setting up a very basic tank

[quote author=aseidman00 link=board=Newbie;num=1068310382;start=15#29 date=11/21/03 at 08:21:36]If you're willing to go really basic and give up the coral and stick with fish only at first,  you can begin with sand, whatever light you already have and a cheap fluidized sand filter (on ebay for about 29 buck) and a cheap mechanical filter. Then, as you come across some money add a better light, a protein skimmer, live rock, and begin to add coral. This way you can take your time. [/quote]

Hi aseidman,
Thanks for the suggestion, yes i would like to stick to fish only at first cause it will make my initial investment to be minimum. I have already ordered the skimmer and the mechanical filter which i should be receving some time next month. I guess ill go for the min lighting if i dont have enough left to spare. Once again thanks and keep the suggestions comming. [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]

 

Remember that if you start a fish only tank and add LR later, then you will need to completely cure your rock before putting it in an established tank or you'll have an ammonia spike. In addition, you want to get reef safe fish so you don't incure extra cost and waste natural resources when you add the LR and corals.

Have fun and keep us posted!