im new need help

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Discuss all topics related to saltwater / reef tanks.


starthy
 
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im new need help

by starthy

hey all im totally new to the salt water hobby and have just purchased a 60 gallon tank, i plan on setting up a sump . What exaclty do i need to purchase for my tank ? heater ? filter ? skimmer ? power head ?
any advice would be great thanks


saltwaterpimp
 
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by saltwaterpimp

all of the above + some, get your tank drilled if you can . what is the plan for your tank. fish, corals ?


starthy
 
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by starthy

i plan on a fish only tank with live rock
do you have any good links on how to make a sump ?


schigara
 
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by schigara

All about sumps and a lot of other stuff too.

http://www.melevsreef.com/links.html


Snowboss4492
 
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by Snowboss4492

with all the technical advise you will get from very expierienced people in here , i'll throw my 2 cents in - - -keep things simple............ good filter, good powerheds, good test equipment and RO water and the rest will come.............also see if you can find a huge can of patience cause yer gonna need it........................good luck


Snowboss


starthy
 
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by starthy

thanks guys


fihsboy
 
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by fihsboy

Plus you can always just message any of us with questions. We all have ideas and they all differ greatly. :) But everyone on this site is willing to help. :) Welcome aboard!

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