tank setup?

[rob158]

Hi,

I have a 54L tank that i want to make salt but dont know what i need to get,
can someone list the things i need, like filter, heater, etc,

thanks,

 

[marcah]

well you will need to get some liverock, I would say 25 to 30 pounds..
a nice heater 75 to100 watt , some sand for the bottom, not really a need for a protein skimmer on that size tank but that is up to you .. a good light setup t-5, led...

 

[marcah]

a light like one of these...Aquarium Lighting for Freshwater and Reef Systems: Nova Extreme Compact SLR T-5 Fixtures
and a nice little powerhead for water movement, one of these if doing fish only maybe two of the 240'sor one 240 and 425 if doing corals..http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4586+21970&pcatid=21970

 

[little_fish]

Here, these articles should answer most of your questions!

https://www.livingreefs.com/water-chemistry-t31270.html

https://www.livingreefs.com/basic-equipment-list-t19611.html

https://www.livingreefs.com/why-using-tap-water-bad-idea-t19865.html

https://www.livingreefs.com/cycling-tank-adding-fish-and-corals-t26452.html

https://www.livingreefs.com/choose-your-fish-t27083.html

https://www.livingreefs.com/ideal-books-reef-keepers-t19535.html

https://www.livingreefs.com/marine-aquarium-disasters-and-prevent-them-t20514.html

 

[fastrd400]

+1 Hannah, was thinking the same thing. Do your research and make you choices wisely.

 

[rob158]

Thanks everyone,
I am unsure what kind of powerhead I need for my 54L,
I have found a 600L/H one but is this too much/little,
also the only thing I am realy interested in at this point is the cowrie snail, but i need to find a bit more about it.