Hi all I am new to all this SW stuff I started reading the treads on 10 gal nano reefs over the past weeks, and I got hooked .( yea I know reading will get you in trouble all the time):help:
So I have a shopping list and a plan and would like some feedback.
Shopping List
5 lbs +/- Base Rock
15lbs +/- Live Rock what type fuji etc?
Sand for a 1-2” bed (live sand Y or N)
2small Maxi jet power heads ( I read that they were the brand of choice If not than which brand)
1) 50W heater I have a spare 100w could I use that or just get a 50W no big deal either way?
1 Hydrometer please suggest the best one?
1 SW test kit
1 Book clown fishes by Joyce D. Wilkerson this was recommended to me anyone have any thoughts on this book or a better one?
Anything you would recommend that I missed
If I understand all that I have read, Here is the plan what do you think?
I put the water in than the heater set at 82 then put in the base rock and LR so that it is stable and will not tip over. I then put the sand in around 2” deep. I cut up a piece of raw shrimp to start the cycle. Test the tank weekly? Wait 4 to 6 weeks and the tank should be cycled.
I plan on using a standard hood with 2 60 w equivalent compact florescent bulbs the Wal-Mart type till the tank is cycled. Then replace it with lighting that will support corals and an Anemone. With ultimately adding a clown fish and a goby .
Please give your thoughts on lighting for the final step.
Do I have the basics right? It just seems so simple or do you reefers have a secret hand shake or something?:grinyes:
So I have a shopping list and a plan and would like some feedback.
Shopping List
5 lbs +/- Base Rock
15lbs +/- Live Rock what type fuji etc?
Sand for a 1-2” bed (live sand Y or N)
2small Maxi jet power heads ( I read that they were the brand of choice If not than which brand)
1) 50W heater I have a spare 100w could I use that or just get a 50W no big deal either way?
1 Hydrometer please suggest the best one?
1 SW test kit
1 Book clown fishes by Joyce D. Wilkerson this was recommended to me anyone have any thoughts on this book or a better one?
Anything you would recommend that I missed
If I understand all that I have read, Here is the plan what do you think?
I put the water in than the heater set at 82 then put in the base rock and LR so that it is stable and will not tip over. I then put the sand in around 2” deep. I cut up a piece of raw shrimp to start the cycle. Test the tank weekly? Wait 4 to 6 weeks and the tank should be cycled.
I plan on using a standard hood with 2 60 w equivalent compact florescent bulbs the Wal-Mart type till the tank is cycled. Then replace it with lighting that will support corals and an Anemone. With ultimately adding a clown fish and a goby .
Please give your thoughts on lighting for the final step.
Do I have the basics right? It just seems so simple or do you reefers have a secret hand shake or something?:grinyes:
