What do you need for a reef tank?

How does one set up a reef tank?

A reef tank requires special care and attention. You will need special salt water, as well as advanced filters. Then you need to let the reef tank run until it is balanced.

Do you need a reef pump for a salt water aquarium?

The short answer is yes. The long answer is... a reef tank is a tank that is supposed to mimic a coral reef. On a coral reef, the water is always moving. If at all possible, try to mimic the tides by using pumps on a timer. If done correctly, it can simulate a tide change. Remember that at dead low and dead high tides, there is some time, depending on the phase of the moon, when the water stops moving. For some organisms, this is their time to feed and for others, it is time to hide. Keep in mind that a reef tank has a minimal amount of fish and usually a large number of soft or hard corals. The expert has hard corals. Start with soft and just get one and see if you can make it grow. Moving water is not the only thing a reef tank needs. It must have small plantonic organisms so that the coral(s) in your tank can feed. The reef tank also needs a lot of day light, so more lighting the better but too much can heat up the water. That is the hardest part of keeping a reef tank. Most corals, like plants, can just grow with light. The water must be near perfect all the time, or at the very least, consistent so that life in the tank will get used to the balance of the water, including the temperature. Remember, in a reef tank, you are trying to simulate the ocean. In a fresh water tank, you are most likely trying to simulate a pond or lake. With a any saltwater aquarium you must make sure of the water quality everyday, more so in a reef tank. Be prepared to spend money on good equipment. Don't think that you can get away with a less expensive model of all the filters and skimmers and pumps you will need. Remember most of this equipment will be on 24/7.

How many power heads do you for a 75 gallon saltwater reef tank?

Two Hydor Koralia 3 Power heads are needed to keep the proper current flow in a 75 gal. saltwater reef tank.

What is a pink-tipped sea anemone natural habit?

in a tank or in a coral reef

Do you need a permit to swim in the Great Barrier Reef?

I don't believe you need a permit to swim in the great barrier reef.

I have a 60g freshwater tank I want a reef tank or a FOWLR Do I make my 55g a reef tank which will take awhile live rock alone cost a lot Or do I sell my 55g and buy a 20 or 30g and use the leftover?

The larger the tank, the easier it is to maintain. So if you are new to this, stay with the 55 gallon, research a lot, and be patient with saltwater aquariums.

What can too much salt do to a reef tank?

Too much salt can lead to elevated salinity levels in a reef tank, which can stress and harm the inhabitants such as corals, fish, and invertebrates. It can also interfere with the osmoregulation of marine organisms, impacting their overall health and potentially leading to death. Regular monitoring and maintenance of salinity levels are crucial for a healthy reef tank ecosystem.

Is it possible to grow a coral reef?

Yes, it is possible, you need a salt water tank and let it sit and make sure it is in sunlight. Check out more information about coral reefs at destructionofcoralreefs.weebly.com

How much electricity does a reef tank use?

This is entirely dependant on the size of the reef tank and the equipment you choose to run it. I would estimate however that the average reef aquarium of between 40 and 90 US gallons uses somewhere in the neighborhood of 500-600 watts during the day(more due to lights), and about ~300 watts at night.

What fish can be put in a reef fish tank?

Each addition depends on the environment that is already in-place.

Will the biological filter in a reef tank be a live ie with bacteria in it if there are no fishes added to the tank has completely cycled?

If no wastes have gone into the tank, then the bio filter will not be alive, and the cycle will not have taken place.

Where can one find more information about metal halide lamps?

Metal halide lamps are featured in gardening, home and lighting and reef keeping websites. There is a lot of information about them on the website 'the reef tank'.