Getting Back in the hobby !

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Getting back into the hobby after years out of it! Going to be picking up a Waterbox 20G AIO today with the stand . Looking for some recommendations on equipment to use or that’s recommended !

So far I believe I’m going to be using an AI Prime 16 Reef light and a Vortech MP10 wave maker . If anyone has recommendations on better products please let me know .

Also interested in what to use for pump , ATO , Heater , etc .

Going to be doing a fish less cycle with a Bacteria . Last time I cycled a tank fishless I used Instant Ocean Bio Spira and it worked great but can’t really find it anymore . Looking to see if there are other products people have found and used successfully .

Also any recommendations on which salt to use for making the saltwater .

Any recommendations or advice is greatly appreciated ! Thank youuuuu!
 

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I always recommend getting a Tunze Osmolator for an ATO. They are the best ones around.
Fishless cycle, I would do Dr. Tim's one and only. It works quickly and will get your tank cycled!
Check this thread out for salt
This is also another good thread for heaters
 
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I always recommend getting a Tunze Osmolator for an ATO. They are the best ones around.
Fishless cycle, I would do Dr. Tim's one and only. It works quickly and will get your tank cycled!
Check this thread out for salt
This is also another good thread for heaters
Thank you ! Will definitely look into this . Appreciate your help and input !
 

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