I would start with Live rock in your tank and let it cycle, when the amonia
levels are zero, then begin to add fish. If you use fish first then add the
rock, you run the risk of an amonia spike and probably killing off your live
stock.
As far as filters, you want it to filtrate the tank several times in one
hour. I would suggest using a canister style system. I have a jabo its moves
a lot of water and does a good job, im sure there are better ones one the
market, but this one does me fine.
"Sandy" wrote in message
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thats a good idea, maybe I will start with a FO tank then slowly work my
way up to FWLR....any suggestions for a good reliable filter to get? its
a 70 gallon tank.

"Inabón Yunes" wrote in message
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Good, I suggest that you start with a FO tank, save money for the
lighting system and then go to reef.
I didn't see any references to lighting, if you did, what kind of
lighting are you going to use?
Then, is there the issue of inverts and their poor tolerance to chlorine.
Reef keeping isn't easy and a good RO filter can save you a lot on the
long run when filtering destilled water.
Do yourself a favor, start with fish only (FO) then take a step to FWLR.
Once you've mastered the sal****er issues it will be easy to step into
corals. They are expensive and hard to maintain.
iy
"Sandy" wrote in message
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That didnt really answer my question , and I have taken that course
already...I just need to know if there any items I am missing other than
a filter and/protien skimmer and test kits. based on what I all ready
have.

Thanks.

"Inabón Yunes" wrote in message
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Well, you got a lot of work and inve$ments ahead of you.
For starters, go here, http://saltaquarium.about.com/c/ec/1.htm
It has many assumptions but its OK to start here.
iy
"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