I should get a job being a caddy this summer at a country club. ($20 a bag, plus tips) so hopefully I'll eventually have some decent cash. I'm not exactly sure about everything that is required. I probably won't be starting a saltwater aquarium too soon either. I'm getting a 55 gallon for free from a neighbor, and have been thinking about the idea of having that be saltwater, and when I get that, I was thinking I would just have one killer tank I could put all of my effort into, rather than having 3. A reef would be awesome, but I am thinking since it would be my first saltwater setup maybie I should start off with fish only, then gradually add things on here and there and have a reef or somthing along those lines. I know I'd like a sump and have a hang on overflow rather than getting the tank drilled. For the sump I could use the 28 gallon tank I have now. I am thinking I outa get a protien skimmer if possible too. Minus the decor, I think I would also need a good heater (would I get a chiller or fan instead if the lighting gives off a lot of heat?) , lighting, and some pumpage.
Itd be a good idea to see someones aquarium and have them explain it all to me, or sit down and have a person to person talk with someone who knows what theyre doing (not that you guys dont or this board wont be helpful or anything.) I have read the articles on this site, and think I have an alright understanding of the absolute basics. Maybie this should be moved to the getting started section.....