mollie79

hi ppl ive kept tropical fish for 2 yr now and ive got to the point where i want to move on to a saltwater tank but ive not got a clue where to start how much do i need for a starter tank and all the rest of the equipment thats needed ive been told that i need minimum a £1000 to start my salt water aquarium please can any one help

Angela_96

Here is a link to the frontpages setup info:
http://www.fishlore.com/SaltwaterBeginners.htm

lew2000

Mollie79 - as far as cost of a SW setup - this greatly depends on wether you want a fish only, a fish only with live rock (FOWLR), a reef tank, live sand - and this is also dependent of course on the size of tank you want as well. A tank such as a reef tank for corals, etc., requires substantially more gear if you are going to do it right. I might suggest that if you want to look into tanks, start out small, there are setups such as nano cubes in the 25-30gallon range, approx, 110-130L for you folks aross the pond, maybe get an idea if you like it. My best advice is decide before hand what you want to setup and then visit as many web sites (and research books) as possible and read/research. There are basics that everyone agrees upon, but when you get into gear; type/cost, mfgr., and configuration there are many different opinions. Also add in the cost of supplies for water changes, salt mix (mixing containers, heater), chemicals/additives, do you want RO water - most go this way, especially if you want a reef tank, testing supplies, filtering, live rock?, live sand (read about curing if you use these)

But again, research, research, research, then layout what you want and what you will need. It is best IMHO to identify exactly what you want and buy the best you can afford, but don't settle for mediocre gear - your livestock will thank you and it will make your life easier.

MizRamzi

I'm starting out small myself. I've just set up an 8g bio-cube. Totally self contained, all needed lighting in the hood, all filteration built into the back. I lucked out by paying only 99.00$ for just the tank. I built my own stand. This is a learning experience for me without paying in the higher 100's.
Good luck and have fun!