nanoreef tank
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Q: Do I need a protein skimmer with this?
In a 10g, you really could go either way. I would because it will keep the frequency of water changes down, and the skimmer will keep the water quality high, allowing for a decent bio load.
Q: Do I need a filter or could I go with a powerhead?
If you go with a skimmer, I'd go with the Prizm skimmer by Red Sea Aquatics, around $70 US. Very easy to set up, and works well. No other circulation of filtration would be necessary.
Q: What exact fish do you guys suggest for me as a beginner to marine?
Two of the hardiest fish, nice and active, would make for good beginner fish are the stripped (banggai) cardinal and the ocellaris (false percula) clown.
In a 10g, you really could go either way. I would because it will keep the frequency of water changes down, and the skimmer will keep the water quality high, allowing for a decent bio load.
Q: Do I need a filter or could I go with a powerhead?
If you go with a skimmer, I'd go with the Prizm skimmer by Red Sea Aquatics, around $70 US. Very easy to set up, and works well. No other circulation of filtration would be necessary.
Q: What exact fish do you guys suggest for me as a beginner to marine?
Two of the hardiest fish, nice and active, would make for good beginner fish are the stripped (banggai) cardinal and the ocellaris (false percula) clown.
Thank you saltater gawd. 
I know you love that title. So how does this sound? A ten gallon with hood and some flourescet lights. A protein skimmer Prizm if I can find it. Some crushed coral substrate. Some shells and one small piece of live rock? I'm still not sure about the live rock so what about it gawd? And for fish two false percula clowns. Or could I get more fish?
Ryan ;D
I know you love that title. So how does this sound? A ten gallon with hood and some flourescet lights. A protein skimmer Prizm if I can find it. Some crushed coral substrate. Some shells and one small piece of live rock? I'm still not sure about the live rock so what about it gawd? And for fish two false percula clowns. Or could I get more fish? Ryan ;D
[quote author=ryanp14 link=board=saltwater&num=988504001&start=15#22 date=04/30/01 at 17:11:27]
Thank you saltater gawd. I know you love that title. So how does this sound? A ten gallon with hood and some flourescet lights. A protein skimmer Prizm if I can find it. Some crushed coral substrate. Some shells and one small piece of live rock? I'm still not sure about the live rock so what about it gawd? And for fish two false percula clowns. Or could I get more fish?
Ryan ;D
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Crushed coral is a pretty bad substrate, either aragonite sand, which is preferable, or silica sand. At the home depot the might have aragonite, its in a clear bag with a big blue label with kids playing in the sand. Its called "tropical play sand' and its mined by southdown inc. If you can't find that (look in the gardening section) get silica sand, found in the section with the paving bricks, you know the brick driveways... that kind of stuff.
Thank you saltater gawd.
I know you love that title. So how does this sound? A ten gallon with hood and some flourescet lights. A protein skimmer Prizm if I can find it. Some crushed coral substrate. Some shells and one small piece of live rock? I'm still not sure about the live rock so what about it gawd? And for fish two false percula clowns. Or could I get more fish?Ryan ;D
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Crushed coral is a pretty bad substrate, either aragonite sand, which is preferable, or silica sand. At the home depot the might have aragonite, its in a clear bag with a big blue label with kids playing in the sand. Its called "tropical play sand' and its mined by southdown inc. If you can't find that (look in the gardening section) get silica sand, found in the section with the paving bricks, you know the brick driveways... that kind of stuff.
If you are reffering to the Yellow Tang, avoid it.
A friend of mine who is in the aquatic trade, who also thinks he knows what is what, introduced one to his newly set up tank, (I tried to warn him of its need for constant grazing on marine algae)the fish just gradually wasted away until it died. 8)
A friend of mine who is in the aquatic trade, who also thinks he knows what is what, introduced one to his newly set up tank, (I tried to warn him of its need for constant grazing on marine algae)the fish just gradually wasted away until it died. 8)
Okay OBK here is what all I have. Ten gallon tank and hood.
Here's what all I have found and some prices. Tell me if you think they are good or not.
- Prizm protein skimmer $79
- Silica sand $unknown
- Shells and one small peice of live rock $20
- Two small false percula clown fish $39.99
Is that all I need and are those prices good?
ryan ;D
p.s. Why is Africa not a country?
Here's what all I have found and some prices. Tell me if you think they are good or not.
- Prizm protein skimmer $79
- Silica sand $unknown
- Shells and one small peice of live rock $20
- Two small false percula clown fish $39.99
Is that all I need and are those prices good?
ryan ;D
p.s. Why is Africa not a country?
[quote author=Bettaman_shane link=board=saltwater&num=988504001&start=30#34 date=05/02/01 at 15:21:23]
poor little guy they are so nice looking to can't you get food for them?
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Purple and yellow is most likely a purple tang, they are quite expensive, and get quite large. They eat seaweed, which you buy in sheets anc clip onto the side of the tank.
poor little guy they are so nice looking to can't you get food for them?
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Purple and yellow is most likely a purple tang, they are quite expensive, and get quite large. They eat seaweed, which you buy in sheets anc clip onto the side of the tank.