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safish · 08-26-2007, 06:16 PM

Hello All,
This is my first post and I will try to provide as much as information as possible before asking the question.

I have placed an order for 55G SeaClear system II with a water heater and a Venturi protein skimmer. I am planning to keep it as a fish tank and if everything works out well, may be put few corals (I hope that should be OK).

Since this is my first saltwater aquarium, I have few questions.

1. Do I need to buy anything other than what I specified for tank (not fishes)?.
2. Do I need reverse osmosis?. My house has complete water treatment system. Can I use this water?.
3. How long do I need to cycle the water before adding fish?.
4. Last question, during cycling time, how often and what quantity of water do I need to replace/refill?.

Thanks and appreciate your response.

08-26-2007, 06:16 PM	#1
safish Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3	New setup - help needed... Hello All, This is my first post and I will try to provide as much as information as possible before asking the question. I have placed an order for 55G SeaClear system II with a water heater and a Venturi protein skimmer. I am planning to keep it as a fish tank and if everything works out well, may be put few corals (I hope that should be OK). Since this is my first saltwater aquarium, I have few questions. 1. Do I need to buy anything other than what I specified for tank (not fishes)?. 2. Do I need reverse osmosis?. My house has complete water treatment system. Can I use this water?. 3. How long do I need to cycle the water before adding fish?. 4. Last question, during cycling time, how often and what quantity of water do I need to replace/refill?. Thanks and appreciate your response.