Well,
I have a 30g tank im looking to go saltwater in its simplest form. I was told easist to maintain and easiest on a newbie would be a fish only tank, this being liverock, live sand, saltwater, filtration, and eventually when water is stable fish. Correct ?
I was told that I would need to purchase saltwater, apprx 20lbs of rock, live sand and a filtration unit. looking at about $200. without filtration pump.
My queastion is living in Miami and sorrounded by beaches (not to mention a boat in my possesion) why do I need to purchase this stuff ? can't I just simply drive out to my local beach haul a couple of buckets of mixed sand an shells from the ocean break and about 3 5 gallon drums of saltwater. I also know of a fantatsic place for rock just a quick snorkle trip away, heck I don't even need my boat. Unless if there are other factors. I mean when you visit the beach you end up with plenty of sand in your shorts !
Just a reminder im a complete Newbi.... easy on the flames..:mrgreen:
I have a 30g tank im looking to go saltwater in its simplest form. I was told easist to maintain and easiest on a newbie would be a fish only tank, this being liverock, live sand, saltwater, filtration, and eventually when water is stable fish. Correct ?
I was told that I would need to purchase saltwater, apprx 20lbs of rock, live sand and a filtration unit. looking at about $200. without filtration pump.
My queastion is living in Miami and sorrounded by beaches (not to mention a boat in my possesion) why do I need to purchase this stuff ? can't I just simply drive out to my local beach haul a couple of buckets of mixed sand an shells from the ocean break and about 3 5 gallon drums of saltwater. I also know of a fantatsic place for rock just a quick snorkle trip away, heck I don't even need my boat. Unless if there are other factors. I mean when you visit the beach you end up with plenty of sand in your shorts !
Just a reminder im a complete Newbi.... easy on the flames..:mrgreen:
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