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poorguy · 12/01/2011, 02:47 PM

Hi, my name is Tony and live in Victorville, CA. I had 15 years experience with freshwater tank but none with saltwater. Decided to switch tank to a reef tank 2 month ago, and learning everyday. My tank is 72" x 24" X 30" (225gl.) with a 50gl refugium sum that I converted from my wet/dry bioballs system, 4 AI Led light, SWC protein skimmer rated 400gl, with 200lb live rock, 16 bags (30lbs) of live sand, 4 powerheads and 2 return pumps. Tank is cycled and already added a few Tangs and soft corals, snails and hermit crabs. Tank and fishes are looking good so far. My next step is getting a complete set of calcium reactor either used or new.

Brand new to saltwater aquarium, if you have any suggestions or if I am missing something, please advice. Thanks.

Chimone · 12/01/2011, 05:48 PM

Hey everyone
Finally made the decision to start my first Marine tank. I know freshwater well, and have always had multiple tanks setup. But it's time for a change into something new. I just came home with a 75 gallon dedicated to my first reef.
Im looking forward to the countless hours of reading before I finally get it up and running.
Cheers

OcellaRuss · 12/03/2011, 06:24 PM

Hello, my name is Russ, and I'm from Tucson, AZ. My only hands-on experience with aquariums is with a 30 gal fish only tank using an under-gravel filter (which I know amounts to diddly) while I was a teen. However, I have been passionate about marine biology and aquariums for a long time, and I love scuba diving (Belize has been my favorite so far). I've probably read John Tullock's "Natural Reef Aquariums" and Martin A. Moe's "Marine Aquarium Reference" a hundred times.

I had bought an 80 gal pre-drilled tank in high school but never used it. My brother commandeered the tank for a freshwater system while I was away at college. Now that I have my own home I'm looking to finally set up a marine aquarium, and the tank I had is coming back into my possession. Right now I'm looking for information on collecting components I need: lighting, sump and pump.

ReeferBean · 12/04/2011, 11:41 AM

Hi everyone! I'm finally getting around to joining RC after lurking in the background for a few years. I've been keeping fishtanks for about 15 years and graduated to saltwater in 2006. Once I made the transition to a salt FOWLR tank it didn't take long before I had a reef tank going and was totally hooked. I've only done small tanks so far; I dont know if you can call 29gal display "nano" but it sure seems "nano" compared to some of the tanks people on here have. I feel the experience I've gained keeping a small system balanced and happy has helped me absorb a great deal of knowledge.

I've been tank-less for the last 18 months due to work keeping me on the move, but I have recently settled down and am ready to start a new tank. I still have all my equipment from my last setup which I intend on using at first just to keep costs down. Although I have seen some larger used tanks for sale at one of the local LFSs that are very tempting to start with!

I look forward to participating in this great forum I've followed for quite a while and will be starting a thread on the development and evolution of my new reeftank.

P.S. I am not, and do not have any relation to BeanAnimal...

GubbleBuppy · 12/04/2011, 08:50 PM

Just wanted to say hi to everyone. I have owned fresh water tanks for a while but I feel like its time to make the jump to a bigger challenge. I know reef keeping is a whole different ball of wax but I really am looking forward to the new experience.

Amylou73 · 12/05/2011, 01:20 AM

My name is Amy I am working on two reef tanks a 20 and 75 gal acrylic hex! Need some ideas for lighting and sumps. I have never set up a sump so I get super confused on building one... ????

iplumber · 12/05/2011, 02:55 AM

Hello from London. I am plumber.

Lowside · 12/05/2011, 08:04 PM

Hey ya'll,

Just wanted to say hello, been lurking for awhile collecting info and putting it to good use.

I've been in the aquarium hobby almost a year now, started with a 10 gallon freshwater tank. Began research after getting it (i know, i know...) and my attention was quickly turned to saltwater. So in May of this year I found a 55 gallon tank on CL for cheap. Brought it home filled it up with live sand and about 10 pounds of LR, and it has been looong uphill journey since.

But after 7 or 8 months up and running adding rock and livestock, battling ich, aiptasia, water quality problems, poor filtration, hair algae, and just about anything you can imagine. Everything is finally coming together and I have a tank that I can finally be proud of!!

I just finished building an overflow and sump setup with a skimmer and some good filter pads, carbon, and live sand. It has made a lot of difference in water quality and management. I will post up some of the build pics soon.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi and look forward to sharing some of my experiences with you all and learning from what others have done on here.

Justin

oblongshrimp · 12/05/2011, 08:43 PM

Hi everyone, I just have one 40gal tank which I have had for a couple years now. I still really don't know what I am doing yet but I am looking forward to learning more.

ktaylor2002 · 12/05/2011, 11:35 PM

Hi, my name is Karen and I live in Grapevine Texas.

Day 1. I received a 40 gal oceanic system with a wet/dry sump from a friend who was moving and could not take her system. I know very little but am willing to give it a shot.
Day 2. Quiet One 300 pump quit working. Of course every place online is out of replacement shaft.
Day 3. Trying to decide if I should just get new pump.
Day 4. Realized I have no clue how to connect the overflow.
Day 5. All the live rock has been dry for at least 4 months and I have no idea if it is reuseable at all. (told you I know VERY little right?)

Despite all my current struggles I am very anxious to learn as I go.
I hope to learn so much from this site!
Thanks,
Karen

JEC11718 · 12/05/2011, 11:40 PM

Hi! My name is Josh and I had a friend of a friend sell me a 20 gallon tall with a snowflake eel -10", a mimic tang -3" and a humbug damsel that's 2" for 40 bucks! I have been a feshwater tank guy for many years-- when I was a teenager I had oscars and pacu...My kids have a really nice 10 gal with the usual petsupermarket fodder! I will be posting many questions as I hope to add to my small tank! Nice to meet all!!!

I live one block from the Gulf of Mexico and love Diving and Bottom Fishing for big Red Snapper! JEC

ChefBock · 12/06/2011, 05:13 PM

Hello, My name is Chris, I'm from Cleveland, OH. I bought my brother-in-laws set-up. Its a 55 gallon reef tank, with live rock and sand, 6 corals, and 4 fish, along with the clean up crew. I've always loved aquariums, and finaly have the chance to have my own!!!

sinenomine · 12/06/2011, 10:11 PM

Hello. I have a 30g all in one that just cycled. I have a bunch of questions, so I'll thank the members in advance. Looking forward to learning from everyone.

kdunkfish · 12/07/2011, 02:12 AM

hey my names kyle im 16 im very new to the hobby do not have any kind of setup yet just looking around for information a friend rrecommended this site to me i think aquariums are amazing and beautiful thats mostly what caught my attention and made me more interested in this hobby looking forward to learing more about the hobby
thanks

Airlee · 12/07/2011, 09:07 AM

Hi yall

I have had a 75 gallon tank for about 6 years. I still feel like a complete newb! I must be a slow learner, lol. I kept my tank stocked real light so most of my problems were due to lack of proper lighting and filtration. I just bought a 120 or 125 gallon tank, I forgot which

It is sitting empty in my living room ready for me to tackle it. I came here hoping to avoid some of the pitfalls I had with the 75 (and still having) I kept it and moved it to my bedroom. I look forward to getting to know yall

scittles · 12/07/2011, 11:09 AM

Anyone have advice on what i can do with a giant clam shell? its huge and very heavy , im female and can"t even lift the darn thing

jrod14 · 12/07/2011, 10:12 PM

New to the reef community. I must say that i have fallen in love with this hobby and its amazing features! I have owned a few fresh water tanks in the past but always wanted a saltwater tank. I lucked out and a buddy of mine sold me what he had in his tank for $700! I then found another tank that was reef ready with refugium, skimmer, halides, t5's, leds and pump for another $700! I have invested about a total of about $1600 and it seems to be going great. All my levels are awesome with the exception of still raising my salinity to 1.025. It is currently at 1.021 so i am on my way. Please ck out my photo album and let me know what you think! all tips are welcome as i am a novice. I am learning everyday and luckily i have a few friends that are experts in the saltwater hobby to help me. Thank you and i look forward to seeing all you guys/gals pics and posts! Have a great one!

colen219 · 12/08/2011, 02:49 AM

Thanks everybody!

tbcrash · 12/08/2011, 12:22 PM

Hello, I am new Reef Central and to the saltwater game. I currently have an operating 75 gallon freshwater tank w/ cichlids (Midas, Jack Dempsy, Tiger Oscar, Green Terror and Clown Pleco). They are all pretty humble...
Anyways, I just inherited a 150 gallon saltwater READY system (Less the sand and living animals) from my Mother in-law's boss (Dentist)!! I'm so excited! I've always wanted to have a saltwater tank, but I've always heard that it takes so much time and work to maintain one... Until I found out otherwise from my favorite local fish store and a few people I know who have them! I had actually begun thinking about switching my current 75 gal tank over to saltwater.. but now I have everything I need to another tank (I love fish in general, so the more tanks the better).... I just have to modify an area of my house to accommodate such a large tank before I can begin setting it up. I'll probably post all of the before and after pics for folks to see. I just need some help... I don't even know what most of the stuff is for or where it goes... so if someone could PLEASE send me some pics and info on the different things needed for a setup of this size that I could use to compare the stuff I already have with, that would be AWESOME!!
PLEASE HELP ME OUT! I'm looking forward to this new challenge and to hearing from all ye experienced saltwater people!

Huntor0 · 12/08/2011, 03:13 PM

Greetings ReefCentral,
Been lurking for the past two years and figured it was time to register as I'm in the process of upgrading from my 29gal Bio Cube HQI to a 57G or possibly 90G. Looking forward to getting some advice as I progress.

RtReef · 12/08/2011, 03:40 PM

Hey everyone, new to RC but not reefing. I have a 65G drilled reef tank with sump under. Have an overkill skimmer Coralife 150g. About 60lbs of sand and another 140+/- live rock. I have learned lots of lessons along the way and consider myself to be somewhat resourceful now. I was referred by fragyoureef, who I came into contact with because I was selling my T5, I upgraded to SOL LED. Looking to become a good part of this community and help along the way, as well as get help!

RtReef · 12/08/2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbcrash

Hello, I am new Reef Central and to the saltwater game. I currently have an operating 75 gallon freshwater tank w/ cichlids (Midas, Jack Dempsy, Tiger Oscar, Green Terror and Clown Pleco). They are all pretty humble...
Anyways, I just inherited a 150 gallon saltwater READY system (Less the sand and living animals) from my Mother in-law's boss (Dentist)!! I'm so excited! I've always wanted to have a saltwater tank, but I've always heard that it takes so much time and work to maintain one... Until I found out otherwise from my favorite local fish store and a few people I know who have them! I had actually begun thinking about switching my current 75 gal tank over to saltwater.. but now I have everything I need to another tank (I love fish in general, so the more tanks the better).... I just have to modify an area of my house to accommodate such a large tank before I can begin setting it up. I'll probably post all of the before and after pics for folks to see. I just need some help... I don't even know what most of the stuff is for or where it goes... so if someone could PLEASE send me some pics and info on the different things needed for a setup of this size that I could use to compare the stuff I already have with, that would be AWESOME!!
PLEASE HELP ME OUT! I'm looking forward to this new challenge and to hearing from all ye experienced saltwater people!

150G is a great size! Once you get it stabilized and going maintenance will be less then a tank of a smaller size, like mine. I'm going for the 150-200G+ size next year. Your equipment will depend a lot on what kind of tank you are wanting, i.e. reef tank, fish only tank?
Lighting will need to be more for a 150G if you want reef. Metal Halides would be cheaper but put out big heat, T5's would be up there in price and LED would be up there as well.
You would need a sump, return pump, power heads, skimmer, live rock. Start a different thread and I'm sure myself along with other can help guide you!

scubaman2 · 12/08/2011, 05:10 PM

My name is Chris. I have been a member of rc for a few years. I have done a lot Of reading not so much posting. I purchased an oceanic 120 about 4 years ago. It has been sitting in the basement that I finished (empty). I have not done anything with it. We do not use the basement as often as I intended. I am in the process of building a stand and purchasing equipment to get it running in my den. My goal is to have fish by the summer and coral by next winter. My 3 kids are excited as I am.

oflaherty21 · 12/08/2011, 10:23 PM

Howdy, my names Bryce I have a 180 and a 55G freshwater tanks but want to get into salt water. I intern at a local aquarium and am basically researching as much as I can so when I have money to spend I do it on the right equip.

Smcdanne · 12/08/2011, 10:33 PM

3 months into my tank.
Im a beginner with this, i've had alot of help with friends who have well established reef systems and are pretty experience. I have a 20 gallon long, inside i have my coral beauty,ive had him in here for about 2 weeks and he's been a great asset to my tank. Then i just got a goby a few days ago, i got him a with a pistol shrimp. I've also got 3 shrimp; peppermint, the pistol, and a anemone shrimp. Corals include multiple mushrooms, polyps, zoanthins, green tip hammer coral, plate coral that i got from a friend-favorite piece in tank, and other hitchhikers.

12/05/2011, 01:20 AM	#4756
Amylou73 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Hi I'm new to RC My name is Amy I am working on two reef tanks a 20 and 75 gal acrylic hex! Need some ideas for lighting and sumps. I have never set up a sump so I get super confused on building one... ????

12/05/2011, 11:35 PM	#4760
ktaylor2002 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1	New and struggling but excited! Hi, my name is Karen and I live in Grapevine Texas. Day 1. I received a 40 gal oceanic system with a wet/dry sump from a friend who was moving and could not take her system. I know very little but am willing to give it a shot. Day 2. Quiet One 300 pump quit working. Of course every place online is out of replacement shaft. Day 3. Trying to decide if I should just get new pump. Day 4. Realized I have no clue how to connect the overflow. Day 5. All the live rock has been dry for at least 4 months and I have no idea if it is reuseable at all. (told you I know VERY little right?) Despite all my current struggles I am very anxious to learn as I go. I hope to learn so much from this site! Thanks, Karen

12/05/2011, 11:40 PM	#4761
JEC11718 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 94	Just brought home a 20gtall FOWLR.... Hi! My name is Josh and I had a friend of a friend sell me a 20 gallon tall with a snowflake eel -10", a mimic tang -3" and a humbug damsel that's 2" for 40 bucks! I have been a feshwater tank guy for many years-- when I was a teenager I had oscars and pacu...My kids have a really nice 10 gal with the usual petsupermarket fodder! I will be posting many questions as I hope to add to my small tank! Nice to meet all!!! I live one block from the Gulf of Mexico and love Diving and Bottom Fishing for big Red Snapper! JEC

12/06/2011, 10:11 PM	#4763
sinenomine Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 54	Finally Found a Forum Hello. I have a 30g all in one that just cycled. I have a bunch of questions, so I'll thank the members in advance. Looking forward to learning from everyone.

12/07/2011, 09:07 AM	#4765
Airlee Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 5	*waves* Hi yall I have had a 75 gallon tank for about 6 years. I still feel like a complete newb! I must be a slow learner, lol. I kept my tank stocked real light so most of my problems were due to lack of proper lighting and filtration. I just bought a 120 or 125 gallon tank, I forgot which It is sitting empty in my living room ready for me to tackle it. I came here hoping to avoid some of the pitfalls I had with the 75 (and still having) I kept it and moved it to my bedroom. I look forward to getting to know yall

12/01/2011, 02:47 PM	#4751
poorguy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: High Desert, CA Posts: 66	Hi, my name is Tony and live in Victorville, CA. I had 15 years experience with freshwater tank but none with saltwater. Decided to switch tank to a reef tank 2 month ago, and learning everyday. My tank is 72" x 24" X 30" (225gl.) with a 50gl refugium sum that I converted from my wet/dry bioballs system, 4 AI Led light, SWC protein skimmer rated 400gl, with 200lb live rock, 16 bags (30lbs) of live sand, 4 powerheads and 2 return pumps. Tank is cycled and already added a few Tangs and soft corals, snails and hermit crabs. Tank and fishes are looking good so far. My next step is getting a complete set of calcium reactor either used or new. Brand new to saltwater aquarium, if you have any suggestions or if I am missing something, please advice. Thanks.

12/01/2011, 05:48 PM	#4752
Chimone Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 67	Hey everyone Finally made the decision to start my first Marine tank. I know freshwater well, and have always had multiple tanks setup. But it's time for a change into something new. I just came home with a 75 gallon dedicated to my first reef. Im looking forward to the countless hours of reading before I finally get it up and running. Cheers

12/03/2011, 06:24 PM	#4753
OcellaRuss Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3	Hello, my name is Russ, and I'm from Tucson, AZ. My only hands-on experience with aquariums is with a 30 gal fish only tank using an under-gravel filter (which I know amounts to diddly) while I was a teen. However, I have been passionate about marine biology and aquariums for a long time, and I love scuba diving (Belize has been my favorite so far). I've probably read John Tullock's "Natural Reef Aquariums" and Martin A. Moe's "Marine Aquarium Reference" a hundred times. I had bought an 80 gal pre-drilled tank in high school but never used it. My brother commandeered the tank for a freshwater system while I was away at college. Now that I have my own home I'm looking to finally set up a marine aquarium, and the tank I had is coming back into my possession. Right now I'm looking for information on collecting components I need: lighting, sump and pump.

12/04/2011, 11:41 AM	#4754
ReeferBean Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4	Hi everyone! I'm finally getting around to joining RC after lurking in the background for a few years. I've been keeping fishtanks for about 15 years and graduated to saltwater in 2006. Once I made the transition to a salt FOWLR tank it didn't take long before I had a reef tank going and was totally hooked. I've only done small tanks so far; I dont know if you can call 29gal display "nano" but it sure seems "nano" compared to some of the tanks people on here have. I feel the experience I've gained keeping a small system balanced and happy has helped me absorb a great deal of knowledge. I've been tank-less for the last 18 months due to work keeping me on the move, but I have recently settled down and am ready to start a new tank. I still have all my equipment from my last setup which I intend on using at first just to keep costs down. Although I have seen some larger used tanks for sale at one of the local LFSs that are very tempting to start with! I look forward to participating in this great forum I've followed for quite a while and will be starting a thread on the development and evolution of my new reeftank. P.S. I am not, and do not have any relation to BeanAnimal...

12/04/2011, 08:50 PM	#4755
GubbleBuppy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 26	Just wanted to say hi to everyone. I have owned fresh water tanks for a while but I feel like its time to make the jump to a bigger challenge. I know reef keeping is a whole different ball of wax but I really am looking forward to the new experience.

12/05/2011, 02:55 AM	#4757
iplumber Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Posts: 1	Hello from London. I am plumber.

12/05/2011, 08:04 PM	#4758
Lowside Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tejas Posts: 4	Hey ya'll, Just wanted to say hello, been lurking for awhile collecting info and putting it to good use. I've been in the aquarium hobby almost a year now, started with a 10 gallon freshwater tank. Began research after getting it (i know, i know...) and my attention was quickly turned to saltwater. So in May of this year I found a 55 gallon tank on CL for cheap. Brought it home filled it up with live sand and about 10 pounds of LR, and it has been looong uphill journey since. But after 7 or 8 months up and running adding rock and livestock, battling ich, aiptasia, water quality problems, poor filtration, hair algae, and just about anything you can imagine. Everything is finally coming together and I have a tank that I can finally be proud of!! I just finished building an overflow and sump setup with a skimmer and some good filter pads, carbon, and live sand. It has made a lot of difference in water quality and management. I will post up some of the build pics soon. Anyway, just wanted to say hi and look forward to sharing some of my experiences with you all and learning from what others have done on here. Justin

12/05/2011, 08:43 PM	#4759
oblongshrimp Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 33	Hi everyone, I just have one 40gal tank which I have had for a couple years now. I still really don't know what I am doing yet but I am looking forward to learning more.

12/06/2011, 05:13 PM	#4762
ChefBock Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 5	Hello, My name is Chris, I'm from Cleveland, OH. I bought my brother-in-laws set-up. Its a 55 gallon reef tank, with live rock and sand, 6 corals, and 4 fish, along with the clean up crew. I've always loved aquariums, and finaly have the chance to have my own!!!

12/07/2011, 02:12 AM	#4764
kdunkfish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: florid Posts: 1	hey my names kyle im 16 im very new to the hobby do not have any kind of setup yet just looking around for information a friend rrecommended this site to me i think aquariums are amazing and beautiful thats mostly what caught my attention and made me more interested in this hobby looking forward to learing more about the hobby thanks

12/07/2011, 11:09 AM	#4766
scittles Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3	Anyone have advice on what i can do with a giant clam shell? its huge and very heavy , im female and can"t even lift the darn thing

12/07/2011, 10:12 PM	#4767
jrod14 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2	New to the reef community. I must say that i have fallen in love with this hobby and its amazing features! I have owned a few fresh water tanks in the past but always wanted a saltwater tank. I lucked out and a buddy of mine sold me what he had in his tank for $700! I then found another tank that was reef ready with refugium, skimmer, halides, t5's, leds and pump for another $700! I have invested about a total of about $1600 and it seems to be going great. All my levels are awesome with the exception of still raising my salinity to 1.025. It is currently at 1.021 so i am on my way. Please ck out my photo album and let me know what you think! all tips are welcome as i am a novice. I am learning everyday and luckily i have a few friends that are experts in the saltwater hobby to help me. Thank you and i look forward to seeing all you guys/gals pics and posts! Have a great one!

12/08/2011, 02:49 AM	#4768
colen219 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1	Thanks everybody!

12/08/2011, 12:22 PM	#4769
tbcrash Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Robertsdale, AL Posts: 4	Hello, I am new Reef Central and to the saltwater game. I currently have an operating 75 gallon freshwater tank w/ cichlids (Midas, Jack Dempsy, Tiger Oscar, Green Terror and Clown Pleco). They are all pretty humble... Anyways, I just inherited a 150 gallon saltwater READY system (Less the sand and living animals) from my Mother in-law's boss (Dentist)!! I'm so excited! I've always wanted to have a saltwater tank, but I've always heard that it takes so much time and work to maintain one... Until I found out otherwise from my favorite local fish store and a few people I know who have them! I had actually begun thinking about switching my current 75 gal tank over to saltwater.. but now I have everything I need to another tank (I love fish in general, so the more tanks the better).... I just have to modify an area of my house to accommodate such a large tank before I can begin setting it up. I'll probably post all of the before and after pics for folks to see. I just need some help... I don't even know what most of the stuff is for or where it goes... so if someone could PLEASE send me some pics and info on the different things needed for a setup of this size that I could use to compare the stuff I already have with, that would be AWESOME!! PLEASE HELP ME OUT! I'm looking forward to this new challenge and to hearing from all ye experienced saltwater people!

12/08/2011, 03:13 PM	#4770
Huntor0 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Orlando,FL Posts: 164	Greetings ReefCentral, Been lurking for the past two years and figured it was time to register as I'm in the process of upgrading from my 29gal Bio Cube HQI to a 57G or possibly 90G. Looking forward to getting some advice as I progress.

12/08/2011, 03:40 PM	#4771
RtReef Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 603	Hey everyone, new to RC but not reefing. I have a 65G drilled reef tank with sump under. Have an overkill skimmer Coralife 150g. About 60lbs of sand and another 140+/- live rock. I have learned lots of lessons along the way and consider myself to be somewhat resourceful now. I was referred by fragyoureef, who I came into contact with because I was selling my T5, I upgraded to SOL LED. Looking to become a good part of this community and help along the way, as well as get help!

12/08/2011, 05:10 PM	#4773
scubaman2 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: RI Posts: 104	My name is Chris. I have been a member of rc for a few years. I have done a lot Of reading not so much posting. I purchased an oceanic 120 about 4 years ago. It has been sitting in the basement that I finished (empty). I have not done anything with it. We do not use the basement as often as I intended. I am in the process of building a stand and purchasing equipment to get it running in my den. My goal is to have fish by the summer and coral by next winter. My 3 kids are excited as I am.

12/08/2011, 10:23 PM	#4774
oflaherty21 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bettendorf Ia Posts: 61	Howdy, my names Bryce I have a 180 and a 55G freshwater tanks but want to get into salt water. I intern at a local aquarium and am basically researching as much as I can so when I have money to spend I do it on the right equip.

12/08/2011, 10:33 PM	#4775
Smcdanne Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1	3 months into my tank. Im a beginner with this, i've had alot of help with friends who have well established reef systems and are pretty experience. I have a 20 gallon long, inside i have my coral beauty,ive had him in here for about 2 weeks and he's been a great asset to my tank. Then i just got a goby a few days ago, i got him a with a pistol shrimp. I've also got 3 shrimp; peppermint, the pistol, and a anemone shrimp. Corals include multiple mushrooms, polyps, zoanthins, green tip hammer coral, plate coral that i got from a friend-favorite piece in tank, and other hitchhikers. Last edited by Smcdanne; 12/08/2011 at 10:52 PM.