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11/23/2006, 11:29 AM
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New Tank
Well i need your help...
I will set up a new tank for a store, its going to be a 120Gal tank and the owner just want some "colorfull fish" so i was thinking in some easy tangs, clown, etc... The thing is that i want to go as non expensive as posible, so i need some tips to get the filter, ligth, etc... Do you have any ideas of what would i need to set up this tank for the lowest price (lights, filter)? (i do have some LR and sand) Thanks |
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11/23/2006, 11:42 AM
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just get the good kind because in the long run you will end up getting them anyways. they cost a little more for a reason.
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11/23/2006, 12:10 PM
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I would check out the forum sponsors on line and compare prices. Prices will vary from one vendor to the other on the same item.
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Just another rocky shoal your ship must navigate on the sea of life. Current Tank Info: 120 galon drilled tank with 30 gal sum, refgium, nautilus te skimmer driven by mag7, mag12 return pump. 260 watts pc lighting |
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11/23/2006, 12:26 PM
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Is this going to be a reef tank or a fish only tank ?
Setting up a fish only with live rock (fowlr ) is a lot cheaper.
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Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks |
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11/23/2006, 09:40 PM
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It will be a FOLR. What i dont know if i can go just with a canister filter, 2 powerheads, 2 NO T5`s, 60Lb Sand maybe?
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11/23/2006, 09:48 PM
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Just remember that you get what you pay for. Go with more filtration, you can't over filter. You might want to do a pound per gallon with the sand.
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~Erin~ Current Tank Info: none at the moment |
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11/24/2006, 10:59 AM
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If you already have that equipment it should be fine. If you're going to buy it I'd skip the canister filter and get a hob skimmer instead.
For a fowler I'd still recommend live rock. Besides the biofiltration it looks more natural and the fish tend to be more comfortable if they have hiding places. To save $ you could use both live and base rock.
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Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks |
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