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Typical Marine Starter Kit Components: The equipment needed for a successful saltwater aquarium depends a lot on who you talk to. You should always seek advice from more than one
person. For example, many people advocate using under gravel filters for biological filtration. However, you must use some wisdom to
consider this, a saltwater tank running an under gravel filter (UGF) with minimal circulation will be much more work than a system running
a wet/dry filter and a couple of powerheads. Wet/Dry filters require less maintenance, while UGF's tend to become clogged over a short time.
One of the most important decisions is the size of the tank you want. The basic rule here is "the bigger the better". A larger tank will be easier to control and gives a bit more flexibility for mistakes (which are inevitable). The smallest tank for beginners should be no less than 20 gallons, with 55 gallons being the best. For someone versed in fish keeping (i.e., converting from fresh to saltwater), a 10 or 15 gallon tank will work, but is not recommended. The more surface area the better, in general, fish like long, wide tanks. Click on any items of the image below for more information. 
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