Updated Tank (10g)

[ayers11]

This is my newly obtained tank. So far all I got is my penguin bio wheel and my heater. I am ordering a powerhead and thermometer. That is on the way then I am going to hopefully get my mushrooms and some coral. This also has salt in it too.

Here is my Penguin Bio Wheel 100.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc162/ryanayers8793/Salt%20Water/101_1224_00.jpg

Then my tank with water and salt. This also has 3.5lbs of base rock. I am planning on getting 10lbs total soon.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc162/ryanayers8793/Salt%20Water/101_1225.jpg

[seapug]

Couple suggestions-- a sandbed can be a good thing in a tank that small. You also ought to remove all the media out of that powerfilter and put some rock and perhaps a bag of good quality carbon in it. Once you get the rest of your rock, let the tank run for at least 2-3 weeks before adding any corals or fish.

What kind of lighting are you planning to use?

[SWaquariast]

He is getting a sandbed later.

[dossfj]

I'm not super experienced but if this is your first tank, take it really slow. It's harder to keep a 10 gallon because the water chemistry is so demanding since there is such little volume. If you want the mushroom corals look into getting either a clip on or a small power compact light, that should work well for a 10 gallon. You could also put one or two little fish in there and a snail to keep it clean. Good luck. PS spend the extra money and just buy water from a LFS