Quiet Tempest
New member
So I've now got a 75g (thanks Scott!) tank just waiting to be cleaned up and turned into a reef tank. It's been quite a while since I started up a new tank and I was hoping you guys could offer some advice.
I'd like a deep sand bed but not sure what type to use or where to obtain it. I've looked a bit at different grades, colors, and origins of sand from various retailers online but without seeing it in a filled tank it's hard to gauge how it would look in mine. Any suggestions or photos of your own sand beds? Would a fine grade of sand be safe to use with a tank this size?
I'm also wondering what would be the best route to take as far as lighting goes? This tank is currently fitted with four T8 bulbs so I know I'll need to switch things around a bit to accommodate corals. I plan to keep primarily LPS, soft corals, and zoas in the tank but rose bubble tip anemones are just beautiful and if I could keep one under proper lighting I'd love to pick one up.
Any other words of advice are appreciated. I'm taking my time with this tank and it may be a while before it's up and running. I want to make sure I don't screw anything up in the process.
I'd like a deep sand bed but not sure what type to use or where to obtain it. I've looked a bit at different grades, colors, and origins of sand from various retailers online but without seeing it in a filled tank it's hard to gauge how it would look in mine. Any suggestions or photos of your own sand beds? Would a fine grade of sand be safe to use with a tank this size?
I'm also wondering what would be the best route to take as far as lighting goes? This tank is currently fitted with four T8 bulbs so I know I'll need to switch things around a bit to accommodate corals. I plan to keep primarily LPS, soft corals, and zoas in the tank but rose bubble tip anemones are just beautiful and if I could keep one under proper lighting I'd love to pick one up.
Any other words of advice are appreciated. I'm taking my time with this tank and it may be a while before it's up and running. I want to make sure I don't screw anything up in the process.
