Looking for Help regarding aquascaping/fish set up

JGARCED1 · 01/18/2016, 11:41 AM

So i am new to the entire hobby. I have seen multiple videos on YouTube on how to's and no to's. I would love to get some feed back if I am doing anything right as well as anything wrong. As all of you know, I don't have to stress the amount of money that it takes to start it off and maintain so I would love to get it right the first time around. Plus, most importantly, I want to make sure that when I start adding fish and coral, they survive. All of my readings came back perfect. I have checked the Calcium, Ammonium, Nitrate/Nitrite, Phosphate, Water Hardness. Temp of the tank is 76.8*. This tank is going to be a reef tank and about 10-15 +/- fish.

HOW I STARTED
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HOW IT IS NOW
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Info:
-56 gal square tank
-Aqueon 06079 QuietFlow 55/75 Power Filter, 400-GPH
-1 Hydor Koralia Evolution 1050/1150 Aquarium Circulation Pump, 1050-1150 GPH
-2 Hydor Koralia Nano 425 Aquarium Circulation Pump, 425 GPH
-Green Killing Machine Internal 9 Watt UV Sterilizer with Power Head
-Current USA Orbit Marine Aquarium LED Light, 24 to 36-Inch
-Coralife BioCube Protein Skimmer for Aquarium Filter

*I have 40lbs of live sand in the tank and about 40lbs+/- of live rock. I know the whole 1lb per gal rule but I cant figure out a way to get more rock in the tank. Actually, I have been struggling with aquascaping since day one. I have attached a picture of the set. Please feel free to provide "constructive" criticism. I don't need anything just flat out putting negative or offensive remarks.

This is how I started

JGARCED1 · 01/18/2016, 11:45 AM

If anyone would like to offer suggestions on corals, if would be greatly appreciated.

FortyFour · 01/18/2016, 11:52 AM

Good to see the due diligence. You must be excited and anxious.

I have the same LED lights, but chose to go with 2 strips. You might want to consider the same if you want to grow coral. In my experience, it would be enough for LPS and soft corals.

Since you are starting off from scratch, be very mindful of the order you add fish. You'll save yourself a lot of heartache if you search the "check your intended fish purchases here" thread for the fish you want to add.

The link to your current setup didn't work for me, but it might just be my tablet.

Good luck!

JGARCED1 · 01/18/2016, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FortyFour

Good to see the due diligence. You must be excited and anxious.

I have the same LED lights, but chose to go with 2 strips. You might want to consider the same if you want to grow coral. In my experience, it would be enough for LPS and soft corals.

Since you are starting off from scratch, be very mindful of the order you add fish. You'll save yourself a lot of heartache if you search the "check your intended fish purchases here" thread for the fish you want to add.

The link to your current setup didn't work for me, but it might just be my tablet.

Good luck!

Thank you so much for your feedback!

01/18/2016, 11:41 AM	#1
JGARCED1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 95	Looking for Help regarding aquascaping/fish set up So i am new to the entire hobby. I have seen multiple videos on YouTube on how to's and no to's. I would love to get some feed back if I am doing anything right as well as anything wrong. As all of you know, I don't have to stress the amount of money that it takes to start it off and maintain so I would love to get it right the first time around. Plus, most importantly, I want to make sure that when I start adding fish and coral, they survive. All of my readings came back perfect. I have checked the Calcium, Ammonium, Nitrate/Nitrite, Phosphate, Water Hardness. Temp of the tank is 76.8. This tank is going to be a reef tank and about 10-15 +/- fish. HOW I STARTED old.jpg HOW IT IS NOW new one.jpg Info: -56 gal square tank -Aqueon 06079 QuietFlow 55/75 Power Filter, 400-GPH -1 Hydor Koralia Evolution 1050/1150 Aquarium Circulation Pump, 1050-1150 GPH -2 Hydor Koralia Nano 425 Aquarium Circulation Pump, 425 GPH -Green Killing Machine Internal 9 Watt UV Sterilizer with Power Head -Current USA Orbit Marine Aquarium LED Light, 24 to 36-Inch -Coralife BioCube Protein Skimmer for Aquarium Filter I have 40lbs of live sand in the tank and about 40lbs+/- of live rock. I know the whole 1lb per gal rule but I cant figure out a way to get more rock in the tank. Actually, I have been struggling with aquascaping since day one. I have attached a picture of the set. Please feel free to provide "constructive" criticism. I don't need anything just flat out putting negative or offensive remarks. This is how I started

01/18/2016, 11:45 AM	#2
JGARCED1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 95	If anyone would like to offer suggestions on corals, if would be greatly appreciated.

01/18/2016, 11:52 AM	#3
FortyFour Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 371	Good to see the due diligence. You must be excited and anxious. I have the same LED lights, but chose to go with 2 strips. You might want to consider the same if you want to grow coral. In my experience, it would be enough for LPS and soft corals. Since you are starting off from scratch, be very mindful of the order you add fish. You'll save yourself a lot of heartache if you search the "check your intended fish purchases here" thread for the fish you want to add. The link to your current setup didn't work for me, but it might just be my tablet. Good luck!