Waterloo
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....*Sigh*...so. Just when I think I am set on a game plan I get a curve ball lol
Yesterday, my boyfriend found a free bowfront tank on the curb and picked it up for me. (#RelationshipGoals...) anyway. Had a clear cut path for my freshwater water builds and now I’m thinking it’s about time I start a saltwater.
My experience with saltwater just comes from helping my step dad with his 120 gallon reef/fish tank. Sure I helped out and learned some but after revisiting the hobby on my own with freshwater shows I know diddly squat so even more so with salt!
I am in full research mode only at the moment so requesting links, Facebook groups, YouTube videos, books to buy etc or if you are so kind to drop me a tip below of your own experiences that would be very appreciated!
The tank I believe is a 26 gallon...was getting mixed gallons from calculators and really isn’t too much bigger then my current 20 fresh so I’m guessing.
I was told that you could have a HOB filter with salt but not really sure how that work or if it’s an actual realistic option. Really no idea what I need or to get equipment wise.
I was thinking as far as stocking get a pair of ocellaris clownfish. Would be pretty to watch and active. I think would work for this size tank and always wanted some as a kid. Coral I would love but I’m thinking I’m going to need to start of with something hardy enough to grow in a salty toilet as I’m barely confident in just plants lol
If you want to follow along get ready for a bumpy ride. But it should be fun!
Photo below of the tank and currently just stuck on the lead from the 20. Just switched out to a new light so it’s floating. It will not be used for this. Thanks!!!
(Ps. Mobile app is giving me trouble and couldn’t get it over to Saltwater builds which I’m guessing this should go if a mod can move it that would be awesome! )
Yesterday, my boyfriend found a free bowfront tank on the curb and picked it up for me. (#RelationshipGoals...) anyway. Had a clear cut path for my freshwater water builds and now I’m thinking it’s about time I start a saltwater.
My experience with saltwater just comes from helping my step dad with his 120 gallon reef/fish tank. Sure I helped out and learned some but after revisiting the hobby on my own with freshwater shows I know diddly squat so even more so with salt!
I am in full research mode only at the moment so requesting links, Facebook groups, YouTube videos, books to buy etc or if you are so kind to drop me a tip below of your own experiences that would be very appreciated!
The tank I believe is a 26 gallon...was getting mixed gallons from calculators and really isn’t too much bigger then my current 20 fresh so I’m guessing.
I was told that you could have a HOB filter with salt but not really sure how that work or if it’s an actual realistic option. Really no idea what I need or to get equipment wise.
I was thinking as far as stocking get a pair of ocellaris clownfish. Would be pretty to watch and active. I think would work for this size tank and always wanted some as a kid. Coral I would love but I’m thinking I’m going to need to start of with something hardy enough to grow in a salty toilet as I’m barely confident in just plants lol
If you want to follow along get ready for a bumpy ride. But it should be fun!
Photo below of the tank and currently just stuck on the lead from the 20. Just switched out to a new light so it’s floating. It will not be used for this. Thanks!!!
(Ps. Mobile app is giving me trouble and couldn’t get it over to Saltwater builds which I’m guessing this should go if a mod can move it that would be awesome! )