Salt water 101 - the right equipment to buy

Last month we touched briefly on the differences between a reef and a fish-only system. Did I mention the important decision between the two different systems to make "it is more of the fish, or learn more about creating a living reef"? You may be wondering why I constantly ask this question. It was my experience in dealing with the end users, that when you are ready to tank cycle, you want to buy fish, which are not reef safe, and are you discouraged and frustrated. I ask that this issue, please research before you start so that you really understand the question.

This month we discuss a reef system and the pleasures of the building on a beautiful reef Aquarium. Lighting was briefly discussed last month and is very important, both a reef tank and a fish-only system. Lighting is extremely important in a reef tank, and you will be getting with many options as well as the cost of the lighting system rang a significant. Some of the available lighting options (listed in the order of the most appropriate) T-5 fluorescent, metal halide lamps, VHO fluorescent lamps, power compact fluorescent lamp. An important consideration in the preparation of a budge for your system. It contains on your lighting system.

Note a threat to that with the purchase of the best lighting system is that it generates heat, which will not tolerate your corals. To overcome this problem (instead of buying a lower lighting system, a "chiller" to your list of equipment required Add.) A chiller is basically a small fridge for your reef system and keep your ref. temperature consistently for your residents to life and thrive.

Invertebrates (returns) must in your system the algae to combat growing due to the high performance lighting in your system be available. With returns the basic rule of thumb is 1 to 2 returns per gallon water tank. The reef tank hobby as the "caretaker crew" Conversely refers to color. The Concierge consist of crabs, snails, urchins, shrimp, starfish, and many others, who constantly keep under the rocks and sand bed, it will be for food clean of algae and detritus.

As we continue dare in reef keeping, we look the other important pieces of equipment required in this beautiful and fulfilling hobby to be successful.

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