Totally New Beginner Looking For Some Directions

[Spishkey]

hi there. i have always wanted a marine tank but never did anything about it. Now i have recently aquired an empty aquarium and think it would be ideal for a marine set up.

now obviously i have lots and lots of research to do before i start, so i'm planning on 'starting' this tank in January. that gives me 4 months to do my homework!


what i basically want to know, is there anyone here who could point me in the direction of some online sites where i could start this said research??
there are so many pages online i would really like you guys to point out some good ones to me

also is therer any books that i could get that might be of some use?

 

[n3ont3tra]

Read all of the pinned topics, they are most helpful.

The first thing you should decide is wheter you want the tank to be FO (fish only), FOWLR(fish only with live rock) or a reef.

For some books, try The New Marine Aquarium: Step by Step Setup and Stocking Guide by Michael Paletta.