Live Rock!

Betta5 · 10-10-2006, 11:41 AM

I am now going to do a 35 UK gallon SW tank, this will open up my options a bit more from my 10 gallon idea. I may also do a 10 gallon sump.

My question is, when i buy the live rock can i buy half live and half baserock and let the live conalise the base. If not then i will have to buy the live rock in portions.

Thanks for any help

Betta5

Whats 35 UK gallons in US.

Thanks

harif87 · 10-10-2006, 11:47 AM

Youll be able to do that. Its actually a smart way to save money instead of buying all LR.

I believe that 35 UK gallons is equivalent to 29 US gallons

Jonno · 10-10-2006, 12:22 PM

I think you worked it out wrong Harif , Imp gallons are bigger than us gallons so it will prop work out about 40 - 44 gallons US.

Betta5 · 10-10-2006, 12:37 PM

Thanks guys, Im am in the planning stages, will i need a skimmer?

Reefneck · 10-10-2006, 01:09 PM

You defiantely want a skimmer.

Ice · 10-10-2006, 01:11 PM

Yes, get a skimmer. You won't need a filter though because from what a few people tell me here is that the live rock is your biological filtration. I'm in my planning stages and reseacrhing stages as well. I shooting for anywheres from a 30 - 46 gallon tank with a skimmer, 2 heaters, and 2 powerheads with live rock and Arag-Alive sand. Oh yeah get a quarantine tank set-up as well. You'll be glad you did.

**Damon** · 10-10-2006, 01:33 PM

35Uk gallons is ~ 42 US gallons.

harif87 · 10-10-2006, 01:39 PM

Ahh woops, multiplied instead of dividing (35* .8327 = 29, 35/.8327=42

)

Betta5 · 10-10-2006, 02:02 PM

Does anyone have any skimmer makes that r good and i can get in england? And how much will it cost?

thanks

Reefneck · 10-10-2006, 03:06 PM

Not familier with what is available in your area but look for Coralife Super Skimmers, ASM, Deltec, EuroReef & Turbofloaters.

Jonno · 10-10-2006, 04:16 PM

If you can afford it differently with deltec but they have a expensive price tag about £200 i think. Cheap but still good i would go with the TMC V2 ones.

Betta5 · 10-11-2006, 10:10 AM

thanks
how much is a tmc v2
betta5

10-10-2006, 11:41 AM	#1
Betta5 Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 81	Live Rock! I am now going to do a 35 UK gallon SW tank, this will open up my options a bit more from my 10 gallon idea. I may also do a 10 gallon sump. My question is, when i buy the live rock can i buy half live and half baserock and let the live conalise the base. If not then i will have to buy the live rock in portions. Thanks for any help Betta5 Whats 35 UK gallons in US. Thanks

10-10-2006, 11:47 AM	#2
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 992	Youll be able to do that. Its actually a smart way to save money instead of buying all LR. I believe that 35 UK gallons is equivalent to 29 US gallons __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"

10-10-2006, 01:09 PM	#5
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	You defiantely want a skimmer. __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

10-10-2006, 01:33 PM	#7
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	35Uk gallons is ~ 42 US gallons. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 992	Ahh woops, multiplied instead of dividing (35* .8327 = 29, 35/.8327=42 ) __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"

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10-10-2006, 12:22 PM	#3
Jonno Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Devon, UK Age: 20 Posts: 512	I think you worked it out wrong Harif , Imp gallons are bigger than us gallons so it will prop work out about 40 - 44 gallons US.

10-10-2006, 12:37 PM	#4
Betta5 Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 81	Thanks guys, Im am in the planning stages, will i need a skimmer?

10-10-2006, 01:11 PM	#6
Ice Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 43 Posts: 523	Yes, get a skimmer. You won't need a filter though because from what a few people tell me here is that the live rock is your biological filtration. I'm in my planning stages and reseacrhing stages as well. I shooting for anywheres from a 30 - 46 gallon tank with a skimmer, 2 heaters, and 2 powerheads with live rock and Arag-Alive sand. Oh yeah get a quarantine tank set-up as well. You'll be glad you did.

10-10-2006, 02:02 PM	#9
Betta5 Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 81	Does anyone have any skimmer makes that r good and i can get in england? And how much will it cost? thanks

10-10-2006, 03:06 PM	#10
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	Not familier with what is available in your area but look for Coralife Super Skimmers, ASM, Deltec, EuroReef & Turbofloaters. __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

10-10-2006, 04:16 PM	#11
Jonno Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Devon, UK Age: 20 Posts: 512	If you can afford it differently with deltec but they have a expensive price tag about £200 i think. Cheap but still good i would go with the TMC V2 ones.

10-11-2006, 10:10 AM	#12
Betta5 Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 81	thanks how much is a tmc v2 betta5

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