If i were to start a 60g reef what would i need?

[SeaSerpant]

Okay i found a guy thats selling a 60g tank and a 60g sump and maybe a pump what else would i need?

[hillbillyreefer]

Money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hillbillyreefer]

Alright I'll start the list.

Stand
Plumbing
RO/DI water
Lights
Salt
Heater
Probably more flow
Test Kits
Refractometer,hydrometer
LR
Sand (maybe)

Way more stuff just starting the list.

[VFX]

add to that list...

a good protein skimmer

...and an understanding spouse!

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[dsaundry]

THEN YOU HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO PUT IN TANK.. THATS THE FUN PART..EXPENSIVE TOO..

[SeaSerpant]

Lol i'm 13 maybe understanding parents
can you list the best brand and that kind of stuff

[dsaundry]

As for brands, if you are trying to keep costs down, try using this forum for good used equipment. There might be several opinions on different types of equipment so do your homework and read, read , read. Some people swear by German aquarium products, but there are lots of good products out there. Check Craigslist too. Being in Edmonton I encourage fellow reefers to suggest a good aquarium/pet store in your area. Maybe even some local breeders and suppliers. Remember the first No/No in a marine tank is to rush it and not do your research. I am always learning new things from this and other reef forums ...aint the internet great!!

[SeaSerpant]

oh i've been researching for like 3 months so i'm quite educated

[CLINT]

I second the skimmer.Better to get something rated for more tank than you have.Euroreef makes good skimmers and theres others I just dont own them and don't know.I have a euroreef rs100 on my 20g and love it.Make sure you take your time to no sense in rushing in and losing livestock.Clint

[SeaSerpant]

I'm just thinking about livestock as one piece of the puzzle i won't put the peices together until i get all of them.