Hi, all. I've had FW tanks for years, and am now looking to add a salt tank. A LFS with great SW stock has recently opened a store near me, so I think I'm ready to do this. But first, a few questions:
1. I'm looking for a set-up between 55 and 75. I'd like a lot of coral (eventually) and invertebrates - stars, shrimp, crabs. What set-up do you recommend?
2. What kind of lighting is best for coral?
3. . How much live rock should you start with?
4. The store sells pre-mixed saltwater for 99 cents a gallon. Is that reasonable?
5. Given that I'm not having to do a lot of chemistry, how much more time will a salt tank require than a fresh tank does?
6. Looking to start (after cycling) with a handful of blue damsels, a mandarin goby, and a wrasse over a month or two. Want to add a star or two and a shrimp. Is that too much?
Thanks,
LauraL
1. I'm looking for a set-up between 55 and 75. I'd like a lot of coral (eventually) and invertebrates - stars, shrimp, crabs. What set-up do you recommend?
2. What kind of lighting is best for coral?
3. . How much live rock should you start with?
4. The store sells pre-mixed saltwater for 99 cents a gallon. Is that reasonable?
5. Given that I'm not having to do a lot of chemistry, how much more time will a salt tank require than a fresh tank does?
6. Looking to start (after cycling) with a handful of blue damsels, a mandarin goby, and a wrasse over a month or two. Want to add a star or two and a shrimp. Is that too much?
Thanks,
LauraL