Mitch123 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Hey reefers, So I finally got my tank and im so excited to get started, its a 40 gallon tank. I went with a AquaClear110 Hob filter (Hang on back) an Eheim 150w heater and a saltwater refractometer for today. Im heading back to the Lfs tomorrow to get all of the other goodies like test kits, power-head, lighting, dry rocks, carbon and other stuff like that and possibly a Hob protein skimmer. Im not looking to put many rocks in and only a couple corals also not to sure what stock is going in as of right now just want to get the water parameters thing down pat. Tell me what you think about my setup and feel free to leave any advice that you think would help, Thanks Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Good start. If using dry rock, I'd also get a bacteria culture and some ammonium chloride. Then follow the fishless cycling guide to prep your tank for livestock. You'll also need to get an ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate test kit to monitor your progress. 1 Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 It looks like you may have the same tank I do, and I have an AquaClear 110 on it as well!! I have really loved the AC 110 so far, the flow from it is great. For myself, I have a Korallia 1 on one side and 2 Korallia nanos on the other side for supplemental flow. My setup is a little unconventional though. You're welcome to check it out if you'd like, it's the first tank thread linked in my Sig. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mitch123 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 @seabass yeah I was gonna head back to my lfs today and grab a couple things like that, the tank cleared up quite a bit to. I have also found a Coralife Aqualight Pro 150 Watt X2 Metal Halide on kijiji ( the Canadian version of craigslist ), and @Weetabix7 I wasent to sure on the powerheads yet cause im not sure what stock is going in and im still researching what flow I need exactly. But il be checking your 40 gallon thread right now, thanks 1 Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 19 minutes ago, Mitch123 said: @seabass yeah I was gonna head back to my lfs today and grab a couple things like that, the tank cleared up quite a bit to. I have also found a Coralife Aqualight Pro 150 Watt X2 Metal Halide on kijiji ( the Canadian version of craigslist ), and @Weetabix7 I wasent to sure on the powerheads yet cause im not sure what stock is going in and im still researching what flow I need exactly. But il be checking your 40 gallon thread right now, thanks I would personally really like that light, although most people are going the led route nowadays. 1 Quote Link to comment
burtbollinger Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 At 40g....I'd personally toss an AquaMaxx HOB Protein Skimmer on it.... 1 Quote Link to comment
Mitch123 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 @burtbollinger yeah I was going to get one but the lady a my Lfs said I wont need one for a little bit, I dont really trust any Lfs in my city tho they all suck. Quote Link to comment
burtbollinger Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, Mitch123 said: @burtbollinger yeah I was going to get one but the lady a my Lfs said I wont need one for a little bit, I dont really trust any Lfs in my city tho they all suck. there's no rush on it. smart not to trust the LFS though 1 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 OK, there's nothing wrong with it... but I'm not digging the freshwater background. Personally I've grown fond of clear backs (even with HOB equipment). But that's just my personal preference. Like they say, whatever floats your boat. 5 Quote Link to comment
Mitch123 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Lmfaooooo I forgot to take that off of the back I have a black curtain behind it so it'll look reallll goooood 1 Quote Link to comment
Dominator Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Looking good. Love the keep it simple theme. I have had great results with this method. I am going to go a bit more advanced soon though. Can check out the video. Yes. I love my GSP HAHA. I use a simple flat blue background, not a fan of clear backs which shows all your gear attached. 4 Quote Link to comment
Mitch123 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 The water is so crystal clear, beautiful tank. im gonna go more advanced to once I get everything down pat, I got a 90 gall with a sump holes drilled in it sitting around so that will be a future project... like farrrr future 1 Quote Link to comment
Dominator Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I am pretty good with maintance. I swap filter floss, carbon or purigen in the filter. Most of the time it's just live rock and filter floss though. I slowly noticed that the small micron bag I was using was too small for my live rock. It would act like a mechanical filter and junk would build up really quickly on the bag itself. Cleaned it off and use it for purigen. 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm Batman Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 5 hours ago, Mitch123 said: The water is so crystal clear, beautiful tank. im gonna go more advanced to once I get everything down pat, I got a 90 gall with a sump holes drilled in it sitting around so that will be a future project... like farrrr future Set that 90 gallon up and use the 40 as a sump lol 2 Quote Link to comment
Mitch123 Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 @I'm Batman at the moment I live at my moms or I would, apparently the floors are too weak. I wouldn't get it enjoy it anywhere else anyways, I stay cooped up in my room also I wanted to get this tank pat down first before I get myself into something to to big. 2 Quote Link to comment
I'm Batman Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Yeah for sure starting where you're comfortable is best. Have you modded your Aquaclear yet? Quote Link to comment
Mitch123 Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 I have not, I left what came in it and also haven't put in the media bags. iv never heard of 'modding' a Hob, i have also put my temp gauge in the Hob figured id get more accurate results Quote Link to comment
I'm Batman Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 There's an InTank media basket you can buy to put in there with separate compartments for chaeto, different media like Purigen, Chemi-Pure, biomax, live rock, filter floss etc... 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 10 hours ago, Dominator said: Looking good. Love the keep it simple theme. I have had great results with this method. I am going to go a bit more advanced soon though. Can check out the video. Yes. I love my GSP HAHA. I use a simple flat blue background, not a fan of clear backs which shows all your gear attached. Nice tank. I too don't care for clear background unless it's set to be viewed from all sides. Black, blue, or white background helps with the coral colour 1 hour ago, I'm Batman said: There's an InTank media basket you can buy to put in there with separate compartments for chaeto, different media like Purigen, Chemi-Pure, biomax, live rock, filter floss etc... Do you need a separate light for the chaeto in the filter? 2 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm Batman Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Yeah. The most popular are the JBJ and I think the Innovative Marine. There's a couple $10 lights on Amazon I was looking at but one reviewer said his chaeto died with it. I'm gonna go post a new thread now asking for all in one or hang on back diy chaeto light in hardware. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dominator Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 People on planted tanks really like Beamsworks lights too. I had one for a planted tank, well, actually, it showed up broken and was returned. However, still a great light and customer service was right on point with a return label. I could not wait for a replacement at the time, so went with a different light. I ended up changing my mind and wanted to focus on my saltwater tank a few months later. Might have to improvise a way to mount it (maybe velcro or something to hand it on the wall behind and build a shield around it to block the leaking light. 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm Batman Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 +10 on the velcro idea!!! Quote Link to comment
Mitch123 Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 2 hours ago, I'm Batman said: There's an InTank media basket you can buy to put in there with separate compartments for chaeto, different media like Purigen, Chemi-Pure, biomax, live rock, filter floss etc... is there a specific protein skimmer I need for this attachment? Quote Link to comment
Mitch123 Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 50 minutes ago, Clown79 said: Nice tank. I too don't care for clear background unless it's set to be viewed from all sides. Black, blue, or white background helps with the coral colour Do you need a separate light for the chaeto in the filter? Thanks I dident really think about that, I should have at least did the back but. I do view it from the one side tho Quote Link to comment
Mitch123 Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 So I went to the Lfs again today and I picked up a couple more things, I got a small powerhead which im eventually gonna use for one of my water reserve, and an API marine saltwater master test kit which measures high range pH, Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrates. I had a fun day doing a little bit of aquascaping also so I have a little something to look at haha 1 Quote Link to comment
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