Thinkin' of starting up a Marine tank

[J-Money]

Through some various research outlets I've learned:

The bigger the tank the better
1-3lbs of LR for every gallon of water
Tap water is bad (Is there a treatment like declorinator that noone talks about?)
Be Patient, it takes a long time to fully cycle...
Get a Hospital tank
A Sump is optional, but beneficial
Skimmers are optional to a few people, but mostly everyone thinks skimmers are good



Am I misinformed? Anything else I should remember?

 

[hyrookin]

thats a good basis to start with. but as far as skimmers go, they are
only optional in a fish only tank-they are a standard for reef tanks.
but keep it up, you are getting good info!

 

[J-Money]

Right on, thanks man