noobie overload - setting up 4ft reef
In the next few months I'm planning on upgrading my little 30L all in one, to a 4ft reef set up.
[I already have the tank and stand];)
I've been researching a fair bit on reef tanks and what and what-not to get, but it's really overwhelming when you look at everything on a broad spectrum. I'm not too sure if it's too much to ask, but could anyone give me some hints on the basics of what is really necessary in terms of equipment?
Sumps, skimmers, filters, power heads, types of lighting etc.
Some information which might help:
I don't make my salt water, I take it from the ocean because I think that's the healthiest and best way to go about it.
I don't use any additives because my coral and fish are perfectly fine without it and are growing and well.
I have some crappy all-in-1 tank which has a sump style filter in the back of it, and i also have no idea what kind of light is in it - but it must be decent because nothing has died....yet (touch wood).
In my 4ft reef, I'm not planning on keeping any super difficult corals, I just want to keep it nice and clean and simple, but obviously so it looks nice. I know which fish are compatible with corals and all that, my only issue is the equipment.
So basically in summary, I'm just curious as to what equipment is really necessary when starting off the tank with only basic corals and live rock. And also, what brands/types of equipment that aren't too harsh on the pocket?
I've been looking at the Marisys 2, but have read mixed reviews...any opinions?
Thank you in advanced, any advice is great advice! :worship:D
[I already have the tank and stand];)
I've been researching a fair bit on reef tanks and what and what-not to get, but it's really overwhelming when you look at everything on a broad spectrum. I'm not too sure if it's too much to ask, but could anyone give me some hints on the basics of what is really necessary in terms of equipment?
Sumps, skimmers, filters, power heads, types of lighting etc.
Some information which might help:
I don't make my salt water, I take it from the ocean because I think that's the healthiest and best way to go about it.
I don't use any additives because my coral and fish are perfectly fine without it and are growing and well.
I have some crappy all-in-1 tank which has a sump style filter in the back of it, and i also have no idea what kind of light is in it - but it must be decent because nothing has died....yet (touch wood).
In my 4ft reef, I'm not planning on keeping any super difficult corals, I just want to keep it nice and clean and simple, but obviously so it looks nice. I know which fish are compatible with corals and all that, my only issue is the equipment.
So basically in summary, I'm just curious as to what equipment is really necessary when starting off the tank with only basic corals and live rock. And also, what brands/types of equipment that aren't too harsh on the pocket?
I've been looking at the Marisys 2, but have read mixed reviews...any opinions?
Thank you in advanced, any advice is great advice! :worship:D