Essential Reef set up equipment

[Slipstream]

Originally Posted by Doug

Please refrain from post like this. Keeping on the topic will get more answers.

What they are saying is the truth. So many variables in this hobby. Depending on livestock plans, equipment availability & cash flow.

Thanks

Thats the thing, i already KNOW there are variables, but all they were saying was go and read more books, in which i have already done that, and am reading more as we speak, i came on here for help with what they thought i should get to start up and they didnt help me at all, and i was getting kinda annoyed at them because they wouldnt listen. But now that im actually getting help from people, its fine.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Slipstream

oh really, i never would have guessed.. like i said, forget i asked, ill go somewhere else and ask somebody else.

I haven't finished reading this thread yet, but already I'm pretty much not in the mood to help.
The real ANSWER is read more, and then decide what YOU want from what you've read. Yes, I know you don't like that answer, but that is THE answer.

Every member on this board will be the same as the books. 50 members, 50 different opinions.

[Salmon King]

Since the begining I could tell Slipstream doesnt have much money.He would like buy all the stuff you people were suggesting but was trying to do the best tank with the budget he has.That is what I got out of it.I like the pictures he posted.Remember your first tanks

[Slipstream]

Thanx Salmon, your one of the FEW people on this site actually willing to help me in my particular situation.

One thing im trying to look into, is saving up for a reef cube... U know, the all in one filter systems for a reef tank.

[Joe Reefer]

Have you read The Reef Aquarium Volume 3? This book is great for setup ideas and methods for maintaining reef tanks.

[Slipstream]

No. But i looked for it and couldnt find it anywhere in town. We have a very limited aquarium support here. thats why i came here for help.. Which i dont seem to be getting. I already know i need to read more, i never said im going to stop reading it, i just wanted a list of what some of the experienced reefers here would recommend. So itd at least point me in the right direction..

[Slipstream]

I dont have much room for anything bigger than a 100gal

[Joe Reefer]

ok so you want a list:

-tank
-pumps
-sand
-skimmer
-rock
-lights

[Slipstream]

well, i was hoping for something a bit more.. i dunno.. usefull than that. but thanx anyways.

[mark]

If it was just that easy as "buy this" for the perfect reef.

I'm sure I could say you need this exactly and 10 people here would say "ahhh maybe this". I'm also sure you could pick a system say from TOTM and clone it and you won't get the same results (probably good start though).

Read, talk to people, search or ask specific questions.