Hi, I'm new here.
I have decided to jump in and convert my freshwater into a saltwater setup.
- I have a 75G tank
- My tank is located outside the terrace with direct sunlight during 1-5pm or until the sun sets.
I'm planning to setup FOWLR first then check if I can integrate corals.
Here's what my tank looks like measuring 4 feet wide.
At first, I did not consider having a sump, but after receiving feedbacks, I might as well setup one.
Things to do and also need inputs:
1. Drill 2 holes for overflow and return pipes - still researching on pipe diameter possibly 1" diameter pipes.
Decided to follow BeanAnimal style overflow. Holes will be drilled by Mang Ramon.
2. Design and get a sump - will a 20G sump be sufficient?
Ordered a customized 25G sump kay Mang Ramon.
3. Buy a pump - still deciding on what brand and GPH, checking 450 GPH, ive read rating should be 6-8 times the total volume? Looking at Jebao 3000L/H 24 Watts or much lower.
Done, already bought the Jebao DC-3000.
4. Water - I plan on using Manila Waters' water + salt mix - still reasearching on the problems if i use manila water's water and the preparations/areation before mixing with salt mix.
Already decided to use RO water from water refilling stations.
5. Buy Sea Salt Mix - looking at blue treasures salt mix
Done, bought 1box of Blue Treasures salt mix.
6. Buy Test kits
Also done. API Saltwater test kit, thermometer and hydrometer.
7. Skimmer, kailangan na ba to instantly for a FOWLR setup or can it be added in once mag reef setup?
Bumili na ko ng Reef Octopus NWB-110
8. Since my tank is getting a direct sunlight, do i still need to have specialized/high quality lighting in case i already integrate corals or the direct sunlight will compensate and just use ordinary aquarium lights?
Still undecided
Sa dami ng information/items/brand na nabasa ko medyo analysis paralysis na.. hehe
Salamat nga pala kay Thurrmac, Mindfreak and Immortalbreaker for initially answering my questions sa other thread.
Planning to buy the necessary items this week.
Hope to get more suggestions/inputs para ma umpisahan ko na ang cylcing. Thanks guys.