hello..
i think it was me
..
i have put a post in the hardware section area....
i have
a tank (6 foot)
fluval 405
2 heaters.
2 circulationg pumps if needed
blue moonligh flourescent
some gravel and sand in the bottom of the tank..
currently with no water..
what else and is it gonna be expensive..
Ta
Hi mate, yes I believe it was you! So can i assume that you've started looking into equipment to get an idea on cost and now your having second thoughts?
Well like suggested it's is best to buy 2nd hand as you'll save loads and their are plenty of bargains out there.
Before you start scaring your self with the prices of skimmers etc you need to ask yourself what type of system you would want and how prepared/committed you are to perform regular maintenance on the tank.
Ie by performing good weekly water changes and by keeping the bioload low (less fish/less feeding) you could probably get away with running skimmerless.
There are 3 types of marine system and they all have different requirements equipment wise.
You have fish only (FO), fish only with live rock (FOWLR) or reef (variety of coral/s).
Filtration wise you don't need a filter as the live rock will take care of your biological filtration and will also cycle your tank for you on startup so no need to add fish or dose with ammonia.
A protein skimmer provides mechanical filtration ie collects debris/waste out the water but good weekly water changes will help you get around this.
Lastly you have chemical filtration ie phosphate remover/activated carbon etc ( you could add these in an internal or external filter or just house them in media bags in an area of high flow.
I feel a bit guilty now dragging you over here but I just don't like to see people jump in at the deep end when deciding what type of aquatic system is best for them without considering all the options first.
I wish you luck though mate in whatever you decide and you can be assured that no matter what you decide to go for the members here on TFF will guide you every step of the way!
Especially us salties! Lol
I'll come over here and slate you personally, you, you....
salty
Oops sorry!.....just thought I'd help him make his mind up either way! Lol
lol, I'm just kidding; it's great that there's people here willing to help him go salty if that's what he wants to do
I guess I'm just one of those strange people that don't understand the attraction of marines!
Lol! I wasn't attracted to them either at first until I was lumbered with a marine tank and now I'm addicted to it.
But I still have love for the fresh side tho! Lol
