View Full Version : Which should i do?
Solastsummer
02-22-2008, 10:57 AM
Ok so right now i have 30# live rock and 30# base rock, I have decided that this is not enough filtration that I would want in my tank. I have 2 options that i would like to try, either i can spend like 80 dollars to get 30 pounds more of live rock or i could swap a powerhead for a penguin 350B filter, this would give me 50 more GPH than im getting now and i would get more filtration, i have used the 350 before on freshwater tanks and i like it alot.
Catpicklesdog
02-22-2008, 12:19 PM
How big is your tank?
Solastsummer
02-22-2008, 12:31 PM
60 gallons
Squawkbert
02-22-2008, 12:31 PM
Heck of a deal for you (if it will fit your tank & plans) or a friend...
Solastsummer
02-22-2008, 12:35 PM
i'd rather not get the rock just because im on a top level apartment but if thats the best way to go thats the way i will go
Catpicklesdog
02-22-2008, 1:32 PM
Me too!
Dustin83
02-22-2008, 5:26 PM
Me three.
80 bucks for 30 lbs though? Sounds like a good deal.
Solastsummer
02-22-2008, 10:15 PM
yeah but im going broke!!!
Ace25
02-22-2008, 10:18 PM
Welcome to the world of reef. You will NEVER have extra $ again. It is always something, upgrade, new fish, rock, salt water.. welcome to the dark side. :devil::angryfire:
Solastsummer
02-22-2008, 10:21 PM
yeah but I didnt think it would be THAT bad
Ace25
02-22-2008, 10:25 PM
Hahaha.. oh it is.. even for me still. I spent $500 on my tank just in January. It has been setup for 5 years.
salty420
02-22-2008, 10:43 PM
Welcome to the world of reef. You will NEVER have extra $ again. It is always something, upgrade, new fish, rock, salt water.. welcome to the dark side. :devil::angryfire:
aint that the sad sad truth...
thetazman
02-22-2008, 11:18 PM
I am looking for some more live rock, if you could tell me where to get the live rock that cheap, i will take 50 lbs of it.
mandy21
02-22-2008, 11:20 PM
aint that the sad sad truth...
Agreed, I just paid $170 on two fish. I put a hold on coral until after restocking my 75g.
Amphiprion
02-22-2008, 11:32 PM
I would switch the base rock for the live rock. Honestly, I think you may be packing it in with 90 lbs in a 60 gallon tank. You won't be leaving much room for growth. If it were me, I'd stick to ~60 lbs of rock (give or take) and save money for a more effective powerhead. There are plenty out there that can far outdo a mere penguin 350 and won't be so bulky in the process. You can get them for cheaper prices, too.
Solastsummer
02-23-2008, 12:07 AM
I would switch the base rock for the live rock. Honestly, I think you may be packing it in with 90 lbs in a 60 gallon tank. You won't be leaving much room for growth. If it were me, I'd stick to ~60 lbs of rock (give or take) and save money for a more effective powerhead. There are plenty out there that can far outdo a mere penguin 350 and won't be so bulky in the process. You can get them for cheaper prices, too.
well what would i do with the base rock? i dont have someone to sell it to, i could ebay it but there are peices i want to keep. plus what powerheads are you talking about? I can get a 350 for less than 30 dollars shiped
Amphiprion
02-23-2008, 10:24 AM
Oh, I was thinking more of an LFS retail price. However, if you look at gph/$, there are still better options. I would personally look into the Tunze nanostream 6025. They run approx $63 and normally output around 600+ gph. If you modify that (very easy to do), you can get 1200 gph + of very soft, diffuse flow and only consume ~7w. They also come with Tunze's great magnet holders that do NOT fall off, as well as a great warranty, service, etc. from Tunze. I have 4 of them modded plus a modded Tunze stream 6100, all are great pumps. The normal streams are absurdly priced, though.
As far as the rock goes, you don't have to listen to what I said :). That was more of an opinion than anything, though I think it could help you in the long run. I recommend the powerhead more than anything, honestly. If you don't have anywhere to put the base rock, then ignore what I said. I usually assume that there are plenty of people around that want these things, as there are in my area.
Solastsummer
02-23-2008, 10:29 AM
haha i live in rexburg idaho... ever heard of it? our close big city is idaho falls... with 35000 people
Amphiprion
02-23-2008, 10:31 AM
Ah, gotcha :D
Solastsummer
02-24-2008, 11:05 AM
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a124/dghinstl/DSCN0455.jpgMr visa and i are becoming real real good friends, he is offering to pay for EVERYTHING! Hopfully he does not want me to pay him back. Anyways is my base rock already getting coraline alge? I took this photo this morning
Solastsummer
02-24-2008, 4:09 PM
anyone have an idea what it is?
Looks like some coraline and possibly vermitid snails or formaniferans.