| reefshadow pretty much covered it all. You may also want to consider a sump for your tank. I would not have a set-up without it. It gives you more volume of water and you can hide your skimmer, heater and such there. You may also want to consider if you want a DSB,crushed coral or bare bottom. Everyone has a different opinion about this so read what you can before you set up your tank.
Personally, I would go with Metal Halides. We started out with fish only and live rock but, like so many other people started getting a few corals. We then had to upgrade our lights which we paid about 500.00 for. Our orginal lights were 200.00. So now, we have an extra set of expensive lights in storage!
Spend alittle more now and get the best that you can so that you don't find yourself going back and buying a better version of what you already have.
And read, read and read some more! |