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04-20-2006, 12:54 AM
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1. Go with 1.5lbs per gallon eventuall, so about 45lbs. You can add dry rock later as much as you want without worrying about an ammonia spike, so if you can only afford 15 lbs live right now, go for it for a start
2. You should get a skimmer, if you are not running a sump I would recommend either the CPR BakPak II, or the AquaC Remora, they are both really good hang on tank models for up to 60g 3. What other equipment do you "already have"? What is your water flow plan? What lighting? What corals do you want to try to keep? 
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04-20-2006, 01:56 AM
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Sandbeds will cause you nothing but grief if you don't have access to real live sand IMO.
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This and that.
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04-20-2006, 03:10 AM
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This page has my opinions on what is needed and why with a few good links as well concerning getting started, which can be a bit daunting since there are various methods in doing so, all with their own set of fans and critics.
Chuck
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04-20-2006, 03:29 AM
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definitely read as much as possible. and find a good fish store, i have a bad few but we are not allowed to name them, if you pm me i'll give you some that i really trust
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04-20-2006, 07:07 PM
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So far I have:
Stand, Tank, -Light (not sure of the brand name, but it meets the requirement for corals), Salt (Instant Ocean), Thermometer, Heater, Protein Skimmer (but it was really cheap $60.00), Hydrometer (I think that is what it is called - to measure the salt in the water), test kits. I was also planning on getting a power filter (the 110) and a power head. This should give me enough flow for the corals. Am I missing anything? Thanks for the tips re: sand, I think I have decided to use sand in the bottom. Is it necessary to use “live sand” or can I just use regular sand. Isn’t the live rock enough? Thanks for all you help!
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