New here! First time owning a salt water tank

[Seb Monteagudo]

So sorry to hear that and sorry for the loss.

It's ok it happens there was nothing I could've done sadly

 

[robham777]

Btw make sure the media of the filter stays wet and does not dry out and don't rinse off with water from tap if you don't already know this. The live rock is also a natural filter it has a lot of creatures living on it some naked to the human eye.

This is super important, in most saltwater tanks the live rock is the primary biological filtration and letting it dry out can set you back months and big $. If you are not going to be able to set it up immediately get a rubbermaid or similar tote for the live rock and use a powerhead for circulation. The water needs to be well oxygenated to maintain the organisms on/in the live rock.

 

[tlindsey]

This is super important, in most saltwater tanks the live rock is the primary biological filtration and letting it dry out can set you back months and big $. If you are not going to be able to set it up immediately get a rubbermaid or similar tote for the live rock and use a powerhead for circulation. The water needs to be well oxygenated to maintain the organisms on/in the live rock.

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This

 

[mattison187]

Sorry to hear about losing your fish to irma on a better note, you will have a blast with a marine setup!

 

[robham777]

Actually the substrate should be kept wet/damp as well and if you can transport the entire water volume from the tank, even better. I looked into converting a 75 to salt a while back and live sand, live rock, and instant ocean type water are very expensive but get you up and running much more quickly than starting from scratch. Hopefully the owner will give you a good overview of getting started, most hobbyist are eager to share their knowledge.

 

[MrsE88]

You are getting a heck of a deal! Congrats!

I wish salt water wasn't so expensive, I'd love a small set up someday.

 

[tlindsey]

You are getting a heck of a deal! Congrats!

I wish salt water wasn't so expensive, I'd love a small set up someday.

You ever consider a Nano Reef

 

[MrsE88]

No, I think I know that would be opening a door I wouldn't be able to close. Haha

 

[Seb Monteagudo]

This is super important, in most saltwater tanks the live rock is the primary biological filtration and letting it dry out can set you back months and big $. If you are not going to be able to set it up immediately get a rubbermaid or similar tote for the live rock and use a powerhead for circulation. The water needs to be well oxygenated to maintain the organisms on/in the live rock.

Thank you so much! I appreciate the tips

 

[Seb Monteagudo]

You are getting a heck of a deal! Congrats!

I wish salt water wasn't so expensive, I'd love a small set up someday.

Thank you it's a deal of a life time. I'm so happy