Please help

[jay622]

Hello everyone, i have a serious question and would love it if some experienced folk could help me out, basically i want to start a 40 gallon saltwater AIO Aquarium and would like to know exactly what other equipment i would need since its an AIO idc abt the price , anything to make sure that my fish have the best equipment

 

[NanoSteam]

Which tank is it so we know what equipment it already comes with. Example, some come with a return pump already.

The basics to get started are:
Lighting
RODI system if you plan to make your own water
Some kind of circulation pump/wave maker
Heater, probably like a 200 watt with Inkbird Controller (this is a non-negotiable in my book)
Auto Top of System unless you're ok manually topping off.

These are my go to basics usually.

 

[JPG Corals]

+1 on the inkbird.

• I would also reccomend a mesh lid for the top as well so you dont get any jumpers.
• I have a second heater as well for warming up my water change water. Or in case main display heater fails.
• Also make sure to have a reliable tester for salinity, alkalinity, nitrates, and phosphates (hannah is what i use)

 

[NanoSteam]

+1 on the inkbird.

• I would also reccomend a mesh lid for the top as well so you dont get any jumpers.
• I have a second heater as well for warming up my water change water. Or in case main display heater fails.
• Also make sure to have a reliable tester for salinity, alkalinity, nitrates, and phosphates (hannah is what i use)

Oh ya I somehow forgot the testers.. good call, definitely a must have.

 

[KrisReef]

Is this just fish?
Fish can have basic lights, and if you start with live rock in the tank then you can skip most of the test kits, although a nitrate test is useful to keep abreast of water changes.
And having a good glass scraper is also going to be important.

 

[jay622]

Which tank is it so we know what equipment it already comes with. Example, some come with a return pump already.

The basics to get started are:
Lighting
RODI system if you plan to make your own water
Some kind of circulation pump/wave maker
Heater, probably like a 200 watt with Inkbird Controller (this is a non-negotiable in my book)
Auto Top of System unless you're ok manually topping off.

These are my go to basics usually.

It is an aquatop recife ECO 40 gallon tank and stand combo