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09/28/2011, 01:25 PM
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Brand New. I need help getting starter!
Hello. I live in the North Tampa area and just bought a 75 gallon bow front aquarium. I have the pump and filter but not sure what else I need. I want to do corals and I know I need better lighting but I need to set up the tank first. I have crush shells at the bottom but I am going to switch to live sand. Besides that, not sure what to do next. I need help! LOL please help me. I bought books but I am not great with those kinds of directions.
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09/28/2011, 01:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: ca
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09/28/2011, 01:36 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Clifton Park, NY
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 WELCOME TO RC & THE ADDICTION!! the first thing you need to do is... RESEARCH!! and lots of it.. I know its no fun.. but if you don't.. you WILL regret it!!! Nothing happens fast in this hobby!!!! So happy you decided to join the family!!!!  Here are some great links to get you started!! I have more if you want them  WaterKeepers New to RC Sk8rs-How to Start a Tank
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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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09/28/2011, 01:37 PM
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 this is the one I gave him too!!!! 
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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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09/28/2011, 01:41 PM
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Location: Hamilton, NJ
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Read up on the stickys, have patience and than ask specific questions, it will save you alot of money in the long run and keep your livestock alive. In the past day theres a decent size thread on starting a new tank, read it.
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09/28/2011, 01:57 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: West Lawn, PA
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In addition to what was said above I'd also recommend finding a local reef club...even if all they do is chat online...having local reef addicts to bounce questions off of is a great asset. I found: http://tampabayreefclub.org/ in under 10 seconds on google.
 I'm not affiliated with them though..I'm sure there are other clubs out there near you.
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09/28/2011, 03:09 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Thanks for all the help. I joined Tampa Reef Clubs forum and plan on going to their next meeting. I appreciated the links as well.
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