Starter Kit Help

[Pazzoman]

Hello MFK members!

I'm in search for a starter kit that includes lots of stuf for a saltwater aquarium. The tank is 3ft by 2ft by 2ft if I'm not mistaken. This is my cousins tank, he say its a 60 gallon tank, all I know is that the length and width is right, not sure on height. Well he has the tank, stand and glass hinges. I'm looking for a complete starter kit anyone knows where I can find one? i've check some cites already....no luck

Please Help

 

[mr.reef24]

okay for a starter kit what size tank are you using? gallons?

mr.reef24

 

[Pazzoman]

60 Gallon tank

 

[mr.reef24]

thats a great size to start out with as far as a starter kit you'll want a good protein skimmer, heater, power-heads, a good test kit, refractometer and the most important of it all this book;

http://www.marinedepot.com/The_New_...uarium_Books-House_Brand-BKNMA-FIBKSW-vi.html

mr.reef24

 

[Pazzoman]

Thanks, Mr.Reef. I will now check this equipment and calculate prices. Now I need to look into beginner fish because I dont think or at least hope not my cousin thinks a shark can live in that size...lol.

 

[Pazzoman]

Here is my list so far what do you think?

Marineland Multistage Canister Filter C-360

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+16744&pcatid=16744

Rena Smart Heater 300 watt

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+16744&pcatid=16744

The Bak-Pak 2

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4409

Hydor Koralia Water Circulation Pump Model 3

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4586+15955&pcatid=15955

Instant Ocean Hydrometer (It says on drsfosterandsmith thier basically the same...correct me if I'm wrong)

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4690+4952&pcatid=4952

Corallife Digital Therometer

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3744+12089&pcatid=12089

Anything else recommended? I'm confused what substrate to purchase any good brands or if you can give me a link off of drsfoterandsmith.com? Thanks
Saltwater Master Liquid Test Kit

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4345+4452&pcatid=4452

Also I ill be purchasing the book very soon.

 

[lsky5101982]

For a FO a basic 2 bulb fluoresenct light should work. You will need a hydrometer, salt mix, RO or Distilled water, a canister filter, a heater, some live sand to speed up the cycling process, a thermometer, and a basic marine test kit to check you water paramaters. a powerhead or two would help the tank circulation.

While a protein skimmer is a good investment it is not necessarilly needed for a basic setup (add one when the budget allows).