Hello everyone,
I have been into freshwater for about a year or more in which case I have been very successful (had a 75 gallon for over a year with a variety of American Cichlids with just 1 death) and I am entertaining the idea of switching to Salt water though with a bigger newer tank (new 150 gallon). It will be a fish only tank with some coral. Now I have a few questions as I have done some research but hope I can get a few quick answers here.
First of all, I wanted a Lionfish, Picasso Trigger, Snowflake Eel, and maybe a large Emperor Angel. Now I have no clue of the compatability of this selection and if I can't mix all these fish what's the closest I can come to that. Maybe you can help me there first.
Also I was wondering if a Wet/Dry sump or any filter for that matter is necessary for a 150 gallon fish only tank. I plan to have a top of the line Protein Skimmer, and atleast a 100 pounds of Live sand. Now if the tank is a necessity I will go the extra mile but I'm just wondering. Now I hear that 4 inches of a sand layer is good is that true? Should I mix it with Crushed Coral and other marine substrate?
What kind of lighting design will I need? Wottage, Type, $$$
What specific salt should I use and how much?
Do you still test for PH, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate like in freshwater? Is there a marine test kit? What about dechlorinator?
How long will I have to wait for it to cycle with the live sand involved?
Now I have enough links to last me a lifetime and I will continue to research but I was hoping for some of these questions to be answered as soon as possible if thats not too much trouble.
Thanks!
I have been into freshwater for about a year or more in which case I have been very successful (had a 75 gallon for over a year with a variety of American Cichlids with just 1 death) and I am entertaining the idea of switching to Salt water though with a bigger newer tank (new 150 gallon). It will be a fish only tank with some coral. Now I have a few questions as I have done some research but hope I can get a few quick answers here.
First of all, I wanted a Lionfish, Picasso Trigger, Snowflake Eel, and maybe a large Emperor Angel. Now I have no clue of the compatability of this selection and if I can't mix all these fish what's the closest I can come to that. Maybe you can help me there first.
Also I was wondering if a Wet/Dry sump or any filter for that matter is necessary for a 150 gallon fish only tank. I plan to have a top of the line Protein Skimmer, and atleast a 100 pounds of Live sand. Now if the tank is a necessity I will go the extra mile but I'm just wondering. Now I hear that 4 inches of a sand layer is good is that true? Should I mix it with Crushed Coral and other marine substrate?
What kind of lighting design will I need? Wottage, Type, $$$
What specific salt should I use and how much?
Do you still test for PH, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate like in freshwater? Is there a marine test kit? What about dechlorinator?
How long will I have to wait for it to cycle with the live sand involved?
Now I have enough links to last me a lifetime and I will continue to research but I was hoping for some of these questions to be answered as soon as possible if thats not too much trouble.
Thanks!