Frag tank start up

[Jamesisjamess]

i am setting up a 17 gallon frag tank and have a few questions. first what would be the best lighting for the money, should i go with mettle halide, do i need a sump and or protein skimer, would i be ok with some good live rock a aqua clear hob filter modified to be a refugium (< not sure if i spelled that right) and a heater. i have a 20 gallon nano thats all i use and it runs awesome i was wondering if it would be any difrent.

 

[Jamesisjamess]

With weekly water changes and calcium dosing when needes

 

[Leadfooted]

Hey , welcome to R2R! Try re-posting your questions in here.

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/new-to-saltwater-reef-aquariums-post-here.130/

 

[Brad Miller]

Keep it simple
Here’s a pic of mine
I use display tank water for the weekly 10% water changes and add some snails and hermits sometimes.
Every now and then I remove the rack and siphon crap into a filter sock and back into the tank with a small power head and tubing.