Hi All,
This is my first post on here. I am apart of a number of forums, but none meant just for saltwater and reef tanks.
I typically keep freshwater tanks, 1 being my 29 Gallon planted and the other being a 125 Gallon South American Cichlid tank.
I have recently decided to start a saltwater reef tank after much thought and hesitation lol. It always seemed a bit intimidating.
I want to start with a 10 Gallon aquarium which I already have. I also have a HOB filter already as well. The filter is a Penguin 350 Bio-Wheel. Is this too much?
I also have a Hydor nano circulation fan if needed as well.
For the lights, I plan on doing DIY LED strips from Amazon. Here is a link to what I plan on doing with them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgyWu_jP7AQ
Of course I will being getting a heater from amazon, as I do not have a spare lying around.
I also know to buy a refractometer to measure salinity in the tank.
I have also been told to start with live sand. Is there any go to brand or type I should purchase?
I was also told to start off with live rock, and no less than 5 pounds.
As far as maintenance, I was told to top off every 2-3 days depending on evaporation, and do a 25% water change every 5 days or at the least once per week.
Other than this, I am not sure where to start or begin. Are there any chemicals, beneficial bacteria that I need to purchase? I have heard about using Chemi Pure Blue, and poly filter pads in my filter.
Any help or guidance is much appreciated!
This is my first post on here. I am apart of a number of forums, but none meant just for saltwater and reef tanks.
I typically keep freshwater tanks, 1 being my 29 Gallon planted and the other being a 125 Gallon South American Cichlid tank.
I have recently decided to start a saltwater reef tank after much thought and hesitation lol. It always seemed a bit intimidating.
I want to start with a 10 Gallon aquarium which I already have. I also have a HOB filter already as well. The filter is a Penguin 350 Bio-Wheel. Is this too much?
I also have a Hydor nano circulation fan if needed as well.
For the lights, I plan on doing DIY LED strips from Amazon. Here is a link to what I plan on doing with them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgyWu_jP7AQ
Of course I will being getting a heater from amazon, as I do not have a spare lying around.
I also know to buy a refractometer to measure salinity in the tank.
I have also been told to start with live sand. Is there any go to brand or type I should purchase?
I was also told to start off with live rock, and no less than 5 pounds.
As far as maintenance, I was told to top off every 2-3 days depending on evaporation, and do a 25% water change every 5 days or at the least once per week.
Other than this, I am not sure where to start or begin. Are there any chemicals, beneficial bacteria that I need to purchase? I have heard about using Chemi Pure Blue, and poly filter pads in my filter.
Any help or guidance is much appreciated!