What the heck comes first?

HunterB · 12/14/2009, 02:34 PM

Ok, ive been searchin this but i guess im going about it wrong

i have a 80gal bowfront and....nothing

haha
whats my first step? and second? haha i know i need a sump and lighting and all the components but i dont kno what to worry about first

help a beginner out

T Man · 12/14/2009, 02:45 PM

It has always helped me to make a list of what you want/have , even drawing it out on paper so you can see if you have overlooked anything.
Remember, patience is paramount and well reseached plan is a successful plan.

Go to the "stickies" posted at the top of the New to the hobby forum, the path to a successful reef tank lies there.

Welcome to Reef Central HunterB!!

Konadog · 12/14/2009, 02:48 PM

To Reef Central

Some of what your looking for depends on what you want to keep in your tank. SPS, LPS, mixed reef, fish only, etc......

Deciding on that will dictate what type of equipment your going to need, which may be what your trying to figure out at the moment.

sharky334 · 12/14/2009, 02:50 PM

T Man is right, make a list and see what you need. If you have a local saltwater store, maybe you can talk to them to get more ideas. When I started, I talked to a couple different people and got their opinions. Plus, there is lots of help on these forums too! Good luck!

wrudge · 12/14/2009, 03:34 PM

Agree 100% with Konadog. You need to decide what you want to keep in your tank and this will help you decide what type of equipment you need (lights, etc.). So you don't have to worry about upgrading equipment in the near future.

12/14/2009, 02:34 PM	#1
HunterB Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mohrsville, PA Posts: 6	What the heck comes first? Ok, ive been searchin this but i guess im going about it wrong i have a 80gal bowfront and....nothing haha whats my first step? and second? haha i know i need a sump and lighting and all the components but i dont kno what to worry about first help a beginner out __________________ Im New :) Im also on DB, under the same name Current Tank Info: None so far

12/14/2009, 02:45 PM	#2
T Man ~PPPPPPP~ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Emerald City Posts: 1,045	research comes first......... It has always helped me to make a list of what you want/have , even drawing it out on paper so you can see if you have overlooked anything. Remember, patience is paramount and well reseached plan is a successful plan. Go to the "stickies" posted at the top of the New to the hobby forum, the path to a successful reef tank lies there. Welcome to Reef Central HunterB!! __________________ He that can have patience can have what he will. ~ Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: click the "TzFuture" folder in my profile

12/14/2009, 02:48 PM	#3
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	*To Reef Central* Some of what your looking for depends on what you want to keep in your tank. SPS, LPS, mixed reef, fish only, etc...... Deciding on that will dictate what type of equipment your going to need, which may be what your trying to figure out at the moment. __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

12/14/2009, 02:50 PM	#4
sharky334 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lewis Center, OH Posts: 67	T Man is right, make a list and see what you need. If you have a local saltwater store, maybe you can talk to them to get more ideas. When I started, I talked to a couple different people and got their opinions. Plus, there is lots of help on these forums too! Good luck!

12/14/2009, 03:34 PM	#5
wrudge Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Farmingville, NY Posts: 80	Agree 100% with Konadog. You need to decide what you want to keep in your tank and this will help you decide what type of equipment you need (lights, etc.). So you don't have to worry about upgrading equipment in the near future.