Hello from El Paso, Texas

Falsedawn · Jul 19, 2012

My name is Jim/Falsedawn user name, gaming moniker. I'm a 54 year old English teacher about ready to retire. I used to have several fresh water tanks in my youth and today I have put together a salt water, 90. Gallon, wave tank( customed made). I have everything but a skimmer, t5 led, chiller, plus need more cured rock. I'm using a 505 flugal temporarily with 4 damsels and 20 pounds of cured rock. My tank chemistry is spot on. Just a fluorescent light for now. Fish very active, seem content! I do have a question. Can I introduce quartz crystal rock for decor to my tank without a negative affect on chemistry? Thanks, Falsedawn

AsphaltPays · Jul 19, 2012

Welcome Jim to R2R a great place full of great info looking forward to seeing some pics of your setup

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Steelerfan747 · Jul 19, 2012

Good morning Jim and Welcome to the site. First off, if you plan on running t-5's or leds you probably will not need a chiller. That being said I would have to ask what kind of a saltwater tank are you planning on keeping and what fish? I don't think the crystals would affect the chemistry jmo but sifter fish could have an issue depending on the size of the crystals

Steelerfan747 · Jul 19, 2012

By the way, the skimmer will probably be The most important piece of equipment you will own so but the best one you could afford. Do not skimp on it as this is not an area you want to go cheap on. Good luck and feel free to ask questions