new guy from az

d.dog · 02/10/2011, 08:57 PM

how is it going guys . been lurking around for a bit and doing a lot of reading . since i live in a apt building i am only aloud to have a 55 gal tank and that's pushing it . i bought this tank used on clist a bit ago and over the time i finely got the stand and new canopy built since the old wood work had a lot of soft spots and mold . now its time to start looking for the rest of the stuff i need to get it up an running . and along for the ride i am hoping to make a few friends and learn as much as i can about water life .

tank the day i brought it home

tank the way it looks now

Rylan · 02/10/2011, 09:02 PM

Looks like a nice tank!

Welcome to RC, it's amazing how much knowledge is on here!

duncantse · 02/10/2011, 09:04 PM

Welcome :d

jdyer88 · 02/10/2011, 09:46 PM

lookin good so far...what are your plans for the tank? Fish only?, reef? ect.

rastarainy · 02/10/2011, 09:55 PM

looks sweet!! i second jdyer ^^^

samdaman · 02/10/2011, 09:57 PM

Welcome! And feel free to join us

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=228

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Dono · 02/10/2011, 10:13 PM

Welcome! Enjoy and don't forget to read up! Looks like you're already well prepared though (then again are any of us ever prepared for reefing?)

d.dog · 02/11/2011, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdyer88

lookin good so far...what are your plans for the tank? Fish only?, reef? ect.

well this is my first salt water tank so for right now its going to be fowlr and then down the road would like a few coral . this tank drilled and reef ready even tho you cant see it in the pics . as far as live stock goes only plan is a clean up crew and two nemo fish . i still got a lot to go before its up an running tho but i got my list .

list
lights . SWC T5 High Output 4 bulb fixture with LED moonlights.
or Current Nova Extreme Pro T5 Lighting
skimmer . SWC Xtreme 160 Cone Protein Skimmer
or Reef Octopus 6 (150 Gallon) In Sump Pinwheel Protein Skimmer w/ Bubble Plate
sump . ProFlex Model 4 Sump - 2200 gph
pump Rainbow Quiet One Aquarium Pump 4000HH
or
Supreme Mag Drive 950 GPH Pump

i know most of this is over board but i would rather be safe then sorry

d.dog · 02/11/2011, 05:01 AM

forgot to add there will be between 80 to 100 lb of live rock in the tank

tmichael · 02/12/2011, 03:11 AM

Looks like a good start to a nice reef. Can't wait to see some progress pics. Good luck and welcome aboard.

sasharotty · 02/12/2011, 08:17 PM

Nice equipment list, looking forward to the build.

02/10/2011, 08:57 PM	#1
d.dog Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ottawa illinois Posts: 71	new guy from az how is it going guys . been lurking around for a bit and doing a lot of reading . since i live in a apt building i am only aloud to have a 55 gal tank and that's pushing it . i bought this tank used on clist a bit ago and over the time i finely got the stand and new canopy built since the old wood work had a lot of soft spots and mold . now its time to start looking for the rest of the stuff i need to get it up an running . and along for the ride i am hoping to make a few friends and learn as much as i can about water life . tank the day i brought it home tank the way it looks now

02/10/2011, 09:55 PM	#5
rastarainy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 254	looks sweet!! i second jdyer ^^^ __________________ "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now!"-peter from family guy Current Tank Info: 6 Gallon Nano..In progress

02/12/2011, 08:17 PM	#11
sasharotty Moved on to my couch Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: se michigan Posts: 1,065	Nice equipment list, looking forward to the build. __________________ Go big or go home!!!! Current Tank Info: Just loungin

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02/10/2011, 09:57 PM	#6
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Dono Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 324	Welcome! Enjoy and don't forget to read up! Looks like you're already well prepared though (then again are any of us ever prepared for reefing?)

02/11/2011, 05:01 AM	#9
d.dog Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ottawa illinois Posts: 71	forgot to add there will be between 80 to 100 lb of live rock in the tank

02/12/2011, 03:11 AM	#10
tmichael Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Clinton Township MI Posts: 51	Looks like a good start to a nice reef. Can't wait to see some progress pics. Good luck and welcome aboard.