New to Saltwater - Starting a Fluval Spec V Tank

[OCNcheffy]

Hi there,

I've been doing freshwater planted tanks for a little while now, and I'm very interested in adventuring out into the saltwater world.. I've been doing tonnes of research these past few weeks and I'm thinking of building a reef tank that will sit on my computer desk.

The equipment that I know I'll need first for the Fluval Spec V is as follows:

 

-Finnex 16-Inch FugeRay Marine Plus Aquarium LED Light

-Hydor Koralia Nano 240 Aquarium Circulation Pump

-Chemi-Pure Elite

-Purigen

-Refractometer

-Marineland Mini Jet pump (To Replace Stock Pump)

-5.6 Gallons RO/DI water purchased

-Live Rock

-Live Sand

-Salt (Instant Ocean)

-Thermostat Heater 50W

 

I understand I'll have to keep up with weekly water changes to maintain proper parameters in a small tank, so that wont be an issue. I have a Finnex Fugeray planted that works great! So I figured I'd give the marine version a try as well. Unless someone can recommend a bar or clip on light that's better and not insanely expensive <$100. There anything else I'm missing to get started?

 

[ashtricks]

Welcome to the forum!

The Spec V seems to be the go to tank for pico reefs

I guess we will have simultaneous builds

[mrkotabear]

Nano aquariums are fun! Honestly IMO when doing water changes not everything has to match. Salinty is usually a must, but most fish should be fine with the small temperature change.

 

and also a par38/hanging fixture I think would work perfect for this tank. You could grow just about any coral if you had that. That's what I've been recomended.

[OCNcheffy]

I was thinking of purchasing this light:

http://lightboxleds.com/products-page/halo-par-38/

You can purchase the halo and clamp combo for 119.99! Seems like a good deal to me. What do you guys think?

[ninjamyst]

try using Instant Ocean Reef Crystals instead of regular Instant Ocean for the added minerals that will be good for corals.