hey, im new to this and need some advice on what filter and powerhead to get.

isaac · 09-28-2006, 08:35 AM

hey i had a super idea to start a marine aquarium. I used to have goldfish wen i as 11 but they were lame and boring

I live in North West Australia and have huge tidal movements where i live 9m tides! so when the tide is out there is heaps of rock pools around where i can throw a net and catch heaps of cool fish for free, ive done this before to get bait to go fishing.

i know i need a biological filter, powerhead, heater, and apropriate lighting, but im buying all my stuff off ebay so i can get it cheap
. i plan to make my own skimmer later on wen i try to put other creatures in such crabs and mantis shrimps

i need a hand with deciding what substrate to put in and what size filter i need, the tank im going to buy is around 1m long and 50-60cm wide

add me on msn p_o_w12@hotmail.com

philolsen · 09-29-2006, 04:53 PM

I have bought almost all my equipment off ebay and have not had any issues, I just got two items this week as a matter of fact. A Odyssea 260w light and a Fluval 404 Filter. I have also gotten a Ramora skimmer and 3 maxi jet 1200 powerheads, stay away from the cheaper powerheads, only the maxi's are wotrh it, I found out the hard way. All the research I did pointed me in the directions I took, it is all good equipment without spending big bucks.

sopranogirl · 10-01-2006, 05:36 PM

Since we are online. Take a look at the vast selection at the internet supplies store. They have a great selection, overwhelming! But atleast you can familiarize with the necessary equipment. I find that local fish stores never have the best equpment for a marine aquarium.

philolsen · 10-02-2006, 07:07 AM

At least by me, it is much cheaper to buy online and when deals present themselves on EBAY, the UV I bought I got for 70.00 on ebay and sells for 119.00 at the local fish store. It was new in box just cheaper on EBAY. Same for my skimmer, lights and filter. I am currently waiting for 40 lbs of live rock I paid 100.00 on ebay. it sells for 7-10 per pound locally. I will let you know the results of the purchase once received, which will be in a couple days.

philolsen · 10-02-2006, 07:09 AM

But the way, dont wait for the skimmer, set it up ASAP. I found out the hard way how important they are.

09-28-2006, 08:35 AM	#1
isaac Just Moved In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 44	hey, im new to this and need some advice on what filter and powerhead to get. hey i had a super idea to start a marine aquarium. I used to have goldfish wen i as 11 but they were lame and boring I live in North West Australia and have huge tidal movements where i live 9m tides! so when the tide is out there is heaps of rock pools around where i can throw a net and catch heaps of cool fish for free, ive done this before to get bait to go fishing. i know i need a biological filter, powerhead, heater, and apropriate lighting, but im buying all my stuff off ebay so i can get it cheap . i plan to make my own skimmer later on wen i try to put other creatures in such crabs and mantis shrimps i need a hand with deciding what substrate to put in and what size filter i need, the tank im going to buy is around 1m long and 50-60cm wide add me on msn p_o_w12@hotmail.com

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09-29-2006, 04:53 PM	#2
philolsen Citizen Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 131	I have bought almost all my equipment off ebay and have not had any issues, I just got two items this week as a matter of fact. A Odyssea 260w light and a Fluval 404 Filter. I have also gotten a Ramora skimmer and 3 maxi jet 1200 powerheads, stay away from the cheaper powerheads, only the maxi's are wotrh it, I found out the hard way. All the research I did pointed me in the directions I took, it is all good equipment without spending big bucks.

10-01-2006, 05:36 PM	#3
sopranogirl Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melrose Park,IL Posts: 13	Since we are online. Take a look at the vast selection at the internet supplies store. They have a great selection, overwhelming! But atleast you can familiarize with the necessary equipment. I find that local fish stores never have the best equpment for a marine aquarium.

10-02-2006, 07:07 AM	#4
philolsen Citizen Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 131	At least by me, it is much cheaper to buy online and when deals present themselves on EBAY, the UV I bought I got for 70.00 on ebay and sells for 119.00 at the local fish store. It was new in box just cheaper on EBAY. Same for my skimmer, lights and filter. I am currently waiting for 40 lbs of live rock I paid 100.00 on ebay. it sells for 7-10 per pound locally. I will let you know the results of the purchase once received, which will be in a couple days.

10-02-2006, 07:09 AM	#5
philolsen Citizen Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 131	But the way, dont wait for the skimmer, set it up ASAP. I found out the hard way how important they are.

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