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What should I purchase next and why?

  • Protein Skimmer

    Votes: 2 100.0%
  • Pump

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • tubing for water pumping

    Votes: 0 0.0%

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Hi there, Im new to this hobbie. I have been doing some reading. I decided to create a 55 Ga saltwater tank, and I will use a 40 or 55 Ga Sump. I already created my standbackbone DIY style. Minor touches, but I want to know whats next. Im a veterinary Health Profesional and College Assistant Profesor. I hope to learn a lot.
 

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Welcome aboard, PUR_salt_vettech!

It almost doesn't matter which items you purchase in which order - though, I suppose you _could_ run a reef without a skimmer (keep it lightly stocked!). Your pump, for instance, won't work without the tubing, and without the pump, that tubing is just a siphon. Bring it together, one or a few pieces at a time, until you reach a critical mass ... then begin your build.

Meantime, hang out here a while. Explore. Learn. Ask questions, and learn more. Then, when you've got a glass box filled with moving salt water and lit by rays that simulate the sun in the crystal blue waters just off your shores - share that beauty with us!

~Bruce, who started buying stuff for his latest build back in October - and is still putting things together.
 

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Creating a strong bulwark: Did you consider floor support for your reef tank?

  • I put a major focus on floor support.

    Votes: 20 42.6%
  • I put minimal focus on floor support.

    Votes: 11 23.4%
  • I put no focus on floor support.

    Votes: 15 31.9%
  • Other.

    Votes: 1 2.1%
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