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After a rocky start, between funds and a leaky used tank i have my tank running. I added some live rock yesterday so i can start my cycle and ended up just buying a new tank since i had no luck with used ones. I got a 55 gallon for 55 bucks at the local big box pet store. I just wanted to share...

Do i need a 4 bulb coral light for live rock or can i buy one later?

I'm gonna fill up the gap some and seed with live rock when i add the water and sand. Thanks.

I have a 55 gallon tank and I'm running a 20 Gallon fuge right now with a protein skimmer.

Was wondering if this was enough rock? I want to eventually do coral but not for a few months so can i add more rock at a later time.

Just a protein skimmer? How would i run that? Sorry for all the questions. I'm so new at this.

Just a few small fish and some rock. Maybe 1 or 2 corals. Not a whole lot.

I have a 30 gallon freshwater tank and want to change it over to a saltwater tank. Question is can i use the Whisper 150 Bio Wheel filter thats on it or do i need to change it to a wet dry filter? I know i need a power head and a different light to do corals. Just wondering about the filter...

I am picking up another tank bigger then what i was gonna start with. It has sand and rock but its all dried up. Can i use this same sand or do i have to get new. Also the rock was live at one time but not any more. Can i use it as base rock if i boil it good and make sure its clean. A...

I don't have cable either. So internet TV is always a option. :)

zoas is what I've always heard.

Will do, thanks Al.

It's a 30 watt bulb.

Will do, Thank you for the info. This light is old school big LOL, but beats no light at all.

No corals, the other info I'll have to find out. Corals will be way down the road. I know i need a special light for them.