New to hobby wondering how to get started

[DevenB84]

Hi everyone, I am currently working on starting a 55 gallon reef tank. I'm glad to finally be getting in to this part of the fish keeping hobby, but it is incredibly intimidating. I would love any advice you guys can give me on keeping this kind of tank started and how to keep it running.

Here are the specs on my tank
75 gallon aquarium
1 Sicce voyager 3
20 gallon sump with refugium
protein skimmer
basic heater

I don't have water perimeters yet

 

[Greatdane]

Hi you want to know what fish we would recommend

 

[DevenB84]

Hi you want to know what fish we would recommend

Yes please I would appreciate that

 

[cvrle1]

Take some time and watch these. All the questions you have, and ones you didnt know you have, will be answered



Also, read through this: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

 

[DevenB84]

Take some time and watch these. All the questions you have, and ones you didnt know you have, will be answered



Also, read through this: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

Thank you for the link I appreciate it very much

 

[Fishingandreefing]

If you plan on keeping corals, I highly suggest rodi. Start cycling!

 

[DevenB84]

If you plan on keeping corals, I highly suggest rodi. Start cycling!

ya I've been looking into buying one of the rodi filters what do you use?

 

[reefiniteasy]

The key to being successful in this hobby (in my opinion) is to read, listen to “expert” advice and avoid quick impulsive decisions.

 

[cvrle1]

The key to being successful in this hobby (in my opinion) is to read, listen to “expert” advice and avoid quick impulsive decisions.

Issue with listening to "expert" advice on any forum is that everyone in their mind is an expert. Example is one post above yours