Noob questions

NickNasty

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Oct 15, 2006
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I am interested in getting started a saltwater reef tank. I had a chiclid tank years ago so I am somewhat familiar with maintaining an aquarium, though I know a saltwater tank is a whole different beast. Let me also preface this by saying I am in marine science as my career, so I understand things such as water quality, nitrogen cycles, etc. I don't want to start out spending a lot of money, and sometimes I am forced to be gone from my house for 3 or 4 days at a time. I am interested in a kit I think, as this looks to be the cheapest venue as of now. Here is one I have been eyeing.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13976&N=2004+62760

Let me know what you think about this specific tank. I want to buy the upgraded tank with metal halide lights. Any other advice you can give for a noob getting started and having something nice without spending a whole lot of money would be appreciated.
 
There are ways to save like using base rock mixed with uncurred l.r. to set up the tank. You can also use plain old aroganite sand vs live sand ,"it will turn into live sand". Just depends on how much time you're willing to spend vs money and what sort of tank you're after.

You could start with all base rock and just add some garf grunge or a couple chunks of l.r. to the tank that would work to.
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