Equipment Checklist
- Aquarium tank
- Aquarium glass top and light or hood
- Aquarium heater
- Aquarium chiller (if needed)
- Thermometer
- Filter(s)
- Filter media (including cartridges, carbon, sponges, etc.)
- Water pumps and/or powerheads with protective pads
- UV sterilizer unit (if needed)
- Substrate
- Live rock or other decor
- Fish and invertebrate food (different types depending on species
- Supplements (calcium, etc.) (if needed)
- Fish nets of various sizes
- Net disinfectant
- Siphon hose/gravel vacuum
- Aquarium safe glass cleaner
- Aquarium safe pads/razor blades
- Saltwater pH test kit
- Alkalinity test kit
- Chlorine/chloramine test kit
- Ammonia test kit
- Calcium test kit (if needed)
- Nitrate test kit
- Nitrite test kit
- Fish care books and literature
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