Reef Tank

Jaseduck · 12/19/2014, 08:53 PM

I'm new and dying to start a reef tank. I already have a planted tank and a turtle tank. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for saltwater? Does it cost a lot?

toothybugs · 12/19/2014, 08:55 PM

Yes, and read the stickies. They'll answer all you need to get going.

Teenreefer15 · 12/19/2014, 09:01 PM

Keep your params in check, keep salinity around 1.026 for corals. Buy dead not alive and seed your rock. and yes it will cost a lot. Get as big of a tank as you can get to start. You won't regret it. Nano tanks are harder to keep and you'll see why after your first day of adding water.

reepher315 · 12/19/2014, 09:42 PM

Cost is quite a bit more than running a fresh water tank. Dont let that discourage you. Take it slow and price out a tank, skimmer and the basic components.

ronniebl · 12/19/2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaseduck

I'm new and dying to start a reef tank. I already have a planted tank and a turtle tank. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for saltwater? Does it cost a lot?

I just spent 1,500 today for a red seamax c130 live rock and everything to make it work a lot different than 20 years ago I spent around 800.00 for a 75 gal and things have change a lot sence then .

rfgonzo · 12/19/2014, 10:14 PM

Here's a tip, run away as fast as you can or you'll be stuck here like the rest of us. HAHA

fishhuman · 12/19/2014, 10:22 PM

What fish are you planning to keep

Ron1966 · 12/20/2014, 05:04 AM

Starting a new tank takes lots of patience.. Dont rush and do lots of research.

Jaseduck · 12/29/2014, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rfgonzo

Here's a tip, run away as fast as you can or you'll be stuck here like the rest of us. HAHA

I want to keep clown fish but I really don't know.

chicagoreefer20 · 12/29/2014, 10:40 PM

Clown fish are fantastic. The basic variety are inexpensive, hardy, pair up, and are fun to watch!

pyithar · 12/30/2014, 06:26 AM

it all started with a clownfish for many of us. finding nemo got me into this hobby in 2003!

12/19/2014, 08:53 PM	#1
Jaseduck Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 11	Reef Tank I'm new and dying to start a reef tank. I already have a planted tank and a turtle tank. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for saltwater? Does it cost a lot?

12/19/2014, 09:42 PM	#4
reepher315 Humble Student Join Date: May 2014 Location: Geneva, NY Posts: 816	Cost is quite a bit more than running a fresh water tank. Dont let that discourage you. Take it slow and price out a tank, skimmer and the basic components. __________________ 90g mixed reef 55g sump/refugium

12/20/2014, 05:04 AM	#8
Ron1966 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Uxbridge Posts: 66	Starting a new tank takes lots of patience.. Dont rush and do lots of research. __________________ 120 Gallon Reef 20G Long Zoa Tank

12/30/2014, 06:26 AM	#11
pyithar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: yangon,burma(myanmar) Posts: 1,786	it all started with a clownfish for many of us. finding nemo got me into this hobby in 2003! __________________ take it easy, pyithar Current Tank Info: 150G display, 50G sump, mixed reef

12/19/2014, 08:55 PM	#2
toothybugs In Memoriam Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The smallest county in Illinois Posts: 1,986	Yes, and read the stickies. They'll answer all you need to get going.

12/19/2014, 09:01 PM	#3
Teenreefer15 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 479	Keep your params in check, keep salinity around 1.026 for corals. Buy dead not alive and seed your rock. and yes it will cost a lot. Get as big of a tank as you can get to start. You won't regret it. Nano tanks are harder to keep and you'll see why after your first day of adding water.

12/19/2014, 10:14 PM	#6
rfgonzo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	Here's a tip, run away as fast as you can or you'll be stuck here like the rest of us. HAHA

12/19/2014, 10:22 PM	#7
fishhuman Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: LA california Posts: 647	What fish are you planning to keep

12/29/2014, 10:40 PM	#10
chicagoreefer20 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 199	Clown fish are fantastic. The basic variety are inexpensive, hardy, pair up, and are fun to watch!