Newbie that needs to cycle!

[alcoral]

Hello everyone! I am completely new to the hobby and I'm starting out with a 25 gallon saltwater tank. I know I need to cycle it, but I was wondering what equipment is recommended. I'm trying to buy everything in stages and complete each phase one at a time. I have my tank and a pump, but I need to know what else to be on the lookout for buying as far as equipment goes. I plan to buy live rock, and live sand. Any and all suggestions are welcome!

Thanks!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!! https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/general-equipment-hardware-filtration.30/

 

[Jason mack]

Welcome too R2R .. you Will need
A heater
A protein skimmer
A refractor (for testing Your salt )
Test kits
ammonia
Nitrate
Nitrite
Later you can add calcium magnesium alkalinity too that list
Lights ..
Jerry cans for water
Rodi system for making water
Salt mix
Bacteria start ..
Thats just for starters at a minimun imo

 

[savetheocean]

I have a tip. Dont go the cheap way if you dont have to. You dont want to be in the middle of things and realize your lights arent strong enough and you have to buy new ones.

 

[reef lover]

Welcome to the salt life! Best advice I can give you is to research as much as you can and when you think you've got it all absorbed research some more lol!

 

[Fudsey]

Welcome to R2R ! ! !