Hey Guys newbie here

[MikeyBlack]

Hello reefers, I recently decided I wanted to take the plunge into the saltwater aquarium community. I am a complete newbie to the hobby but always had a love for tanks. I've been doing some research online to find out exactly what I would need to get the tank up and running. A good friend of mine recently gave me his 90 gallon tank and cabinet. I know it's big but might as well go all in right? Lol. I'd love to have live rock in the tank as well. I know I'll need the following:
1-Lighting
2-skimmers/filters
3-powerheads
4-heater & thermometer
5-air pump

Is there any brands I should avoid or try to purchase? Is there a benefit between LED lighting vs fluorescent? Sorry for the long post, I guess any insight would be appreciated since I have no one else to ask.
Mike

 

[saltyphish]

Well depending on what you want to keep in your tank will help people help you determine whats right. Do you want to keep coral? If so what type some are more light demanding then others. Also not sure why you need a air pump. Water movement and the skimmer will aerate the water.

 

[Pruett-nc]

Welcome aboard . Never be sorry for long posts or questions . If you don't type it we will never know what you wanna say .

 

[oceanparadise1]

Hey Mike! What part of New York are you in!

 

[tom reilly]

Welcome!

 

[reef lover]

Welcome fellow new yorker!

 

[Chrisfish]

Welcome to R2R you've come to the right place. Do lots of reading and ask all the questions you want. :)

 

[Tahoe61]

Welcome. :-)

 

[4FordFamily]

Welcome home, you will love it here!

You'll get 100 different opinions on lighting, :D

Keep us updated on your build!

 

[hbrochs]

Welcome!

Take your time.

Think about what you want in the tank, because you might buy different equipment for different inhabitants.

We started a reef club "Westchester Reef Club" find us on Facebook if you're in the area and come to a meeting. You'll learn a lot, and probably have people giving you frags for your tank.

Howard

 

[MikeyBlack]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I'm from the Brooklyn area, but distance is never an issue when it comes to enjoying yourself. I will definitely check out your club's Facebook page, hopefully they don't mind someone being from the city ha. I will definitely keep you guys up to date on the build

Mikey

 

[jsker]

Welcome to R2R, there are several member that live very close to you. I lived in Bayside Queens for a little time back in the late 90's early 2000's

 

[Salty1962]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[helen ann]

Hello Mike,