For your base, look for a gravel called argonite (don't quote me on spelling) it naturally equalizes your ph. Put it in the tank and bury a frozen or just dead shrimp in it for about 2 weeks, that will start your bacteria that a tank needs and will do wonders for the filtering process, as for live rock, I pulled all mine from a older tank so idk where to get it but once that bacteria starts coralline algy will grow naturally and you will get these little critters call "anthropoids" I think is what they're called, which will clean the tank like crazy. Instant Ocean makes real good mixes for your salt and it's pretty cheap. I think that nano comes with lights and a filter. That's about all I know for starting out. I've had a show tank set up for about two years. I love it but I'm having to shut it down to move next year. Get some peppermint shrimp to clean too and snails for the glass.... Unless you have an extream urge for hermit crabs, try to stay away from them as they destroy more than they clean. Pm with any other questions and I'll try to help you out. I'm not a pro but I have a little experience. Good luck
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