Warren Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 I agree. The reason I haven't set up a marine tank yet is due to not being able to do it properly. If it's not done right it will fail and put you off. The cost is high to set it up and if it all dies its a big waste of money. Do it once and do it right or you'll regret doing it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.L Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 Thanks Pies. I will try a rockpool one for now and see how it goes. Once I get a job and start saving money I will save it all and buy the equipment as I get the money. Cheers ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 My philosophy is due it right the first time as this will save you money because you wont have to upgrade. Most important part is a decent skimmer & lighting and water movement. Best is to do a budget and then borrow the money from the bank and pay it off. I have seen so many people skimp on getting decent equipment and then upgrade because the equipment is too small or wont do the job. Get a very good book and learn then go and set up the tank, beware of getting to much info on the net as not all the information is correct. Best book to get is THE MODERN CORAL REEF AQUARIUM by svein fossa and alf nilsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 My personal pick for best beginner book is John Tullocks "Natural Reef Aquarium". Its up-to-date and I still reference it now. The internet is your best bet for info though, its as likley to be accurate as any book, and concencious can easily be found on boards like this one. Everyone here has a reef, and baring a few equipment choices and gadgets we all subscribe to similar methodologies = Lots of Live Rock, Larger not smaller tanks, Big Skimmers, Sumps, medium to strong lighting & good circulation. I am not sure it should be so expensive that you would need to borrow money from the bank, anyone would think Reef was a bank manager or something... :roll: And remember a lot of equipment can be DIY (lights, skimmers etc). Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.L Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 Thanks reef. I will get a 4ft + tank, and set it up as a coldwater marine for the moment. It will take a while to get the money to get the skimmer etc but it's well worth it ! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 Chris, I agree with all the comments, but one small but costly gadget you may need in a smaller setup is a chiller as.... marines can't handle too warmer temp thats pretty much one of the reasons for a larger setup ...as pies sez more stability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 Good point Steve, that chiller is a scarey beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted February 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Here's an updated pic of the table acro. It has started to develop pinkish purple tips, with green corallite openings, and green branches. Looks like it will colour up really well. Layton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Here is a picture taken of this coral today. I thought some may be interested as if you look at previous posts with this coral you can see how much its grown and over what period. Layton - Getting closer to a size that I can frag for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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