kosey929
New Member
Hi all!
I'm finally starting to get the feel for this reefkeeping thing and I've decided to convert my 29 AGA freshwater tank into a minireef. I want to do a better job than I did starting up my JBJ NC12DX and promise to research my livestock purchases beforehand this time. Really.
What do I need? FYI: I'm more into putzing with the critters and water than I am into DIY on the equipment side, so I will be purchasing OEM stuff to make the switch. (That is...after I find a new home for my freshies. If you are in N. Wis. and are interested please check out my ebay listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1)
Filter: HOB power filter or OEM refugium? What are the pros and cons of each? I was thinking Skilter Filter...feedback anyone?? Or, would a refugium with macro help offset the chances of a hair algae outbreak early on?
Lighting: I have an AGA glass top and want to go with a strip-type fixture with built in lunar lights. (Remember no DIY for me! Only instant gratification...wrong hobby, I know, I know.) How much difference will I see in a fixture that has MH vs. just compact fluoro? For example: Current Orbit or Coralife Aqualight 2x65 at around $150 vs. a Sunpod HQI MH at about $330 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/P ... 004+113352 ? Is the MH worth the extra $200? What critters can I keep w/ the MH that I can't keep w/ the compact fluoro? I would prefer to spend less than $200 but will cough up more if the advantage is that much greater.
Live rock: I have some live rock sitting in a bucket of saltwater in my garage. It's been in there since May. Can it be resurrected? It doesn't smell too bad. :lol: I was thinking maybe I could throw a heater and PH in the bucket to get it started.
I know I'm asking a lot of questions, but I really want to do this and do it right. Now that my cube is starting to take shape, I want to try another one.
Thank you oh seasoned ones! :maitre :maitre :maitre :maitre
Karen
p.s. Here are a couple of current pics of my nano. I still have some HA, but it's much better. My corals are finally glued to the rocks and everything is recovering nicely from the death of my impulse-buy bulb anemone.
I'm finally starting to get the feel for this reefkeeping thing and I've decided to convert my 29 AGA freshwater tank into a minireef. I want to do a better job than I did starting up my JBJ NC12DX and promise to research my livestock purchases beforehand this time. Really.
What do I need? FYI: I'm more into putzing with the critters and water than I am into DIY on the equipment side, so I will be purchasing OEM stuff to make the switch. (That is...after I find a new home for my freshies. If you are in N. Wis. and are interested please check out my ebay listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1)
Filter: HOB power filter or OEM refugium? What are the pros and cons of each? I was thinking Skilter Filter...feedback anyone?? Or, would a refugium with macro help offset the chances of a hair algae outbreak early on?
Lighting: I have an AGA glass top and want to go with a strip-type fixture with built in lunar lights. (Remember no DIY for me! Only instant gratification...wrong hobby, I know, I know.) How much difference will I see in a fixture that has MH vs. just compact fluoro? For example: Current Orbit or Coralife Aqualight 2x65 at around $150 vs. a Sunpod HQI MH at about $330 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/P ... 004+113352 ? Is the MH worth the extra $200? What critters can I keep w/ the MH that I can't keep w/ the compact fluoro? I would prefer to spend less than $200 but will cough up more if the advantage is that much greater.
Live rock: I have some live rock sitting in a bucket of saltwater in my garage. It's been in there since May. Can it be resurrected? It doesn't smell too bad. :lol: I was thinking maybe I could throw a heater and PH in the bucket to get it started.
I know I'm asking a lot of questions, but I really want to do this and do it right. Now that my cube is starting to take shape, I want to try another one.
Thank you oh seasoned ones! :maitre :maitre :maitre :maitre
Karen
p.s. Here are a couple of current pics of my nano. I still have some HA, but it's much better. My corals are finally glued to the rocks and everything is recovering nicely from the death of my impulse-buy bulb anemone.