Hi all, i am Daryl. new to here. new to saltwater.
I have read alot of message this few days, decided to join.
I have 3 fresh water tanks.
and i really want to start into reefing.
but i know nothing about saltwater tank.
i read alot about cycling , copper and maintence, but I have a couple REALLY basic questions.
I know u guys probably answer these questions way too many times...
1) What is a sump? what is it's function and the purpose of using it? is it mandatory for a reef tank?
2) What is a Skimmer? what is it's function and the purpose of using it? is it mandatory for a reef tank?is it mandatory for a reef tank?
3) I know PowerHead sucks water in and pumps it out fast to creat water flow. but what is the purpose of doing it.
4) R/O unit is the unit that generate purified water, is it mandatory? what is it filtering out from tap water? do i have to condition the tap water before adding it into the R/O?
5)What kind of filter is being use in a reef tank other than the sand and LR...is one necessary?
6)what is a Refugiem?what is it's function and the purpose of using it? is it mandatory for a reef tank?
7) what other equinment is needed for a reef tank?
I know my current tanks cannot be use as a reef tank anymore. so i guess i will be investing into a new one.
but i wanted to keep the budget as small as possible....since i am still young...i don't have alot of income.
I have read alot of message this few days, decided to join.
I have 3 fresh water tanks.
and i really want to start into reefing.
but i know nothing about saltwater tank.
i read alot about cycling , copper and maintence, but I have a couple REALLY basic questions.
I know u guys probably answer these questions way too many times...
1) What is a sump? what is it's function and the purpose of using it? is it mandatory for a reef tank?
2) What is a Skimmer? what is it's function and the purpose of using it? is it mandatory for a reef tank?is it mandatory for a reef tank?
3) I know PowerHead sucks water in and pumps it out fast to creat water flow. but what is the purpose of doing it.
4) R/O unit is the unit that generate purified water, is it mandatory? what is it filtering out from tap water? do i have to condition the tap water before adding it into the R/O?
5)What kind of filter is being use in a reef tank other than the sand and LR...is one necessary?
6)what is a Refugiem?what is it's function and the purpose of using it? is it mandatory for a reef tank?
7) what other equinment is needed for a reef tank?
I know my current tanks cannot be use as a reef tank anymore. so i guess i will be investing into a new one.
but i wanted to keep the budget as small as possible....since i am still young...i don't have alot of income.