Hello. I will be buying a 120 gallon tank soon and am trying to decide between freshwater and saltwater. The dimensions will most likely be 48"X24"X24". I am on a budget so I would like to figure out how much all of the equipment and decorations will cost me before I make my decision. For fish I would like to get some clownfish, blue and yellow tangs, and some over fish. I would also like to get some live rock and maybe some coral and anemones to help out with biological filtration but I would like mostly fish. This will be my first time doing saltwater so please lead me in the right direction with prices recommendations and prices. Any information is helpful to me.
Filter - I am thinking about getting an FX5 but am also considering a Sump.
Lighting - ? I need help with this
Protein Skimmer - ? I also need help with this
Powerheads - I have one but am not sure on the model. I am assuming I'll need two more? Any recommendations?
Live Rock - where can I buy this online? And how many pounds? 100?
Live Sand - I will probably just buy this from Petco/petsmart. How many pounds for about 1 and a half to two inches? 80?
Heater - 250 Watt Aqueon Pro Heater. Will this be enough even for cold New England winters?
Test Kit - API Saltwater Master Test Kit or API Reef Master Test Kit? I have an API Freshwater Master Test Kit if that makes a difference...
And one last question, is it required to run water through a RO/DI reverse osmosis filter before adding to a salt water tank for the initial fill up and water changes?
I think that is it so please help me out thanks in advance.
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Filter - I am thinking about getting an FX5 but am also considering a Sump.
Lighting - ? I need help with this
Protein Skimmer - ? I also need help with this
Powerheads - I have one but am not sure on the model. I am assuming I'll need two more? Any recommendations?
Live Rock - where can I buy this online? And how many pounds? 100?
Live Sand - I will probably just buy this from Petco/petsmart. How many pounds for about 1 and a half to two inches? 80?
Heater - 250 Watt Aqueon Pro Heater. Will this be enough even for cold New England winters?
Test Kit - API Saltwater Master Test Kit or API Reef Master Test Kit? I have an API Freshwater Master Test Kit if that makes a difference...
And one last question, is it required to run water through a RO/DI reverse osmosis filter before adding to a salt water tank for the initial fill up and water changes?
I think that is it so please help me out thanks in advance.
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