cbyron2003
Reefing newb
Hi all,
I have kept freshwater fish in the past and was planning to do the same, purchasing a new 180L/40G Jewel Rio tank.
However once I have got my tank I have decided to make the move into a saltwater tank and so have been doing some reading and talking to LFS for the past couple of weeks.
I know from past experience that my LFS is not always giving me the best info I need so I was hoping to run through what kit he has recommended and see what you guys think. I should point out that I am planning a FOWLR set-up at the moment but I will definitely be hoping to add some coral further down the line.
The tank that I got was set up for tropical freshwater and so came with a heater and an internal filter. For my initial set-up my LFS has recommended another external filter, (aqua one 750 series 2), a sack of white gravel and some live rock with a protein skimmer and lighting to be added later as per coral requirements. He has also suggested replacing some of my filter sponges with live rock frags.
Does this sound adequate/sensible to get things moving?
Do I need an external filter as well as my live rock.
Alot of posts on here refer to a powerhead, seemingly for water flow. Is this essential at the moment and what are the benefits/costs etc.
Reading through alot of posts on here and I must say it seems to be one of the friendliest/most helpful forums I have come across on any topic.
Cheers
I have kept freshwater fish in the past and was planning to do the same, purchasing a new 180L/40G Jewel Rio tank.
However once I have got my tank I have decided to make the move into a saltwater tank and so have been doing some reading and talking to LFS for the past couple of weeks.
I know from past experience that my LFS is not always giving me the best info I need so I was hoping to run through what kit he has recommended and see what you guys think. I should point out that I am planning a FOWLR set-up at the moment but I will definitely be hoping to add some coral further down the line.
The tank that I got was set up for tropical freshwater and so came with a heater and an internal filter. For my initial set-up my LFS has recommended another external filter, (aqua one 750 series 2), a sack of white gravel and some live rock with a protein skimmer and lighting to be added later as per coral requirements. He has also suggested replacing some of my filter sponges with live rock frags.
Does this sound adequate/sensible to get things moving?
Do I need an external filter as well as my live rock.
Alot of posts on here refer to a powerhead, seemingly for water flow. Is this essential at the moment and what are the benefits/costs etc.
Reading through alot of posts on here and I must say it seems to be one of the friendliest/most helpful forums I have come across on any topic.
Cheers