this is my first reef tank try

fadel · 09/10/2006, 12:59 PM

hello peaple, this is my first reef tank i am starting now, i dont what i am getting to at first but i am going by the book step by step and i am taking my time, it start to be a challange now , i love it. i am spending money on it very wisly.

my wife hated it first but now she is into it like me, ha ha ha i worked her good. i dont have fish yet i am working the cycle for few weeks first

any advice you can give me i will love it.

finally its good to be a member of a fine group

dastratt · 09/10/2006, 01:16 PM

To Reef Central

Some initial advice I'd offer is:

1) don't skimp and buy things "to get by for now" if you can possibly avoid it. You'll spend more in the long run.

2) make sure your plan considers what you will keep (including future growth), how much lighting they will need, and how much circulation they will need. Planning in advance saves money and makes for a cleaner set up.

3) while you'll find a plethora of opinions, often conflicting, on these boards about filtration (and every other topic for that matter) the common ground is to establish how you will break down and remove waste. Some filtration methods for fresh water and salt water fish tanks are not well thought of here. The largest degree of agreement is that live rock is the best method for nitrification (breaking down ammonia into nitrates).

4) check out Waterkeeper's threads for more "newbie" information about reefing.

5) pretty soon you'll begin to realize you need to learn more about reef chemistry -- check out Randy's Reef Chemistry forum and read as much as you can absorb there.

Good luck and have fun!

fadel · 09/10/2006, 01:25 PM

thanks for the advice

09/10/2006, 12:59 PM	#1
fadel Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 2	this is my first reef tank try hello peaple, this is my first reef tank i am starting now, i dont what i am getting to at first but i am going by the book step by step and i am taking my time, it start to be a challange now , i love it. i am spending money on it very wisly. my wife hated it first but now she is into it like me, ha ha ha i worked her good. i dont have fish yet i am working the cycle for few weeks first any advice you can give me i will love it. finally its good to be a member of a fine group __________________ fadel Current Tank Info: 50 gallon

09/10/2006, 01:16 PM	#2
dastratt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 665	*To Reef Central* Some initial advice I'd offer is: 1) don't skimp and buy things "to get by for now" if you can possibly avoid it. You'll spend more in the long run. 2) make sure your plan considers what you will keep (including future growth), how much lighting they will need, and how much circulation they will need. Planning in advance saves money and makes for a cleaner set up. 3) while you'll find a plethora of opinions, often conflicting, on these boards about filtration (and every other topic for that matter) the common ground is to establish how you will break down and remove waste. Some filtration methods for fresh water and salt water fish tanks are not well thought of here. The largest degree of agreement is that live rock is the best method for nitrification (breaking down ammonia into nitrates). 4) check out Waterkeeper's threads for more "newbie" information about reefing. 5) pretty soon you'll begin to realize you need to learn more about reef chemistry -- check out Randy's Reef Chemistry forum and read as much as you can absorb there. Good luck and have fun! __________________ Alex Current Tank Info: 200g Deep Dimension 48"x36"x27", 10x36" ATI PM, Orca Pro II, Geo610, 60g frag, 80 g MRC sump

09/10/2006, 01:25 PM	#3
fadel Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 2	thanks for the advice __________________ fadel Current Tank Info: 50 gallon