Just saying hello

Welcome to the site. The equipment that you want will depend on your goals for the tank, but the first few things on your list are probably going to be skimmer and sump, then probably lights. Tell us more about your setup...and pics always help too.

--AJ

 

Welcome to the group. The type of set up you want to have will have a bearing on what you'll need for equipment, but there are some pretty standard items.
1. Be patient. There is a saying: nothing good happens fast in a reef.
2. Buy quality equipment the first time. Many of us have made the mistake of thinking we'd save some money, but you end up buying the one you should have gotten in the first place and spending twice as much or more.

That being said, you'll want live rock, a protein skimmer, powerheads or the like for water movement, heater and lights. A good quality salt mix like Instant Ocean.
Additionally, you could have some kind of live sand substrate, and a sump is great for added water volume and hiding equipment that you'd otherwise put in the display tank.
There is a book called 'Your First Marine Aquarium' by Paletta that gives you the basics. I've got a copy you can have if you'd like to give it a read.
Those are the minimum you'll need. If you want a fish only tank you'll need a different set up than if you want a full blown reef. Spend some more time perusing this and other reef sites, like reefcentral.com to see what other folks have, and feel free to ask more questions.

Mark

 

Welcome to the club.

As someone who is new to saltwater & reefs, the best thing you can do is ask a lot of questions. The club is a great resource and there's usually a lot of people willing to help and/or give advice.

BTW, where are you located.

-JB

 

I would go with a sump. i think in the long run you would be much happier. Since you are in CR. I would offer you to stop by, look at my system and go over any questions that you have. I live on the SW side of CR. You could just PM me if you would be interested.

 

I am also willing to let you stop by and check out my setup as well if your interested.  If you are just shoot me a PM and we can set up a tme.