New to the forum, need some advice!

[MuShu]

Perfect on the light then. On my freshwater tank, I got a light that expanded and have dark spots in the tank because of the length of the actual light.

 

[swanny06]

Perfect on the light then. On my freshwater tank, I got a light that expanded and have dark spots in the tank because of the length of the actual light.

Awesome! I'm exited to get started on this thing.

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[Elricsfate]

I definitely don't want the "mound of rocks" look either so i get what you're saying. My only concern is not having enough rock for adequate filtration.

Sense I do not have anything in the tank as of right now, would I be able to add the water and salt in the tank? My only question after that is, when I add the rock and sand will it matter that I already added the water before?

I have a powerhead, heater, and RODI filter on the way so i should be pretty squared away on that end.

Thank you!


The tank is 36"

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You can use media in the sump for added biological filtration. Many people who use less rock in their displays do this.

Generally you'd want to add the rock, then the sand, then the water. You add the water slowly, using a bowl, or platter, or something to keep it from stirring the sand up too much. You do not have to do it this way, but it clouds up less and clears up quicker.

Yes you can mix your first batch of water directly in the tank. But since you have a 40 you can get a couple of 5 gallon buckets (you'll need them anyway) and make up some water before hand. Then after placing your sand and rock you can add some water.

Rock first, then sand. If the rock is sitting on top of the sand critters that burrow can dig under the rock and cause instability/collapse.

Also, please be aware, I am not an expert. I am on these forums asking questions every day. It just so happens that the questions you are asking are ones I have already researched.

Good luck!

 

[sde1500]

- lighting wise I'm looking at getting a 36" Orbit Marine LED light

What do y'all think?



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What corals do you plan to grow, that light isn't the most powerful. If you stick to softies it should be ok. Higher light needing corals I don't think will do well.

 

[swanny06]

You can use media in the sump for added biological filtration. Many people who use less rock in their displays do this.

Generally you'd want to add the rock, then the sand, then the water. You add the water slowly, using a bowl, or platter, or something to keep it from stirring the sand up too much. You do not have to do it this way, but it clouds up less and clears up quicker.

Yes you can mix your first batch of water directly in the tank. But since you have a 40 you can get a couple of 5 gallon buckets (you'll need them anyway) and make up some water before hand. Then after placing your sand and rock you can add some water.

Rock first, then sand. If the rock is sitting on top of the sand critters that burrow can dig under the rock and cause instability/collapse.

Also, please be aware, I am not an expert. I am on these forums asking questions every day. It just so happens that the questions you are asking are ones I have already researched.

Good luck!

I guess my biggest thing was to try to avoid carrying a bunch of buckets upstairs in my house, but I might be out of luck with that haha. I have a little pump i can stick in the buckets that will allow me to put the water in the tank fairly slowly so I won't mess up any work I've done. I appreciate your input.

What corals do you plan to grow, that light isn't the most powerful. If you stick to softies it should be ok. Higher light needing corals I don't think will do well.

My first goal is to estabish a FOWLR tank and get comfortable with that, then start to add corals. Concerning the light, would I be in the clear if I bought two? Or should I just upgrade my lighting to something else at that point?

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