the new guy need your pro advise :-)

[davidbarsela@yahoo.c]

Hello friends.
it's me again
To continue from my last question about what protein skimmer should I use, here is anther question pleas.
Which website in the u,s,a will you recommend me to buy all the accessories at once for my first saltwater tank.
I was looking in many website, and the one that I find most interesting and professional is the http://www.drsfostersmith.com/
Any way this is the list of the things, that I think I should buy pleas have a look at the list and tell me what you think?



1:Portable Refractometer
2:Maxi-Jet Powerhead/Pump Model 900 (230 gph) + Pre-filter Sponge + Rotates 360°
3:Berlin Turbo Protein Skimmers Turbo Classic
4:Seachem Saltwater Basic Test Kits
5:Instant Ocean 160 gallon mix
6:SW - DFS Select Fiji Premium Rock - 45 lb. Box
7:Stress Coat 16 oz
8:heater Visi-Therm Deluxe Heaters

I would like to know pleas if I forget something or there is something that I don’t need for the start.
The only thing that I still cant figer is what type of light brand and power should I use?
and also what type of live sand I should use?
Your help will meen a lot to me.
Tank you again verey much for your time and help!

[JY13131]

Try posting your questions on General Reef discussion. THese are good for everybody to see and you will get more people reading.

[abigtroutt]

Originally Posted by davidbarsela@yahoo.c

1:Portable Refractometer
2:Maxi-Jet Powerhead/Pump Model 900 (230 gph) + Pre-filter Sponge + Rotates 360°
3:Berlin Turbo Protein Skimmers Turbo Classic
4:Seachem Saltwater Basic Test Kits
5:Instant Ocean 160 gallon mix
6:SW - DFS Select Fiji Premium Rock - 45 lb. Box
7:Stress Coat 16 oz
8:heater Visi-Therm Deluxe Heaters

#1 yes you need the refractometer

#2 Maxi-Jet I would go with the 1200 More flow plus you can get the MJmod for the 1200 if more flow is needed

#3 Berlin skimmer....well I would spend the money and get a higher quality skimmer if you can, you may find out later you will need to upgrade (JMO)

#4 Seachem kits are good but Salifert kits are the best (JMO)

#5 Is up to you (I dont want to start the salt debate) Talk to you LFS and remember what you put in is what you get out.

#6 Yes

#7 Its up to you. I dont use it if you acclimate slow it also reduses the stress and it also makes your skimmer go nuts.

#8 You live in Florida and there is a good chance you wont need it until next winter so I would hold off.

I hope that helps

[abigtroutt]

Originally Posted by davidbarsela@yahoo.c

I would like to know pleas if I forget something or there is something that I don’t need for the start.
The only thing that I still cant figer is what type of light brand and power should I use?
and also what type of live sand I should use?
Your help will meen a lot to me.
Tank you again verey much for your time and help!

Lighting is a hard question....First how big and deep is your tank and what do you plan on keeping in the tank SPS, LPS or softies. Do you have a canopy or open top? Also depends on how much you want to spend.

Sand....For me I used the Live Sand from Caribsea I figured it would give me a jump on the cycling process. It did cost more, you could also buy the dry sand and then add a bag or two of the live sand to jump start the other sand.

[abigtroutt]

Oh when you use your Maxi-Jet pump dont use the sponge that will only cause problems in the long run.

[Tim224DT]

Sand who needs stinking sand hehehe

Tim

[abigtroutt]

This guy need sand Oh thats right its Tim's tank.......LOL

[Tim224DT]

but lets not post pics of the 72 gallon the nano is an experiment going ok so far.



Tim

[abigtroutt]

Ok Tim here is the 72.....I also had to dig deep to find it....LOL

[Tim224DT]

LOL!!!! Bill you are killing me that was when the tank was only a few months old maybe 3 at the most Yeah must of dug really deep for that one that was like the frist pic i ever posted i think

[abigtroutt]

Yea the internet is a doubled edged sword.....lol

[Tim224DT]

Ok back on topic what are you plans for the tank?

[VWD]

7:Stress Coat 16 oz never Never Never






I was reading this thread and have to say tim, looks like a train wreck , LOL

[Tim224DT]

LOL Vinnie i am in a lose lose area right now

[abigtroutt]

Originally Posted by Tim224DT

LOL Vinnie i am in a lose lose area right now