If i were to start a 60g reef what would i need?

SeaSerpant · #1 01-13-2008, 06:35 PM

Can somebody run me through the parts of a sump and show me a diagram. Also can you tell me what a skimmer does. As in what it takes up?
Okay heres the list of things that i think i'll need.
Light
Flow
Skimmer
Sump
Pump
LR
LS
DS
Overflow
Heater
Can you list the things i missed and the best brand for a 70g. H*** with the cost right now.

VFX · #2 01-13-2008, 06:43 PM

Just to help others help you better, what are you planning on keeping in your reef?

Hard corals? SPS? LPS? Soft corals? Clams? Zoo's? What kind of fishes? etc.

These might determine what lighting you'll need & if you need things like calcium reactors.

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SeaSerpant · #3 01-13-2008, 06:46 PM

If you can wait a week or so i'll be going to my local fish store and i'll look at what the have. this is my list so far

Fish

2 clowns
RedFire Fish
Longnosed Hawkfish
Magenta Dottyback
Lawnmower Blenny
CUC

Coral

Zoas
Dusters

SeaSerpant · #4 01-13-2008, 06:47 PM

Is there any other fish and coral that would go good?

VFX · #5 01-13-2008, 07:45 PM

A Volitans Lionfish?

I'd be wary of keeping one of these in a reef.

I've heard of people who've successfully done it but personally I wouldn't.

They may chew up your CUC & be agressive towards your other fish.

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SeaSerpant · #6 01-13-2008, 09:14 PM

The Volitan Lionfish is nothing like the redfire fish. What are you trying to get at?

VFX · #7 01-13-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaSerpant

The Volitan Lionfish is nothing like the redfire fish. What are you trying to get at?

Sorry, by Red Fire Fish, I thought you meant one of these...

Or this

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SeaSerpant · #8 01-13-2008, 09:41 PM

New list

Fish

McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
Longnosed Hawkfish
Mandarin Goby
Clownfish
Magenta Dottyback
Lawnmower Blenny
Starfish

CUC?

Coral

Clam
Zoanthids
Coco Worm
Tube Worms

Pan · #9 01-13-2008, 09:44 PM

I wouldn't put a cuc in there, but then I have had a few bad experiences with them. But I know just as many who have had good ones. I would say if it catches your eye and you weigh any risks accordingly, then go for it. After all it's your tank

SeaSerpant · #10 01-13-2008, 11:12 PM

Again...
New List

Fish/invertebrates

McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
Longnosed Hawkfish
Mandarin Goby
Clownfish
Magenta Dottyback
Lawnmower Blenny
Harlequin Starfish

CUC (what kind should i get that will do all the jobs)

Corals

Clam
Zoanthids
Coco Worm
Tube Worms
Orange Cup Coral
Branching Hammer
Frogspawn
Pulsing Xenia
Orange Ricordea Mushroom
Orange Ball Anemone