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06/10/2011, 07:13 PM
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help
hey I am very new to all this and have almost no knowledge on how to set up a tank and was wandering where you got all your knowledge from and what i need to set a tank up.
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06/10/2011, 07:20 PM
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 To Reef Central This is actually an easy question: we have it all written out for you. Read all the sticky notes above that are marked with a ***, and then ask anything that doesn't make sense to you.
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Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%. |
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06/10/2011, 07:25 PM
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 WELCOME TO RC & THE ADDICTION!! as Sk8r said.. and here are my favs to give to "newbies" New to RC http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1031074 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1696795 Capn's Log http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1786183 Sk8r's Blogs http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/blog.php?u=116634 Lots and Lots of Research is step one  it gives you a better idea on what you may want.. looking & reading reefers build threads can also be great with learning.. start making lists.. and above all Have Patience!! and as always.. The RC family is always here for ya!!
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Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS |
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06/10/2011, 08:28 PM
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thank you for your help
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06/10/2011, 08:37 PM
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To add to the above...
Most of us spend way too many hours reading here. Somehow, even for me, it starts to sink in 
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120g drilled, 30G sump, 20g Fuge, RO NWB200 Skimmer, Glass Holes Overflow, mag 12.0 return, Reeflo Dart closed loop, 6-bulb Sunlight Tek |
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06/10/2011, 08:53 PM
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There is also a good book for beginners by Michael S. Paletta... The New Marine Aquarium. The book has some good stocking advice for newbies too.
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06/10/2011, 11:46 PM
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...so, how robust is your bank account>? You could probably save money by picking up a drug habit instead.
j/k on the drug habit thing.... In the immortal words of Alice Cooper, welcome to our nightmare
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...ancient Chinese Proverb: keeping big fishtank is not hobby, but addiction. 125gal AG, dual overflows; ReefKeeper Elite Controlled [currently have 7 modules on-line] Custom built 48" x 16" x 16 Current Tank Info: 125g mixed reef |
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06/11/2011, 08:58 AM
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Definitely use the search function as you'll find answers to specific topics you want to learn about. Before I started, I read for hours and hours on this forum learning about mistakes others have made and certain things I should do. I must have spent about 3-4 months before I even set up my tank reading. Definitely a good thing that you are here!
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equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon |
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06/11/2011, 09:06 AM
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NTTH Rookie Help
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 yup your 100% there hehe
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Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club) |
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06/11/2011, 10:07 PM
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75g Oceanic RR, 40 breeder sump/fuge. 130lbs LS, 50lbs base rock, 50lbs LR. Reef Octopus NWB 150 Skimmer, Mag 9.5 Return, 2 Koralia Evo 750s, 2 250w MH. |
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06/12/2011, 01:28 PM
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06/12/2011, 01:38 PM
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I read the Conscientious Marine Aquarist and got 101 Marine Fishes.
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