29 Gal Build Log : My First SW Tank

[TRe]

youll be able to keep zoos,shrooms,gsp,xenia,frogspawn and even a few leathers with that light

 

[spllouder]

Cool, since this is my First Sw tank thats all i really wanted for now . if i wanted to keep other stuff like clams and sps and high demand other stuff . Ill upgrade later after i learn the basics.


so ill just get that light its cheap . and ill replace the lights in it after 6 months , i think the badest thing about those lights fixtures is the bulbs ?

too bad i hasnot in fort lauderdale or ill buy that light off you . shipping will probaly be outragest . and could break .

 

[TRe]

i think the badest thing about those lights fixtures is the bulbs ?

plus that fact odysea is known to catch on fire i think theyve over come that problem by now plus that was in there MH's... good luck with it though *SUPERSMIL

btw one thing ive learned is that its better to buy the right stuff the first time and save $$ in the long run

 

[Lorna]

You can buy a better brand name light for $150 for the 2x65w pc. I think I just boughgt an outer orbit 2x65 for $90 on ebay. The bulbs are cheap too....

 

[spllouder]

You can buy a better brand name light for $150 for the 2x65w pc. I think I just boughgt an outer orbit 2x65 for $90 on ebay. The bulbs are cheap too....

Yes I like the currnet outer orbit 2x65 ? I cant find it for that price thou ? Was it New ? so you say the bulbs still are cheapo on this model also ?

I can get a coralife Aqaulight lunar 2x65 for like $150 shipped . Why would it be better to speand on this unit ?

 

[TRe]

cause it wont catch on fire *crazysmil

 

[spllouder]

ok so you all saying that Curnet USA is a reputable Brand . I really Like there 30 " Orbit 24 hour lighting system 2x65 is this a good buy at $160 with free shipping ?

I want to maybe buy this light tonight if you guys say its a good light ? Anywhere i can get it cheaper ? new only . Thanks

 

[TRe]

yes they are reputable.... and thats about what i paid for each of my 2x65w coralife fixtures that i have.... link

 

[spllouder]

Ok , Iam going get a Current Orbit 2x65 light system .

Now what about Flow ? I have not gotton any power heads yet .

All i have for flow is a Aquaclear 500 which will be turned into a fuge soon , So flow will be reduced in this unit .

what else whould i get ? what whould you get ?


p.s. the rio 200 already makes noise , and is gona be used only for my salt mixing power head .

Gona place a order tonight .

 

[spllouder]

Would one hydor Koralia #2 work ? will that be enuff flow ?

its either one koralia #2 . Or a maxi-jet 1200 and maxi-jet 600 ?

 

[Lotus]

I think a Koralia 2 would be OK. You could always add another later on if you go for corals that need higher flow.

 

[spllouder]

koralia #3 is $5 dollars more . should i get it ? whould it be too much flow ? 850 gph ? alos i like there low watt usage . cheaper Elec. bill

 

[Lotus]

I think the Koralia 2 would be good enough. It would be ideal to get maybe two of the #1 so that you can have flow in several directions, but a 2 would be OK if you put it on the opposite side of any other flow (filter, refugium, etc.)

 

[spllouder]

Ya they ar out of the #1's . Ill get a #2 Thanks again .


so heres my final to buy list . Iam buying it tonight .



API Saltwater Master Test Kit
Price: $16.95

Orbit 24-Hour Lighting System : 30" 2X65W (1022) - E
Price: $159.90

Marina Easy Catch Net : 3"
Price: $0.79

Mag Float For Glass Habitat : Small For 30 Gallon Tank
Price: $4.95

Hydor Koralia Centrifugal Water Pump : Koralia 2 - (600 gph - 9 Watts)
Price: $32.95

Total=$215.54 + Free shipping .

gona buy it here tonight . will be here around wensday the latest . about the time the sand and refuge pack gets here.

 

[Lotus]

Sounds OK. Where are you getting it all from?

 

[spllouder]

That list above was from Aquaticmoution .

but since bigals does price match . i will place my order with big als . they have 10 % off right now too .

So if i go thru big als it will be $204.56 Shipped saving $10 bucks thru big als


UPDATE SAVING MORE MONEY

Well since bigals price matchs iam going do that . I sall the same current usa 30" orbit Light system at MyReefShop.com for ONLY $134.95 WOW !!!

That means if i call up Big als and place my order they will price match itand give me 5 % deffernce . Thats only $133.30 Plus the 10 % off . THATS ONLY $130 Bucks for this Great Light . What a deal .



MAKES MY TOTAL NOW ONLY $ 180.74 for every thing above Shipped .

i saved $34.80 form bigals.com price match poilcy , Thats a Free Korlina #2

 

[TRe]

sweet!! belive me your off to a great start

 

[spllouder]

Thanks TRe , I Placed my Heatter in my aquaclear 500 . On the bottom lying down . is this ok ? It really cleans up my tank heres a pic ...

Funds tied up till wensday . gona get that stuff above then.

I really want to test my water for PH and other's . would a LFS test them for me ? if i brought in some water ?

When should i do my first water change how much ?

 

[Lotus]

Most LFS will do a test for you. Some will charge a little. Call and ask before you go.

You don't really need to do a water change until the cycle is finished. A 10% weekly change should be enough, assuming your nitrates are low (less than 10ppm).

 

[TRe]

id say when u get your first diatom bloom then its time for the first water change