• The Very Beginning

  • Melissa3820

Hello everyone, About 10 years ago I was into freshwater fish and for some reason I always dreamed of having saltwater ones. I was recently at the Red Sea and was impressed. I finally made up my mind. I read enough literature and understood that it's not easy. Now I'm asking for advice. I chose the fish: a pair of clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus) or white-bellied surgeonfish. I'm planning an aquarium of 200-250 liters. I bought the aquarium, what should I buy next? And what is the sequence: filters, rocks, salts? I'm completely confused in the stores; they are pushing everything on me. Help a newbie.

Tonya

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William

Yes, I already understood that it's early. What about the nano reef? It turns out there is nothing there except for the air lift, and how does a beginner start? And could you tell me if there are any ready-made "Samps" as a mechanism? For now, excuse me for asking questions; I'm not in a hurry, I want to figure everything out myself... Thank you for the advice, PAVLIK MOROZOV. And I almost forgot, why is no one writing about heating? I looked at a lot of photos on the forum and read the comments, but no one mentions it?

Christopher3770

In marine aquariums, everyone mainly tries to cool the water because it heats up significantly due to the number of pumps and powerful lighting.

James4757

First, you need to decide what kind of livestock you want in your aquarium. Two white-bellied fish may fight in such a volume. It's better to have one. Also, decide on the corals. As for equipment, you need at least a water pump, a skimmer, lighting, test kits, etc. And water. You need reverse osmosis!

Karen

Thank you, LENNY. This is the answer. I have already found a ready-made solution for an aquarium with a sump, skimmer, and thermostat. The whole joy costs 1900. The aquarium is 210 liters, but my acquaintances promised to find something cheaper in Kyiv. Most likely, the white-breasted ones will not work in this case. I think two Mourning Clowns, and it's too early to talk about other fish. First, I need to find live rocks in Odesa, as I haven't found them yet. Regarding cooling, I need to take this into account. Ideally, the place where the aquarium will stand is always warm. And someone explained to me that I found lighting in an online store that costs 800 euros. What is it for, or am I missing something? I have a relative who deals with lighting, so can I order a custom-made light, or should I splurge on a ready-made one? In general, my surrounding friends did not support my endeavors, saying that it is unacceptable to spend so much money during the crisis, and they consider me to

Andrea6761

Yes, the sea is not a cheap pleasure. But just look at the beauty! The decision is up to you. I think you can order live rocks in Kyiv if you can't find them in Odesa. All the living creatures are shipped in thermoboxes. Regarding the lighting, if they can assemble it competently and beautifully, then homemade is also an option. You need to think about cooling if you plan to use MH lamps. If you set up lighting with T5 fluorescent tubes and have an air conditioner in the room, the aquarium won't heat up significantly. In the summer, during the peak heat, the temperature in my aquarium didn't rise above 29 degrees. Is the "ready-made aquarium solution with sump, skimmer, and thermostat" branded or homemade?

Amber9312

Is the "ready-made aquarium solution with sump, skimmer, thermostat" branded or homemade? It's branded, from Germany and the USA. I found a company for equipment Aquael (Aquael) from Poland - what do you think, and it costs twice as less for the set? And also, what should I not skimp on? I decided to buy everything separately and sequentially - aquarium, skimmer, pumps, and then the sump. Regarding lighting and cooling, yes, there is an air conditioner. By the way, clownfish live with anemones, but what about the mourning clownfish? It is said that it does not depend on anemones.

Beth3383

The set is always a compromise. If your finances allow, you should get the best or good parts separately. The best parts. ))) For example, Ray Weaver is an expert in skimmers and manufactures/improves "custom" ones. Deltec skimmers are also quite good. If you have the money, you can buy a chiller (a very expensive pleasure), if not - cooling from fans. You can assemble the lighting yourself or with the help of a relative. You need a high-quality MH (minimum 14,000 K) lamp and an electronic ballast. Actinic lights. You cannot save on the following: Protein skimmer. Salt. Test kits. Live rocks. Live sand (LS). In general, if you don't rush and read the forums for a couple of weeks, you can make an action plan. Well, and then, depending on whose influence

Kristen1161

My advice: It's not worth saving on anything!! If you can't get it all at once, it's better to wait. Regarding clownfish and anemones. They live perfectly well in the aquarium without them. Of course, it's interesting to observe the symbiosis, but anemones are delicate creatures, and there are cases when they get caught in the flow pumps, etc. So think about it.

Alyssa1438

Thank you all very much for the advice. I am very grateful. I think I will gather everything gradually. This way, I will have quality equipment, and it won't cost so much money all at once. So now it's just a matter of time.

James1625

I saw that you are selling your aquarium. Have you sold it already?

Patricia

Not yet. The aquarium will be ready for sale closer to the end of February, as the new one is still in the process of being made.

Lindsay

Oh, interesting, what is the volume, and how can we discuss the price?

Jeanne

The price can be discussed; if you're interested, I can send my phone number in a private message.

Jesse

It's already interesting. Send me your phone number, I'll call and we can chat and make arrangements.

James4757

I was in an Odessa store today. People are strange there; a person who knows about the sea no more than I do, even though I've just started, is trying to sell me an Aqua Medic set for 280 liters. He tells me that he is a distributor for this company and has been working with them since 1998, claiming it can't get any better. Well, for that price, I think it definitely can't get any better. When I asked what kind of light is there, he answered, "For a marine aquarium." A specific answer, nothing more to say.