Time to get ready...New tank set up

[pearsonrk]

Today is the first day of setup on my new sea horse tank. The set up will be....

45 gallon Marineland cube tank and stand with overflow
Marineland Pro 24 hour MH-T5 light.
55lbs BRS Pukani Dry Eco Rock
20 gallon sump
Reef Octopus XP-1000 SSS cone skimmer
Bulk Reef Supply GFO reactor
Aqueon 3500 return pump

Since I am new to sea horses input is welcome. Pics to come soon.

 

[pearsonrk]

OK, so things didnt go as I wanted them to with the 45 cube. Instead I went with the 57 gallon Oceanic Rimless. Still far from over. But its a start. New setup is....

57 gallon Oceanic Rimless with overflow
Finnex 4 BulbT-5/LED Lighting system
20 gallon sump
Reef Octopus XP-1000 SSS cone skimmer
Aqueon 3500 return pump
1 Koralia Evolution 750gph




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[namxas]

Nice setup, but you'll want some hitches in the tank (I use branchy LR and live macro).

If there is a propeller inside that PH, you'll want to put a guard over it so your SH don't amputate their tails (I've seen it happen to folks more than once).

Also, that gorg needs to be removed from the substrate, as it will go necrotic where it's buried and the necrosis will move up the stalk above the substrate. I'd also put it in a high flow area or aim the PH at it.

Your SH will spend a good deal of time hunting in those clumps of red macro (the bushy stuff really harbors the pods).

 

[pearsonrk]

Nice setup, but you'll want some hitches in the tank (I use branchy LR and live macro).

If there is a propeller inside that PH, you'll want to put a guard over it so your SH don't amputate their tails (I've seen it happen to folks more than once).

Also, that gorg needs to be removed from the substrate, as it will go necrotic where it's buried and the necrosis will move up the stalk above the substrate. I'd also put it in a high flow area or aim the PH at it.

Your SH will spend a good deal of time hunting in those clumps of red macro (the bushy stuff really harbors the pods).

Im still aways away from being done. Wont be getting the horses till lat June. Good to know about the power head. Thanks. I plan on getting more gorgs and sea fans as well as some branching rock.

 

[pearsonrk]

As things start getting closer to me getting my horses, im needing some advise on what kind of algae to get. For my light, I am using the Finnex T-5 LED light here....
http://www.finnex.net/index.php?opt...4&product_id=126&Itemid=61&vmcchk=1&Itemid=61

....using a bulb combo of Giesemann 1 Midday,1 Pure Actinic, 2 Aqua Blue+

Any help or suggestions anyone can give me on what type of algae to put in this tank would be very helpful.

 

[sondinh]

i am a seahorse beginner too

i am a seahorse beginner too

HI. My biocube is on the way. But can i have question?! When I should put seahorse in the tank since it is filled with saltwater? i heard that depend on cycle on the tank. but i have no idea about that. and what I need to get with saltwater for a new tank? thanks bro