Hello!! From STL

Hello everyone from the STL!!

I have had a freshwater tank for the last 5 years and I am just starting a saltwater. I ran across this site and looking forward to the help from the forums.

I have a 55g tank
40 lb of Ocean Direct live sand
50 gallon Instant ocean Sea Salt mix.
Hydrometer
MarineLand Canister Filter C-220
Heater

I have put the sand in and mixed the salt and the filter is running.
What is the next step?
The fish store told me that I can wait a while for a protein skimmer..
How much Live Rock do I need for a 55g tank?
I am looking for the most basic saltwater setup to start off with?

 

To 3Reef!!! ​

Salutations! Glad to see you found way here!

You are off to good start.

Next step is get some good Live Rock.

Keep us posted.
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The Tao of Marine Aquaria
Tips for Our Hobby and Life

© 1997 Adam H. Whitlock
Edited By Elizabeth M. Lukan 11/25/00


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Oh, get some live rock and "study up"

Here are some good places to start.


Knowing How to Set Up a Marine Aquarium, Adam Blundell M.S.

Your First Reef aquarium: How to Create a Miniature Coral Reef System at Home.
by J. Charles Delbeek B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc.

About.com - Saltwater Aquariums 101 "Getting Started" FREE Email Course

Thinking about setting up a saltwater aquarium? (melevsreef.com)

An Introduction to the Marine Aquarium Hobby (Part 1) - Associated Content (Parrothead)

An Introduction to the Marine Aquarium Hobby (Part 2) - Associated Content (Parrothead)

"Getting Started" - Mike Paletta

A List Of Good Beginner Fish

Fish To Be Avoided - I

Fish To Be Avoided - II

Your Aquarium Cleanup Crew

Corals

What They Are and How They Live​

by J. Charles Delbeek​

"They are mysterious guests from an exotic world. Unlike anything else we keep in an aquarium, they represent the essence of the coral reefs that we try to duplicate in our living rooms. Our success at this effort depends greatly on how well we understand these unusual life forms.

Unfortunately, for the average hobbyist, the increased availability of these animals is not matched by the information available concerning their biology and care. Too often, hobbyists know more about who manufactures their aquarium equipment than basic biological information, or proper identification of the animals they are striving to keep. And yet, without this information it is difficult to provide the optimum conditions that will allow them to grow and reproduce."

Answers to Everything!​

Marine Aquarium Articles and FAQ's
WebMedia.com​

Learn to Live With It
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Adam Blundell M.S. ​

"...As surprising as it may seem your tank will look ugly at first. This happens to all new marine aquariums as they cycle through their initial filtration phase. Your tank may go brown, and then green, and then red, and then just look junky. It happens. Consequently the one coral you really want to keep may not live. You may struggle to raise the prize fish you originally intended to acquire. It's okay; just learn to love whatever is working for you. Remember, not only is this a hobby, but we are keeping living ecosystems. Special efforts should be put forth to enjoy and appreciate what we are keeping, whatever it may be. It takes time and patience to turn a glass box full of rock into a beautiful, thriving reef tank..."



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It has been said that when getting LR, you should get 1.25-1.75 pounds per gal. If you havent cycled yet, wait about three months before you get any livestock. Dont do any water changes while cycling. Good luck and welcome aboard. Luna

 

3 Reef Library

Take a look at the bottom of the 3 reef home page at the section entitled

3reef Article Library - Member Submitted Aquarium Articles

Check out 3 steps to a reef aquarium by Matt.8)


Welcome!!!

 

Welcome to 3Reef>>>>>>

 

Welcome to 3reef...Good luck with the setup....Keep us posted on your progress...8)

 

Welcome to 3reef! and also welcome to the wonderful world of 55 gallon tanks!(not too big, not too small)

 

go to marine solutions and look for Dwayne, he is the manager there, u can talk him down on the price, there phone number is 636 947 5999, in st charles,mo

 

welcome