Items Needed
Here are the items that you will need. There is a 1 month cycle before adding organisms. Then, add clean up critters: snails, hermit crabs, etc..Enjoy!!
| Description | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aquarium/Tank: It is recommended to begin with something of 20-40gal. | Aquarium Tank | 20-200$ |
| Sea Salt Mix: This is needed to make your own salt water. You can also buy at the store, but this is more convenient. | Sea Salt Mix | 30-60$ |
| RODI System: RODI/Reverse Osmosis De-Ionized water is used as primary water with salt mix. (Avoid tap water) | RODI Filter | 150-300$ |
| Live Rock/Substrate: I Recommend "Dead Rock" as in curated without any living organism on them. Live sand is entirely up to you. | Live Rock/Sand | 5-8$/lb |
| Filter: It is recommended you go a larger size filter than standard suggestions. Also, get extra filter medias; carbon, polyfiber, etc.. | Filter | 30-100$ |
| Heater/Thermometer: The average ocean temperature is around 76'. Organisms such as coral will wither with only a few degree changes. | Heater/Thermometer | 20-60$ |
| Salt Water Test Kits: It is important to test water quality. Salt water test kits checks important water chemistry. They must be in within specific ranges just like the ocean. pH:8.4, Gravity:1.025, Alkalinity:8-12 dKH, Ammonia:0, Nitrate:0. | Salt Water Test Kits | 10-30$ |
| Lighting: Don't go cheap, as this item is important for corals and organisms. | Reef Lighting | 160-300$ |
| Tools: Gloves, siphon, bucket/containers, magnet/algae scraper, nets, towels, large tweezers etc.. | Maintenance Tools | 40-80$ |
| There will be failures and successes, but it is part of the hobby. It is okay to make mistakes, but it is not okay to give up. (Unless it's totally out of your control) | Total | 600-1200$ |