[[email protected]]

hello guys, i have been following this forum and finally decided to become a member im also new to this hobby so bear with me...

so heres the thing i would like to start my first 15g reef tank, i have very basic knowledge about what will i be needing but what i need from you guys is to help me choose the spec to help me get the tank up on running...

so far i have purchased:
15g AQ-world tank (60x30x35)
Hydor Koralia nano 900
digital thermometer

next thing im getting is:
T5 Lighting 3x24w hi output (any suggestion?)
eheim jager 100w
FILTER is what im confused about should i get HOB filler or canister filter, i was thinking of getting either eheim Classic 2211 Canister Filter or 2213
im also putting 2ichs of sand and live rock (no live sand) and ill be preforming 5g water change weekly im thinking of keeping 2x clown fish, 1x gobby watchman and cleaning crew shrimp and anemone coral for my clown fish...
please any help would be appreciated

 

[[email protected]]

thanks for your quick response... i believe you referring to the background of the tank, if so ill be painting or putting a blue background as for the filter am not going to put a sump as i don't have space in my room ... also when i went to my local fish suppler he recommended to use canister filer, he said corals require clean water and HOB filter wont do it....

 

[[email protected]]

also im getting 2 pounds of live rocks per gallon as i read....

 

[[email protected]]

hmmm...so i don't know what to do now? all my specs are fine but my filtration true?
also i was thinking of getting dry rocks and eventually they'll turn into live, is that a bad idea?

 

[[email protected]]

you menstioned that filter trap nitrate but wouldnt weekly water change keep my nitrates level low and also live rock/sand brake down this element? thanks

 

[[email protected]]

so what are you suggesting? btw i appreciate your help, i know i could be pain in the ***** >.<