New to AIO! What will I need?

[angelaf]

I just bought a 32 gallon Biocube off fb marketplace and it’ll be my first time using an AIO tank. I plan on cycling it for a bit since we’ll be replacing our carpet with flooring soon and I don’t want to have to deal with moving livestock lol. I want to make sure that when I’m ready to fully set it up I have everything I’ll need to start adding corals, inverts, and fish.

It came with the below items:

• Sun setter arctic light strips (since I plan on a coral-heavy tank I’ll be using these)
• Tunze 9001 protein skimmer
• Spare uv replacement bulb for a biocube mini ultraviolet sterilizer
• Filter sock

I plan on getting a pump and thermometer, and I definitely want to get an ATO since the tank came with an RODI system. Please send me some good brands and/or products I should get! And if I’m missing anything please lmk

I wanted to check if I should get the below items:

• Wave maker
• UV sterilizer (since I have the replacement bulb)
• Filter? (Not sure if I need a separate one or if one of the back compartments functions as one)

Also, what’s the best way to clean the tank? I don’t want to use any chemicals that could damage the tank or anything in it.

I want to reseal it as well, any recommendations on a good sealant?

Thanks!

 

[rtparty]

Here’s my AIO with a pretty detailed list of setup and how I run it

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/my-“proof-of-concept”-aquarium.1107235/