dan0 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Hi Guys I have recently been converted to reef. I bought a tank my LFS was using for displaying soft coral. Its a 4ft 240L, came with two pumps and a powerhead thing, a skimmer, a JEBO 819 cannister, 2x4ft Aquaone 2 bulb flourescents with 2 blue and 2 white, heater, stand, plumbing etc. I've cleaned everything up and looking at setting it up for Feb 2008 with basic corals and fish. I have a small 30L tank with basic hang on filter and heater for a hospital/quarantine tank. Picked up the tank in Rotorua but I live in Auckland. I'm seriously looking at getting rid of the cannister and having a sump. Really appreciate the help you guys give on here, CHEERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tui Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Hello & welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 hi dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Hi & welcome :bounce: You'll get lots of help here...people are great! I'll never have a reef/salt tank unless I win the lottery so good luck with yours. You can also post in the "saltwater" forum. Post pics when you're up & running:) Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Hi Dan0 and welcome. I read somewhere (aha, found it in the marine beginners guide sticky in the saltwater section) that canister filters aren't so good for marine set-ups. The reason is that nitrate reducing bacteria cannot function in a highly aerated environment, and use of these filters will result in a build up of nitrate to levels that are harmful to many reef dwelling creatures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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