Considering A Salt Water Tank

[michmash/eddie]

it is, i was thinking of using my tetratec 1200 external with some live rock etc, could also put the rowaphos in there?

i want to loose the filter that is in the tank itself.

i am also however hunting ebay etc to see if i can find a tank with sump, live rock etc for my budget, but i will more than likely stick to the tank i have..

i have decided that i want a good reef tank, with plenty of corals etc. im not going to be putting to many fish in,so i will have to upgrade my lighting as its only t8

 

[seffieuk]

it is, i was thinking of using my tetratec 1200 external with some live rock etc, could also put the rowaphos in there?

yes indeed

i want to loose the filter that is in the tank itself.

good idea

i am also however hunting ebay etc to see if i can find a tank with sump, live rock etc for my budget, but i will more than likely stick to the tank i have..

with patience you will find one

i have decided that i want a good reef tank, with plenty of corals etc.

woo hoo, sounds like a plan is emerging

im not going to be putting to many fish in,so i will have to upgrade my lighting as its only t8

What sort of corals do you fancy?

Seffie x

 

[michmash/eddie]

hopefully ones that are ideal for beginners,

now i do not know the names for them Seffie so please be kind.

i like

hammer corals
sun corals
pulsing xenia
mushrooms

and any others that a bright and flow with the water

 

[seffieuk]

All a very good choice except the sun coral - get that last, then you will be more confident about feeding etc. not that they are hard to feed, they just require target feeding

And you have chosen my favourite coral - Euphyllia Ancora Hammer

Seffie x

 

[michmash/eddie]

All a very good choice except the sun coral - get that last, then you will be more confident about feeding etc. not that they are hard to feed, they just require target feeding

And you have chosen my favourite coral - Euphyllia Ancora Hammer

Seffie x

i think they are one of the best looking corals i have ever seen.

i really need to start buying some bits now, especially lighting, can you recommend anything/ sites?

 

[seffieuk]

Which country are you in?

Seffie x

 

[michmash/eddie]

Which country are you in?

Seffie x

England mate, im in rochester, kent.

 

[seffieuk]

Lovely Rochester - not far from me

I have pm you

Seffie x

 

[michmash/eddie]

well thanks for all the help seffie but for now it looks like tropical is the answer for me.

I dont think the wife would cope with the salt water fishif i go to iraq next year

 

[seffieuk]

Oh thats a real shame - i'm sure she could cope. Are you in the forces?

Seffie x

 

[michmash/eddie]

Oh thats a real shame - i'm sure she could cope. Are you in the forces?

Seffie x

i am yes.

i have sold the 180 ltr tank as i was not happy with it.

if i could fine a nice set up for 400 i would poss still consider it but finding that,

my head hurts

 

[seffieuk]

That sounds like a challenge for us all then - come on everyone, lets find a decent full set-up for one of our brave lads

Seffie x

Well, theres this one:

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/4ft-bow-fronted-juwel-marine-tank-full-set-up_W0QQitemZ260506349772QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Fish?hash=item3ca76370cc

 

[michmash/eddie]

well ill be picking up a rio 300ltr next weekend now, thats the majority of my budget gone.

it is a tropical set up at the moment, so if i go for this, well its gonna cost a lot.