55 gal Just started

GeldJ · 06/07/2010, 11:35 AM

I am very new to reef tanks I have a local guy from reef store helping me out but would love the extra help I just build my stand and hood and started everything on 6/6/10.

Palting · 06/07/2010, 11:39 AM

Welcome to the forum!!

Caveat! LFS are very, very, helpful. Especially since they get to sell you stuff

. Always check first about what you need, when you need them, and for how much. What have you got so far, and what are your plans?

GeldJ · 06/07/2010, 11:40 AM

here are the pics of the base rock i have so far will be putting in some LR shrotly, the sump w/ external pump, my overflow (has a sponge to cut down on splash noise

GeldJ · 06/07/2010, 12:19 PM

How long should I wait to put in coral or fish?? And what kinda lights do I need with the 55 gal tank??

snarkes · 06/07/2010, 12:31 PM

How long you wait for coral and fish will depend on how long it takes for your tank to cycle. Also, your lights will depend on what you hope to stock in the tank eventually. Do some research on here and perhaps wetwebmedia to answer any questions you might have.

GeldJ · 06/07/2010, 12:33 PM

Cycle?? can you explain that a little hear it at but dont know what it means totaly

mthomp · 06/07/2010, 12:41 PM

what kind of rock is that? looks like you may want more but some of those pieces dont look very pouris to me.

snarkes · 06/07/2010, 12:43 PM

Its stickied, but you REALLY NEED TO READ THIS THREAD:

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

All the answers you need are found within.

GeldJ · 06/07/2010, 01:27 PM

IDK what type of rock it is it was given to me by the guy i meet at the aquarium store. He said it was base rock thet were dry when he gave it to me i know i need more i am going to get LR in the morning. I have a protien skimmer OTW that goes in the sump.

Thanks for the link it was very helpfull!!

mthomp · 06/07/2010, 01:36 PM

hey another tip that can save you tons of money and get lots of info. see if you can find a local reef club.

GeldJ · 06/09/2010, 05:38 PM

What is a good temp to keep a tank at mine stays around 78 80

snarkes · 06/09/2010, 05:54 PM

Thats a good range. Try and keep it there and you'll be good to go.

Brian-1977 · 06/09/2010, 06:35 PM

make sure you get a some good test kits and use ro/di water for your tanks and get some good meters ph. TDS and a hydrometer or Refractometer.

GeldJ · 06/11/2010, 08:01 PM

New Pics

GeldJ · 06/13/2010, 02:56 PM

N e one know what the red cucmbery thing are???

06/07/2010, 11:35 AM	#1
GeldJ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 10	55 gal Just started I am very new to reef tanks I have a local guy from reef store helping me out but would love the extra help I just build my stand and hood and started everything on 6/6/10.

06/07/2010, 11:39 AM	#2
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	Welcome to the forum!! Caveat! LFS are very, very, helpful. Especially since they get to sell you stuff . Always check first about what you need, when you need them, and for how much. What have you got so far, and what are your plans? __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam

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06/07/2010, 12:19 PM	#4
GeldJ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 10	How long should I wait to put in coral or fish?? And what kinda lights do I need with the 55 gal tank??

06/07/2010, 12:31 PM	#5
snarkes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 479	How long you wait for coral and fish will depend on how long it takes for your tank to cycle. Also, your lights will depend on what you hope to stock in the tank eventually. Do some research on here and perhaps wetwebmedia to answer any questions you might have.

06/07/2010, 12:33 PM	#6
GeldJ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 10	Cycle?? can you explain that a little hear it at but dont know what it means totaly

06/07/2010, 12:41 PM	#7
mthomp Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 766	what kind of rock is that? looks like you may want more but some of those pieces dont look very pouris to me.

06/07/2010, 12:43 PM	#8
snarkes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 479	Its stickied, but you REALLY NEED TO READ THIS THREAD: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1031074 All the answers you need are found within.

06/07/2010, 01:27 PM	#9
GeldJ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 10	IDK what type of rock it is it was given to me by the guy i meet at the aquarium store. He said it was base rock thet were dry when he gave it to me i know i need more i am going to get LR in the morning. I have a protien skimmer OTW that goes in the sump. Thanks for the link it was very helpfull!!

06/07/2010, 01:36 PM	#10
mthomp Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 766	hey another tip that can save you tons of money and get lots of info. see if you can find a local reef club.

06/09/2010, 05:38 PM	#11
GeldJ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 10	What is a good temp to keep a tank at mine stays around 78 80

06/09/2010, 05:54 PM	#12
snarkes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 479	Thats a good range. Try and keep it there and you'll be good to go.

06/09/2010, 06:35 PM	#13
Brian-1977 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 58	make sure you get a some good test kits and use ro/di water for your tanks and get some good meters ph. TDS and a hydrometer or Refractometer.

06/13/2010, 02:56 PM	#15
GeldJ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 10	N e one know what the red cucmbery thing are???