if you just want to raise one batch all u will need is a ten. if u want to raise more than one batch u will need more tanks due to there different food requirements. if ur gonna just use one tank add a sponge filter to the parents tank so it can obtain beneficial bacteria. after most of the larvae have metamorphed u can add the sponge filter. for the rotifers u can get them from florida aqua farms and a bunch of other sites. for lights just regular flourescent light will work. if the lights r to bright it will appear that they are standing on their heads so then u will need to raise the lights or put eggcrate between the lights and the tank. u can add sand once they have metamorphised if ur using a sponge filter. it will probaly start the cycle but the sponge filter should take care of it and frequent water changes