Reefs

[ryan.pilkington.7]

Hi guys are there any tips you can give me about good coral keeping? Are there any hard bits or is it all quite simple overall?

I'm wanting to get a marine set up soon and I'm wanting to know the basics so I can have some knowledge to get off to a flying (or should I say swimming) start!

Thanks in advance

 

[mike007]

If you are planning a reef tank what size are you considering? Yes It can be a challenge If you do not take the correct steps and plan ahead. Basics are cured live rock, protein skimmer, sump ,heater, circulation (power heads) sand and good lighting. What type of corals are you considering? There are many threads here on R2R that can help you further.

 

[Reefing Madness]

How to set up a saltwater reef aquarium tank- REEFEDITION
Acclimation Made Easy: Aquarium Livestock Acclimation Tips - REEFEDITION
BAKING SODA & THE REEF AQUARIUM - REEFEDITION
Chemistry And The Aquarium: Solving Calcium And Alkalinity Problems ? Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog
LED Aquarium Lights, Lighting; How they work, DIY | Aquarium Article Digest
Reef Aquarium Water Parameters by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
Aquarium Lighting & Light Information | Reef & Planted | PAR PUR
Successful Reef Keeping | What Your Coral Needs

 

[ryan.pilkington.7]

No big as a starter I was thinking about a nano tank. Thanks for this guys so far it's really helpful

 

[ryan.pilkington.7]

Just a quick question, when I do decide to go marine what marine fish would u suggest as good starter fish??

 

[Reefing Madness]

After the tanks cycles. There are way to many to choose from. What do you have in mind?
Nano Fish

 

[ryan.pilkington.7]

As cliche as it is I was thinking of maybe clown fish and damsel fish?

 

[ryan.pilkington.7]

Or fire fish