Three Questions

[Rubio Jr.]

Ok i have three questions,


1) When I get my tank i want all my equipment to be hidden(i can't stand things that look messy), is this easily done? Can anyone show/give me examples?

2) Can you please give me examples of fish that can live in both fresh, and saltwater?

3) I plan to put my tank in my kitchen, will this affect the tank much, if at all?

 

[Lynden]

Ok i have three questions,


1) When I get my tank i want all my equipment to be hidden(i can't stand things that look messy), is this easily done? Can anyone show/give me examples?

2) Can you please give me examples of fish that can live in both fresh, and saltwater?

3) I plan to put my tank in my kitchen, will this affect the tank much, if at all?

1) It can be done, by hiding powerheads behind rocks, and putting heaters, protein skimmers, et cetera in the sump.

2) Mollies, Arius, most Sturgeons, certain Eels, Targetfish, certain Cichlids (i.e., Jack Dempsey), et cetera. Needless to say, few of them are suitable for the average "wussy fish" reef tank!

3) If any chemicals or sprays get into the water, it will have a devastating effect on the fish/invertebrates.

-Lynden

 

[Mr Miagi]

The only sure fire way to reduce the impact equipment has on aesthetics is to plan a sump. You can put everything in there, and maybe add just a couple of powerheads, or a closed loop to the display. Plan well, and youll find you can accomplish this, melevsreef.com is a good site to learn about sump plans.

 

[SkiFletch]

Agreed, sump and a good drilled closed loop

 

[Rubio Jr.]

How much would every thing i need to make my own sump cost? What tools will I need? Are there any video i could watch?

I went on Ebay and saw the were selling sumps, with protien skimmer and everything, for 300$, is this good?

 

[tomstanks]

300 isn't too bad. It depends on what you are getting. Sump is the way to go.

 

[SkiFletch]

300 isn't too bad. It depends on what you are getting. Sump is the way to go.

Agreed, depends on how big the sump is and what features. Could be a great price, could be a bad one

 

[Rubio Jr.]

also,

what type of paint do you guys use on the back of your tanks? is it easy to use? how much does it cost?

 

[SkiFletch]

Plain old flat black latex house paint . $5 for a pint

 

[Ter]

What about the hood? what stain or finish do you use? Cause the water will drip back into the tank after collecting on the hood.... is carbon a must with a stained hood? I've been wondering for a little while now... and well its sorta on the topic
Ter

 

[SkiFletch]

Pour epoxy on the interior surfaces of the hood

 

[Ter]

standard epoxy glue?

 

[SkiFletch]

Marine or boat epoxy works the best . You can get it online or at any local boating store

 

[Ter]

thx man
Ter