I already own a 55 gallon fish tank with a stand. I haven’t ordered anything yet, but I have came up with a list of all the things I plan on getting. Please tell me any knowledge you have of any of the items or if you suggest something different.

Item list-
-55 gallon glass fish tank
-Stand fitted for tank
-Marineland Magnum Canister Filter 350 Pro
-SeaClone Protein Skimmer SCPS 100
-Penguin Powerhead Model 550 x 2
-Hydor Theo Heater 200 watt x 2
-Portable Refractometer
-Instant Ocean Reef Crystals Synthetic Sea Salt 150 gallon bucket
-Thermometer
-Ocean Direct Caribbean Live Sand 60lb

Looking for a good test kit also.

As for the things i plan on putting into the tank i’m not sure of. I want to add at least 60 pound of live rock for filtration. The only fish I have a strong desire to add to the tank is a Ocellaris Clownfish. Could someone please come up with a list of tank mates i can add in with my 3-4 Clownfish?

Thanks!

Ok got my bio cube 29 setup with salt water and 25 lbs of live sand yesterday.Today I put in 25 lbs of live rock took my bio balls out put a small piece of live rock in the bottom of the back middle section and put some bio balls back in.I tested the water for salt it is 1.024 I believe that is correct the 024 is I know. Then I purchased a reef master test kit from aquarium pharmaceuticals. It test calcium,caronate hardness,phosphate and nitrate levels.I tested all of them my Nitrate is at zero the phosphate is 0.0ppm the calcium is 300 mg/L ppm and the caronate hardness is 1 dKH or 17.9 what do you think of these levels? This kit didn’t have a ammonia test what do you think of that? Tank is running about 77-78 degrees. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. What should I do next?
So if I get a ammonia test it spikes and then it should drop with the nitrates and then I know the tank has cycled? Then I do a small water change and can ad 1 fish?
After the tank cycles ideally I would want my numbers at what?

im thinking of starting a 10 gallon nano reef tank.

I want to start with a pair of ocellaris clown fish
(fake kind. the ones that have been held in captivity. not wild caught)

I also would want to put live sand, and some live coral along with base coral.

1) how much would 10 pounds of live sand cost…and how much is normal sand?
2) how much would 10 pounds of live coral cost, and 10 pounds of base coral
3) can i use the two HOB filters that i modded this 10 gallon with(for my current freshwater setup)… or do i NEED a skimmer or a different filter? (how do i rig them to be for saltwater…CLUELESS)

4) can you please give me links to filters (if needed) and price ranges.
and how to rig a freshwater HOB filter

Thanks.

I have a newly created 30-gallon saltwater tank that contains 40lbs of live sand and about 30lbs of live fiji rock. It’s only been up and running for a few days to begin cycling. I wanted to see what types of coral (when ready) will do well in this new system and not be extremely difficult to maintain?

My hood can handle 18watts max per bulb so have 2 lamps on it (best I can do):
-A 17watt Ocean Sun 10,000K
-And a Reef Sun 50/50

-Powerhead with Wavemaker

Avg. temp 84* F
Specific gravity: 1.021

I want to get several types of live coral, polyps, mushrooms and/or sponges if possible. I was thinking like torch coral, toadstool coral, trumpet coral etc. What types of live coral do you recommend for this setup? I probably prefer soft coral over hard. Thanks for your help.

I have recently bought a used nano reef aquarium. When I bought it, the tank was pretty run down, but there was live rock, live sand and some other misc creatures (small feather duster and a few small clams..I think). I did a complete water switch and waited for the cycle. I showed a small spike in ammonia on the second day after the change and now 5 days after the change there is no ammonia or nitrite and a reading of 20 on nitrate. I am also pretty sure that it finished cycling because there is a sudden growth of green dust looking algae. I also noticed that the small clams (if they are clams) are emitting tiny white embryos (I think) out of their syphons. Should I go ahead with my clean up crew. I have had a 201 powerhead running a 80gph hob filter and a 50w tronic heater in this 7 g mini bow setup. Let me know what you think……Lastly I have been seeing these really tiny half orange half black hairy worms. what are they? Bristle worms?
Please only answer if you are experienced reefer and have an idea of what I am talking about. All answers are appreciated but I really need to know which direction to go from someone who knows themself

i want to know everything i need to set it up. ive had a freshwater setup but ive never heard of some of the things for a saltwater tank like refugium and protein skimmer. but anyway i want to know all the things i need to make it as easy as possible but i still want to be able to take care of soft/hard corals, inverts and fish. price is not a problem so i want all the best stuff for my new hobby. please let me know thanks
also i want live rock and a good brand of live sand

I have a 1 year olf 60 gallon FOWLER tank. Now i want to try a reef tank.
ok i have the24 gallon aquapodwith the 150w HQI and lunar lights - got it for 9. I have not started the cycle. For a healthy reef setup what else do i need? Can you recommend a good protein skimmer that will fit? I am in LA,CA, do i really need a chiller? I am planning on getting 2 true preculas to try to breed them. I will start the cycle mid july with live sand/fiji premium live rock— how many pounds should i put in? I will start to add corals like in 6months or so. What are the best corals for a nano tank?

Any advice?

Can you give me link or somthing where i can go into and shop for protein skimmers/any upgrade media for my nano tank

Hello Aqua experts.

I have a 10 gallon tank, i’m going to turn it into a salt water tank here is the setup im thinking of having.

10lbs of Fiji cured live rocks
20lbs of fine live sand from fiji.
30watts lighting that is recommended for salt water tanks.

So do i have enough lighting for 30 watts and how many fish could i keep in my tank. I want a clown fish for sure and maybe some other if possible.