You also need a Hydrometer to measure the gravity of the salt/water a RODI
filtration system, some sort of substrate for the bedding (live sand as well
as reg sand) 4" worth. . Some sort of power head to move the water. I
suggest if you're just getting into this hobby, start with Fish only with
Live rock.. Once your tank is established, for over a year or so, then
start with corals if not you will more then likely begin to kill off your
investment. nothing sucks more then to come home and find your tank with a
bunch of floaters. And as Wayne said, get some books and read up on how to
do everything. When you run into a problem, this room is a great source of
help. Good Luck
"Sandy" wrote in message
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Hi,
I am new at sal****er. I have been trying to gather the things I need but
I am not sure all the items I need.

sofar I have a 70gal tank with stand and canopy and a Jager200watt heater,
Coral life 48 inch aqualight T5.

from what I understand I need test kits, filter, protein skimmer.

other then live rock, water, salt and fish...what else do I need.

I plan to set up a reef tank...I understand it takes time to get
everything up and running and to take things very slow before adding
fish.....

TIA