Advice for first marine tank

MoneyMaros · 12/14/2013, 08:09 AM

Hello everyone,

I have had freshwater tanks for a few years now, was doing well until hurricane sandy wiped out power in my neighborhood for almost a month and everything died. Restarted one of my freshwater tanks and am looking to make the other one into my first marine aquarium. Am looking to do live rock with some fish and perhaps some beginner corals.

As I know this is a very costly hobby, Ive been reading up on it a lot with books, and just wanted some advice for where to start, how to best go about things, and the best equipment you folks suggest.

My tank is 29 gallons, with the standard dimensions 30" x 12" x 18".

I know its not suggested to start small, but this is the most I can do right now and would love to start a mini reef.

I would appreciate all the help you guys can give.

Thank you in advance.

-Maros

cullyisgully · 12/14/2013, 08:21 AM

Is the tank reef ready ??

MoneyMaros · 12/14/2013, 08:29 AM

No, as of now the tank is empty. I am starting completely from bottom.

cullyisgully · 12/14/2013, 10:44 AM

ok then you need a over flow box or just a hang on skimmer if the tank is not drilled

MoneyMaros · 12/14/2013, 01:03 PM

Yes im looking at the coralife skimmer here

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...4&pcatid=13924

DrHarryLopez · 12/20/2013, 10:48 AM

Always try to get the strongest skimmer you can afford.. jmtc

12/14/2013, 08:09 AM	#1
MoneyMaros Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 5	Advice for first marine tank Hello everyone, I have had freshwater tanks for a few years now, was doing well until hurricane sandy wiped out power in my neighborhood for almost a month and everything died. Restarted one of my freshwater tanks and am looking to make the other one into my first marine aquarium. Am looking to do live rock with some fish and perhaps some beginner corals. As I know this is a very costly hobby, Ive been reading up on it a lot with books, and just wanted some advice for where to start, how to best go about things, and the best equipment you folks suggest. My tank is 29 gallons, with the standard dimensions 30" x 12" x 18". I know its not suggested to start small, but this is the most I can do right now and would love to start a mini reef. I would appreciate all the help you guys can give. Thank you in advance. -Maros

12/14/2013, 08:21 AM	#2
cullyisgully NYRC-LIRA Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Right by da beach..... Posts: 1,118	Is the tank reef ready ?? __________________ NY Reef Club...... Current Tank Info: Cully's Collectible Coral....Treasurer of the NYRC -80 Gal RR Tank... Vertex Omega 150 Protein Skimmer - VorTech MP40 - Two Maxspect R420R Razor LED Lighting Fixture - 16000K .. Apex and auto feeder. 20 Gal Hight Zoa Garden.. T5 ATI lights

12/14/2013, 10:44 AM	#4
cullyisgully NYRC-LIRA Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Right by da beach..... Posts: 1,118	ok then you need a over flow box or just a hang on skimmer if the tank is not drilled __________________ NY Reef Club...... Current Tank Info: Cully's Collectible Coral....Treasurer of the NYRC -80 Gal RR Tank... Vertex Omega 150 Protein Skimmer - VorTech MP40 - Two Maxspect R420R Razor LED Lighting Fixture - 16000K .. Apex and auto feeder. 20 Gal Hight Zoa Garden.. T5 ATI lights

12/20/2013, 10:48 AM	#6
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 3,267	Always try to get the strongest skimmer you can afford.. jmtc __________________ NYReefClub Reefing since 1/2000 Current Tank Info: 180g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump

12/14/2013, 08:29 AM	#3
MoneyMaros Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 5	No, as of now the tank is empty. I am starting completely from bottom.

12/14/2013, 01:03 PM	#5
MoneyMaros Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 5	Yes im looking at the coralife skimmer here http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...4&pcatid=13924