[DLC200]

hello i am new to marine aquariums and so far i have been on lots of websites and no one seems helpfull they all just talk about you need this or need that i do not even know half the things people say i dont know what the words mean lol

anyways i need someone to help me out on hwo to setup a 4ft marine aquarium (100 us gallons) but please use simple words and keep it simple please lol

is it possible to JUST have a skimmer a nice pump and some powerheads and lights and thats it? i do not want to get all complicated and get equipment that i dont know what it dose or what its for lol and be confused... i know some ppl are gona say go here or go there and give me guides but i have looked at them and they seem confuseing lol anyways anyhelp would be good thanks

[ben]

welcome to the forum. have a you bought any equipment already?

if you do a google search for "Berlin method" then you can find a lot of info on one of the simplest and cheapest way to set up a reef.

as long as you follow a few basic rules then a system doesnt have to be complicated.

it also depends on what you goal is with regards to what fish or corals you want to keep. try and think about what livestock you want, and then put up a list, so we can advise.

[jason@jasonsaquatics]

DLC200, on Nov 20 2009, 02:16 AM, said:

hello i am new to marine aquariums and so far i have been on lots of websites and no one seems helpfull they all just talk about you need this or need that i do not even know half the things people say i dont know what the words mean lol

anyways i need someone to help me out on hwo to setup a 4ft marine aquarium (100 us gallons) but please use simple words and keep it simple please lol

is it possible to JUST have a skimmer a nice pump and some powerheads and lights and thats it? i do not want to get all complicated and get equipment that i dont know what it dose or what its for lol and be confused... i know some ppl are gona say go here or go there and give me guides but i have looked at them and they seem confuseing lol anyways anyhelp would be good thanks

Hi there m8 ,

If you give me a call on 07756195118 i will run you through what your need and why your need it.

Its not as complicated as it all seems but its harder to explain via text on a forum, a simple chat on the phone will shed some light on it all .
Where are you from as if your local to Cornwall then you can call in and we will help you out ,if not like said a simple phone call will help

yours


jason

[chriss]

Welcome to the hobby!

In essence, yes thats all the 'major' kit you need to get you going.

I think it's fair to say that when starting out, the one purchase you want to get right first time is the skimmer. Don't skimp on it, you're better off buying a used one of a larger/better model than a cheaper/smaller new one. I can recommend Deltec, Schuran and Tunze skimmers, tho the TMC V2 skimmers are also very good providing the standard feed pump is replaced with something like an Eheim.

I guess the other bit of advise we gould give you is ask before you buy!

Cheers

Chris

[lindsay]

Welcome to IR As above really and take your time,research,ask before you buy,its not too hard to put a tank together but you have to start at the beginning and not in the middle .

[tillysreef]

lindsay, on Nov 20 2009, 10:02 AM, said:

Welcome to IR As above really and take your time,research,ask before you buy,its not too hard to put a tank together but you have to start at the beginning and not in the middle .

i second that, i jumped in and bought a complete setup then had to rewind and find out things after, ring jason up he will point you in the right direction or ask on here as there are some great knowledgable people here

[TrevC]

Welcome to IR

[dave14]

Welcome to the forum
as already said it depends what you wish to keep
best advice is to always ask first and try not to buy stock on impulse

[gray]

Welcome mate
you come to the right place , the guys on here are tops
ask away mate , you'll get the answers and save yourself money