New Tank Setup

[mattiusthefishman]

Hi, I have been a tropical fish keeper for a while now and was about to setup another tank when Ive decided I want to try saltwater.
I have an AquaNano 40 (55L) that Im looking to use and was wondering what adjustments I should make to the tank? Keep in mind I am only looking to keep easy corals and am not looking for many fish. The AquaNano 40 has an all-in-one filter section with 4 compartments for media/equipment.
So my main questions are;
What would a good light for a tank this size be (The tank is 40cmx40cmx40cm)?
Do I need a skimmer or could I get by without one?
What filter media would I want to use?
What should I upgrade the pump to?
Any advice or tips would be much appreciated, thanks!

 

[Peach02]

Hi, I have been a tropical fish keeper for a while now and was about to setup another tank when Ive decided I want to try saltwater.
I have an AquaNano 40 (55L) that Im looking to use and was wondering what adjustments I should make to the tank? Keep in mind I am only looking to keep easy corals and am not looking for many fish. The AquaNano 40 has an all-in-one filter section with 4 compartments for media/equipment.
So my main questions are;
What would a good light for a tank this size be (The tank is 40cmx40cmx40cm)?
Do I need a skimmer or could I get by without one?
What filter media would I want to use?
What should I upgrade the pump to?
Any advice or tips would be much appreciated, thanks!

Light I'm not sure,
skimmer is recommended to have but not 100% essential
filter media depends person to person tank to tank
honestly Id recommend talking to your LFS and be prepared to ether do some drilling or buy a AIO tank

 

[Mastiffsrule]

First, welcome to our forum, you will fin you love it here. #WelcometoR2R

There are a few good reads to help out

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/15-steps-to-starting-a-saltwater-aquarium-the-lasse-method.597/

There is another one I like but cannot remember where it is, but please ask lots of questions