Right, I Seriously Need Your Help!

[jennybugs]

Your biggest concern is live rock. This is basically going to be the best part of your natural filtration.
A basic list would be something like this...
Coral sand
Refractometer (better than hydrometers as more accurate)
Marine salt - I use D-D H2Ocean Pro+ which is great and has very good magnesium levels
At least 2 buckets
Fish nets
25L food safe containers for RO water
Heater
Thermometer - I use a digital one
Circulation pumps
Test kits - Salifert are a good make
Algae magnet
Blade glass cleaner for stubborn coraline algae deposits
Towels and cloths for general cleaning
Gauntlets/rubber gloves - some marine hitch hikers are stingy things

Maybe research to see if anyone recommends any particular modifications to pumps etc.

Get some good books too! I have an extensive list of reading material if you want ideas

 

[seffieuk]

Also, What else will I need if I buy this tank?
Just the two powerheads?
Then ovbiously LR etc.

Ah ha..............another new reefer to point in the direction of mine and Trod's thread

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=253399

put aside a couple of hours, grab yourself a notepad and several cans of beer and enjoy

Seffie x

 

[youngfisher]

I have already read it seffie.
Over and over again.
Still find it amusing.
Sisters at war lol.

YR

 

[bagu]

Also, What else will I need if I buy this tank?
Just the two powerheads?
Then ovbiously LR etc.

Ah ha..............another new reefer to point in the direction of mine and Trod's thread

[URL="http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=253399"]http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=253399[/URL]

put aside a couple of hours, grab yourself a notepad and several cans of beer and enjoy

Seffie x

7 cans of beer! haha she doesn't play games ^^ i have a pepsi

 

[youngfisher]

Lol.
The women never mess about.
Especially if its the men spending the money!
Im drinking some orange fanta.
Mmmm.

YF

 

[ALW]

Also if you take your time with it, buy say 1-2 things a month or w.e then you can do it cheap.
Oh the joys of fishkeeping.

1-2 months, i have been contemplating marines for about a year now! And i only have books at the moment. Still dont know what size tank i want (my budget is arround £2000)

 

[youngfisher]

I have decided to go for a "plug and play" to start with.
Been advised by lots to go for this route for my first time.
You could get the Red Sea Max?
There around £600-1000 I think.
And EVERYONE recommeneds them.

YF

 

[liamg1285]

will be following with interest as i want to turn my rio 125 into marine eventually

 

[jennybugs]

I have decided to go for a "plug and play" to start with.
Been advised by lots to go for this route for my first time.
You could get the Red Sea Max?
There around £600-1000 I think.
And EVERYONE recommeneds them.

YF

That's my dream tank...keep your eyes peeled as you never know what will be popping up next from me

Have a look through various classified ads as you can sometimes pick them up for a bargain where folk are upgrading to something bigger

 

[seffieuk]

Must admit, I don't like them, sorry jenny, know you have just bought one

Pepsi, fanta ............. ehhh take it you slip in something a little stronger

Seffie x

 

[jennybugs]

No worries Seffie! I can't stand the silver version as I think it looks way too plasticy. Mine is in black and will be mostly hidded (cabinet wise) by the sofa so I am not too worried

 

[bagu]

Must admit, I don't like them, sorry jenny, know you have just bought one

Pepsi, fanta ............. ehhh take it you slip in something a little stronger

Seffie x

how does ethanol sound haha we are all entitled to our own opinion