Must haves?

[kdd]

Hi, I was just wondering if i could get an idea of the things i must have...I have a good filter, a good heater, I'm buying a 150 watt pendant metal halide, and i have all the live rock and sand and stuff....other than that what do i need? And what is the most efficient way to mix salt, without going over or under?

[FateX9]

depends on how much you need to mix but if you need a small amount then a 5gal bucket with a powerhead works great

if you need more, then a rubbermaid trash can works great with a powerhead or pump, something to mix it up without having you mix it yourself, and then hook up a hose to the pump and pump it into the sump or tank

if it gets hot in your area or if your tank gets hot i would think about something to keep the temps low, maybe a fan or chiller

[BytheSea]

TDS meter... Great for checking RO water before buying it. I take mine to the store with me so I know if the water I'm purchasing is good. If not I don't get it. You can also use it at home to check your own RO unit water to know when the filters need changing.

[siwelk]

Hi, I was just wondering if i could get an idea of the things i must have...I have a good filter, a good heater, I'm buying a 150 watt pendant metal halide, and i have all the live rock and sand and stuff....other than that what do i need? And what is the most efficient way to mix salt, without going over or under?

 

 

refractometer

 

 

got mine from FateX9

[scarfish]

RO unit - easier to make own water then buy it

extension chords

electrical timers

turkey baster

fish and coral food

nets

gravel vacume/siphon tube

buckets

reractometer

test kits

thermometer, I suggest 2 different ones

salt - get a big bucket, cheaper that way

powerheads for tank

powerhead for mixing salt water

extra heater for mixing salt water

algae scraper

filter floss

chemical media optional

if you use chemical media- media bags