HELP!!!! New Tank Soon............. HELP!!!!

[scotty boy]

Hi folks,

Just new to the site, literally ten minutes.lol

Just wondered, when i but new saltwater fish, how long do i quarantine them for? and do i do this in a seperate tank inside my display tank, or a seperate tank altogether?

I am going to get a 75 gallon tank, unsure if its FOWLR or Reef, any suggestions what is easiest to keep?
going to get a sump, skimmer, etc etc. I will not need a filter in addition to a skimmer, would i be correct?
What size pump would i need? what make?

Please forgive the ignorance, i just wish to know all the requirements, before i go ahead. I cannot afford to lose saltwater fish, like freshwater. Too expensive. lol

Thanks peeps.

[ZeroSystem]

Welcome to FTF Scotty Boy! Sorry I missed this one earlier!

You will want to quarantine new fish for about 3 to 4 weeks and they should be in their own tank, not the display tank. Usually something around ten gallons with just the basics for equipment and decor will do (Filter, heater, live rock, some PVC pipe 'caves').

FOWLR is easier to keep than a Reef tank. Many people will start off with a FOWLR tank even if they do plan to eventually convert it to a reef setup down the road. Gives them plenty of time to do lots and lots of research!

You will definitely want a filter in addition to a protein skimmer. I would look into getting a large canister filter meant for a tank a bit bigger than your 75g. You could also add a strong Hang-on-the-Back style power filter to give you additional filtration power and surface agitation. A couple power heads to eliminate any 'dead' spots of low water current and you should be set. I've used AquaClear, Marine Land, and Cascade equipment, all of which has worked well for me.

[Judge]

Welcome Scottyboy. I would research online and ask a ton of questions and plan carefully before trying your hand at sw.