New to the Hobby

[sslater0679]

Hey everyone, kind of new to the hobby, and looking for some input and direction. Im currently starting my first tank, its a 30 gallon FOWLR. I figured i would start there and build up. I cant decide on a filter type, should i get a canister style or a mechanical. If i go with the mechanical would the marineland emperor 400 be to big? The other problem is lighting, I want a good light set up, at an afforadable price. Also if there are any preferred online retailers that everyone uses, that would be cool to.

I have been reading up a little, so im not going in completly blind.

Thanks in advance, Spencer

 

[rkaragozler]

welcome to the hobby, if you have room in your stand go with a sump, it will hide most of your equipment and increase your water volume, as far sa equipment their is a lot of people selling goods here all the time, the only problem would be shipping to you. If you are not doing corals you could basicly go with any light.

 

[woodman]

Have fun and good luck!

 

[roc5288]

welcome to the hobby, if you have room in your stand go with a sump, it will hide most of your equipment and increase your water volume, as far sa equipment their is a lot of people selling goods here all the time, the only problem would be shipping to you. If you are not doing corals you could basicly go with any light.

+1 Welcome to MR.

 

[sslater0679]

Thanks everyone for the welcome. Im sure it will be exciting. I know my wife is excited, she wants a Nemo

 

[THEDLO]

welcome! ull love MR! and +2 to what Richie said

 

[dubs]

welcome to mr all the stuff u need is right here on mr

 

[MR.Oscar]

Welcome........... from one noob to another I am also starting a 30g as we speak and everything was bought from manhattan reef members from the tank,equipment,rocks , and best of all the help that the members here are always willing to give .
~Good luck~


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