michaelandbrittany Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hey guys, I'm in the process of setting up my first marine tank, it will be 230L, I will be picking up my lights and wave maker today so I'm sorted with that. Will be looking into getting a skimmer next pay. Now my question really is, what media do I need, I'm not sumping it, (yes I have done my research about it) as there is limited room under the tank, and the glass isn't drilled. I will be using my aquael unimax 700 profesional. Also what skimmer should I use? I've seen there are skimmers that are built into a hob.filter? Any help would be muchly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageofaquariums Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hi Michael. We are the Marine Equipment specialists in your area and only one suburb away from you. Feel free to pop down to the store and we will be more then happy to help you from start to finish. We are open 7 days per week. Ben:blabla: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISSY Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 What lights are you getting? What wave maker are you getting? What do you want to do with the tank? LPS, SPS, FOWLR? Makes a big difference to the gear needed. The marine sources RDC800 skimmers are very good from what I have heard, but again it depend on what you want to do with the tank. Also, the marine pure spheres are great media for in the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelandbrittany Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Not sure of the brand of light, will double check when I get home. The wave maker is an aquael 2600. I want to go fish and coral and what not. Gonna get some crushed coral for substrate. Not sure what my.next steps will be yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelandbrittany Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Here's a link to the lights I'm using, I have 2, but will only use the one Aquarium LED Lighting Suited FOR Coral Reef Systems 90cm Model | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 I'd start with one of those lights to evaluate its performance, and keep the option open to use it as well. Do you have a list of livestock you would like to keep in the aquarium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelandbrittany Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Yer I.probably should keep the other. Na I.don't have a list atm, the Mrs has made it quiet clear that I have to put a nemo in there. All ideas are welcome Oh also Donny, do you guys sell hob skimmers? I need one that will fit over a 5cm lip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Have some, but we usually focus more on inline and insump models. Mainly as they can be more efficent, and theres less risk of them spamming micro air bubbles into the aquarium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelandbrittany Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 What are inline skimmers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Well it doesnt usually mean something thats easy to put into a canister hosing lol although that would be awesome. Rather its a skimmer that sits outside of the sump. Shouldnt have said inline as thats missleading. External would have been more accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelandbrittany Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Haha yer that's cool, well I'll pop down to the store next chance I get and sus it all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelandbrittany Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Oh and i have been looking on your site for an ro unit, but I can't find any, any.chance of a link if you have any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 We have them instore, but dont think they are on the website yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelandbrittany Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Cool. Thanks man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
