new to salt water

[cziemann]

I just started saltwater and new to the site. i have a 180 gallon tank with a all glass model 4 mega sump mag 12 cpr overflow. 2 aquaclear 201 and 1 802 powerheads. is there anything i should look for? other than a skimmer. i got it cycling. live rock two fish. any help would be appreciated thanks

 

[dogstar74]

Welcome to RC!

There are some good fish stores in Des Moines. I really liked the one in West Des Moines, behind the Hooters restaurant. I don't know if they are still there or not.

First Spend about 25 bucks and get Michael Palleta's book "The New Marine Aquarium" It's a great primer on Salt Water Tanks. I didn't lose a fish following that book.

Good luck!
Aaron

 

[thenewone]

skimmer and the book dont add fish till you know what your doing or else everything is going to die

 

[SMOOTHIE]

Welcome! Post pics and ask away (especially before a purchase). We were all new once and would love to see your tank thrive

 

[cziemann]

k well i got somone that is a seasoned vet. but i have it cycling with two blue chromis' a couple crabs and a live rock.

i got three powerheads 2x aquaclear 201 and 1x802 aquaclear that i just bought

i will be posting pics today but im just starting so theres not much.

 

[RoganTerrance]

Welcome to RC!

 

[bighen]

welcome to RC, get your self a lot of books

 

[200gallon]

Slow..... take your time, my 2$

 

[cziemann]

patience is a virtue