70 gallon FO tank!!!

AQUAMARINE · 11-29-2006, 12:05 PM

I want to start a 70 gallon FO tank. Here are my ideas.

-48"x24"x15" (LxHxW).
-2 fuval pumps(the big ones. will have a look for name) filled with bioballs and carbon sponges etc.
-a skimmer (either a V2skim 400 skimmer or a Aqua Medic Turboflotor 750 Internal)
- sand, ocean rock, hydrometer, salt, net, buckets etc.
-I will use tapwater and treatments

What else will i need?
Is my current equipment list OK?

thanks

atnixon · 11-29-2006, 12:14 PM

Hiya Aqua...

Just had a quick peep over your list..Couple of things matey...

1) Go for the V2 600 skimmer, better capacity and model for that size tank.
2) Try and go, if at all, for one filter if your going to use one..They can become factories for bacteria, and you will have double that with two filters..
3) What, and how many powerheads are you putting in there?
4) How much live rock and live sand are you planning on using for the tank?

Everything seems fine..

What are planning on putting in there with regards to fish..??

Looking forward to you setting it up...Hope you can post pictures along the way so we can see how its going..

Niko

flamingo · 11-29-2006, 02:33 PM

If you can get RO water, i'd recommend it. While I don't use it, I really don't see a reason why. My water isn't a factory for diatoms or anything..so I don't see huge outbreaks in junk, but yours may be a different case. (eventually someone was going to say it so...)

Skip the bio-balls...better for freshwater not the greatest in saltwater.

And actually, two filters are better than one

.

That's all I can type right now, so hopefully that helps a bit.

harif87 · 11-29-2006, 03:01 PM

Also if your going with a FO you wont need live rock, if you did it would be a FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock).

Since your not keeping corals 2 filters is a better idea than 1 since you wont need to worry about nitrates.

Tap water is also alright, good husbandry will keep you from diatom breakouts and algae takeovers.

Good luck with it

AQUAMARINE · 11-30-2006, 01:45 PM

Thanks for the replys, I was going for a FO as i dont have £500 ish laying around lol. Yes i will have to use tap but i have done in my nano and never had any problems.
I would like to know what type of bio filter i could use to keep the tank going. I thought bioballs would be good but obvestly not what else is there?
THanks

11-29-2006, 12:05 PM	#1
AQUAMARINE Fishy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 20	70 gallon FO tank!!! I want to start a 70 gallon FO tank. Here are my ideas. -48"x24"x15" (LxHxW). -2 fuval pumps(the big ones. will have a look for name) filled with bioballs and carbon sponges etc. -a skimmer (either a V2skim 400 skimmer or a Aqua Medic Turboflotor 750 Internal) - sand, ocean rock, hydrometer, salt, net, buckets etc. -I will use tapwater and treatments What else will i need? Is my current equipment list OK? thanks

11-29-2006, 02:33 PM	#3
flamingo One Word: Croutons. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 17 Posts: 1,899	If you can get RO water, i'd recommend it. While I don't use it, I really don't see a reason why. My water isn't a factory for diatoms or anything..so I don't see huge outbreaks in junk, but yours may be a different case. (eventually someone was going to say it so...) Skip the bio-balls...better for freshwater not the greatest in saltwater. And actually, two filters are better than one . That's all I can type right now, so hopefully that helps a bit. __________________ If you put "u" instead of typing out the actual, shocking, three letter word... i'm not going to read your ramblings. I'm so behind it's not even funny.

11-29-2006, 03:01 PM	#4
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 996	Also if your going with a FO you wont need live rock, if you did it would be a FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock). Since your not keeping corals 2 filters is a better idea than 1 since you wont need to worry about nitrates. Tap water is also alright, good husbandry will keep you from diatom breakouts and algae takeovers. Good luck with it __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
20 gallon planted tropical tank.	CaysE	User Journals	65	08-03-2008 03:12 PM
Important Basics For Sw Newbies.	hail_sniper	Beginner Saltwater	18	03-21-2008 07:57 AM
Funny, informative, or just plain sad?	TheOldSalt	FYI (For Your Info)	17	07-29-2007 04:33 PM
Keeping bettas within my 29 gallon tank	Alin10123	Bettas	7	06-17-2006 11:46 AM
A question about 25 gallon tank ??	Bosoxrchamps	Beginner Freshwater	3	06-27-2005 05:00 AM

Members currently in the Chat:0
	Users In Chat Room: There are several users in chat now! Don't Be Shy - click here and come on in!

11-29-2006, 12:14 PM	#2
atnixon Fishy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Staffordshire UK Age: 35 Posts: 24	Hiya Aqua... Just had a quick peep over your list..Couple of things matey... 1) Go for the V2 600 skimmer, better capacity and model for that size tank. 2) Try and go, if at all, for one filter if your going to use one..They can become factories for bacteria, and you will have double that with two filters.. 3) What, and how many powerheads are you putting in there? 4) How much live rock and live sand are you planning on using for the tank? Everything seems fine.. What are planning on putting in there with regards to fish..?? Looking forward to you setting it up...Hope you can post pictures along the way so we can see how its going.. Niko

11-30-2006, 01:45 PM	#5
AQUAMARINE Fishy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 20	Thanks for the replys, I was going for a FO as i dont have £500 ish laying around lol. Yes i will have to use tap but i have done in my nano and never had any problems. I would like to know what type of bio filter i could use to keep the tank going. I thought bioballs would be good but obvestly not what else is there? THanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)