Huge order from Drs. Foster & Smith! NEED ADVICE!

[nycsicktank]

make sure you have enough salt for w.c ahead of you. (you never know how much salt you need)
get a good skimmer. (hate my css125)

thats my opinion

 

[salty420]

yep need to know what you have now... easy to spend $2000 on the fishies if we know whatcha need

 

[schigara]

Money is just one of the tools (much needed) but without research, determination and most importantly love, the tank will never get there.

 

[trippkid]

Money is just one of the tools (much needed) but without research, determination and most importantly love, the tank will never get there.

2 grand will get you started, you can spend that much on a skimmer alone, pumps too, lighting also. My advice would be to buy some books first, then figure out if you are willing to spend the time to "know" your tank, if not hire someone to do it all for you. Sorry to sound harsh, but this is not something you jump into on a whim. I have over 10grand in my 120 gallon reef, easily, and still not done.
Matt

 

[nycsicktank]

dont even count cause your going to end up getting pissed lol

 

[witmerboarder]

I just started this hobby and have read, continue to read books on the subject. Two of the best have been
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780470068052&itm=4

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780793810437&itm=20

Grins, a user on this site has a good section for new users
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/blog.php?u=71655&blogcategoryid=30

 

[Cheech]

to save youreself a few headaches, make a list of what you want to accomplish exactly, and work from the ground up

 

[rsw686]

Yeah I easily have 2k into my tank. Between the stand, tank, lights, ro/di system, controller, skimmer, sump, plumbing parts, etc it all adds up. If we know what you have then it will be easier to help you decide what you should purchase.

 

[BeelzeBob]

2k will get you a single Elos tank. :lol:

but gosh they're worth it