About to Seal the deal on my first aquarium!

[Luka]

Hey guys I have been preparing myself to get into the hobby. So far I have done a lot of research and gotten a lot of info off the forums here on R2R. Now I have came up with a list for my first aquarium. I want to add corals in the future and clown fish after cycling is over. I am particularly concerned for the lighting...it was a cheap lighting that can support some corals. Any feed back would be very helpful, especially if you guys could help me find a better lighting system for a good price.
Well heres my list and thanks a lot guys!

http://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-06080-...d=1442287001&sr=1-1&keywords=10+gallon+filter $10



http://www.amazon.com/ViaAqua-50-Watt-Quartz-Submersible-Thermostat/dp/B005440HLO/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1442287251&sr=1-2&keywords=10+gallon+heater&refinements=p_36:-1500 $14.68




http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255NK0/ref=twister_B00CI6TO6A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 $11.26


http://www.amazon.com/Professional-...TF8&qid=1442430204&sr=1-6&keywords=hydrometer $23.99



http://www.amazon.com/API-Saltwater...1442287627&sr=1-1&keywords=saltwater+test+kit $21.62



http://www.amazon.com/Hydor-Koralia...&qid=1442288360&sr=1-1&keywords=powerhead+240 $22.13



http://www.petsmart.com/gsi/webstore/WFS/PETNA-PETUS-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewProduct-Start?utm_medium=affiliate&camp=LINK_AD:ZET&CategoryID=SV0KmUCQqRUAAAFDoidUeFk3&utm_campaign=affiliatetraffic&utm_source=je6NUbpObpQ&SKU=36-17595&SITEID=je6NUbpObpQ-NaqST4pYzG3qO0JvvR9zbQ $29.99



http://www.amazon.com/AquaMaxx-Eco-...F8&qid=1442367500&sr=1-2&keywords=dry+rock+10 $26.49



http://www.amazon.com/CaribSea-Supe...1442288636&sr=1-6&keywords=aquarium+substrate $5.91



http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...r=8-1&keywords=bubbler+aquarium&condition=new $12.30



http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Airl...-25-Feet/dp/B0002563MW/ref=pd_bxgy_199_text_y $4.45



http://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-06170-...69257&sr=8-2&keywords=aquarium+cleaner+magnet $7



http://www.amazon.com/Coralife-Energy-Savers-ACL54210-Compact/dp/B000256EMQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424831991&sr=8-2&keywords=coralife+50/50+20w x2 $31.4






http://www.amazon.com/Hikari-Usa-AH...id=1442367824&sr=8-1&keywords=pellet+marine+s $6.75

 

[melypr1985]

I think your very right about that light. If your wanting corals I would ditch that tank package all together. Get a 10 gallon from petco for $10 and get a dual t5 light or LEDs. You can pick from most anything out there and it will be better than that bulb. There are so many fixtures on amazon in every price range. Take a look at them and ask any questions you have.

 

[Luka]

Thanks for the help! You were right there is bunch out there... here is what I came up with. What would you recommend
http://www.amazon.com/Yescom-Aquari...547&sr=1-6&keywords=dual+t5+light+fixture+20"
http://www.amazon.com/Coralife-Aqua...3832508&sr=1-3&keywords=dual+t5+light+fixture
http://www.amazon.com/Coralife-Aqua...ixture&refinements=p_36:-8500,p_72:2661618011

 

[melypr1985]

Well.... that last one is for freshwater, so it's out. Then my only concern with the other two is that the average 10 gallon is 20 inches long and they are both 24 inches. Sooooo, I guess i would try to find out if they can be adjusted smaller, or look at led fixtures with a hanging kit or some kind clip on the edge light holder. This is just my opinion and observation though. It's ultimately up to you and your preference.