Saltwater Tank beginner

nitroaquatics · 07-05-2009, 01:00 AM

Oceanic 90 gallon bowed with cannopy and stand with stainless steel/black trim from LFS new for $600.00 brand new. I don't understand about Reef Ready and sump tanks? Because this one DOES NOT have one. Is it necessary for a successful saltwater system(I don't mind the cost).

Thank you,

Teresa

nitroaquatics · 07-05-2009, 01:11 AM

Whassup! I am 101 to saltwater tanks/equipment and hope one of you guys would advise with your expertise.

Thank you

Teresa

acemow · 07-05-2009, 01:12 AM

A reef ready tank will be drilled so accomodate plumbing for overflow and return, flow goes down pipes into a sump where you have various filtration equipment; protein skimmer, carbon and/or phosphate reactor, return pump for the main tank. It sounds like that tank has a hang-on back filter maybe? The type of filter system and light system you use will depend on several factors, one of which is what you plan to keep in the tank. If you can post a few more details about the system and your goal for inhabitants, that will help. Also, WELCOME!!

nitroaquatics · 07-05-2009, 01:28 AM

I know this sounds stupid but I want to research what type of fish would be effecient. Yes, it has 2 HOB slots for filters and a large opening in the back of the Oceanic cabinet. I would like to have coral and a few bright colored fish. My terminology is embarrasing. Do you think that is a good deal for the Oceanic bowed front 48x18x28 tank+ canopy and stand (stainless steel/black)
It does not come with a light or glass top, just a heater/thermometer?

Thank You,

Teresa

DaveK · 07-05-2009, 01:57 AM

This might be a good deal, depending upon what you want.

However, I recommend you keep shopping around. You may find something better.

Also I recommend that you get yourself a few good books on state of the are reef systems and study them. This will be invaluable toward your success.

BTW, you will soon discover that the tank is one of the least expensive items. It's very easy to spend a lot more on lighting and filtration.

nanoreefing4fun · 07-05-2009, 10:28 PM

welcomera to ReefSanctuary, a real Sanctuary of reef forums, with lots of very nice members, that are very knowledgeable & always willing to help

Nowellsy SNR · 07-06-2009, 04:40 AM

Hi and welcome to RS

LilGreenPuffer · 07-06-2009, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitroaquatics

I know this sounds stupid but I want to research what type of fish would be effecient.

Research is never, ever stupid. What's stupid is *not* doing research. Kudos to you for this!

dmyers557 · 07-06-2009, 03:08 PM

You could also purchase an overflow kit and sump to run it as saltwater.

lcstorc · 07-06-2009, 04:00 PM

Welcome to RS!
A reef ready tank and sump are not required for a successful reef but it does make it a lot easier.
You can even add an external overflow to an undrilled tank and add a sump.
It is a lot easier to deal with if you have the built in overflow and sump but many many people have successful tanks without.

07-05-2009, 01:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
nitroaquatics Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Saltwater Tank beginner Oceanic 90 gallon bowed with cannopy and stand with stainless steel/black trim from LFS new for $600.00 brand new. I don't understand about Reef Ready and sump tanks? Because this one DOES NOT have one. Is it necessary for a successful saltwater system(I don't mind the cost). Thank you, Teresa

07-05-2009, 01:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
nitroaquatics Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Saltwater Tank beginner Whassup! I am 101 to saltwater tanks/equipment and hope one of you guys would advise with your expertise. Thank you Teresa

07-05-2009, 01:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
acemow Sea Pen Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 335 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Saltwater Tank beginner A reef ready tank will be drilled so accomodate plumbing for overflow and return, flow goes down pipes into a sump where you have various filtration equipment; protein skimmer, carbon and/or phosphate reactor, return pump for the main tank. It sounds like that tank has a hang-on back filter maybe? The type of filter system and light system you use will depend on several factors, one of which is what you plan to keep in the tank. If you can post a few more details about the system and your goal for inhabitants, that will help. Also, WELCOME!! __________________ Wow!!What a cool obsession!! My 75 g thread http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...llon-tank.html

07-05-2009, 01:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
nitroaquatics Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Saltwater Tank beginner I know this sounds stupid but I want to research what type of fish would be effecient. Yes, it has 2 HOB slots for filters and a large opening in the back of the Oceanic cabinet. I would like to have coral and a few bright colored fish. My terminology is embarrasing. Do you think that is a good deal for the Oceanic bowed front 48x18x28 tank+ canopy and stand (stainless steel/black) It does not come with a light or glass top, just a heater/thermometer? Thank You, Teresa

07-05-2009, 01:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
DaveK Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 1,319 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Saltwater Tank beginner This might be a good deal, depending upon what you want. However, I recommend you keep shopping around. You may find something better. Also I recommend that you get yourself a few good books on state of the are reef systems and study them. This will be invaluable toward your success. BTW, you will soon discover that the tank is one of the least expensive items. It's very easy to spend a lot more on lighting and filtration.

07-05-2009, 10:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
nanoreefing4fun Manta Ray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Arkansas, USA Posts: 3,234 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Saltwater Tank beginner welcomera to ReefSanctuary, a real Sanctuary of reef forums, with lots of very nice members, that are very knowledgeable & always willing to help __________________ ~ Glenn 34 gal Red Sea Max 130D, with 2 1/2" deep sand bed of 0.1-0.2 Fine/Medium sand CaribSea Aragonite Seaflor Special Grade reef Sand and 35 # Live Rock Tonga Branch * CUC (snails, Ceriths, Nassarius, Margarita Turbos, Astrea & Banded Trochus - one Emerald crab - one Skunk Cleaner) * Coral - Two Color Aacanthastrea, Red Chalice Coral, Closed Brain Coral, Turbinaria Scroll Ridge Coral, Blue Tip Branching Acropora, Birdsnest Pink Coral, Cup Coral, Torch Coral , Hammerhead Coral, Open Brain Coral Orange, Keyna Tree Coral, Green Star Polyp, Frogspawn, Pom Pom Xenia, Green Eyed Zoanthids, Candy Cane Coral, Ricordea Floridian, Duncan Coral, Staghorn Acropora, Blue Chalice Coral, Flowerpot Goniopora & Bluestriped Mushroom *** Fish - (1) Scooter Blenny (2) Ocellaris Clownfish (1) Yellow Clown Goby My Tank Thread (click here to see the latest pics of my tank & how it is progressing)

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Nowellsy SNR Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Preston UK Posts: 1,128 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Saltwater Tank beginner Hi and welcome to RS __________________ *Anthony Proud UK Based RSM 250 Owner* *Red Sea Max 250 Started 9/5/09 24kg Indonesian Live Rock, Tunze Stream 6065 Powerhead, D-D DC300 Chiller with external pump.....Vortech MP40 Coming for Xmas* *My Tank threadTake a look have a Nosey***

07-06-2009, 03:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
dmyers557 Torch coral Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburg, California Posts: 599 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Saltwater Tank beginner You could also purchase an overflow kit and sump to run it as saltwater. __________________ SETUP: 34g RedSea Max with Current Outer Orbit mh lighting, Phoenix 14k mh bulb, 2x65watt 460nm and 420nm actinics, Tunze 9002 skimmer, StevieT's media rack, 40 lbs live rock, 30 lbs live sand, Ecotech MP10. CORAL: Dendro, Torch, XMEN zoo's, Tubb's Blue, Mohawk, Devil's Armor, Nuclear Greens, Plum PE's, Miami Hurricanes, Armor Of God, Wammin Watermelon's, Galileo PE, JC's Pink PE, True Eagle Eyes, Blue Horizon Zoo's, Rainbow Acans, Hollywood Stunner Chalice, Cotton Candy Chalice, Frogspawn, Kryptonite Candy Cane SPS CORAL: Pink Lemonade, Hydnophora, Infamous Frag Farmer's Setosa, ATL Pink Polyp Cap, Tyree Idaho Grape Cap, Green & Purple Birdnest, Jedi Mind Trick Undata, True Undata, ATL Meteor Shower, Rainbow Monti CLAM: Tridacna maxima clam FISH: Midas Blenny, Coral Beauty, 6-line Wrasse, Blue Green Chromis My RedSea Max 130!!!

07-06-2009, 04:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,429 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Saltwater Tank beginner Welcome to RS! A reef ready tank and sump are not required for a successful reef but it does make it a lot easier. You can even add an external overflow to an undrilled tank and add a sump. It is a lot easier to deal with if you have the built in overflow and sump but many many people have successful tanks without. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

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