Thinking about starting a reef tank

anonymousadrian

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So i have this 60g tank
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its acrylic, no over flow box and no holes for plumping. i really want a 10g-20g cube with a 10g refuge. since i have this 60g tank in my possession, i might just use it. all i have right now is a stand tank and canopy with t12 light 40w antic lights (which i know isnt enough)

im stil getting use to termology of reef keepers, so excuse me. if i keep it i plan to put in a horizontal overflow box at the top and run piping down to a 10g refuge in the bottom. in the refuge, i plan to just run one similar to what everyone has with a protein skimmer and cheato and a powerhead return to the tank. and in the tank ill just add another power head that looks like those jet things.

cost is roughly...
100lbs LS at 1= $100
100lbs LR at 2.50= $250
saltwater = $40
used protein skimmer=60-80
2 power heads(one in sump and one in tank) 60-80
mhs or pc 100-200

is that enough for this tank?

someone help please!
 
dont forget test kits, hydrometer, heater, and u may want more power heads or wave makers in there if you want corals. reef crystals is the best salt mix IMO. also check out thses threads before u get started
check out these treads its a great start!
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as well as these books
  • A Pocket Expert Guide Marine Fishes by Scott W. Michael
  • A Pocket Experts Guide Marine Invertebrates by Ronald L. Shimek
  • Aquarium Keeping and Rescue by Carl DelFavero
  • Corals A Quick Reference Guide By Julian Sprung
  • Invertebrates A Quick Reference Guide by Julian Sprung
  • Natural Reef Aquariums by John H. Tullock
  • The Complete Book of the Marine Aquarium by Vincent B. Hargreaves
 
Cut and pastes rock!

You can get MHs for that cheap? Where?! Or are you just referring to the bulbs?

I would strongly recommend a refractometer over a hydrometer. Anyway, wait until you start adding the costs of the corals and fish! :rolleyes:

I stopped a LONG time ago...it can get pretty depressing (but worth it!). ;)
 
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