HI new to the hobby

Th3 OutKast · 10/18/2008, 02:03 PM

Meet a guy today in sheboygan wisconsin pet store and he told me about the web-site. anyways here is what i got.

48 Gal bowfront tank with stand
T5 High Output Nova Extreme Lighting with moonlights
Eheim 2217 Canister Filter
Magnum Hang on Canister Filter
CPR Bak Pak Protein Skimmer
Maxi-Jet 600 Submersible Powerhead
Approximately 40 pounds of "live" rock

Bonneville08 · 10/18/2008, 02:08 PM

You ain't no outkast here buddy,
If you are going to keep corals, you might want to consider losing the bacteria based filters. They produce Nitrate which may cause a problem down the road. Puzzled what to do instead? Read this:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-10/newbie/index.php
it was written specially for you. The rest sounds like an excellent start.
Hope this helps.

EdKruzel · 10/18/2008, 02:08 PM

To Reef Central

Feel free to browse all the areas.

Th3 OutKast · 10/18/2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bonneville08
You ain't no outkast here buddy,
If you are going to keep corals, you might want to consider losing the bacteria based filters. They produce Nitrate which may cause a problem down the road. Puzzled what to do instead? Read this:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-10/newbie/index.php
it was written specially for you. The rest sounds like an excellent start.
Hope this helps.

Thats what the guy at the pet store said. I don't know his name but he lives in sheboygan wisconsin

Th3 OutKast · 02/04/2009, 02:07 PM

I just wanted to let everyone no that i'm back and i have sold the BowFront and bought a 29 gal BC.

Sugar Magnolia · 02/04/2009, 02:11 PM

Back To Reef Central

MileHighFish · 02/04/2009, 03:22 PM

why did you dump the bow front?

Th3 OutKast · 02/04/2009, 05:25 PM

ok this is going to sound really bad but here goes. I bought the bowfront and everything for $250(i think, been a while) and I was completely Noob and knew Nothing about reeftanks. so i said how hard can this be. After setting the tank up right next to a big bay window and about 42 gals of TAP water, I get a big complete mess up! what a noob i was. Green hair algae everywhere and tank level gone wild. I figured i should sell it cut my loses and read and study about the hobby first before i try again. So i used the money to buy my BC and now here i am. I thought that buying a AIO would be best for me. Any i'm loving every min of it.

Johnny C · 02/05/2009, 01:13 AM

Looks like you've done some homework... very proud. Nice Cube Man!

PS- Bow-front's suck IMO, can't wait to sell mine! lol

lenny8671 · 02/05/2009, 09:11 AM

What is the prob with bow fronts? I am considering turning my FW180 jewel into SW. What probs does it give me if bow fronted?

Michael · 02/05/2009, 09:44 AM

fantastic article you wrote there russ, just fantastic, ive bookmarked it

YE||0W TA|\|G · 02/05/2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lenny8671
What is the prob with bow fronts? I am considering turning my FW180 jewel into SW. What probs does it give me if bow fronted?

I have a 155 BF thats in the process of becoming salt..
Was once FW but few months ago decided to take the plunge.

IMO i like either or flat or bf i guess its a personal choice. maybe?

Michael · 02/05/2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lenny8671
What is the prob with bow fronts? I am considering turning my FW180 jewel into SW. What probs does it give me if bow fronted?

theres nothing wrong with BF s, however they are unique and not everyones cup of tea, you may not have a corner but nearly if not everyone on here has a bow front, welcome to our club

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-10/newbie/index.php

10/18/2008, 02:03 PM	#1
Th3 OutKast Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WI Posts: 6	HI new to the hobby Meet a guy today in sheboygan wisconsin pet store and he told me about the web-site. anyways here is what i got. 48 Gal bowfront tank with stand T5 High Output Nova Extreme Lighting with moonlights Eheim 2217 Canister Filter Magnum Hang on Canister Filter CPR Bak Pak Protein Skimmer Maxi-Jet 600 Submersible Powerhead Approximately 40 pounds of "live" rock

10/18/2008, 02:08 PM	#2
Bonneville08 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 513	You ain't no outkast here buddy, If you are going to keep corals, you might want to consider losing the bacteria based filters. They produce Nitrate which may cause a problem down the road. Puzzled what to do instead? Read this: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-10/newbie/index.php it was written specially for you. The rest sounds like an excellent start. Hope this helps. __________________ Edge you mah cating myself Check out my gallery if you desire. Current Tank Info: 50 gallon mix of soft, LPS and SPS, two croceas, two maximas, a few fish, turf filter with skimmer, MH and PC lighting, chiller, Calcium Reactor and wave2k.

10/18/2008, 02:08 PM	#3
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02/04/2009, 02:07 PM	#5
Th3 OutKast Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WI Posts: 6	I'm back I just wanted to let everyone no that i'm back and i have sold the BowFront and bought a 29 gal BC.

02/04/2009, 02:11 PM	#6
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02/04/2009, 03:22 PM	#7
MileHighFish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NM. Posts: 1,722	why did you dump the bow front? __________________ See "Red House" for pics!! I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later. Mitch Hedberg Current Tank Info: Reef tank, 100 gal Lee Mar polished.. 60 sump.. 800 watts mh 20k radium..Ran on "Taiwan HQI Ballast" 330 watt VHO.. 48 watt compacts (dawn/dusk).. sps/lps tank..

02/04/2009, 05:25 PM	#8
Th3 OutKast Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WI Posts: 6	ok this is going to sound really bad but here goes. I bought the bowfront and everything for $250(i think, been a while) and I was completely Noob and knew Nothing about reeftanks. so i said how hard can this be. After setting the tank up right next to a big bay window and about 42 gals of TAP water, I get a big complete mess up! what a noob i was. Green hair algae everywhere and tank level gone wild. I figured i should sell it cut my loses and read and study about the hobby first before i try again. So i used the money to buy my BC and now here i am. I thought that buying a AIO would be best for me. Any i'm loving every min of it.

02/05/2009, 01:13 AM	#9
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	Looks like you've done some homework... very proud. Nice Cube Man! PS- Bow-front's suck IMO, can't wait to sell mine! lol __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

02/05/2009, 09:11 AM	#10
lenny8671 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hartlepool U.K Posts: 342	What is the prob with bow fronts? I am considering turning my FW180 jewel into SW. What probs does it give me if bow fronted?

02/05/2009, 09:44 AM	#11
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	fantastic article you wrote there russ, just fantastic, ive bookmarked it __________________ 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)