It's Time!!!

Well, it's been a slowwww weekend. Lots of housework to get done before I assemble all the tank goodies. Today I washed out the tank with hot water, no chemicals, and set up the tank stand. Once I get my new camera (cybershot screen broke) I'll be able to post a photo diary of my VERY slow progress

 

Your guess would be right! The things not to skimp on would be first the water quality.. Ro/di most importantly unless of course you like algae. Second I think is a toss up between the lights and the skimmer. Depending on the tank weather its a fish only or reef tank would make the lr of improtance. Last if you dont know the quality with a good up to date test kit then you should take out the wallet and throw money in the trash can. I know this is what I did in the beginning and it cost me a ton to fix it. I am not saying this harshly just hate to see another fellow reefer have headaches down the road.

 

Thank you for the reply!! I appreciate it! I told him not to even bother, LOL.
As far as my tank goes, SW is mixed, LR (fiji) is on the way along with the skimmer. I do need more lights. The light I have right now came with the set up and is slightly pink which i understand can cause a lot of algae? I really can't splurge on MH or VHO yet so it will be slow going....

 

I have mine in the mudroom in the basement but I have it set up so you can remove it and place it under the sink(wife doesent want to see any of that"fish stuff") I believe bulkreefsupply setups are inexpensive and come with all the stuff needed to do just that also.

 

Whippy not sure if you know or even if it was metioned but make sure you keep your skimmer on the back burner for a while dont turn it on till cycle complete dont wanna make it take any longer then it has to

 

Will do, thank you Hitman!!

 

No problem