Advice on Setting Up My First Reef Tank – What to Expect?

[Julia]

Hi everyone,

I am excited to say that I’m about to start my first reef tank and would love some advice on what to expect during the setup and early stages. I have been researching and watching videos, but there’s a lot of information out there, and I want to make sure I’m taking the right steps.

My tank is going to be around 55 gallons, and I plan on focusing on a mix of soft and hard corals with some beginner-friendly fish. I’d love to hear about:

• The most common mistakes beginners make when setting up a reef tank.
• Tips for maintaining good water parameters and avoiding algae issues.
• Recommended equipment – filters, lighting, and any other essentials that I might not have thought of.

If you have any experiences, tips, or must-have products that helped you when you were starting out, I’d really appreciate hearing from you!

Thanks so much in advance!


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[el_Reverde]

Welcome to the club.

* make it simple
* take things easy
* don't rush the process

 

[Timbo]

Welcome!

-start with live rock, not dry rock
-let your tank fully cycle before adding any livestock
-quarantine all fish or buy from qt vendor before adding to the tank
-take it slow

 

[Reef Reaper]

Patience is the secret!