What supplies do i need to start a saltwater fish tank?
You will need Aquarium substrate such as live sand or crushed coral Live Rock -2 pounds or more per gallon for reef tank setup Saltwater Mix Saltwater Hydrometer or even better a refractometer Aquarium filter (not absolutely necessary if running with adequate amounts of live rock, but nice to have if you need to use a mechanical filter or activated carbon, etc.) Replacement filter media like filter floss and activated carbon (if you get a filter) Multiple Powerheads (2 or 3) Heater – Protein Skimmer Saltwater test kit(s) to test water parameters and monitor the infamous aquarium nitrogen cycle Aquarium vacuum Aquarium Glass Scrubber or make your own DIY Algae Scraper Two, clean, never used before, 5-gallon buckets Aquarium thermometer Brush with plastic bristles (old tooth brush) – needed for cleaning the live rock Quarantine Tank for acclimating new arrivals and monitoring for signs of fish disease Optional but definitely recommend getting a Reverse Osmosis or RO/Deionization filter f
