• Dreams of a marine aquarium

  • Katherine

Greetings to all forum members. I am increasingly paying attention to marine aquariums. I am still a beginner in aquaristics, but not entirely. I once had experience with freshwater aquariums, but circumstances forced me to give up the hobby for many years. Now I am trying to start everything from scratch. But the question arises, what about the sea? As they say, when you want something, it’s worse than being in pain, and I want both. As a compromise for myself, I found a solution. I can't handle two heavyweights, neither financially nor in terms of knowledge. However, a freshwater tank (around 100-150 liters) and this (not an advertisement) is quite possible to try. But while I can somewhat envision myself in freshwater, I am not a swimmer in the sea. How justified is the proposed minimalism for a beginner, without a sump or skimmer? Is it worth starting with something like this, and will such minimalism be beneficial rather than disappointing? Added after 8 minutes For moderators: I accidentally violated point 4.1, please correct it.

Michelle9986

It mainly depends on your own desires and expectations. There are many topics on the forum with similar aquariums that provide detailed descriptions of setup and maintenance. If you can share your ideas in a small volume, then why not?

Stuart

Well, there aren't really any ideas, to begin with, just a couple of stones and a handful of simple corals or some cnidarians, maybe a snail. That's it. I was just reading about samphire, sponges, and other things that are needed, and here it is, just a filter and a lamp... it all seems too simple.

Alejandro

You are right to have doubts. No offense, but your phrase "just a few simple corals or cnidarian creatures" indicates that you are not yet sufficiently knowledgeable about the sea. After all, corals are indeed "cnidarian creatures." The aquarium in your link seems more like a promotional campaign, unclear who it is aimed at. Keeping the sea in such Spartan conditions would not be something most professionals would attempt. You are from Kharkiv, where there are many knowledgeable sailors. Ask to visit, see the sea in person (there's a saying about seeing something a hundred times...), draw your conclusions, and then go for it!

Deborah2682

There is a similar situation regarding views on marine aquariums. There is a desire to have both marine and freshwater aquariums. There is no experience in marine aquaristics, but I want to try to create (perhaps a bold word) my own reef, starting from planning (with the help of experienced marine aquarists), assembling... and observing life. P.S. Everyone unanimously says that a built system is better, more interesting, and closer to the owner. Of course, the thought immediately arises - is it worth spending time and money on creating it, since it is easier to buy a ready-made solution, what if it doesn't work out... I think it's worth trying, whether it's a ready-made or assembled marine aquarium.

Danielle

You are right, and I would even say more: I am not just insufficiently knowledgeable theoretically; I am completely unprepared when it comes to the sea. And you are probably right about the promotional campaign as well. But on the other hand, you are also right that one has to start somewhere. The question of acquisition is not an issue; I can do everything myself, I have steady hands, but I understand that "in war, there are no losses," so let the losses at least be insignificant. Since we are on this path, let the experts say what the minimum set needed for a beginner is, with the minimum volume of the aquarium.

Susan

Well, losses are not inevitable if you are careful and not in a hurry. The latter may be the most difficult.

Amanda

Offtopic The greatest movie...

Andrew419

If we are to have a tank, then this one is better: Aquarium Jebo R338 (silver), 35 liters Also, get a 25-watt heater and a magnetic scraper. Later, replace the bulbs in the Jebo R338 with PL and install a reflector.

Charles4157

I agree, I didn't watch it carefully right away.

Katie3017

I didn't find the answer to my question about why regular water cannot be used in a marine aquarium and only distilled water is needed. What will happen if I salt the aquarium with regular water?

Lauren

Lottery The salt is designed for pure water. After salting, the water will have an optimal composition and other parameters (pH, kH, ...). If there are impurities in the water, firstly, the composition and parameters will be different, and secondly, some impurities can simply poison the aquarium (either immediately or over time). What exactly is in your water and how does its composition change throughout the year? I haven't found a simple answer except for one - pure water allows for predictable results; the prepared seawater will only contain what came with the sea salt.

David4089

Also, they chlorinate the water a couple of times a year.

Craig7302

Okay, I won't argue. The water is private property. What else can be in it besides calcium and magnesium salts? If there is anything else, it would be in minuscule proportions. For example, sea salt, the kind you buy. Is it artificially created or from the sea-ocean? If it's artificial, then the parameters will be predetermined, but if it's from the sea, then the water will likely vary depending on where it was taken. I'm not trying to be clever, I just want to understand.

Holly

Well, so what, poison for the sea. There is a lot of everything, much more than you think, just Google it and read. Artificially. The salt is only special, it is synthetic salt of industrial production. I apologize, but everything seems a bit vague; you don't even know the basics, or are you pretending?

Kimberly2102

What do you really mean? "You don't even know the basics, or are you pretending?" Well, I don't know, and did you already come into this world with all that knowledge? Honestly, it's upsetting. That's what forums are for, to share knowledge, and you are pretending with me. Added after 8 minutes I physically can't read everything at once; it takes time. I also need to find the answer to the question, which is why I'm asking here, so I can read purposefully later. And thank you for the links.

James4342

Caught in the crossfire? Maybe there's similar information here; I read this article from time to time.

Ryan2281

It's usually easier with fish; we're talking about a reef aquarium.

Angela7060

Alright, I agree, let's not continue the topic about tap water since there have already been such experiments. But I still don't understand, in nature there is neither osmosis nor distillate. If artificial salt is created purely for dilution in distillate, that's clear, it's like a basic solution, and in nature there is also ready-made sea water, albeit as a basic solution. But how then, in nature, do rains and rivers flowing into oceans exist, as this is far from distillate? How does it exist with such a poison?

David953

I might be off-topic, but can someone help me? Is it possible to break a living stone, for example, into two pieces? Will nothing happen to it?

Christopher4108

Yes, it is possible. They can be broken and drilled. The main thing is that they should not dry out in the air.

David2398

I see! But what can we use to break it? It's a stone, a hammer won't work, breaking a ten-kilogram stone into three pieces...

Michael3221

If it is real J.K. (living stones) or S.R.K. (dry reef stones), it is very easy to process. If it is limestone, shell rock, or steppe rock, then it is heavier and twice as difficult to process, and I do not recommend them to you.

Kristin

Those who do nothing do not make mistakes, but I am not afraid of making mistakes. If I didn't believe, I wouldn't be here. I am grateful to you for your response; it is very informative and quite thorough.

Barbara8192

For this purpose, there are pre-filters before the membrane in any reverse osmosis system. One of them is "Granular Activated Carbon" for removing chlorine and chlorine-forming particles from the water, in order to protect the filtering membrane. I have been using the TL-450 with tap water for 2 months, and so far, so good. But this is not a definitive indicator; it is unknown what issues may arise later.

Alejandro

Is it due to the lack of distillate, or is it an experiment? I'm very curious about what will happen next. Do you have a density meter for seawater? What does it show for tap water?

Leonard

There was no osmosis. There was no one to ask on the forum... The float is about 1.000, what else is there to show?

Lindsey3628

How is your aquarium? Has anything changed, and in what direction? It has been almost 3 months since I wrote my last post, and I have acquired some things for the sea. A foam separator Resun SK-05, here it is in the last... (I don't know how to call it) compartment, there is a sponge (I don't have it, it's used), is it necessary? I understand that there are better foam separators, but this one is good for a start. I can't find a clear instruction on how to use/set it up in the aquarium. If anyone has used it, please let me know. What is the immersion depth in the sump?

Ryan

It turns out that the Resun SK-05 is not very good, and that no one has used it?

Chelsea

It turns out that salt from the sea can be used too, not just artificial... soon it will be revealed that pouring plain water is also allowed...

Jasmine

What new information have you presented, an already known fact? Only this salt undergoes a technological process before it reaches the shelf. The same applies to water treatment; the water is purified to minimize the impact of substances present in it that are unnecessary in a marine aquarium (M.A.).

Joyce

I didn't expect anything new... In 2013, there was an opinion that salt was only artificial and no other kind... But in 2017, it turns out that this has been a well-known fact for a long time. Facts change quickly... I'm saying that nothing should be asserted as certain... everything is variable.

Rebecca1419

Nonsense! We've been dealing with marine aquariums since 2013, and information about such salt has already been available. You just need to read and inquire a bit more. The question is about the price of this product.

Maria

The first article that comes across Pay attention to the date of the first post and the text in the first post; at least since 2010, the person has been using this salt. And also, if you don't know something, it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

Laura3673

I only know that I know nothing... It's a shame for those people who were using sea salt back then, while they were told that it was nonsense.

Charles

Wow, your journey of thoughts has lasted a long time. Since 05.2013, you have been invisible in this topic of yours. Or is it no longer yours? Well, we understood that as soon as you appeared. Is it you who feels hurt? And for which people do you care? And who, in your opinion, has been talking nonsense here...? You’re starting from the wrong place; start with yourself. In these three years, so many new talented people have appeared that you can't even imagine. I won't talk about the bad for now.

Brandy

I didn't expect anything else from you...

Cindy

Off-topic. You won't get anything else from me, stay alert and don't stumble in the forum chaos. Better tell me what's new in your maritime plans?!

Catherine6534

The skimmer works fine, at first it produces a lot of bubbles for about a week, then everything is normal. Overall, it's a good skimmer for the money! It is sufficient for 64 liters.