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GeldJ
06/07/2010, 11:35 AM
I am very new to reef tanks I have a local guy from reef store helping me out but would love the extra help I just build my stand and hood and started everything on 6/6/10.
Palting
06/07/2010, 11:39 AM
Welcome to the forum!!

Caveat! LFS are very, very, helpful. Especially since they get to sell you stuff :). Always check first about what you need, when you need them, and for how much. What have you got so far, and what are your plans?
GeldJ
06/07/2010, 11:40 AM
here are the pics of the base rock i have so far will be putting in some LR shrotly, the sump w/ external pump, my overflow (has a sponge to cut down on splash noise
GeldJ
06/07/2010, 12:19 PM
How long should I wait to put in coral or fish?? And what kinda lights do I need with the 55 gal tank??
snarkes
06/07/2010, 12:31 PM
How long you wait for coral and fish will depend on how long it takes for your tank to cycle. Also, your lights will depend on what you hope to stock in the tank eventually. Do some research on here and perhaps wetwebmedia to answer any questions you might have.
GeldJ
06/07/2010, 12:33 PM
Cycle?? can you explain that a little hear it at but dont know what it means totaly
mthomp
06/07/2010, 12:41 PM
what kind of rock is that? looks like you may want more but some of those pieces dont look very pouris to me.
snarkes
06/07/2010, 12:43 PM
Its stickied, but you REALLY NEED TO READ THIS THREAD:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1031074

All the answers you need are found within.
GeldJ
06/07/2010, 01:27 PM
IDK what type of rock it is it was given to me by the guy i meet at the aquarium store. He said it was base rock thet were dry when he gave it to me i know i need more i am going to get LR in the morning. I have a protien skimmer OTW that goes in the sump.

Thanks for the link it was very helpfull!!
mthomp
06/07/2010, 01:36 PM
hey another tip that can save you tons of money and get lots of info. see if you can find a local reef club.
GeldJ
06/09/2010, 05:38 PM
What is a good temp to keep a tank at mine stays around 78 80
snarkes
06/09/2010, 05:54 PM
Thats a good range. Try and keep it there and you'll be good to go.
Brian-1977
06/09/2010, 06:35 PM
make sure you get a some good test kits and use ro/di water for your tanks and get some good meters ph. TDS and a hydrometer or Refractometer.
GeldJ
06/11/2010, 08:01 PM
New Pics
GeldJ
06/13/2010, 02:56 PM
N e one know what the red cucmbery thing are???