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anonymousadrian
05-01-2007, 7:03 PM
So i have this 60g tank http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/anonymousadrian/000_2438.jpg

its acrylic, no over flow box and no holes for plumping. i really want a 10g-20g cube with a 10g refuge. since i have this 60g tank in my possession, i might just use it. all i have right now is a stand tank and canopy with t12 light 40w antic lights (which i know isnt enough)

im stil getting use to termology of reef keepers, so excuse me. if i keep it i plan to put in a horizontal overflow box at the top and run piping down to a 10g refuge in the bottom. in the refuge, i plan to just run one similar to what everyone has with a protein skimmer and cheato and a powerhead return to the tank. and in the tank ill just add another power head that looks like those jet things.

cost is roughly...
100lbs LS at 1= $100
100lbs LR at 2.50= $250
saltwater = $40
used protein skimmer=60-80
2 power heads(one in sump and one in tank) 60-80
mhs or pc 100-200

is that enough for this tank?

someone help please!

Germanman
05-01-2007, 7:13 PM
dont forget test kits, hydrometer, heater, and u may want more power heads or wave makers in there if you want corals. reef crystals is the best salt mix IMO. also check out thses threads before u get started
check out these treads its a great start!
welcome to the salty side!
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums...d.php?t=104220 (http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104220)
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums...ad.php?t=84749 (http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84749)
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums...ad.php?t=91273 (http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91273)
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums...ad.php?t=28549 (http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28549)
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums...ad.php?t=26667 (http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26667)
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http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums...ad.php?t=37617 (http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37617)
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1506476

as well as these books
A Pocket Expert Guide Marine Fishes by Scott W. Michael
A Pocket Experts Guide Marine Invertebrates by Ronald L. Shimek
Aquarium Keeping and Rescue by Carl DelFavero
Corals A Quick Reference Guide By Julian Sprung
Invertebrates A Quick Reference Guide by Julian Sprung
Natural Reef Aquariums by John H. Tullock
The Complete Book of the Marine Aquarium by Vincent B. Hargreaves

Reefscape
05-01-2007, 7:15 PM
nice cut and paste Andy...he he he he...just wanted to sneak that one in...Dont tell Germanman

Niko

Germanman
05-01-2007, 7:18 PM
nice cut and paste Andy...he he he he...just wanted to sneak that one in...Dont tell Germanman

Niko
lol, well at least its my own original post...not like i stole it now did i Andy...lmao....:duh:

Reefscape
05-01-2007, 7:27 PM
certainly original...lol

5xevy
05-01-2007, 11:53 PM
Cut and pastes rock!

You can get MHs for that cheap? Where?! Or are you just referring to the bulbs?

I would strongly recommend a refractometer over a hydrometer. Anyway, wait until you start adding the costs of the corals and fish! :rolleyes:

I stopped a LONG time ago...it can get pretty depressing (but worth it!). ;)

Germanman
05-02-2007, 1:10 AM
ooo yea forgot refractometer..lol nice catch 5xevy! they are indeed much better