Hello. I just wanted to post here and get my post count started. I am new to saltwater fish tanking (what is the proper term for what I'm doing?). I've had a freshwater tank for years, been without a tank for years, and now I'm back in.
My plans are to get a 75-90 gallon tank in about a year, so in order to get started now, I purchased a 24 gallon biocube. I can post model numbers and such later, but for now I'll just say that I bought the protein skimmer that fits in the back. I also have a small electric heater, timers for my lights, and a 50gpd RO/DI filter. I put 30 lbs. of argonite (sp) sand in and after a couple days, put 12 lbs. of liverock in. Now I'm waiting. It's been a week, probably going to wait another week or two until I get some cleaning crew in there.
Immediate plans for this tank are a bubble tip anenome and some species of clown, don't know yet. My wife really wants a long-horned cowfish, but I've told her about the problems that everyone states about them (toxins, bad swimmer, etc.). Please keep in mind that I do plan on getting a larger tank next spring. Other than that, I don't have any set plans. Anyone here have any good ideas?
I was wondering do most people here buy and trade from each other versus visiting their local fish store?
So hey! I really like what I've read from the forums and can't wait to start working with you.
Barry
My plans are to get a 75-90 gallon tank in about a year, so in order to get started now, I purchased a 24 gallon biocube. I can post model numbers and such later, but for now I'll just say that I bought the protein skimmer that fits in the back. I also have a small electric heater, timers for my lights, and a 50gpd RO/DI filter. I put 30 lbs. of argonite (sp) sand in and after a couple days, put 12 lbs. of liverock in. Now I'm waiting. It's been a week, probably going to wait another week or two until I get some cleaning crew in there.
Immediate plans for this tank are a bubble tip anenome and some species of clown, don't know yet. My wife really wants a long-horned cowfish, but I've told her about the problems that everyone states about them (toxins, bad swimmer, etc.). Please keep in mind that I do plan on getting a larger tank next spring. Other than that, I don't have any set plans. Anyone here have any good ideas?
I was wondering do most people here buy and trade from each other versus visiting their local fish store?
So hey! I really like what I've read from the forums and can't wait to start working with you.
Barry
