Starting first saltwater tank

Mkb617 · Mar 19, 2020

I recently ordered this https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/40-gallon-nuvo-fusion-pro-aio-saltwater-aquarium-starter-kit.html

I was wondering if anyone else has used this and what they thought of it. Also, besides lights and a test kit is there anything else that is missing that I might need?

Scotty Buttons · Mar 20, 2020

I don't personally have one, but have read allot of good things about nuvo tanks. AIO tanks are great for starters and experienced keepers. What kind of set up would you like to have eventually? Fish only? Fish with live rock? Coral? What kind?

Welcome to R2R

BullyBee · Mar 20, 2020

I am in the same boat but I am looking up each component or aspect of the tank one at a time so I learn about it.

Tonight I got an AquaMaxx skimmer and am now looking into refugiums. Just realized I don’t need one.

what kind of tank are you doing?

Skynyrd Fish · Mar 20, 2020

Great start. Welcome to R2R!

ScottR · Mar 20, 2020

Mkb617 said:
I recently ordered this https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/40-gallon-nuvo-fusion-pro-aio-saltwater-aquarium-starter-kit.html

I was wondering if anyone else has used this and what they thought of it. Also, besides lights and a test kit is there anything else that is missing that I might need?

Welcome! An ATO (auto top off) is crucial.

SPR1968 · Mar 20, 2020

This is a very good guide if you wondering what you might need

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

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And welcome to R2R as well!

Geonet · Mar 20, 2020

Welcome!..First thing I did after filling my tank with tap water,Was read that I should have invested in a RO/DI unit.
My tap water is only at 240 TDS,But still not safe.I know it isnt the best,But bought an ROBuddy unit online.
I'm also new ..Tank has been up only a couple months

Geonet

vetteguy53081 · Mar 20, 2020

Welcome to the R2R community and best of luck with the new setup

Reefnman2 · Mar 20, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

Mkb617 · Mar 20, 2020

ScottR said:
Welcome! An ATO (auto top off) is crucial.

I plan on doing just a few fish and maybe some easy corals. I am still doing a little bit of research about which ones exactly. I plan to take my time cycling and with the virus going on it might be a bit before I actually get them

Dragon174 · Mar 20, 2020

Welcome to R2R! Keep us posted on your tank and start a build thread once you get your tank to show your progress.

Mkb617 · Mar 20, 2020

Geonet said:
Welcome!..First thing I did after filling my tank with tap water,Was read that I should have invested in a RO/DI unit.
My tap water is only at 240 TDS,But still not safe.I know it isnt the best,But bought an ROBuddy unit online.
I'm also new ..Tank has been up only a couple months

Geonet

I do have a rodi system already. I have a couple of freshwater tanks as well. I hit one from BRS. I do want to fetch tds meter for it though

Mkb617 · Mar 20, 2020

Mkb617 said:
I plan on doing just a few fish and maybe some easy corals. I am still doing a little bit of research about which ones exactly. I plan to take my time cycling and with the virus going on it might be a bit before I actually get them. An ato is definitely on my list and thank you