Advice for a Saltwater Filter/accessories

[AquataHolic420]

What is the best filter to use for a Saltwater setup? Would it be a wet/dry? i have absolutely no idea how to set up the Salt setup. Also what kind of light would be best too? (i'm lookin at a 55 g for starters)

Radiata Lionfish
Antenna Lion or however its spelled
goby or 2
Pineapple fish?

how would i set up a 55 to accomodate these fish?
I kno i would need a less bright setup for the pineapple fish, but what else?

 

[AquataHolic420]

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anyone got some good pointers for a new Sw enthusiest?

 

[RadleyMiller]

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anyone got some good pointers for a new Sw enthusiest?

The Mini Reef is a great book to read, since you need to do a lot of reading! A wet/dry would be your best bet. You will need a bigger tank IMO

 

[clopez21]

you would need a bigger tank for those lionfish

 

[Taboojen]

What is the best filter to use for a Saltwater setup? Would it be a wet/dry? i have absolutely no idea how to set up the Salt setup. Also what kind of light would be best too? (i'm lookin at a 55 g for starters)

Radiata Lionfish
Antenna Lion or however its spelled
goby or 2
Pineapple fish?

how would i set up a 55 to accomodate these fish?
I kno i would need a less bright setup for the pineapple fish, but what else?

There are many filtration methods used by saltwater hobbist. You just got to pick one out that works for you. I have kept saltwater fish for sometime and I've had success with using just live rock / sand, and a good protein skimmer for filtration. I believe it's called the berlin method. Some people use sumps to increase water volume and some don't. I guess its a matter of feisability and cost.

In terms of lighting. It also depends on what you want to have in your tank. If just fish and some live rock, you can almost use whatever you want. However, it gets fancier (and a lot more costly) if you decide to keep coral, esp. hard coral.

But as for the lionfish - you may consider a dwarf lionfish. They would do well in a 55and could live in it for life. Also - if you end up with one of the lions you mentioned, they'll have your gobies for lunch sooner or later. My lion cleaned out its tankmates in the past. lol.

 

[AquataHolic420]

There are many filtration methods used by saltwater hobbist. You just got to pick one out that works for you. I have kept saltwater fish for sometime and I've had success with using just live rock / sand, and a good protein skimmer for filtration. I believe it's called the berlin method. Some people use sumps to increase water volume and some don't. I guess its a matter of feisability and cost.

In terms of lighting. It also depends on what you want to have in your tank. If just fish and some live rock, you can almost use whatever you want. However, it gets fancier (and a lot more costly) if you decide to keep coral, esp. hard coral.

But as for the lionfish - you may consider a dwarf lionfish. They would do well in a 55and could live in it for life. Also - if you end up with one of the lions you mentioned, they'll have your gobies for lunch sooner or later. My lion cleaned out its tankmates in the past. lol.

Thanks for the advice, i will definately look into this more, but however i did buy the 55 G setup i was lookin at today. What kind of lionfish did u own? No matter what i will have a Radiata, its been my goal for 3 years, i dont care if it lives alone, and ill get a baby..
But any Lionfish pics would be helpful!

 

[sprayin70]

I would buy a CPR overflow and add a sump with a protein Skimmer. I use a MRC MR-1 on a 75 with a 30 gallon sump. It works well for me. In saltwater the Live rocks and Live sand are the main filtration. All the powerheads and return pumps are used for is flow. Just take your time and do some research. Good luck!!!

 

[fw180galma]

Lion Fish will eat anything that is close to 1/2 it's size...This inludes shrimp and craps...

For filtration, if you don't mind Hang on the Back things...

Just get 1-2lbs of Live Rock per gallon of water, a Aqua C Remora or the Pro Protein Skimmer.

A Maxijet 1200 Powerhead and you'll be all set.

If you dont want hang on things...You will need One hang on Overflow with a Sump (wet/dry) below and you can put your protein skimmer in there along with your heaters.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

[AquataHolic420]

Lion Fish will eat anything that is close to 1/2 it's size...This inludes shrimp and craps...


Just get 1-2lbs of Live Rock per gallon of water, a Aqua C Remora or the Pro Protein Skimmer.

A Maxijet 1200 Powerhead and you'll be all set.

If you dont want hang on things...You will need One hang on Overflow with a Sump (wet/dry) below and you can put your protein skimmer in there along with your heaters.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Im obviously a Rookie when it comes to saltwater, i have a good understanding of freshwater and FW fish, but now i want to expand my Knowledge... im in college right now so i could someday either open a A)Fish- LFS, or B) i would like ot own a bar with an awesome selection of tanks inside, .. Salt and fresh...

I have a few questions regarding why Wet dry filters or ""trickle filters".. why do they increase Nitrites or nitrates in your water? Are wet/dry systems the "top notch " system for a liverock/sand lionfish tank? I hope so becuase Im picking it up this sunday!
For filtration, if you don't mind Hang on the Back things...

 

[fw180galma]

Im obviously a Rookie when it comes to saltwater, i have a good understanding of freshwater and FW fish, but now i want to expand my Knowledge... im in college right now so i could someday either open a A)Fish- LFS, or B) i would like ot own a bar with an awesome selection of tanks inside, .. Salt and fresh...

I have a few questions regarding why Wet dry filters or ""trickle filters".. why do they increase Nitrites or nitrates in your water? Are wet/dry systems the "top notch " system for a liverock/sand lionfish tank? I hope so becuase Im picking it up this sunday!
For filtration, if you don't mind Hang on the Back things...

Like I said in another post and you will always see me answer questions like this with this:

There is no real RIGHT way. Everyone has thier opinions and proven results.

I can sit here and prove til i'm blue in the face that one way is better than the other..

There isn't...Pick a way..then best utilize it.

You have picked wet/dry, you'll hear tons of people bash it...It works fine. People call them nitrate factories because they need something to blame for thier nitrates and that looks like the best suspect. Could it be? Ya i guess it's possible..Likely...if you neglect anything you end up like that.

So lets cut through the chase....once you get it set up...You want to set up a system, maybe a divider in between the balls chamber, like a left and right side.

What you can do is...each time you do a water change...take one side and rinse them off in the old tank water *NEVER USE FRESH WATER*

This will keep the possibly build up off the balls (although I have never had any build up even on my setup) and reduce the likelyhood of it becomming a so called nitrate factory.

Also keep the sponge clean on the Overflow..and Make sure you have enough LR. YOu might want to think of a hang on the back fuge.