I don't know what to buy...

[jess128]

A friend gave me a $100 gift certificate for Aquarium Illusions and I don't know what to buy! My tank is a 65 gallon and it's just got some base rock in it at the moment. Blkwolfe is going to vancouver sometime next month and is bringing back a bunch of LR and I've got about 50lbs on order. He said it should be here around october 15th. I'm thinking I could get some live rock with the money, or I could save it and get some fish when I'm ready. But I really want to spend it now... any ideas?

-Jess

[Beverly]

Jess,

Wait. Rock is rock is rock. Buy fish or corals with the money. You'll be glad you waited

[jess128]

If you say so... I'm just getting so impatient with this tank! It's been sitting in my room with just base rock for a good 3 months... but you're probably right, I'll be glad I saved it. Besides, LR at aquarium illustions is $10/lb! I'm getting mine for $4.50...

[kuatto]

Hey Jess
know how you feel,my 115 tall has been sitting in the garage for ever,just havent had the cash to buy the pump for it.I'd love to say the heck with drilling and sumps and just fill it up useing canister filters,but I'm going to fight the urge and do it right So don't worry,you'll be glad you waited when its all set up and running.

[Beverly]

Jim,

We don't have sumps or canister filters on any of our tanks. Heck, don't even have sandbeds I don't think there is a right way or wrong way to set up a tank as long as you take into consideration the basic requirements of nutrient export in some manner or other. Don't have to have a sump for that. Plus, without a sump, you NEVER have floods

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Beverly

Plus, without a sump, you NEVER have floods

I once had 1100 sq. ft. of brand new carpet that says you're wrong....

Nothing like squish, squish under your feet at 3am...

[Quinn]

Jess I definitely recommend you wait for the stuff from J&L. Save the $100 for livestock later that can be a bigger pain to ship.

[Beverly]

Originally Posted by reef_raf

I once had 1100 sq. ft. of brand new carpet that says you're wrong....

Skimmer screwed up or seam on the tank broke? Forgot to mention we don't use skimmers, either.

[jess128]

Thanks for the replies once again. The tank is filled up already! It's been full of RO water since about April.... ya it sucks. The filters have been running, heaters on, powerheads are in place, SG is 1.025... so I'm ready for some rock! I don't have a sump, I don't think I'll be getting one of those. If I've waited this long I'm sure I can wait another month for this rock. I'll keep the $100 and get some fish and/or corals with it.

reef_raf, I've had 2 floods in my room, one major one. I just replaced the carpet so I'm really hoping I won't have to deal with another flood! Thanks again for the help guys.

-Jess

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Beverly

Skimmer screwed up

Ah, you got me there!! The skimmer returned 90g to the floor instead of the tank.
You should use a skimmer, they're fun. Lots of bubbles and stuff...