The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Saltwater Reefkeeping

[skene]

Hello Future Hobbyist,

So you want to start getting into the hobby and keeping a saltwater tank. Well great for you. Here are links to get you started and on your way to an exciting and fun hobby. The most important things needed in this hobby is Patience and Research.

**Information provided through these links may not contain the more recent equipment advances but will allow you to grasp the basic understanding needs for your wet pets**

Getting Started:
Saltwater 101
What is the "Nitrogen Cycle"?
How do I cycle an aquarium?
What kind of tank do I want?
What is a "Quarantine Tank" and why do I want one?
What is a Sump?
What kind of lighting do I need?
What is a protein skimmer?

Diseases:
What are common types of fish diseases and how do I cure them?
OMG my fish have white spots all over them - Marine Ich

What are these things in my tank?
http://www.melevsreef.com/id/pods.htmlPlants and Algae
Bugs and stuff
Flatworms
Worms and Starfish

**This thread will updated constantly with new information and links**
If you have pertinent information with a website link that you would like to share, please PM me the information so that I can add to the beginning topic.

 

[fishman1069]

Nice! Excellent info for beginners! Should be made a sticky!

 

[Reef Reaper]

Any guides for the more advanced?????

 

[fishman1069]

Any guides for the more advanced?????

There's alot of good info here http://reefkeeping.com/issues/subject/index.php

 

[thirty6]

Nice! Excellent info for beginners! Should be made a sticky!

i agree, nice job skene

 

[skene]

I think it's time to bring this up again.

 

[jdnumis]

Perfect for the beginner!

 

[h2o]

Nice tread.... First one should be Safety always use gloves , goggles etc when messing around with coral rock, etc . Tanks Electrical can be a fire hazard if its sitting on the floor next to a tank of water.
Keep it going people .

 

[rambler67]

This should be a sticky. alot of good info.