Converting to a Saltwater Tank

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Hi everyone again!:)

I just want to know if these products are good or if i need any more products?

Tank 38 Gallon (ill send pics soon)

Aragamax Sand (Aragonite sand)

Maxi-Jet Powerhead/Pump (295 gph) $17.19

Instant Ocean 50 gallon mix $10.39
Reef Crystals 50 gallon mix @11.99

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Reef Master Liquid Test Kit $20.79

Visi-Therm Deluxe Heaters $14.39

Bubble Disk with air pump $6.99

Fiji Premium Live Rock (22lbs)

2 Ocellaris Clown Fish $34

Instant Ocean Hydrometer $8.49
 
tankimin said:
Hi everyone again!:)

I just want to know if these products are good or if i need any more products?

Tank 38 Gallon (ill send pics soon)

Aragamax Sand (Aragonite sand)

Maxi-Jet Powerhead/Pump (295 gph) $17.19 - How much flow will depend on what type of tank this is to be...Fish only, Reef etc etc..

Instant Ocean 50 gallon mix $10.39
Reef Crystals 50 gallon mix @11.99

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Reef Master Liquid Test Kit $20.79

Visi-Therm Deluxe Heaters $14.39

Bubble Disk with air pump $6.99 - Dont see any need for this product..

Fiji Premium Live Rock (22lbs)

2 Ocellaris Clown Fish $34

Instant Ocean Hydrometer $8.49 - Would spend the extra and get a refractometer...
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Hey there Tankimin..Added a couple of comments above, in red, looks good really..

What sort of tank is this to be? Fish Only (FO), Fish Only With live Rock (FOWLR) or a full Reef??

Niko
 
For a FOWLR, you want to be aiming somewhere in the region of 25 x water circulation per hour, which is about 950GPH water circulation...the maxijet you mentioned would not be good enough for this am afraid, so i would suggest you look into Hydor koralia #2 or even #3 powerheads, instead of the maxijets..Just a thought..

Niko
 
Hm...how many heaters are you using and at what wattages? Also, I don't think you need reef crystals for a FOWLR. And assuming the live rock is your source of filtration, you might want to get a little more. I've read 1-2 pounds per gallon is recommended. I'm severely noob at this, though, so let other confirm what I've told you.
 
Thanks guys u guys are a real help! =) i hope i get it right oh ye and the heater is 100 watt is that ok and i dont need reef crystals?? for fowlr oh ye and the rock is 22 pounds
 
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Oh ye and i have a 100 watt heater but should i have it to 200 watt since ive got a 38 gallon tank? should i buy (2) 100 watt or (1) 200 watt heater
 
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