new tank help

[lucy10203]

I am hopefully getting this tank in about 2 days if i win this bid, and was wondering what do i need to set it up, and wat size of a sump tank? and is a sump tank nessecary??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ndexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting
and, is this a good tank?? i hope im not wasting my money:huh:
suggestions please

 

[Germanman]

how many gallons is it...also what do you want to keep in it and whats ur budget?
ive spent well over $3000 on my aquariums but ive seen awesome tanks that only cost there owner $200 so its all up to what you put in it

 

[Starion]

says 58 gallons in the topic of the ebay ad

If you have a look around on the site you'll work out what you need..

* live rock, 1 - 1.5 pound per gallon is whats suggested on here, so about 60 - 90 pounds..

* sand

* skimmer


* power heads (again depends what your keeping as to how much flow, take a look around)

* lights (depends what you want to keep and budget as to what lights)

* if your having a sump, a return pump to pump the water back to the tank


etc, etc

oh and patience..

ive got my 6ft tank sitting waiting while i buy all the stuff (everything else seems to pop up and take my money at the moment tho) so patience is very necessary lol

 

[WeeNe858]

its about 800 to convert it over.. oceanic is a good and well know brand so your on the right track.. but thres no overflow for a saltwaster filter.. and the lighting will need to be upgraded if you plan on corals

 

[lucy10203]

What do u mean there is no overflow for a saltwater filer??
and does it matter if i get a sump tank or not? is it really nessecary? i dont think the fliter taht comes wiht the tank is one taht will return the water...
:huh:
and i dont plan on having corals.. just fish =)

 

[Reefscape]

Explain a little better for you...No, you dont have to have a sump tank, they are always better, but is not neccesary.If you are not keeping corals, then normally, the lighting that comes with the tank will suffice..You may just have to buy an actinic tube, T8 will do, so you can simulate dusk and dawn..

If you buy the correct ammount of live rock, there is no need for overflows or filters..The rock itself will provide you with enough mechanical filtration. Just ensure that you put in 1 - 1.5lbs of live rock per gallon...or even a mixture of 505 dead rock ( base ) and 50% cured live rock..

Starions list will give you an idea of what you need to have to get it running for salt water, minus the sump of course...

Hope that helps a little...

Weene....it would help a new saltwater person if you explain the price and list parts to them rather than just quoting $$$$..Thanks

Niko

 

[lucy10203]

thank you for your suggestions everybody, it realy helps :clap:
but im still curious about what did it means when there is no overflow for a saltwater filter???

 

[Germanman]

that tank comes with a canister filter so you wont need an overflow. overflows are where the water overflows into a pipe that runs to a sump but since your not going to use a sump ur set