New to RC

jfeckford · 05/29/2009, 08:30 PM

Hello Everyone,

I am very excited to find RC. Stumbled across it while searching the web.
I started in SW in 1994 and had a 58g tank with LR, fish and soft corals until 1998. Had to give up the hobby due to frequent moves and finishing up my education. I have finally reached a point in my life where things are stable and slowing down...and I need a hobby.

I was a heavy lurker on Fishnet during my four years and learned a ton.
I am looking forward to diving back into the hobby and get caught up on the latest and greatest techniques and equipment. Some of the equipment is the same but it seems a lot has changed with lighting and skimmers. Also seems that refugiums have become quite popular. I have really enjoyed looking at the TOTM pages.

I am just starting my research stage and hope to spend the next 6-12 months getting caught up and getting a good game plan.

This seems like a great resource...similar to Fishnet in the day. Any recommendations on other sources or some good books? I have the classics from the 90's like Martin Moe, Delbeek and Sprung. Are these still reasonably current?

Thanks for everyone's help!

John

Kdocimo90 · 05/29/2009, 08:33 PM

To Reef Central

And this is a perfect hobby for those in need of one!

There are quite a few threads here for getting started up, this site will be perfect for you.

Lots of information here:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1031074

GOOD LUCK!

Tangweed · 05/29/2009, 08:50 PM

Hello

You found the best Website for info and learning about salt water aquariums. On this site all you have to do is ask.

WELCOME

WaterKeeper · 05/29/2009, 08:56 PM

Hi John

To Reef Central

That link Kdocimo gave you was put together by a guy that is older than most of the authors you cited.

Actually, most of the old books still have the basics down pretty well and the authors updated most of the info in latter editions. Lighting will be a big change as will things like the high flow rates used today and the wide selection of specimens that were not offered in the 80's and 90's. Take your time and you'll be back in full form in a couple of months.

Just remember-Don't ask me, ask Jeremy.

Andrew · 05/29/2009, 09:32 PM

Welcome Aboard

Hop · 05/29/2009, 09:37 PM

To Reef Central

05/29/2009, 08:30 PM	#1
jfeckford Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2	New to RC Hello Everyone, I am very excited to find RC. Stumbled across it while searching the web. I started in SW in 1994 and had a 58g tank with LR, fish and soft corals until 1998. Had to give up the hobby due to frequent moves and finishing up my education. I have finally reached a point in my life where things are stable and slowing down...and I need a hobby. I was a heavy lurker on Fishnet during my four years and learned a ton. I am looking forward to diving back into the hobby and get caught up on the latest and greatest techniques and equipment. Some of the equipment is the same but it seems a lot has changed with lighting and skimmers. Also seems that refugiums have become quite popular. I have really enjoyed looking at the TOTM pages. I am just starting my research stage and hope to spend the next 6-12 months getting caught up and getting a good game plan. This seems like a great resource...similar to Fishnet in the day. Any recommendations on other sources or some good books? I have the classics from the 90's like Martin Moe, Delbeek and Sprung. Are these still reasonably current? Thanks for everyone's help! John

05/29/2009, 08:33 PM	#2
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	*To Reef Central* And this is a perfect hobby for those in need of one! There are quite a few threads here for getting started up, this site will be perfect for you. Lots of information here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1031074 GOOD LUCK! __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank Last edited by Kdocimo90; 05/29/2009 at 09:02 PM.

05/29/2009, 08:50 PM	#3
Tangweed Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohnton, PA Posts: 1,002	Hello You found the best Website for info and learning about salt water aquariums. On this site all you have to do is ask. WELCOME __________________ Thanks! Jeremy Current Tank Info: 90 gal with 40 gal breeder sump / fuge, Octo skimmer, lights and some water.

05/29/2009, 08:56 PM	#4
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	Hi John *To Reef Central* That link Kdocimo gave you was put together by a guy that is older than most of the authors you cited. Actually, most of the old books still have the basics down pretty well and the authors updated most of the info in latter editions. Lighting will be a big change as will things like the high flow rates used today and the wide selection of specimens that were not offered in the 80's and 90's. Take your time and you'll be back in full form in a couple of months. Just remember-Don't ask me, ask Jeremy. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

05/29/2009, 09:37 PM	#6
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,548	*To Reef Central* __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

05/29/2009, 09:32 PM	#5
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Welcome Aboard