bradisfun Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Just so you know, a saltwater aquarium really isn't something to get into if you can't afford it. Going cheap will only cause a lot of problems later and be a big waste of any money you do put in to it. i'm not going cheap with all the stuff in the tank just if i do buy another tank that might mean missing out on another fuw supliement or sumthing and realy don't want to have to do that in a miniet i'll put up some list of what i had in mind to get for the set up Link to comment
Dizzle21 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I noticed im on the list twice. dont think it matters but just thought id point it out. ugghhh is it the 15th yet??? Im suprised by all the contestants. Link to comment
bradisfun Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 here's the list Salifert Natural Iodine 250ml Salifert Natural Iodine 250ml=$10.26 Salifert Coral Food 250ml Salifert Coral Food 250ml =$8.61 Salifert Coral Calcium 250ml Salifert Coral Calcium 250ml=$10.26 3 Stage Reverse Osmosis DI RO/DI =$150.00 NutraPlus Complete Feed NutraPlus Complete Feed =$15.38 Salifert Phosphate TEST KITS SALA30 =$11.79 Salifert Nitrite TEST KITS SALI30=$9.54 Salifert pH TEST KITS SALS30 =$8.16 Salifert Iodine TEST KITS SAL330 =$21.00 MARINE AQUARIUM OCEAN SALT 10KG = 300L Heka10kg = $18.00 Subtotal: $263.00 AUD this = $236 USD does this look all right or does it look cheap oh and not all of it is hear Link to comment
Llamaguy Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I noticed im on the list twice. dont think it matters but just thought id point it out.ugghhh is it the 15th yet??? Im suprised by all the contestants. I know, very tempting to pour it in and drop out Link to comment
Jacobnano Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Ok I would just get an API master test kit and the RO/DI unit. Then I would get a bucket of salt, they are about 50$, some are good for reefs some are not, let us know what is available. That is it. You don't need all of that other stuff. Link to comment
bradisfun Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 since most people would have the above it wouldn't be deducted from my buget? Link to comment
Jacobnano Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Heres a list of stuff you should get. Read the rules and you can see what applies to your tank. Tank: Should be 10$ for a ten gallon at walmart. Filter: Really depends, but up to 80$. You can upgrade that down the road. Lighting: Price depends on what you want to keep, but I would keep it cheap for this contest and for your budget. Sand: Super cheap. Rock: prices vary per pound. Heater: shouldn't be more than 10$. Salt: I would get a big bucket 50$. RO/DI: Up to 150$, look around for cheaper. Test kit: API master, like 25$? No dosing. Water changes will suffice. Link to comment
bradisfun Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 i was thinking this what do u think Link to comment
Jacobnano Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 That is kind of expensive, I would just go with something like this. The 160g reef salt. It will be way cheaper in the long run. Link to comment
bradisfun Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 it will cost me $58 USD for the API master test kit what bout this and if not does dr f & s ship to South Austraila Link to comment
Jacobnano Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I would talk to the other australians on this site. They probably know where to get stuff at a bit cheaper of a price. Link to comment
bradisfun Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Tank: like i said this will cost me $45 Filter: i all ready have one Lighting: doing DIY LED Sand: Super cheap. Rock: free from a friend. Heater: have 1. Salt: i have a link to 1 above and that makes 150 gal and costs $31. RO/DI: geting a good one for $135. Test kit: API master, will cost me $58 No dosing. Water changes will suffice. Link to comment
Damsels R Cool Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 I would assume best aquascape about halfway in (or a little earlier, depending on how everyone likes their scapes). I would say the beginning but I have completely changed th scape on my 24g 3 times. All new rock and everything lol. Also, how is the judging going to go down? Do I judge lol? If so be creative haha nope i'll set up a poll You have to actually use a ten gallon tank, unless you custom build a tank, then it should be within a half a gallon of 10g. The thing is 10g's are only 10$. o and one more thing our prize for best aquascape 1st place is Drum roll please .... .. A $25 gift certificate to reef cleaners Link to comment
bradisfun Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 could i plz use my 15 gal olny filed up to ten gal i never got an anser Link to comment
Llamaguy Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 You're going to be really annoyed by the splashing noise if your tank is that low. Link to comment
bradisfun Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 You're going to be really annoyed by the splashing noise if your tank is that low. it not actually that low i just mesuared it and any way its going in my rumpis room so no body will be sleping there (well not any more thay wont) Link to comment
lajz9 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Does someone have an extra 10g they'll give this kid?? ^^^^ I'll donate $2 just to get this thread back on track. Link to comment
bradisfun Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 an MP10 would be a very nice prize sorry just got bord Link to comment
bradisfun Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Does someone have an extra 10g they'll give this kid?? ^^^^ I'll donate $2 just to get this thread back on track. yeah that would be good but how much will shiping be i live in South Austraila Link to comment
Damsels R Cool Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 could i plz use my 15 gal olny filed up to ten gali never got an anser just go to wallmart and get a 10 gallon Link to comment
Jacobnano Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Seriously, a ten gallon should only be 10$. Aren't there any walmart type stores there? Basically hueg supercenters. Link to comment
bradisfun Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 can i just use my 15g filled up with to 10 gal PLZ!, then we can get on with this PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!, PLZ!, Seriously, a ten gallon should only be 10$. Aren't there any walmart type stores there? Basically hueg supercenters. no sorry i wish there was every time some 1 says that there only 10 buks ita like teasing me ARRRR Link to comment
Damsels R Cool Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 can i just use my 15g filled up with to 10 galPLZ!, then we can get on with this PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!,PLZ!, Fine then NO!!!!!!!! Link to comment
Jacobnano Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hmmm. I would really try to find a 10g, or if they are that much the 15g must be worth even more, you could trade it. Link to comment
bradisfun Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 just found a good deal on a 10" cube $31 ok it not as good as 10 buks but it the best i can get them for Link to comment
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