New To Girs & Saltwater

Welcome aboard Jim!! Have you checked our Buy/Sell/Trade forum? There are usually good buys there :0)

 

Hi Jim - Welcome to GIRS you found the right place to get help. Not sure how handy you are, but have you considered creating your own sump with an old tank and some baffles siliconed in?

 

Hey Jim,

Welcome to the site! I would echo that a custom sump is a great way to start and can be inexpensive. Right now Petco has their $1 a gallon sale going on and that would be a good way to start. With $10-$15 you can have all the glass you need cut for the tank and silicone it into place!

If you have questions ask.

 

I'm happy you found a sump here :0) Dr's Foster and Smith have free shipping at $49 so you might find a heater and some powerheads very reasonably priced there. I would recommend the EboJager heaters and Hydor Korallia for flow if you are on a budget. Temperature control is a biggie as heaters tend to get stuck in the "on" position so you might want to consider one with a controller...but, if you REALLY want to go the best way...consider getting an Apex or Reefkeeper aquarium controller. You can find a video (and more) about them at Bulk Reef Supply (BRS). It's worth checking those out before you buy a heater (and even powerheads). You'll save yourself some money in the long run buy researching and asking questions here :0)

Looking forward to seeing your tank progress...and we like pictures too!! Happy reefing!