Hi everyone.. i recently decided to do a small SW setup.. unsure on what i want to add to the setup.. still deciding.
So heres my startup setup: a 30L x 12W x 22H--37gal tank (does not hold that many gal water with the coral though more like 35gal of water area).. using crushed coral substrate about 1-1/2in deep, 280GPH bio-wheel power filter, salt, submersible glass tank heater 150watts set to 76degrees, flouresent lights.. multiple thermometers and a Hydrometer.. i also Have a protein skimmer ordered waiting on it to arrive tho.

Ok heres my questions.. any answers would be much appriciated!

First off, is there anything that would be recomended to suplement my base setup?

Whats better to start with: establishing live rock or the fish and how long should you wait before making changes to the enviroscape?

Are different locales of live rock better for certain species of fish and types of coral?

What are some recomended books to purchase on maintaining SW setups.. ive read alot of literature on the web and watched a few dvds but books are always good to have..


Thanks to anyone for your input i really appriciate the advice/comments... this is a family project and there are no local experts and we spend the time to travel to experienced SW shops but as stated above any help is much appriciated

Thanks again
Brian

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