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Whitney Oliver · Feb 23, 2017

Hi guys just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to the hobby and do not have my tank yet but I'm looking into getting my first tank soon and want to start with a 90 to 120 gal Pred tank. I do know that I want a snowflake eel and a fuzzy dwarf lion fish. If you have any suggestions on brands on sump system brands or dyi sump systems please let me know. Also what is your favorite type of lighting? And what fish would you pair in the tank? How do you secure rock scaping? Thank you for all the feedback I am so excited about getting into this hobby.

Kershaw · Feb 23, 2017

Welcome. Starting a big tank like that is a great way to do. They can be more forgiving then a smaller tank but they cost allot more.
For a tank like that make sure you get a over sized skimmer, nothing too crazy but for a 125 get a skimmer rated for 200 with heavy bio load. If this is a fish only tank or a fowlr tank lighting isn't as important. If you go with lighting like ocean revive you can grow any corals later on if you decide to go that way and they are only 160 each. As far as what my favorite lighting is the geismen Aurora, but I can't afford that so I use kessils which are my other favorite gives the water a nice shimmer

dbl · Feb 23, 2017

Welcome to R2R. Being new I would recommend going through the thread below. It will provide a lot of basic information to help you get started.

http://reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

kschweer · Feb 23, 2017

Whitney Oliver said:
Hi guys just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to the hobby and do not have my tank yet but I'm looking into getting my first tank soon and want to start with a 90 to 120 gal Pred tank. I do know that I want a snowflake eel and a fuzzy dwarf lion fish. If you have any suggestions on brands on sump system brands or dyi sump systems please let me know. Also what is your favorite type of lighting? And what fish would you pair in the tank? How do you secure rock scaping? Thank you for all the feedback I am so excited about getting into this hobby.

Welcome to R2R!!!

Whitney Oliver · Feb 23, 2017

dbl said:
Welcome to R2R. Being new I would recommend going through the thread below. It will provide a lot of basic information to help you get started.

http://reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

Thank you so much!

Jason mack · Feb 23, 2017

Whitney Oliver said:
Hi guys just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to the hobby and do not have my tank yet but I'm looking into getting my first tank soon and want to start with a 90 to 120 gal Pred tank. I do know that I want a snowflake eel and a fuzzy dwarf lion fish. If you have any suggestions on brands on sump system brands or dyi sump systems please let me know. Also what is your favorite type of lighting? And what fish would you pair in the tank? How do you secure rock scaping? Thank you for all the feedback I am so excited about getting into this hobby.

Welcome too R2R , I'm sure you will find a wealth of knowledge, advice and help ,and friendliness too help you on your way .. goodluck !! Happy reefing !