new tank RED SEA MAX 130

[chefishman]

So i scored me a new tank. Red Sea Max 130 tank used.Well the lights , timer and moonlights work. But everything else is missing, the pumps heater, filter and skimmer are missing...But i scored the tank for 100 bucks even . I figure upgrade teh cooling fans and run a cannister filter for a start , any other sugestions

 

[StevenBell]

Stay away from the canister filter!Nitrate factory right there!But 100 bucks for that set up!!!SCORE one for you!

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Moved to current forum: member tanks.

Please keep us updated with your progress!! I'll be following along!!

 

[chefishman]

 

[chefishman]

So using 1 of the 2 stock compact lights. And i went with a magnum 350 cannister with the micron cartridge cleaning and water change once a week. For the first couple months I fought algee badd, like had to clean the glass every 2 days and alge was growing like a carpet ! it was frustrating so bad, i had never had a tank algee breakout that bad i almost gutted and retrofit the hood with new lights thinking the PC was too much. now I am glad I did not.
Well after getting it planted up and I put in a pleco its been great . 5 weeks now since i had to clean the glass. All of my plants have doubled or tripled in size with the hairgrass just getting planted last night completing the tank. plants are 5 amazon swords, some jave ferns, 1 pack of hairgrass i divided into 25 pieces , and some wendetti. cheers

 

[chefishman]

hehe and i realize this is a reef forum, im working on my salt too

 

[chefishman]

9 weeks now since i cleaned off the glass still super clear