starting a new 100+g tank

feeder101 · 01/30/2010, 11:38 PM

what all would i need i currently have a 10g tank and the hob filter and a maxijet 400 and flourscent lighting seems to work great for such a small tank with 15lbs of live rock but i know nothing about bigger tanks besides the normal stuff what else would be recomended pretty much what all should i get or is needed i want to do lps corals you know anyways in the end im gonna put yalls suggestions in the tank as long as everything gets along ... more or less so yea rc gets to pretty much build my tank set up err well stock my tank with everything so come on make RC proud and help a noob with a 1000$ dollar starting budget to get things cycleing

spleify · 01/30/2010, 11:46 PM

Well, for starters I would read through these threads.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1031074

Then if you have or need particular help with some thing ask those questions individually.

$1000, is that for everything? That might be tight.

Lighting
Skimmer
Tank
Stand
Canopy
Sand
Live rock
salt

Theres a lot to go over

Boundless · 01/30/2010, 11:50 PM

If your handy with your hands you can probably take on the stand and canopy. You could look in to used tanks, sand, liverock and other equipment you could need.

spleify · 01/30/2010, 11:56 PM

Here is a link to my build thread, there is a lot of DIY in there. Maybe you can get some ideas.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1343381

HTH

feeder101 · 01/31/2010, 12:04 AM

lol thanks so far guys and gals

feeder101 · 01/31/2010, 12:09 AM

what would be a good skimmer that doesnt require a drilled tank im no good at plumbing and wifey wont let be buy more than 1 tank for sump ... did i mention i have no clue on what is neede for alot of stuff like skimmers or where to put them i can deffinatly diy a stand i have plenty of wood around the house and know a little about framing from work experiance and depending on what wifey says maybe more than 1k maybe 1500 who knows depends on her but she promised me 1k

feeder101 · 02/02/2010, 01:25 AM

question where would i hide a skimmer in my bed room?

lordofthereef · 02/02/2010, 04:54 AM

You aren't going to be doing much hiding of the skimmer without a sump, and it sounds like you are decided on not going with one?

feeder101 · 02/08/2010, 01:11 AM

if i have to have it for a bigger tank i have 2 i guess as for a sump tank thats still in disscussion what would be a significant size? and are their small enough skimmers to fit in the stand?

ThunderTang · 02/08/2010, 06:10 AM

Good Luck.

dubdlee · 02/08/2010, 07:32 AM

Good luck and be patient.

01/30/2010, 11:38 PM	#1
feeder101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 17	starting a new 100+g tank what all would i need i currently have a 10g tank and the hob filter and a maxijet 400 and flourscent lighting seems to work great for such a small tank with 15lbs of live rock but i know nothing about bigger tanks besides the normal stuff what else would be recomended pretty much what all should i get or is needed i want to do lps corals you know anyways in the end im gonna put yalls suggestions in the tank as long as everything gets along ... more or less so yea rc gets to pretty much build my tank set up err well stock my tank with everything so come on make RC proud and help a noob with a 1000$ dollar starting budget to get things cycleing

01/30/2010, 11:46 PM	#2
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Well, for starters I would read through these threads. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1031074 Then if you have or need particular help with some thing ask those questions individually. $1000, is that for everything? That might be tight. Lighting Skimmer Tank Stand Canopy Sand Live rock salt Theres a lot to go over __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

01/30/2010, 11:50 PM	#3
Boundless Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Richardson,Texas Posts: 140	If your handy with your hands you can probably take on the stand and canopy. You could look in to used tanks, sand, liverock and other equipment you could need. __________________ The biggest tank you can have in life is in your dreams. = ) Current Tank Info: Planning Stage!

01/30/2010, 11:56 PM	#4
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Here is a link to my build thread, there is a lot of DIY in there. Maybe you can get some ideas. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1343381 HTH __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

02/02/2010, 04:54 AM	#8
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	You aren't going to be doing much hiding of the skimmer without a sump, and it sounds like you are decided on not going with one? __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

01/31/2010, 12:04 AM	#5
feeder101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 17	lol thanks so far guys and gals

01/31/2010, 12:09 AM	#6
feeder101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 17	what would be a good skimmer that doesnt require a drilled tank im no good at plumbing and wifey wont let be buy more than 1 tank for sump ... did i mention i have no clue on what is neede for alot of stuff like skimmers or where to put them i can deffinatly diy a stand i have plenty of wood around the house and know a little about framing from work experiance and depending on what wifey says maybe more than 1k maybe 1500 who knows depends on her but she promised me 1k

02/02/2010, 01:25 AM	#7
feeder101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 17	question where would i hide a skimmer in my bed room?

02/08/2010, 01:11 AM	#9
feeder101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 17	if i have to have it for a bigger tank i have 2 i guess as for a sump tank thats still in disscussion what would be a significant size? and are their small enough skimmers to fit in the stand?

02/08/2010, 06:10 AM	#10
ThunderTang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 138	Good Luck. __________________ Current Tank info:125g Livestock:1 female Black Occ., 1 male orange Occ. ,yellow watchman goby(starting to hate this fish).

02/08/2010, 07:32 AM	#11
dubdlee Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 88	Good luck and be patient.