New sw tank

sarah · 01-14-2004, 04:37 AM

Hi, after everyones help on my feather duster problem ive decided to set up another SW/Fish/LR tank and the arrow crab will be moved in here bcause i do not to get rid of him.
The new tank is a 120ltr [was a trop tank] just needs a clean up new filter allready got a skimmer.

Could any advise on what lighting i will need most aprecated.
Ill keep u updated and picys as well.

Thanks again for everyones help. Got alot to do today with the tank its going in the bedroom and other half does not no yet He will find out tonight when he gets home from work.

SARAH xxxx

wooddood · 01-14-2004, 06:41 AM

sorry but how big is 120ltr?all i know is gallons.lol.

sarah · 01-14-2004, 06:49 AM

Hi 120ltrs is about 30 gallons
sarah xxx

Reef Geek · 01-14-2004, 06:49 AM

120 liters is about 30 gallons.
Sarah what are your plans besides the arrow crab? For a reef you can go metal halide, but power compact would probably do you best. I use 2 55 watt power compacts over my 29 gallon. They provide enough light for most soft & LPS corals.

wooddood · 01-14-2004, 07:02 AM

i agree on a 30 gal tank i would use power compacts also.thats what i use on my 35.

sarah · 01-15-2004, 05:47 PM

This is my FW tank turning it to a SW/LR/FISH only.

mwrager · 01-15-2004, 05:52 PM

Sarah, Just one ? Have you used copper to treat ICK in your FW tank? Before you start you may want to check for copper it you plan on having any invert or coral in there.

jks1 · 01-15-2004, 05:53 PM

Also Sarah if you plan on only having fish you could get away with NO flourescents.

sarah · 01-15-2004, 06:00 PM

Hi, never used any copper based products in my FW tank.

Sorry about the picture it turned out blurry there is fish in there somewhere.

Thanks Sarah xxx

sarah · 01-15-2004, 06:12 PM

This is a better picture

Craig Manoukian · 01-15-2004, 06:18 PM

Even though you are planning a FOWLR I strongly suggest you get two 55 watt PC ballasts with 10,000k bulbs. The reason is two fold:

1. The 10,000k lighting is crisp and white, very esthetically pleasing.

2. You will be able to add soft lps corals which will really make your fish feel at home.

This is exactly the progression I made on my FOWLR and by getting the 55 watt ballasts, all I had to do was upgrade the bulbs and add some polyps and xenias!

sarah · 01-16-2004, 12:30 PM

Hi everyone, Question, i've stripped the tank out now what is the best thing to wash everything in [tank,internal filter,got new mediumand heater]

Thanks alot everyone Sarah xxx

BoomerD · 01-16-2004, 12:40 PM

Get a NEW one of those sponge/scotch-brite pads like youy use for washing dishes. You can get them for glass or acrylic. They work very well to remove algae & grunge. Use ONLY water to clean with. If you have severe hard water deposits in the tank, you can use vinegar to help remove it, but must be rinsed well. It's a mild acid (acetic acid) and while it won't poison the tank if you leave some in there, it will tend to reduce your pH a bit until it's all neutralized. I use vinegar for a lot of my cleaning tasks. Pumps and misc. hardware get soaked in a solution of 1 qt. vinegar to 4 or 5 gallons of water.

jks1 · 01-16-2004, 03:37 PM

good tip on the vinegar Boomer

sarah · 01-18-2004, 06:43 AM

Hi everyone, decide in sted of useing my 30gallon tank i am going out now to buy a 40 gallon. Hopefully ill have some picys later. Thanks for your help

SARAH XXX

This should be better then the 30 gallon

01-14-2004, 04:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
sarah Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: england, midlands Posts: 486 View Gallery Karma Komment	New sw tank Hi, after everyones help on my feather duster problem ive decided to set up another SW/Fish/LR tank and the arrow crab will be moved in here bcause i do not to get rid of him. The new tank is a 120ltr [was a trop tank] just needs a clean up new filter allready got a skimmer. Could any advise on what lighting i will need most aprecated. Ill keep u updated and picys as well. Thanks again for everyones help. Got alot to do today with the tank its going in the bedroom and other half does not no yet He will find out tonight when he gets home from work. SARAH xxxx

01-14-2004, 06:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	sorry but how big is 120ltr?all i know is gallons.lol. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

01-14-2004, 06:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
sarah Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: england, midlands Posts: 486 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hi 120ltrs is about 30 gallons sarah xxx __________________ I am the way i am..so please be nice

01-14-2004, 06:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Reef Geek Reefus Geekus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 325 View Gallery Karma Komment	120 liters is about 30 gallons. Sarah what are your plans besides the arrow crab? For a reef you can go metal halide, but power compact would probably do you best. I use 2 55 watt power compacts over my 29 gallon. They provide enough light for most soft & LPS corals. __________________ Justin Stealth Reefer

01-14-2004, 07:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	i agree on a 30 gal tank i would use power compacts also.thats what i use on my 35. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

01-15-2004, 05:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
sarah Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: england, midlands Posts: 486 View Gallery Karma Komment	This is my FW tank turning it to a SW/LR/FISH only. Last edited by sarah : 01-15-2004 at 06:01 PM.

01-15-2004, 05:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	Sarah, Just one ? Have you used copper to treat ICK in your FW tank? Before you start you may want to check for copper it you plan on having any invert or coral in there. __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

01-15-2004, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
jks1 Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 876 View Gallery Karma Komment	Also Sarah if you plan on only having fish you could get away with NO flourescents. __________________ John Tank: 29g glass Pumps: Mag5.0 return - (3) rio 100 PHs Lighting: (1) 150w XM 10K/(2) 30W actinics Equipment: Aqua C Urchin skimmer- CPR Fuge, Titanium Heater -Red Sea wavemaster Pro Tank: 210g 1/2" Acrylic, dual overflows, 75g glass sump w/ 20g fuge. Pumps: Mag24 return - (2) MAG24s running 2 closed loop systems. Lighting: (3) 400w XM 10K/(2) Custom Sealife 96w PC - 25w dimmable incandescent Moonlight Equipment: Aqua C EV180 skimmer - CR500 calc reactor - Titanium Heater - AquaLogic single Stage Temp Controller - Aquanetics 1/5Hp Chiller - Neptune sys aquacontroller

01-15-2004, 06:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
sarah Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: england, midlands Posts: 486 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hi, never used any copper based products in my FW tank. Sorry about the picture it turned out blurry there is fish in there somewhere. Thanks Sarah xxx __________________ I am the way i am..so please be nice

01-15-2004, 06:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
sarah Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: england, midlands Posts: 486 View Gallery Karma Komment	This is a better picture

01-15-2004, 06:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,893 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Even though you are planning a FOWLR I strongly suggest you get two 55 watt PC ballasts with 10,000k bulbs. The reason is two fold: 1. The 10,000k lighting is crisp and white, very esthetically pleasing. 2. You will be able to add soft lps corals which will really make your fish feel at home. This is exactly the progression I made on my FOWLR and by getting the 55 watt ballasts, all I had to do was upgrade the bulbs and add some polyps and xenias! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-16-2004, 12:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
sarah Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: england, midlands Posts: 486 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hi everyone, Question, i've stripped the tank out now what is the best thing to wash everything in [tank,internal filter,got new mediumand heater] Thanks alot everyone Sarah xxx __________________ I am the way i am..so please be nice

01-16-2004, 12:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,631 View Gallery Karma Komment	Get a NEW one of those sponge/scotch-brite pads like youy use for washing dishes. You can get them for glass or acrylic. They work very well to remove algae & grunge. Use ONLY water to clean with. If you have severe hard water deposits in the tank, you can use vinegar to help remove it, but must be rinsed well. It's a mild acid (acetic acid) and while it won't poison the tank if you leave some in there, it will tend to reduce your pH a bit until it's all neutralized. I use vinegar for a lot of my cleaning tasks. Pumps and misc. hardware get soaked in a solution of 1 qt. vinegar to 4 or 5 gallons of water.

01-16-2004, 03:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
jks1 Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 876 View Gallery Karma Komment	good tip on the vinegar Boomer __________________ John Tank: 29g glass Pumps: Mag5.0 return - (3) rio 100 PHs Lighting: (1) 150w XM 10K/(2) 30W actinics Equipment: Aqua C Urchin skimmer- CPR Fuge, Titanium Heater -Red Sea wavemaster Pro Tank: 210g 1/2" Acrylic, dual overflows, 75g glass sump w/ 20g fuge. Pumps: Mag24 return - (2) MAG24s running 2 closed loop systems. Lighting: (3) 400w XM 10K/(2) Custom Sealife 96w PC - 25w dimmable incandescent Moonlight Equipment: Aqua C EV180 skimmer - CR500 calc reactor - Titanium Heater - AquaLogic single Stage Temp Controller - Aquanetics 1/5Hp Chiller - Neptune sys aquacontroller

01-18-2004, 06:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
sarah Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: england, midlands Posts: 486 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hi everyone, decide in sted of useing my 30gallon tank i am going out now to buy a 40 gallon. Hopefully ill have some picys later. Thanks for your help SARAH XXX This should be better then the 30 gallon __________________ I am the way i am..so please be nice

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