New to saltwater NEED help getting started cheap!

i am in the process of taking down my freshwater setup so i can start building a saltwater tank in a 55 gallon

i am in need of live sand/rock. but may be fine with dead for right price.

Protein skimmer

2 powerheads

salt

Lighting system

again this saltwater is new to me so whatever else you have that i may need to start let me know. you can post on here or text me at 319-981-5933. that would be easier

Thanks!

 

Where you from?

 

before you get into saltwater you should look at prices of stuff ..there is nothing cheap about this hobby thats for sure....

 

Big D makes a point, even used isn't all that cheap... People aren't too keen on departing with things for TOO cheap..

 

yes i know this. but i have found some deals here and there online that is "cheap" compared to new prices

 

Sometimes items that are cheap are just that. research particular items first before buying instead of buying cheap and having to buy same equipment over again because it didnt perform as expected.Sometimes it is better to buy someones complete setup that they are either upgrading or taking a break from hobby. There always seem to be someone who is doing one or the other.

 

Well man, I do have some stuff lying around, what do you need?

 

Well what all do you have

 

I have an Eshopps psk 75 skimmer and an Eshopps wd-75 cs sump. Both gently used, I just wanted a bigger sump and skimmer because if the size of my bioload. The only thing missing are the bioballs and the line that'll run from the overflow box to the sump.

 

Oh, and soon I'll have an Aquaticlife t5 dual bulb fixture for sale. 48" long, it's a good light and will keep soft corals alive. Only been used for 7 months.

 

Are you person who texted me at midnite asking about the t5 light I have for sale asking for a better deal then the $40 listed?

 

i appreciate everyones feedback. i am just starting my first saltwater tank and i am a broke college student doing trial and error. so cheap is all i can afford at the moment. but if i did happen to have a grand to spend right now on a tank i would in a heart beat. i appreciate any help and advice i can get. thanks

 

You will be fine just remember its not like freshwater. It takes time and make sure you dont add too much too fast.

 

I have alot of what your looking for.. Hang on back reef octopus skimmer just dont need it anymore i also have a 5 gallon bucket ful of live sand that i just took out of my 120 and ive got some extra power heads PM me if your interested and we can talk prices

 

what area are you in b7racer? If you're in the IC/CR area I am the area trustee and we've got a great group of guys here in IC that can help out for sure too! If you want to stop by and talk reef sometime let me know. I've got a bone pile we can dig through, I'm sure Kyle Potter (kpotter) and Erayk1 (elliot kelley) does too. let me know what else you're looking for!

later,
-ANdy

 

Yep got a little here and there.