to create a loop of sorts. Heater is required of course.. 1 or 2?
I may think of some more, but this should be a good start. Thank you so much for replies in advance!!
