55 gallon tank equipment

[Th3rico]

New to hobby after acquiring a 55 gallon corner tank. Need some help with what I need to get started any ideas help thanks

 

[Auquanut]

Is it drilled for a sump?

 

[Th3rico]

Is it drilled for a sump?

Yes it is drilled with 2 holes

 

[Auquanut]

Nice looking tank. Sounds like a herbie style overflow system. There are quite a few youtube videos out there that can explain how it can be set up. Here are a couple of really good threads to help get started.

Cycling an Aquarium

Cycling a new aquarium. One of the earliest topics a new aquarium hobbyist needs to learn is how to properly cycle their aquarium. There is a ton of information on this process and many different methods on how to accomplish it. There are many different chemical and biological cycles our tank...

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The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is nowhere near simple. This task is going to take patience, a...

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Best advice I can give right off the bat is to invest in an RO/DI unit. It will be much easier than lugging buckets of water from the LFS, and you will always have the peace of mind associated with knowing the purity of your water. Of course there will be other equipment required. You can get a general idea of what you might need through your research. After that, I'm sure you'll still have plenty of questions. Ask away!