any tips for a beginner in salt

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
ok so to do list:

1. read tons of stuff and do tons of research
2. figure out the livestock for the tank
3. get a tank (range between 40-125)
4. make sump
5. get skimmer (rated for 1.5 to 2x tank size)
6. prep water
7. add fish
8. maintain aquarium

does that sound good?
 
mofisher;4752892; said:
ok so to do list:

1. read tons of stuff and do tons of research
2. figure out the livestock for the tank
3. get a tank (range between 40-125)
4. make sump
5. get skimmer (rated for 1.5 to 2x tank size)
6. prep water
7. add fish
8. maintain aquarium

does that sound good?
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Are you going to add live rock to your set-up ?
 
mofisher;4753655; said:
i was considering that but the only thing is im not to sure what live rock is
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Live rock is pours rock taken out of the ocean. It’s made from the calcified / hardened remains of dead coral. It’s called live rock because it is filled with BB and will become your biological filtration in a SW aquarium. IMO, live rock is a key element in a healthy SW set-up.

When you start your research, I would also suggest look into the different types, or levels of quality in live rock. As a rule of thumb, you will need 1 lb of live rock per gallon of water. If you have a really good quality rock, you could get a away with less, if you have lower quality rock you will need a little more.
 
Live rock, and cycling the tank where two things that I noticed missing.

Lighting also must be brought into consideration.
 
I like and use MH...I have also done PC, and just built my first t5 fixture.

LED is cool, and there are for sure some units out there that are worth a second look, but I personally havent made the jump yet.
 
FLESHY;4758432; said:
I like and use MH...I have also done PC, and just built my first t5 fixture.

LED is cool, and there are for sure some units out there that are worth a second look, but I personally havent made the jump yet.
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ok i looked at some and im kinda leaning toward LED (I like the blueish hue to it) would this be the best for my money
 
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