What Equipment is needed for early tank?

[GvEBray]

Hello everyone would like to introduce myself! I've got the bug after months of research I've decided to jump in on a tank of my own. I have a 36 gallon bow front tank. I bought it used with a marineland 375gph filter, and a titanium heater(not sure the brand) It came with a lid that has a simple LED light built in. I plan on starting with Fish and moving into Coral later on down the road. I'm about 3 days into starting the cycle. I was wondering if anyone could help guide me on what is the first things I should buy before buying fish when that time comes? Do I need a WaveMaker in the beginning or a oxygen pump of some sort? My filter moves water pretty well. I removed the 2 bio wheel filters from the Mairneland filter as people say they turn into "nitrite factories" but I'm still using the Carbon filters. I just want to make sure I have everything I need as we all know it gets costly very quick! I don't want to rush anything and plan on getting fish without the proper equipment. Thanks in advance for any advice I'm just trying to be a sponge and soak up all the knowledge I can!

 

[lapin]

First of all, filters do not turn into nitrate factories. Dirty filters like dirty engine oil are not good. Just clean them once in a while.
You will prob want a test kit.
Then I would think about water for water changes.
Maybe a hose to vacuum the sand bed.

 

[GvEBray]

First of all, filters do not turn into nitrate factories. Dirty filters like dirty engine oil are not good. Just clean them once in a while.
You will prob want a test kit.
Then I would think about water for water changes.
Maybe a hose to vacuum the sand bed.

Thank you I have just purchased a test kit and a suction tube! I've read alot that the dual wheel filters aren't good for salt water tanks. Is it okay for me to run the dual wheel filters aswell?

 

[lapin]

Yes if it’s like this one.

https://www.chewy.com/marineland-bio-wheel-penguin-aquarium/dp/133103?utm_id=401602796&msclkid=3f50c096d810167ab261a6d441903179&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping_NC_All_SSP&utm_term=4584757336258276&utm_content=All%20Products

Maybe not the best choice but it will work.

 

[GvEBray]

Yes if it’s like this one.

https://www.chewy.com/marineland-bio-wheel-penguin-aquarium/dp/133103?utm_id=401602796&msclkid=3f50c096d810167ab261a6d441903179&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping_NC_All_SSP&utm_term=4584757336258276&utm_content=All%20Products

Maybe not the best choice but it will work.

That's the exact filter that came with my tank.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Test kits if you haven’t already such as Salifert which is tried and praised in the hobby. I would get a small wave maker rated for that tank size. And some bottled bacteria and an ammonia source if you don’t have that already.

 

[GvEBray]

Test kits if you haven’t already such as Salifert which is tried and praised in the hobby. I would get a small wave maker rated for that tank size. And some bottled bacteria and an ammonia source if you don’t have that already.

Thank you!

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Hello everyone would like to introduce myself! I've got the bug after months of research I've decided to jump in on a tank of my own. I have a 36 gallon bow front tank. I bought it used with a marineland 375gph filter, and a titanium heater(not sure the brand) It came with a lid that has a simple LED light built in. I plan on starting with Fish and moving into Coral later on down the road. I'm about 3 days into starting the cycle. I was wondering if anyone could help guide me on what is the first things I should buy before buying fish when that time comes? Do I need a WaveMaker in the beginning or a oxygen pump of some sort? My filter moves water pretty well. I removed the 2 bio wheel filters from the Mairneland filter as people say they turn into "nitrite factories" but I'm still using the Carbon filters. I just want to make sure I have everything I need as we all know it gets costly very quick! I don't want to rush anything and plan on getting fish without the proper equipment. Thanks in advance for any advice I'm just trying to be a sponge and soak up all the knowledge I can!

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