Fishward Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Im a new aquarium hobbyist, I just picked up a used 60G (48wx18tx15d) tank from the classifieds and i'm wondering what other equipment im going to require. It came with a home-made canopy and 2 bulbs (Giessmann 54W aquablue+ and another unlabelled bulb that looks similar). I'm pretty sure i want to have a sump style filtering system, with live-rock for bio-filtration. I've read alot of conflicting opinions on what other filtration is needed and how to best set up the tank. Any thoughts on the equipment i do have and what i will need? Any tips are welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I'm thinking you want to go the salt water det up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana Bollers Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 What type of fish are you wanting to put into the tank? Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishward Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Yes, Salt Water. I'm thinking pf starting very slowly, one or two fish, and slowly build up to a reef community tank. i haven't done alot of research into species of fish yet but will be mindfull before i buy anything. are there any species that you would suggest as a first or second fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocker85675 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Im a new aquarium hobbyist stick to freshwater and take your lumps there, saltwater is very unforgiving and requires a fair bit of experience, and its not cheap. just my two cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaggle Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 If you do go saltwater, do lots of research and don't cheap out equipment. I did saltwater until I moved to Wainwright and didn't buy all the good equipment and I had a hell of time keeping the tank clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 One of the best sites to start at is CanReef.com, lots of good info there. I am meeting more and more people who are starting with SW w/o ever doing a FW tank - it's not hard, once you have a bunch of research done and follow good advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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