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My2heartboys · 08-18-2005, 03:50 PM

OK, I finally got my tank last night--still need to clean it out well but thought I would post some info anyway.

My tank is 47.4 gallons and it came with a Aquatech 20-40 120vAC .17amp 60Hz filter.

This filter was used for FWF and I am assuming that a new system will need to be bought.

Please keep in mind that, with the exception of size, this is strictly a beginner tank. No drilling, overflows, refugiums, etc. I barely have room for the tank!

I only plan to keep 2-3 soft corals, 2-3 LPSs, 3-4 fish, clean up critters galore. Eventually would like to get a clam and a sea cucumber to help with the sand issues.

I have figured out a few shortcuts, but those mostly deal with getting the LR and LS. Below is equipment need list and if somebody has some of it that has been lying around for a while and is willing to part with it cheap, please pm me. I don't need or want high end high dollar equipment-if there is a cheap knock off that works as well as the original that is good enough for me. OK, here it goes

Hood with reef lighting capabilities that is 48 inches long (from inside)
Heaters
Skimmer
Pump
Filter

I would rather try to buy used stuff before buying new stuff so that the other does not eventually wind up in landfills. The only stipulation is that the equipment needs to be in good working order still (your tank outgrew the current equipment).

Hope all of this makes sense.

Anne

08-18-2005, 03:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
My2heartboys Fire Worm Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 170 Karma: 28	Newbie with new tank OK, I finally got my tank last night--still need to clean it out well but thought I would post some info anyway. My tank is 47.4 gallons and it came with a Aquatech 20-40 120vAC .17amp 60Hz filter. This filter was used for FWF and I am assuming that a new system will need to be bought. Please keep in mind that, with the exception of size, this is strictly a beginner tank. No drilling, overflows, refugiums, etc. I barely have room for the tank! I only plan to keep 2-3 soft corals, 2-3 LPSs, 3-4 fish, clean up critters galore. Eventually would like to get a clam and a sea cucumber to help with the sand issues. I have figured out a few shortcuts, but those mostly deal with getting the LR and LS. Below is equipment need list and if somebody has some of it that has been lying around for a while and is willing to part with it cheap, please pm me. I don't need or want high end high dollar equipment-if there is a cheap knock off that works as well as the original that is good enough for me. OK, here it goes Hood with reef lighting capabilities that is 48 inches long (from inside) Heaters Skimmer Pump Filter I would rather try to buy used stuff before buying new stuff so that the other does not eventually wind up in landfills. The only stipulation is that the equipment needs to be in good working order still (your tank outgrew the current equipment). Hope all of this makes sense. Anne