completely new at this

[osteo23]

I have some experience with tanks. I have a 32g freshwater for the last 5yrs. Now I have a 90g with stand 48"X18"X21". Anysugestions for equipment? Filters, skimmers, water pumps, lighting? I want to make a mini coral reef, few fish.

[blood4eva69]

hey Welcome to the ReefCentral. im new to salt water tanks too so im here to learn as well. hope you find all your answers.

[BLKTANG]

What type of coral do you plan on keeping?

I would suggest that you surf this site,& come to a conclusion on what type of coral you like.

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[BLKTANG]

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[BLKTANG]

I cant remember how to post the RC banner

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[BLKTANG]

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[dileggi]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11839307#post11839307 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BLKTANG
I cant remember how to post the RC banner

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Me either, so WELCOME!

BTW BLKTANG, you posted yours! LOL!

[PoukieBear]

Wow, someone has a twitchy finger today! LOL

Your equipment will be based on what kind of corals and fish you would like to keep. Particularly your lighting. Some corals require a ton more lighting than others.

Decide what you want in your tank first, then move on to deciding which equipment will best suit the inhabitants.

[osteo23]

Thanks a bunch for the welcome, much appreciated. Where can I find more info about what kind of corals are out there? Or do you have any preferences about what works best in your experiences?

[Imzadi]

New to it myself, 5 years now. And that IS new. The BEST advice I can give you (aside from read everything here... and read everything here again) is GOOOO SLOOOOWWWW.

Expect to pay LOTS of money. It is not a cheap date. If you try to cheap out, you will waste everything you put in. The 90g is a great start. I wish I had of had that as a start. My 33g ended up around a grand, and I wish I hadda gone the extra. Reef will be QAY more due to the cost of the lighting, and extra equipment. Also make sure you are shooting for the same goal you think you are. I started off thinking I wanted a 'mini reef' but I actually really only wanted a 'FOWLR' Fish only, with live rock. And then ended up only half-a$$ing it, and couldn't do either properly. Then I came here, and read. and read. and read. and read. and read... you see where I am going.

Set a budget first, and then gear your project to it. If you only have, say a thousand to spend on a new set up... for a 90g, you aren't going to get very far. You will get a great start on a good system, but you will fall short, IMO. There is a 'buy and sell' here that will save a bunch, and you can get advice as to its use, which I wish I had before I got started.

Most of all, have fun! Make sure you get a system that you enjoy. If it becomes too much 'work' you aren't going to enjoy it. There is thousands of years of experience here, use it. They love helping as much as the hobby, it seems, and thank the gods of the sea for that! RC is the best place I have found, and I ain't just saying that.

Welcome.

[adammreef]

before you try to pick out your livestock i would suggest setting a budget on your tank and getting a list together on what equipment you want to use and is you tank reef ready or is it a standard tank