A few quick questions!

[lexi]

So I am considering starting my first saltwater tank! I’m thinking a 14g. I have a freshwater 10g that’s been doing great for about a year now. I was wondering if I should get entirely different water change equipment and nets for the reef tank, or could I use the same bucket, fish nets, and siphon for both tanks? Can’t find anything helpful online :/ also any recommendations for beginner corals? I’ve read soft corals are easier and I only really know aquatic freshwater plants lol. Any other little tips you wish someone had told you when you first started would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you

 

[lazycouch]

So I am considering starting my first saltwater tank! I’m thinking a 14g. I have a freshwater 10g that’s been doing great for about a year now. I was wondering if I should get entirely different water change equipment and nets for the reef tank, or could I use the same bucket, fish nets, and siphon for both tanks? Can’t find anything helpful online :/ also any recommendations for beginner corals? I’ve read soft corals are easier and I only really know aquatic freshwater plants lol. Any other little tips you wish someone had told you when you first started would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you

if u can get new equipment you should. you just would want to make sure everything is deeply cleaned between uses and switches or else you will get risky. as far as corals, any leather is good as a first coral i’d go with fingered leathers if you feel worried. tip i wish someone had told me would be get a larger tank and expect downfalls!

 

[NJBillyV]

Agree ^, Saltwater tanks are considerably different than fresh, you almost need to treat them like a sterile environment. Any contamination will come back to haunt you. Don't go cheap, it's better to buy good, new equipment slowly and not rush into it. Take your time and do the research, nothing good happens fast in a saltwater tank. Good luck!

 

[jeffrey750750]

Read alot here, do your homework now before you go backwards. There's so much in this hobby to know to be successful. Knowledge is power

 

[Auquanut]

Welcome to R2R!
I have FW and a reef tank. I try to keep all of my tools separate for each. As has been mentioned before, it's just safer that way.
Here is a couple of really good threads to get you started on your salty journey,

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean...

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Cycling an Aquarium

Cycling a new aquarium. One of the earliest topics a new aquarium hobbyist needs to learn is how to properly cycle their aquarium. There is a ton of information on this process and many different methods on how to accomplish it. There are many different chemical and biological cycles our tank...

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Hope they help. Glad to have you with us!