Essential Reef set up equipment

Slipstream · #1 11-22-2007, 09:12 PM

Hi, i was just wondering if somebody could make a list for me of all the things i need in order to successfully set up a reef tank. Right from the size of tanks, down to the color of substrate

Thanx

Joe Reefer · #2 11-22-2007, 09:23 PM

You can check out our "Just Starting Out" reference library there is many great links there.

This is also a good read for a beginner.
And another one.

Welcome to the hobby.!

Slipstream · #3 11-22-2007, 09:27 PM

A currently have a FO salwater, and a freshwater, but i want a list of things i will need for a reef, instead of reading through 20 different articles. Once i get the stuff i need, THAN ill read some more, considering ive already read like 5 books, and 50 articles, but they all say something slightly different of what u need. So i need a list of it to help me get started. Thanx

digital-audiophile · #4 11-22-2007, 09:31 PM

You can ask 50 different people and you will get 50 different answers. The information is out there.

Slipstream · #5 11-22-2007, 09:33 PM

Forget i asked than.

digital-audiophile · #6 11-22-2007, 09:37 PM

That's not what I am saying, I'm just suggesting that there is a lot of info to be found. In the end it really depends on what you want to do?

If you are just doing softies and no fish then PC lighting and no skimmer may work. If you are going full SPS and lots of fish then you would need Hallides, heavy skimming, zeovit and so forth.

What are your plans? I'm sure eveyone would be happy to share their experiences.

Joe Reefer · #7 11-22-2007, 09:42 PM

I would read 5 more books and 50 more articles before any purchase is made. Sorry to disapoint you but keeping a reef is not the same as a fish only tank. There is so many more things to consider then salinity.

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Originally Posted by Slipstream

A currently have a FO salwater, and a freshwater, but i want a list of things i will need for a reef, instead of reading through 20 different articles. Once i get the stuff i need, THAN ill read some more, considering ive already read like 5 books, and 50 articles, but they all say something slightly different of what u need. So i need a list of it to help me get started. Thanx

Slipstream · #8 11-22-2007, 09:43 PM

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

Doug · #9 11-22-2007, 10:38 PM

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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.

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

Aquattro · #10 12-03-2007, 04:19 AM

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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.