Hi All,
In addition to the 12g NanoCube I am setting up, I also found a great deal on a 24g AquaPod with HQI lighting. I was also offered a 34g Solana complete setup for a nice price as well.
My questions to you guys are:
Which would you choose and why? I have read some reviews, but I like this forum and appreciate your opinions.
These AIO setups come with bioballs, sponges and ceramic rings alot of the time...would you use them or just use live rock instead?
Do I need to buy more powerful pumps for these systems?
Do I need to buy a heater/chiller for these systems?
What do I need to purchase in terms of testing kits? I know the LFS offered one to me, but it was like $129. I guess it has everything I need, but not knowing exactly I didn't want to bite. I will be buying other things from the store later I am sure.
Would you buy live rock from the LFS or would you go online. It is like $8 a pound here and salt water is $1/gallon.
Speaking of which, I have access to RO/Distilled water (I work in a lab) would this be OK for my tanks? Could I mix my own salt water up? Where could I buy 5-10 gallon "clean" containers for my water?
I know I've asked a lot of questions and I appreciate the time and response from all of you. I just want to make sure I take the right approach to this as I want to be as competent as possible!
Thanks,
ReefyCane
In addition to the 12g NanoCube I am setting up, I also found a great deal on a 24g AquaPod with HQI lighting. I was also offered a 34g Solana complete setup for a nice price as well.
My questions to you guys are:
Which would you choose and why? I have read some reviews, but I like this forum and appreciate your opinions.
These AIO setups come with bioballs, sponges and ceramic rings alot of the time...would you use them or just use live rock instead?
Do I need to buy more powerful pumps for these systems?
Do I need to buy a heater/chiller for these systems?
What do I need to purchase in terms of testing kits? I know the LFS offered one to me, but it was like $129. I guess it has everything I need, but not knowing exactly I didn't want to bite. I will be buying other things from the store later I am sure.
Would you buy live rock from the LFS or would you go online. It is like $8 a pound here and salt water is $1/gallon.
Speaking of which, I have access to RO/Distilled water (I work in a lab) would this be OK for my tanks? Could I mix my own salt water up? Where could I buy 5-10 gallon "clean" containers for my water?
I know I've asked a lot of questions and I appreciate the time and response from all of you. I just want to make sure I take the right approach to this as I want to be as competent as possible!
Thanks,
ReefyCane