newbie question

[Andyneored5]

Can you tell me if i have forgotton anything besides live stock, on setting
a new tank up;

Tank
live rock
sand
protein skimmer
2 powerheads
Very good lighting system
Sump (do i need a sump)
reverse osmosis unit ( do i need this)

thx

Andy

[Pszemol]

"Andyneored5" > wrote in message ...
> Can you tell me if i have forgotton anything besides live stock, on setting
> a new tank up;

What kind of tank?

> Tank
> live rock
> sand
> protein skimmer
> 2 powerheads
> Very good lighting system

What do you have on your mind saying "very good"?

> Sump (do i need a sump)

Sump is useful to hide some equipment (skimmer, heaters, etc)
but it complicates the setup. The best is if the tank is drilled
with overflow inside. If not drilled - there are overflow boxes
you can hang on the back wall.

> reverse osmosis unit ( do i need this)

Yes, it keeps your tank clean from contaminates carried with tap water
like phosphates, nitrates, silicates etc.

[Marc Levenson]

Everything on your list would be beneficial. Please read this as well, in case
you haven't already:

http://www.melevsreef.com/overview.htm

Marc


Andyneored5 wrote:

> Can you tell me if i have forgotton anything besides live stock, on setting
> a new tank up;
>
> Tank
> live rock
> sand
> protein skimmer
> 2 powerheads
> Very good lighting system
> Sump (do i need a sump)
> reverse osmosis unit ( do i need this)
>
> thx
>
> Andy

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