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[mulhemp]

Hi,

I am new to the world of marine aquaria and have been reading and seeking advice. My first question as to do with my sump. I have a 180g glass tank and I was told by a local at a nearby fish store that I should look into an acrylic sump divided into four chambers separated by bubble traps. The first is a mechanical filter with some live rock below, followed by macro algae (I believe also called refugium), the third for a protein skimmer and the last for the pump. Would you all suggest this set up or something else. I appreciate any feed back. Thanks

[Ayano]

hi, my name is Ayano, I live in Bangkok & just set up my 500 liter saltwater tank (incl. sump)... this is my second attempt, and I am still working on it!!! The first time I totally screwed it up because I completely relied upon the advice given by a local shop. Basically I didn't know anything until I realized that something went awfully wrong, and came to sense that I needed to start all over again. I got to know great aquarists in Google+ and Mixi in Japan who gave me great tips - without them, I could have never done it! I am still making many mistakes every day! hahaha

Now the cycle is getting established, the water quality went worse few days ago after introducing 3 corals all at once (most likely because of over-feeding), but I think it will be ok. My skimmer is doing a great job, and in 2 days I will get more live rocks in my sump to aid the natural filtration!

My fish/corals right now:

Fish: four stripe damselfish x 2, baby clown fish x 2 (on Wednesday I will get a filefish and mandarine dragonet).
Snails: have no idea what they are! x 2
Shrimps: scarlet skunk shrimps x 2
Anemone: sabae anemone (white/purple tips)
Corals: hammer coral, discocoma, Bali brain coral, sun corals, red gorgonian

[MattW89]

Hello RC. I've been spying on yalls forum for over a year and finally decided to start my first saltwater tank. It's a 90 gal corner drilled tank. I have everything I need to get it going but it's all old equipment and some of it needs upgrades. So, as of now it's just sitting in my garage while I gather everything up.

Which leads me to my first question. I just bought a pair of kessil a360we. Will these be strong enough to grow corals. It was an impulse buy but for 500 bucks I couldn't turn them down.

Second question, what type of sump should I run? I have a 30 gal sump now that's setup for a refugium.

I have about 40 pounds of live rock. What type of rock is best or do you just look for pieces that compliment your tank and design. Also how much sand. I was told 80 pounds would be fine.



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[Aquacraze]

New member here and first time jumping into saltwater aquariums. I've kept many planted tanks doing the whole co2 injections and fertilizers. Super excited about my little nano 12 gallon biocube. Already want to go bigger. Haha tons of great info on this forum!

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[carobmor]

I'm from tampa i been 6 month in the hobby i have red sea 250
I add sump 30 gallon this my setup

[Kbel1969]

Originally Posted by MattW89

Hello RC. I've been spying on yalls forum for over a year and finally decided to start my first saltwater tank. It's a 90 gal corner drilled tank. I have everything I need to get it going but it's all old equipment and some of it needs upgrades. So, as of now it's just sitting in my garage while I gather everything up.

Which leads me to my first question. I just bought a pair of kessil a360we. Will these be strong enough to grow corals. It was an impulse buy but for 500 bucks I couldn't turn them down.

Second question, what type of sump should I run? I have a 30 gal sump now that's setup for a refugium.

I have about 40 pounds of live rock. What type of rock is best or do you just look for pieces that compliment your tank and design. Also how much sand. I was told 80 pounds would be fine.

The lights depend on your tank depth. Not sure what model you have, but one was a narrow beam, and one was a wide beam. You'd have to find out which one you have, and check the specs against your tank depth. They are supposed to be pretty good lights. I was originally gonna get those, but I started researching lights, and eventually got sold on t-5's. They are still the foolproof lights for excellent coral growth. Just my 2 cents

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[NanoN0OB]

Greetings RC!

I am from West Yorkshire in the UK and I work as a Financial Crime Analyst by day and Photographer by night. I used to keep tropical and cold-water fish and promised myself that I would never get a reef tank due to the sheer amount of things you have to do. Fast forward 5 years since my last tank, got married, had a daughter, took her on holiday to Dubai and she fell in love with fish. Came back and bought a Nano tank after much research. Now I am a noob reefer... just like that. Anyways this forum has been very helpful so far so I thought I would join and say thanks to all the problems you guys have solved so far.

[Candles]

Good Evening Reef Keepers!

I am new to the saltwater hobby with my brand new 40gal Innovative Marine Nuvo Fusion Mini tank.
I just set it up on Saturday
Super Excited to be apart of the hobby and expand my fish loving.

Here is a quick shot of my tank while it is cycling.

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[Kbel1969]

Carabmor, where did you get your rock? Looks very nice, and was it dry rock or live rock?

[davidcarlson]

Hello,

I'm a newbie with a 110 gallon reef tank. It's been running for one week and I'm starting to immerse myself in the saltwater aquarium world. I'm curious to see how active this forum is. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions as I move forward.

Thanks!
Dave

[Telkiira]

Bert here, I have previously been in the hobby since the late 80's, while still on active duty, although I have taken a break of about 5 years. I was going to stop in Phishy Business in Gahanna to pick up a tank to start back up and found a new shopping center in progress. So where is a good place to pick up a 150-250 gallon tank and stand? I am thinking of one of the deep depth tanks this time, drilled with room for a large fuge in the stand. I did look at Aquarium Adventures. But, didn't know if anyone might have any other suggestions.

Thank you all in advance,
Bert

[MrHermit]

Hi! Im from sweden and I just started my first 30 liters saltwater tank about 3 weeks ago.
want to learn more about saltwater/reef aquarium so I join this community.
My first saltwater creature is red hermit crab.

[gunther13mt]

Hello,

wail im not exactly new to the threads and have posted quite a few of my own. Ive been in the saltwater setup for just over 7 months now and have a very nice tank. (Minus the new tank problems, alge, diatoms, and ect.) However I never introduced myself.

I am currently in South Dakota and have a 55 gallon tank.

Stocked with
2 true clowns
2 watchmen goby
1 engineer goby
1 sand shifting sea star
2 pajama cardinals
4 emerald crabs
4 cleaner shrimp
5 turbo snails

tank is amazing and love salt water tanks. this is my first and learning a lot along the way thanks to everyone on here.

[mick12155]

Hello everyone, My name Mick and I am from Los Gatos, CA ... Hope to learn a lot from this forum. Thank you!!

[Domi]

Hi all, my name is Dominik, I am 21 years old from central Europe - Slovakia, full time uni student, working in a pet shop. I haven't yet own a saltwater aquarium but I have tried to collect all the knowledge from forums, books and videos - but still I will rather have someone to help then do it all by my own. I have already set up a tank, 10 gallons octagon shape tank, with dry rocks and live sand (very difficult to find a live rock here).

As far as I am a very beginner I will appreciate any help, comment or advice you are willing to give me with this new project of mine! I am extremely excited about this and I cannot wait to make it work properly!

[TauntingBeef]

Hello all,
Name is TauntingBeef, been looking for something to fill my time and always wanted to run SW. Anyways I'm now able to do so, so I am. After doing some research, I got 2 hand me down 55 gallon tanks.im focused on using just 1 for now. So here I am 2 tanks and that's it. LOL this week I will be making my first purchase. A BRS 4 Stage Value Plus RO/DI System - 75GPD. So my plan is to make my fish room first, So I can QT while I cycle. With all the information on RC, I hope I can make some educational decisions regarding running my tank. My main concern is my location. I live in New Mexico, We have a Petco and 2 freshwater only LFS. I want fish and I want corals, So this means the internet or a long drive. For fish who is good? And for corals how is Tidal Gardens been watching them on youtube for a bit?

Thanks and this seems like a good spot

TB

[superyacht]

Hey Reef Central.

I have just been given the responsibility of a 3000 litre, Fish Only aquarium onboard a 75m Super yacht.
I am just a simple Deckhand and the previous deckhand that took care of the tank left while I was on leave. I have just returned to work and have been given the responsibility of total care and freedom with practically no budget. I am really stoked and really want to do the best job I can as it is an amazing tank that could be even more amazing with just a little work.

Having no previous experience I thought this may be the best place to start and am hoping someone else may take a little bit of interest in the project I am working on too.

Basically the tank is 3000L(viewed from both sides), the sump is a 650L half full box which contains the protein skimmer and finally a 800L transfer exchange tank that is used to make new water for the tank.

From the very little research I have done already, I think I would most like to add a clean up crew and somehow incorporate some live rock to the tank.
Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks!

[lamala]

hello all I am new to the world of saltwater although I did have a freshwater tank for years, my tank has been running for about 2/3 months now. I have a 90gal bow in it so far is 2 Mocha Clownfish,1 Yellow Tang, 1 Sailfin/Algae Blennie some snail and live rock very excited to be a part of this world .

[Johns94ss]

Hello I'm new to the hobby have been in for almost a year.and I have a bio 29. I have bought most my fish and coral from one main location. I have set up a 5 gallon QT and want to know what's the best possible way to quarantine a fish that I just bought from a different store.

[opaeula]

Just wanted to pop in and say hi! very nice forum you have here.

[Robangela]

About a year ago we removed a 12" bristleworm and then 9mths after that removed 8" bristleworm... It's been about 9-10mths and I seen another one last night. Trying to find out what eats them or the best way to get rid of them ? Please help

[Robangela]

Just joined very excited !! Thank you for having me

[Jakenavam]

Hello every one,

Jake here from Orange Park, FL. I am new to the hobby, just picked up a 90 gallon tank with a stand on a trade for a t.v. I am just starting to put my list together to start my build next year. So far I've got:

Photon 48 v2 for lighting
Vortech mp40qd x2
100lbs live rock
100lbs live sand
Undecided on skimmer as of yet.

The tank came with a sump but it's fairly small so I think I'll get a bigger one. Def. Will be around looking for some help as I continue this build. I like forward to the experience and wisdom that everyone here will be able to provide.

Thanks, Jake

[Jakenavam]

Originally Posted by Robangela

About a year ago we removed a 12" bristleworm and then 9mths after that removed 8" bristleworm... It's been about 9-10mths and I seen another one last night. Trying to find out what eats them or the best way to get rid of them ? Please help

From my past experiences an arrow can could do the trick should pull that sicker right out.

[Danshoe42]

Hello - I am Dan and live in Denver. I have had freshwater tanks in the past and am now starting into reefing. I got a Red Sea reefer 450 as a starter tank. I am currently curing dried Fuji live rock in a new plastic garbage can...three more weeks until I hope it to be cured. I am very excited to get started and am glad there is a place like reef central with knowledgable and great members to help me get started into the hobby.