new- help -dont just look!!

[fishy-freand]

hey

im new"hey all" and i am thinking about geting a 80L*40W*50H
somethink like that and this is.......

circulation :- powerhead ith timer at half an our intervals

filtration:-
Lees Protein Skimmer 12 Inch
enviroreef rock

lighting:-
Aqua One Aluminium Reflector 24 Inch
OR
Aqua One Aluminium Reflector 24 Inch Double

heating:-
AquarWorld Glass Heater ??W

WHAT WATT SHOULD I GET?

accessories:-
thermometer:$3
test kits-ph:$5
WHAT TEST KITS SHOULD I GET??

IS THIS I GOOD SET UP??

WHAT FISH SHOULD I GET??

WHAT CORAL SHOULD I GET??

????????

THANKS

fishy freand

 

[Thunil]

ok, for circulation i would get a couple of power heads, and what do you mean by half hour intervals, do you mean it will be off for half an hour, then on for half an hour? if so i wouldn't get it but just get normal powerheads. as for the environment rock, we call it liverock(lr) i would go for about 18 kilos. with the lighting i would look at getting t5 or metal halide lights. as for the heater i would go for a 200 watt heater, or two 150 watt heaters.

as for test kits, you will need, ammonia, ph, nitrire, nitrate, calcium, phostphate, look at some online shops for the test kits

as for livestock, you could get 5 smallish fish in that size tank, for ideas go to this site http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?pCatId=2124 , but remember its an american site with american prices so expect to pay a bit more in sydney.

good luck

 

[energy_crisis]

Everyone has a differend preference for corals...you need to figure that out what you like and can afford first before determining the necessary equipment. Take a look at the type of corals that others keep in their tanks and check out their equipment list to see what similar equipment you need.

For 50H I'm assuming cm and not inches right? If you want a light that can keep most corals get metal halides.

 

[fishy-freand]

circulation :- powerhead
filtration:-
Lees Protein Skimmer 12 Inch
enviroreef rock-18kg

lighting:-
t5
or
metal halide lights

heating:-
AquarWorld Glass Heater 200W

accessories:-
thermometer:$3
test kits-
ph:$5
ammonia
nitrire
nitrate
calcium,
phostphate

IS THIS I GOOD SET UP??

WHAT FISH SHOULD I GET??

WHAT CORAL SHOULD I GET??

????????

THANKS

fishy freand

 

[Vincerama2]

Re: new- help -dont just look!!

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8080459#post8080459 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishy-freand
hey

im new"hey all" and i am thinking about geting a 80L*40W*50H
somethink like that and this is.......

fishy freand [/QUOTE]

So in "American" that's 31.5 x 15.7 x 19.7 inche tank. That's what, 40 gallons?

You should start with soft corals. Zooanthids, Mushrooms, Leathers, etc. Maybe an LPS to start.

Do you want both fish & coral, or just fish? or just coral?

My biggest advice is to do some more reading on this board, especially the "New To The Hobby" board and read what issues other new hobbiests are encountering.

V

 

[fishy-freand]

i want fish & coral

 

[outy]

you need to read up and learn the hobby first [like vince says]

 

[fishy-freand]

Aqua One Aluminium Reflector 36 Inch

Aqua One reflector lamps are elegant and have many more features than your average aquarium light.

Includes light tube.

Features:


Stylish matt black finish.
Built in reflector.
External on/off switch.
Splash resistant clear light tube cover.
No fuss set up.
Internal ballast.
Australian Approval No. N17326
Comes complete with light tube.
Two easy locking nuts turn to release panel and allow light cover to easily slip out.

Dimensions: 92L x 10.5W x 8.5H cm


how come i cen not use that light??
is it to strong or to week or.............

 

[Vincerama2]

That light appears to be a fluourescent light, but I can't tell what kind. There are several types;

T-8 and T-12 are the typical fluorescent lights, like in an office. Probably doesn't give off enough light or light of the wrong spectrum.

T-5 are thin Fluoerescents, they are the "new" lights favoured by many reefers

Compact Fluourescentsa re proven lights and reasonably priced.

VHO (Very High Output) lights come in T-8 size (I think, I'm not sure) and provide more light output than the regular T-8s (obviously, by the name).

Light tubes also come in different spectrums and are often noted by their "colour temperature". This can range from 6500 to 20,000 for corals capable lights.

In general fluorescent lights are good enough for most soft corals and LPS. SPS corals tend to need more intense lights, like Metal Halides, but I've had SPS under compact fluouresents with no problem, and many use T-5 (and VHO) lights for SPS as well.

Fish don't care about what kind of lights you use. Certain fish can't be kept with coral, since they'll eat them. Certain fish can't be kept with other fish. Certain fish REQUIRE a certain sized aquarium. Certain fish are sold but simply can't survive in an aquarium due to their eating habits/requirements.

Clown fish are a reasonably friendly reef fish, but unless you stick with Ocellaris Amphiron or Perculas, they might not be so friendly with some other fish. Damsels are cheap and colourful, but can bother other fish.

So ... as you can see, there is a lot to learn about MANY aspects of the hobby. That's why I'm suggesting you look at the "New to Hobby" and "Reef Discussion" (this) forums and see what other people have success with, or have failures with. If you just hop into the hobby with minimum information/experience, it might cost you a bunch of money, since salt creatures are expensive and you might get frustrated.

Aside from that, I HIGHLY suggest you read a book on Marine/Salt aquariums. If nothing more than to get a good foundation for what you might want to do.

For what it's worth, that light system you mentioned is probably good for soft corals and fish, but there is still not enough information for a really good opinion.

V

 

[fishy-freand]

thanks

 

[msuzuki126]

You definitely have a lot of reading to do.

 

[fishy-freand]

i ordered 3 books they will be here on sunday

 

[fishy-freand]

http://www.equarium.com.au/store/detail.asp?id=413&cat=23

 

[fishy-freand]

should i get a single or dubble

 

[Vincerama2]

If you have your heart set on that lamp, then get the double.

V

 

[fishy-freand]

thanks

 

[outy]

dont get that light

stay here and read up before spending cash and we will save you allot of $$$ down the road

with that light there is very little coral that will survive.

for that price you can get so much more that actually will work

 

[fishy-freand]

like........................

 

[fishy-freand]

those are in australian dollers
what cen i get for that price abouts........................

 

[theatrus]

Something like a 2x96W PC light would be a good minimum: http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=ES53104
(yes, US site, but you get the idea )