need help with setup

[chris0799]

srry guys i post it in the wrong section. i want it to be a reef tank.
ok i have a 29g biocube and i want to upgrade to a bigger tank(between 55 and 75 gallons). what go i need to buy equipment wise. can someone give me a list of stuff and good but not too pricey brands. thanks

 

[chris0799]

Come on someone plzz help me out.

 

[alix2.0]

what are you asking? what do you already have? what is your budget? what kind of livestock and corals do you want to keep?

 

[chris0799]

I'm asking what equipment I need to run a successful 55g saltwater tank. All I have is a biocube so I don't have any additional equipment.
I want to keep Sps and lps corals and Mabry an anemone but I don't know yet.

 

[flower]

Lets see...

• Skimmer
• filter ( I use canister filters because they don't require drilling and lots of pipe work)
• For a 55g...a least 2 power heads...3 even better
• Lights
  2 heaters (1 for each side, if one gives out you have the other)
  An auto top off unit if you can afford it. (optinal)
  Stand (canopy..optional)

 

[chris0799]

will that successfully run a reef aquarium? would i need a sump or something bc if thats better i would rather do that. and my budget is about $500. im only 15.

 

[bullitr]

look in craigslist for a used set up
500 should be good
metal halide lights maybe 2 250 or 2 175
30 gallon sumps or larger
good skimmer, asm 2 or 3 reef octopus
chiller 1/4 hp
good powerheads