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First, welcome to R2R!!! You will need some type of filtration and likely some type of lighting. I'm assuming that you are asking about a saltwater tank. What are you planning to keep in your tank (fish, corals, etc.)? Is your tank drilled - in other words, does it have a hole in the side or bottom of the tank for plumbing to go to a sump?
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I encourage you to read the following R2R article to help you get started:
The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium
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I also agree with @Peace River . Give that link s good read. Definitely help you move forward with some important knowledge.
I also agree with @Peace River . Give that link s good read. Definitely help you move forward with some important knowledge.
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Welcome to r2r! The posts above will help you get a great head start! Patience is key, I know its tempting but keep it slow.
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In order to answer your question we would need more information.
Are you planning to keep fish only?
If yes, then your lighting requirements go down, so cheaper. Fish produce biowaste so filtration requirements go up.
Are you planning to keep corals?
If yes, then lighting requirements go up and so does complexity and cost of the overall system.
Does the tank have any holes drilled in it?
If yes, then you will definitely want to take advantage of those holes and run a sump. If no holes yet and you don't want to drill, you can use Hang on Back (HOB) equipment.
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Everyone will have a different approach.
You will need to cycle your tank first....
Get your tank and.....
If you are not going sump and you are using the canister filter from your freshwater tank you will want to add a heater a lot of live rock and sand to help with filtration. The usual amount would be 1# rock per gallon of water. Then about the same for sand or until its about 2"-3" deep. The canister filter should be able to turn over your tank 4-6 times. So if your tank is a 20 gal your filter should push 80-120 gph. Also remember that when a canister filter says it pushes 300gph you have to cut it in half because of all the media in the filter. Doing a saltwater tank on a canister filter is a different monster. Eventually you will want to add a HOB skimmer and HOB refuge.
Now fill your tank with rock sand and water and start your filter and heater. Many people start a tank cycle in different ways. The main thing is dont add any fish until your tank is cycled. Some people do but the fish will most likely die. If you haven't research tank cycling now is a good time to do that
Once your tank is cycled (usually 4-6 weeks) you can add your clowns and what's called a clean up crew. This will consist of snails and crabs possibly. Then let the clowns be in the tank for a few months before adding an anenome. Anenomes need an established tank to thrive. Yes you can add them early but if you dont know what your doing the nem will almost 100% die.
The other octopus looking things are polyps or zoathinds. Something you can add once cycled.
Everyone will have a different approach.
You will need to cycle your tank first....
Get your tank and.....
If you are not going sump and you are using the canister filter from your freshwater tank you will want to add a heater a lot of live rock and sand to help with filtration. The usual amount would be 1# rock per gallon of water. Then about the same for sand or until its about 2"-3" deep. The canister filter should be able to turn over your tank 4-6 times. So if your tank is a 20 gal your filter should push 80-120 gph. Also remember that when a canister filter says it pushes 300gph you have to cut it in half because of all the media in the filter. Doing a saltwater tank on a canister filter is a different monster. Eventually you will want to add a HOB skimmer and HOB refuge.
Now fill your tank with rock sand and water and start your filter and heater. Many people start a tank cycle in different ways. The main thing is dont add any fish until your tank is cycled. Some people do but the fish will most likely die. If you haven't research tank cycling now is a good time to do that
Once your tank is cycled (usually 4-6 weeks) you can add your clowns and what's called a clean up crew. This will consist of snails and crabs possibly. Then let the clowns be in the tank for a few months before adding an anenome. Anenomes need an established tank to thrive. Yes you can add them early but if you dont know what your doing the nem will almost 100% die.
The other octopus looking things are polyps or zoathinds. Something you can add once cycled.
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I’m pretty sure this is the aquarium I currently have. It has filtration, lighting
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Bow Front Aquariums | Aqueon Aquarium Products
Bow Front and Corner aquariums come with a curved, tempered front glass panel that creates a dramatic viewing area.
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Ok so I went a little deeper than you probably want to go but I think you get the idea hahahI’m pretty sure this is the aquarium I currently have. It has filtration, lighting
Bow Front Aquariums | Aqueon Aquarium Products
Bow Front and Corner aquariums come with a curved, tempered front glass panel that creates a dramatic viewing area.
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Octopus suction cup is a paly in that pic.
Octopus suction cup is a paly in that pic.
Welcome! I highly encourage you to spend as much time as possible researching before getting any livestock. You have come to the right place so ask as many questions as needed. This hobby can be frustrating and costly if you just jump in. The "plant" you mentioned in the picture is an anemone as another member posted. These require mature tanks with good water quality/flow along with strong lighting to thrive. Save yourself the headache and learn as much as you can before jumping in. Best of luck!
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Salty Lemon
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+1 -- @Peace River nailed it.First, welcome to R2R!!! You will need some type of filtration and likely some type of lighting. I'm assuming that you are asking about a saltwater tank. What are you planning to keep in your tank (fish, corals, etc.)? Is your tank drilled - in other words, does it have a hole in the side or bottom of the tank for plumbing to go to a sump?
I encourage you to read the following R2R article to help you get started:
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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When I had a smaller tank, I had rock, a canister filter, a hang on back protein skimmer, a power head, lighting, and a heater. Canister filters need to be rinsed out every few months and a HOB protein skimmer can be a pain -- but it really helped. I would get one again. You need to do your research as far as what you can afford and what you are looking to accomplish. Good luck! I can't wait to see some pictures once you get it going.
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I'm so jealous of those who can have sumps!
Salty Lemon
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My first tanks didn't have sumps. My current tank is the first tank I ever had that has one. The tanks are equally as beautiful and the maintenance is about the same. The only difference is that you may have more stuff hanging off the backs/sides. But the people who visit your home don't even notice it. They are busy oohing and ahhing about what a beautiful tank you have.
