Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 17

Thread: Starting a Marine Reef

  1. #1
    Hermit Crab
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Thornton Cleveleys
    Posts
    95
    Rep Power
    18

    Smile Starting a Marine Reef

    Santa brought me a Nano Cube, im wanting to set up a marine reef, so far ive got coral sand, salt & hydrometer & heater, eager to get going, but do I really need to go to the expense of buying a Reverse Osmosis unit ? Any advice would be welcome

  2. #2
    Sea Cucumber Tsia's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Spalding, Lincs
    Age
    45
    Posts
    47
    Rep Power
    0

    Re: Starting a Marine Reef

    Wow ... good luck with that. I wouldnt know where to start personally but there is a few on here who have dabbled in marine I think.
    Im sure they'll give you some great advice.
    xxxxx
    Tsia x

    I can watch my tank and its contents in their little aquatic world for hours! xxxx

  3. #3
    Hermit Crab
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Thornton Cleveleys
    Posts
    95
    Rep Power
    18

    Question Re: Starting a Marine Reef

    Ha ha I dont know where to start either !! Gary where are you !!

  4. #4
    Administrator Gary R's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Under the sea
    Posts
    1,267
    Rep Power
    10

    Thumbs up Re: Starting a Marine Reef

    Quote Originally Posted by Anne Marland
    Ha ha I dont know where to start either !! Gary where are you !!
    Iam here in body but not mind to much drink lmao
    Did you get it from our local fish shop ann ?? if so it should be complete, and yes you will need a Reverse Osmosis have a look on ebay you can get them from £50
    if you need some water to get you started let me know as iv always got some

    Hope you all had a good christmas

    -Gary
    Last edited by Gary R; 29-12-2006 at 10:29 AM.

  5. #5
    Cardinalfish Nemo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Deep Down Under The Blue
    Age
    38
    Posts
    263
    Rep Power
    18
    Endless possibilities with fish-keeping.

  6. #6
    Hermit Crab
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Thornton Cleveleys
    Posts
    95
    Rep Power
    18

    Re: Starting a Marine Reef

    Cheers chaps...Perhaps if we add treated water to vodka...no hangover !!...garys suffering !! Bit confused with these reverse osmosis units, Im on a water meter at home, was advised to keep it running...will need a 2nd income at this rate. Gary I would love some of your water to get me going !!?? (how bad does that sound ha ha)

  7. #7
    Hermit Crab
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Thornton Cleveleys
    Posts
    95
    Rep Power
    18

    Re: Starting a Marine Reef

    Thanks Gary...got the RO water in the tank...Got the salt levels right..eventually (its not easy). Just waiting for the shops to re-stock nano sized pieces of live rock. Then I will leave it a month to mature, then I can add some cretures ! it looks brill with the blue 'moon-glow' lights turned on

  8. #8
    Administrator Gary R's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Under the sea
    Posts
    1,267
    Rep Power
    10

    Thumbs up Re: Starting a Marine Reef

    What you like.....got the moon glow lights on in a emty tank glad you sorted the salt levels out ann just need some rock then your half way there.

  9. #9
    Hermit Crab
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Thornton Cleveleys
    Posts
    95
    Rep Power
    18

    Cool Re: Starting a Marine Reef

    The shop is having a big delivery of marine stuff tomorrow ! I will be able to buy some Live rock (although im quite used to the emptly tank, the minimalist look, ) choosing some tomorrow and the shop will keep it for a week to 'cure' it, is that right ? (cure it ? what of) he says 5kg in a 12g tank should be enough.
    He also pointed out a few reported problems with the Nano Cube..like flooding...when you put the (supplied) skimmer in place the levels drop in the rear chamber, mine been running (just water in it) with the blue moon effect lights on dont laugh) for a few days now, seems fine, managed to get one of the 'S' stands to put it on...looking good...for an empty tank !!

  10. #10
    Hermit Crab
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Thornton Cleveleys
    Posts
    95
    Rep Power
    18

    Cool Re: Starting a Marine Reef

    Ive now added the Live Rock in my nano (6kg approx on 12g tank), I now have something to look at instead of my empty tank ! Live rock, amazing amazing stuff ! Its been in the tank for 4 days now, the colour is changing with purple bits appearing everywhere (forgive me I know it has a name), theres alsorts of bits on it, I wonder if anything else will grow ?
    Just waiting now...its a bit frustrating....waiting...but it will all be worth it in the end, meanwhile I have a few reef books to go through and a few shops to visit ! Think I will start with cleaners (shrimps & turbo snail). Anyone out there got any advice on what type of corals I should be putting in (soft ones I think ) ?

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Marine Fish Velvet
    By Gary R in forum Treatment & Symptom Room
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 24-07-2007, 03:32 PM
  2. Florida Tyre Reef Disaster
    By Timo in forum Daily News and Announcements
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 15-03-2007, 11:21 PM
  3. Marine Invertebrates
    By Gary R in forum Marine Fish
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 31-12-2006, 07:09 PM
  4. What is Reef Aquariums?
    By Nemo in forum Reef Aquariums
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 25-06-2006, 08:14 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •