fishbreeder Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 hello i would like to set up a basic marine tank, nothing elaborate. i would like to have some clownfish, blue tang and a few others. how much do i need to spend on setting it up and how do i set it up? thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlid7 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 i think the basic guide line is $1000 for the first 2 foot then $1000 per extra foot (livestock included) but not 100% sure Don't go the cheap way or you will spend more in the long run with the cost of the livestock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbreeder Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 thanks, how do i set it up? where do i get coral from? anemones? clownfish? bluetang? ive seen some sumps and they look complex. i worked a few years ago in a aquarium and they used a sand filter, very easy to maintain. can i get one of those for a small tank, its just a pipe coming out to a sand filter then going back up to the tank. the water is all contained in pipes or filter, not sitting in another tank under main one. can i have a small marine tank, like 2 feet long? i thought it would have to be huge. or can i make a marine tank out of any size tank. how do i keep it saltwater?? thats a big question. how big do i need to be to breed clownfish or bluetang and have some seahorses?? thanks dominique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlid7 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Have a read here viewtopic.php?f=5&t=23675 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblobby666 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Blue tangs and most/all tangs would get to big for a 2 foot tank. Clownfish are fine in smaller tanks. You can't have seahorses with fish, as the fish will out compete them for food. Anemones and corals etc can be bought in pet shops, but make sure you have the correct lighting levels some corals require more light like acro's, mushrooms are fine under lower light. You can either use NSW or ASW, (natural salt water or artificial saltwater). Artificial can be bought at petstores, and you have to mix it with freshwater, others myself included use NSW, which is saltwater just collected from the ocean. I would reccomend you get a good protein skimmer though. And don't skimp on the cost :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camnbron Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Sumps aren't really that technical they can appear a little hardcore or intimidating at first but they are very useful. Have a look at the links in the sticky titled Links to reference sites at the top of the saltwater section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbreeder Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 why do i need a sump? why can i not use a filter like i do with my tropical freshwater tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHEcONCH Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 why do i need a sump? why can i not use a filter like i do with my tropical freshwater tank? Because you aren't trying to keep freshwater creatures. Filters are a very bad idea in a marine set-up because they trap crud within the system, they don't remove it like a skimmer does. You simply cannot cut corners with marine - if you are unsure of the technology, buy a second hand Red Sea Max or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbreeder Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 and that is a what??? my fish shop sells aqua one tanks that have a filter that runs water over a carbon cartridge then through a black sponge then over ceramic bio noodles then back into the tank. it says in the book and on the box that is suitable for salt water. so i was confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHEcONCH Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 and that is a what??? my fish shop sells aqua one tanks that have a filter that runs water over a carbon cartridge then through a black sponge then over ceramic bio noodles then back into the tank. it says in the book and on the box that is suitable for salt water. so i was confused. Check your PMs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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