Need help figuring out what you need to start your new aquarium? We can help! These shopping lists will help you make sure you have the equipment and accessories you need to get started. Please keep in mind...every setup is different and these are general guidelines only. If you have any questions or need help figuring out which options are best for you, our aquarium experts are always just a phone call or email away!

Freshwater 

______ Tank 
______ Stand 
______ Heater 
______ Thermometer
______ Substrate (Gravel) 
______ Canopy/Hood 
______ Suitable Lighting 
______ Filtration 
______ Extra Filter Cartridge 
______ Bacteria 
______ Water Conditioner 
______ Water Testing Kit 
______ Fish Food 
______ Gravel Vac/Siphon 
______ Net 

Optional Items:

______ Background 

______ Rocks to Aquascape

______ Ornaments 

______ Air Pump 

______ Bucket 

______ Algae Mag/Scrubber 

Saltwater 

______ Tank 
______ Stand 
______ Heater 
______ Thermometer 
______ Substrate (Sand) 
______ Canopy/Hood 
______ Suitable Lighting 
______ Filtration/Sump 
______ Return Pump 
______ Overflow Box if needed 
______ Circulation Pump(s) 
______ Plumbing (see associate) 
______ Bacteria 
______ Supplements 
______ RO/DI Water Source 
______ Water Testing Kits 
______ Fish Food 
______ Gravel Vac/Siphon 
______ Net 
______ Reef Salt 
______ Hydrometer or Refractometer
______ Skimmer 

Optional Items: 

______ Background 

______ Rocks to Aquascape

  ______ Bucket 

______ Algae Mag/Scrubber