and the setup begins!!

At least get the basics: PH, Ammonia, Nitrite, & Nitrate. Along with a hydrometer to test your specific gravity.

You can also get an alkalinity tester (I don't have one yet.)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13233417#post13233417 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Everyones Hero
At least get the basics: PH, Ammonia, Nitrite, & Nitrate. Along with a hydrometer to test your specific gravity.

You can also get an alkalinity tester (I don't have one yet.)
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Those are great basic kits. Salifert is supposed to good, Elos is supposed to be great. But both are pricey (aka you get what you pay for).

I use Seachem but I think I will try another brand when these kits run out. The tests work ok, just some minor tweaking needed to make them more user friendly. I have no chemistry degree so this is just a non educated users opinion. You could check out the other forums where they constantly debate the pros and cons of each brand.
 
ok sounds good also what is a good type of rock that will convert to live rock? im planing to get about a 100 lbs of live rock and then like 50-100 of other non live rock and convert it your thoughts?
 
If you can try to stick to something like Figi dry rock. It's less dense & more porous. More surface area to the pound vs the Florida Dry rock I picked up.
 
one more question my overflow will be split to my sump and fuge. i will have to adjust the flow to my fuge with a valve correct? because i will have a return in the sump and fuge. i will just have to adjust the flow rate so that its the same? what other ways could this work betteR? i have 2 20gallon tank one for sump one for fuge. i have 2 return pumps that i bought one is 1200 one is 300 or 400 i cants remember your thoughts please!
 
Yeah, you'll have to use a ball valve to slow down the flow to the fuge.

Maybe use a T & run one line to the fuge & the other end of the T to the other sump. That way you don't have to reduce the flow too much.

So it would be like:
1st Overflow 2nd Overflow
l l l l
l l l l
l l ============l l
l l l l l l
l l l l l l
lxl lxl lxl
1st Tank 2nd Tank

If that doesn't make sense I can draw a picture.
 
no i get it and i think im going to do that instead just a T. where should i place the overflow hole i will be drilling my tank. your thoughts?
 
The picture didn't turn out right & I'm sorry, I was thinking overflow boxes. I forgot you are drilling your tank.

I don't have good advice on where to drill a tank.
 
my silly question is i am planning my 75 gallon reef tank and i have read about supporting the bottom with styrofoam and have asked people in person about this and there has been no real input. I purchased my tank about 6 months ago. it is a new aqueon with center support so it takes seprate versa tops, but the bottom does not look to me like the bottom support goes to the top of the stand.(like it is not tall enough to fill the void in the center that is created by the trim) I currently have a 29 gallon nano and i want to take my time setting this one up and DO IT RIGHT.
 
I don't use foam, but I have seen people use it. The tanks are designed to not need it. It can help reduce any noise though. I don't think there is any saltwater commandment that states otherwise. :)
 
its a matter of physics not so much how strong something is. i took physics its complicated stuff but in short terms. there are alot of smart people out there that know there ****. it works always will unless you crack your tank then your going gambling
 
with the compact floresents i got off ebay idk if i have the link or not but if you look back you will see them. what light dependent corals will i be able to hold. like little to moderate light?
 
T5s might be a better way to describe them. Otherwise people will get a wrong Idea. I have a crocea clam in my setup and it is half way up the tank and LOVING life. I also have SPS and LPS coral so I think so long as you make sure you place more light demanding coral in the upper half of your tank you can keep just about anything. I am trying to keep alveapora alive and I don't think I'm doing great...but that does seem to be a bit difficult to maintain.
 
timschmidt,


When shopping for a light fixture I only have to worry about the display gallons right? I am trying to build my 75g and have thought about the coralife lunar aqualight it has 260watts. 2 actinic blues and 2 10,000k day light
 
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