noob just beginning questions
Hi all,
the wife and I have decided to take the plunge after debating this for more than a year. We have done a fair bit of reading and research but have a long ways to go, we are in no rush and money is a factor.
our initial thoughts after reading were to buy nothing smaller than 75g and nothing bigger than 120g, we want sump instead of tank mounted fixtures we know we want both corals and fish, shrimp, crabs etc.
we got our hands on a 120g tank yesterday (48"x24"x24") back has the overflow and drains externally, we also purchased the guys RO system, so that is our beginning........ I know the sump and stand are next but what is the order to purchase equipment from here?
What are the bare minimum I need to start, I read I dont need a skimmer right off the bat, but maybe a month or two after up and running. Are pumps next? Lights, etc?
i just want some help to develop my plan and pick up some used equipment here and there until we hit the, "ok now we buy rock and sand" stage.
thanks
Randy
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