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c12ack · 08-23-2004, 06:40 AM

hi. please bear with me. i just purchased an 80g tank setup and i don't know how to set them up. the place i bought from offered to set it up, but since it takes a while for them to order and deliver, i wanted to get an idea of how it would all come together. i have a freshwater tank right now, but i know the two are totally different and it seems complex. this is what's listed on the invoice: 80g glass rec tank; unfinished pine stand/canopy; sump 30 w/d w/overflow; pump(return)scama? 5000; protein skimmer seaclone? 150; lighting 48" metal halide; 80 lbs? live sand; corallife ocean water; marine max; hydrometer; cleaner; saltwater test kit; rio aquapump/powerhead;bag; carbon. there were a few other things i opted to buy later such as airpump and tubing and UV sterilizer. in addition, i got $150 worth of livestock.
plan: stain stand and canopy to match other home decor. after that, i don't know what to do. please help. thanks in advance. sorry for such a newbie question.

08-23-2004, 06:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
c12ack Plankton Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carson, CA, Posts: 10 Karma: 1	newbie 80g tank hi. please bear with me. i just purchased an 80g tank setup and i don't know how to set them up. the place i bought from offered to set it up, but since it takes a while for them to order and deliver, i wanted to get an idea of how it would all come together. i have a freshwater tank right now, but i know the two are totally different and it seems complex. this is what's listed on the invoice: 80g glass rec tank; unfinished pine stand/canopy; sump 30 w/d w/overflow; pump(return)scama? 5000; protein skimmer seaclone? 150; lighting 48" metal halide; 80 lbs? live sand; corallife ocean water; marine max; hydrometer; cleaner; saltwater test kit; rio aquapump/powerhead;bag; carbon. there were a few other things i opted to buy later such as airpump and tubing and UV sterilizer. in addition, i got $150 worth of livestock. plan: stain stand and canopy to match other home decor. after that, i don't know what to do. please help. thanks in advance. sorry for such a newbie question. _________ 80 gallon tall, 130# LR, 80# LS, 55W x 4 50/50 PC 10K, 20 gal Sump, Seaclone 100 Protein skimmer, Sedra 7000 Return Pump, Rio 800 Powerhead (current setup as of 10/25/04)