New 50 gallon set up

[Dorofam]

All new to this, to a point, lots of studying but will actually be my first time setting up a tank. I have a 50 gallon tank, my starting point, no top, no lights, no filters, was gifted as a freshwater tank but everything else was trash. Where do I start as far as lights filters. Any help, suggestions will be greatly appreciated

 

[vcollins9850]

All new to this, to a point, lots of studying but will actually be my first time setting up a tank. I have a 50 gallon tank, my starting point, no top, no lights, no filters, was gifted as a freshwater tank but everything else was trash. Where do I start as far as lights filters. Any help, suggestions will be greatly appreciated

My first question would be if you know the history of the tank and what it your goal to keep in it? Like do you know what was kept in it and if it was ever treated with anything like copper that might negatively affect what you might want to keep. No expert but that is what always makes me nervous about hand me down tanks. Other worry is how good it’s sealed and worry about possible leaks.

as long as you are confident in the tank, everything else depends on what you want to keep in it. Fish only you can get by with cheaper light. But pumps, heater, light and some form of filtration would be needs. Equipment really depends on what your budget is. Salt, ro water source and some live/dry rock. Sand is up to you.

YouTube some vids for setting up first saltwater tank and your resources will be endless.