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[Void760]

This tank was given to me yesterday to start my first aquarium. I am on social security and a really tight budget but i really want to start this hobby. I went to my salt water store today and he told me to get this stuff.

Water test to see if tank has leaks...
40 bulks to drill in over flow holes
A 2o gallon sump
31" light (mars hydro)
Return pump
J bo 4000
Protien skimmer
Wave maker
Live rock
Live sand
Salt water
temp controller
Titanium heater

Am i missing anything? Do you have any advice? Also any donations would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Crabs McJones]

This tank was given to me yesterday to start my first aquarium. I am on social security and a really tight budget but i really want to start this hobby. I went to my salt water store today and he told me to get this stuff.

Water test to see if tank has leaks...
40 bulks to drill in over flow holes
A 2o gallon sump
31" light (mars hydro)
Return pump
J bo 4000
Protien skimmer
Wave maker
Live rock
Live sand
Salt water
temp controller
Titanium heater

Am i missing anything? Do you have any advice? Also any donations would be greatly appreciated.

My best advice is to go slow. Research research research. And check out this thread on starting an aquarium.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/cycling-an-aquarium.306554/

 

[Best Fish-Jake]

This may be a very difficult hobby to maintain while on a budget such as yours. I personally would reccomend for you to save your money until you get yourself more secure financially and then come back and enjoy the hobby[emoji4].
Now would be a great time to really get to know what you’re going to be potentially dealing with by doing research/ looking around the forum. That will also help you to make a plan down the road for when you are ready to dive in!
If you still want to be active outside of doing research, you could set the tank up for fresh water fish. It will definitely be less costly in setting up/ maintaining and is a great way to learn some of the basics in aquarium husbandry.