Looking for a Hydrometer and a canister filter.

[redearslider]

Okay, thanks Brad!

still makes me nervous only running powerheads in the tank :\ But I will trust the experts

Another off topic question, some of the live rock that I got was pieces of Lava Rock, this seemed pretty unconventional to me, will this cause any issues? It looks cool because of the tunnels, and there are little creatures popping out of it just as the other rock has.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by redearslider

Okay, thanks Brad!

still makes me nervous only running powerheads in the tank :\ But I will trust the experts

Another off topic question, some of the live rock that I got was pieces of Lava Rock, this seemed pretty unconventional to me, will this cause any issues? It looks cool because of the tunnels, and there are little creatures popping out of it just as the other rock has.

anything you add to your tank including the rock eventually becomes live as bacteria colonizes on it. the more porous the rock the better the rock does with bacteria numbers, age is also a factor.

live rock takes time to become live.

powerheads provide flow and oxygen to your tank nothing much to do with filtration except for pushing more water.




a easy reeftank basically has ample flow, bright lighting, good quality liverock.

a skimmer and water changes are an easy way to keep the basic reef clean and water clean

[Aquattro]

Lava rock isn't the right rock. It can contain things you don't want in the tank. I wouldn't use it. You should be using anywhere from half a pound to 1 pound of real live rock per gallon.

Sounds like you might want to start a thread about your build and see what's going to work and what isn't.

[redearslider]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Lava rock isn't the right rock. It can contain things you don't want in the tank. I wouldn't use it. You should be using anywhere from half a pound to 1 pound of real live rock per gallon.

Sounds like you might want to start a thread about your build and see what's going to work and what isn't.

That sounds good. Will do tonight when I get home!

[Zoaelite]

On another note although hydrometers are cheaper they tend to become much less accurate with age, dropping $75.00 on my refractometer was one of the best purchases I have ever made on my tank.

[rhody605]

I got my refractometer off eBay for $35.

I have a standard hydrometer you can have for free to get you by for now.

[redearslider]

M ike, that would be great! I just looked on Ebay and found one I would like to order, where in the city are you? text me if your like 587-985-7866 tasha.

[mrhasan]

Yes get a refractometer from ebay. Kinda like the one's in the store but without any brand. Plus the only different that I would guess between the cheaper ones and the brand ones is that you might need to calibrate the meter more often. Other than that, its just a piece of prism through a tube so shouldn't have much of a difference :P

Stay away from hydrometer! They are probably the worst piece of equipment made for saltwater :|