Myles Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I just picked up a 150g XH off craigslist. Guy thought he was selling a 75 gallon. When I got there I realized he didn't know what he was talking about but he still gave it to me for $200 with the stand. Couldn't beat that deal since the dimensions make this a good divider for our living room and kitchen. I'm a complete newb to saltwater. All we have is an empty tank and a stand. Nothing else. So any help in what we need to get started in greatly appreciated! Myles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa1tx Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Welcome to the group. Sounds like you got an amazing deal. Is the tank drilled? What do you want to put in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 It's not drilled, but he said it was previously used as a saltwater tank. I would like to do a reef tank with a fish since the height would allow nice scaping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa1tx Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 You can probably get it drilled if you wanted o go that route. I think a couple of our sponsors do it. There are plenty of good HOB skimmers and filters available. My advice is to go slow, research everything before you buy, and then research some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsea Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 If you are interested in natural nitrate reduction and skimmerless operation come see my setup and I will be happy to talk reef addiction. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 I'm definitely not placing anything in here until Im fully ready. We have a 20g freshwater that keeps me occupied too. I want to place the short side against the wall, which is making it difficult to decide how to set everything up. I'm thinking of cutting two holes in the side pane that will be facing the wall and getting some type of sump/protein skimmer combo. I'm happy my fiance isn't complaining about anything haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Ok subsea we'll have to arrange something once I have some time. But I can run sump but no skimmer? Hmm. Less noise is always appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Welcome Myles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Welcome to the group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Quick question all, I want to set up a FOWLR tank with some LPS at one point. To start cycling the tank though I want to just use live rock and a regular filter. I really want to buy the Current USA Nova Extreme Pro (which they said will work at 30" depth). Should I wait on buying the light and just purchase the live rock and filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+C Lo Slice Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I've cycles my tank with only sand, live rock, and water with a canister filter. After two weeks, I'm now ready to pick up my clean up crew and I'll be picking up my lights today from river city aquatics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 I found a sump on CL that had a skimmer and skimmer pump for $85 so I couldnt pass it up. I'm going to have prof come out to my house to drill those holes for me since I'm not particularly well with power tools yet (been apartment dwelling forever, finally own a home). Besides that, I'll wait on the lights then and focus on sand and live rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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