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ozworld · 02/25/2013, 12:28 PM

Hi everyone, my name is Oscar, I’m a former scuba enthusiast from South Florida that always wanted a reef aquarium at home but never got around it to start on the hobby. I began lurking Reef Central for months doing a lot of late night readings across multiple forums. Got my hand on second hand 75 gallon tank, cleaned it and refurbished the stand. Got myself an RO/DI system, DIY sump refugium, Octopus skimmer, deep bed sand bed and rocks and after 4 weeks cycling, I’m ready to add my CUC.

Thanks all for having a wealth of information across these forums to get me started.

d_sinsley · 02/25/2013, 01:06 PM

Hi,
I am Devon and new to reekeeping. Actually I haven't started yet. I am in the process of aquiring equipment. I have been a long time fish person, mostly freshwater but have done the salt thing before. I currently have a 90 devoted to Freshwater and am putting together a 100L (72.5" X 18.5" X 19.5") for my first adventure in reef keeping. I have the tank and now I have the lights 2-250W metal halide and 2-T5 HO 6 foot. I have a heater and HOB back filter as well. I have a line on a used Deltec MCE 600 skimmer if payday comes around before someone buys it. I am starting to design a custom canopy and stand for it as well. Wood working is another pashion. No sump planned, the LFS guy says I don't need it if I have enough rock (1.5-2 #'s per gallon) in the tank. What's your thoughts on that? The tank isn't drilled and would perfer not to drill it but am willing if necessary. Before I set the tank up I want all the equipment I will need to grow whatever I want when the time comes. I have played the game before where I skimp on something only to find the system won't do what I want/need it to do.

So thats me

ThreeMoneyJ · 02/25/2013, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d_sinsley

I am putting together a 100L (72.5" X 18.5" X 19.5") for my first adventure in reef keeping. No sump planned, what's your thoughts on that?

I have a 100 as well. Get a sump, you will be happier in the end. It is a good place to hide things such as your heater and is a place for your skimmer. You will also be able to add things to it as you learn. Plus your return pump will add to the tank circulation.

No need to drill the tank, you can use an external overflow to get water to the sump.

metasinapsis · 02/25/2013, 08:24 PM

Wiselex - yeah your right is like playing lotto when you get liverock you get lots of stuff even if in the beging you feel lucky with the hiden passanger well at least what i research tell me that . I belive you are on time to trough that rock out and check for dry rock or if you want to spend $10 per pound check out the realreefrock . You got a small tanks try that rock is 100% free of passangers.

SpartaReef · 02/25/2013, 09:06 PM

It looks like I will be getting a 120gal tank... not sure what existing lighting it has, but would like to switch to LED's so long as they will provide what I need for a mixed reef... I want to have a lot of biodiversity but I don't want a chaotic tank either... I want to be able to have room to grow. Anyway, the lights... I haven't been able to understand whats what... I heard it cost $1000 for good LEDs... I plan on spending less than that.... much less. Honestly ANY information you have on your experience including model of lights etc... what should I look for (you know... if I google it)... and most importantly.... will the corals and sponges thrive in the LED...

oops forgot to introduce myself... I'm new. I learn fast and research like a madman... that being said, at this time I don't know what else to share.

jr7168 · 02/26/2013, 08:27 AM

welcome everyone. awesome to see an increasing number of people. its such a beautiful addictive hobby. haha. its also nice to see most of you are like me as in troll the site for months and years.

SpartaReef · 02/27/2013, 12:42 PM

OK, so I got my tank... and I'm struggling with cleaning it... it reeks No way I'd put anything in it till its sanitary...

any suggestions?

Handil · 02/27/2013, 07:44 PM

Hi all. I'm new to RC, but have been keeping saltwater aquariums for about 13 years. I used to be an active forum member of swf.com, but it's becoming less helpful. There's also a few forum bullies who are taking the fun out of the hobby for new aquarists. I'm excited to learn from the members here, and to share my years of experience and knowledge. I'm currently in the planning stages of a large 250g+ system, which I'm designing myself. Look forward to meeting many of you.

jesse0517 · 02/28/2013, 12:26 AM

Hello all my Name is Jesse and i am new to the hobby. I have a 20G tank I just started today and i will keep u guys posted on my grow ^^

Sandman6983 · 02/28/2013, 01:02 AM

Hi, I'm Donny. I've been keeping fish for about 8 years, all freshwater, mostly african cichlids. I just got started in salt. I've been wanting to do it for a while, a friend of mine had to get rid of his 75 gallon so I ended up getting it cheap. I want to run a sump but haven't decided how to go about it yet, whether to get the 75 drilled or go non-drilled. Which way would have less risk of flooding in the event of a power outage, or are they about the same?

Easyflip · 02/28/2013, 05:31 AM

Hey all! New to reefing, getting my sand and rock this weekend and going to do my first cycle. Might as well ask my first question- deep sand bed or not? I've read pros and cons, what do you think? Thanks!

anupam · 02/28/2013, 06:08 AM

A big hello to all !!!!!!!!

anupam · 02/28/2013, 06:15 AM

Hello everyone !!!
My name is Anupam Biswas. I am from India.
I have been keeping chiclids to gold fishes for about a decade.Facination followed by the desire followed by some research,and now finally wet to the knees.
My 3x1.5x1.5 foot glass tank is my friend that fulfills all my fish desires by housing them.FW or SW,it is always on my side.Mistakes or success,it never seems discouraging.
I have started my saltwater with a silly mistake.After some laborious rock making,I placed that (24"long,14"tall and a wave like front part with 5"-3" troughs) triangular concrete structure into my salt water without curing.
Today is the 45th day.
My question is-when it cures after 28 days, how long does it take for the pH to turn to normal without any water change.My water is very hard by nature,leaving calcium lines on the glass as it evaporates.Expense is big factor as I am a student.Therefore I had planned for a FO setup with a couple of clowns only.Can I not keep the water and continue when the time is right?
Thankyou!

anupam · 02/28/2013, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easyflip

Hey all! New to reefing, getting my sand and rock this weekend and going to do my first cycle. Might as well ask my first question- deep sand bed or not? I've read pros and cons, what do you think? Thanks!

I am newbie too and I am sure you are not going to cycle with a fish . All the good luck to you !!!

uliulimaka · 03/02/2013, 06:36 PM

Hello,
My name is Erik and im addicted to fish tanks. I started keeping freshwater tanks about 16 years ago, and have moved into saltwater in the last couple of years. I currently have a 135 gallon display with a 45g long as a sump/fuge. I am thinking about taking the plunge into corals as i belive my current setup will support it. So far the knowledge and dedication on this forum has blown my mind and i am proud to be a member here!

Thanks for all the help thusfar, and the help yet to come!

Erik

beefmullet · 03/03/2013, 11:04 AM

Hey All - Just getting into reef tanks. I had a fresh water fish tank when I was young which encapsulates my experience. One of my friends had a 90gal which blew me away - he tore it down a couple of years ago and is getting back in with a 180gal, I helped him pick up the tank last weekend. Every time I set foot in a reef store I freak out. Not so much into fish, SUPER into the the crazy neon wavey corals and inverts. This hobby is calling my name very loudly. I don't have much income ATM so i'll just be lurking and learning for the time being.

matt_97055 · 03/03/2013, 03:15 PM

hello all I new to reef tanks but not saltwater. I had a 55gal. for a while then a 30gal, but life gets in the way. now I am trying piece together a 75gal. for a reef tank.

thanks

Dozer1one · 03/03/2013, 05:46 PM

hello everyone my name is Mike and i am new to reef central. I just completed my 120 reef tank build. This will be my second salt tank that i have had but first reef tank

my head is literally spinning trying to figure this all out and every time i google something i find myself reading your forums, thus is how i landed here typing this. i look forward to talking to you all and am anxious to get as much advice as possible also sharing what small amount that i have. Thanks for hosting a fantastic forum of endless knowledge

kende · 03/03/2013, 06:18 PM

hi all, my name is David, I am new to this forum,
writing from Seville in Spain, my English is not very good, but hopefully with the google translator can understand lol, I have a 450 liter aquarium sps

jconk · 03/03/2013, 07:42 PM

Hello everyone, my name is J and am new to saltwater tanks and this forum! I got started by accident when I took on a 29 gallon biocube for a friend moving out of town... Needless to say, after only 2 months, I was out pricing a 75 gallon aquarium! There is something to be said about starting a 'new build'! I have spent the last four months setting up the tank, running diy plumbing into my basement, creating a sump and refugium, and even retrofitting my skimmer! Who knew!?!

Thank you to all of the posters out there who helped me out along the way. J

WeWoveWeefing · 03/04/2013, 02:18 AM

Hello Everyone! Glad to be here

SandyB · 03/04/2013, 08:13 AM

Hi, I'm Sandy. I've always wanted a salt water aquarium and thanks to my 3 great kids, I now have one. It's 65 gallons. It's been cycling about 6 weeks now. I am having a hard time being patient before adding things, but I'm managing.

I'm probably going to drive y'all crazy with my questions, but I'll try not to ask many dumb ones

clownmama · 03/04/2013, 08:32 AM

Hi everyone,
I am new to saltwater--kept freshwater as a kid through young adulthood. In mid-adulthood and got a 29g Biocube a couple of months ago--live rock/sand, still have the biocubes in there, doing biweekly waterchanges to keep nitrates down.

Have 2 Clarkii CLownfish (adore them!!) and a Royal Gramma (adore it too) and a few corals: Fingered Leather Coral, Green Hairy Mushroom, and Star Polyps.

Probably won't do any more fish, maybe a shrimp that is reef friendly, but maybe a couple more corals.

Thank you for the site and all of the great info!

Wereami881 · 03/04/2013, 08:43 AM

Hi guys, Rob from NJ here going to try my hand at some Corals with my JBJ 28 HQI Wish me luck!

NaNoNoObIe · 03/04/2013, 02:55 PM

I am new to forum. I just started my 15 Gallon Nano tank and It's going great so far. I think I have one of those pesky aptasia's growing on the glass of my aquarium but I'm not sure. I will take a picture and put It up soon.

02/25/2013, 12:28 PM	#6276
ozworld Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 68	Hello and Thank you!! Hi everyone, my name is Oscar, I’m a former scuba enthusiast from South Florida that always wanted a reef aquarium at home but never got around it to start on the hobby. I began lurking Reef Central for months doing a lot of late night readings across multiple forums. Got my hand on second hand 75 gallon tank, cleaned it and refurbished the stand. Got myself an RO/DI system, DIY sump refugium, Octopus skimmer, deep bed sand bed and rocks and after 4 weeks cycling, I’m ready to add my CUC. Thanks all for having a wealth of information across these forums to get me started.

02/25/2013, 01:06 PM	#6277
d_sinsley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 15	New to reef Central and Reef keeping Hi, I am Devon and new to reekeeping. Actually I haven't started yet. I am in the process of aquiring equipment. I have been a long time fish person, mostly freshwater but have done the salt thing before. I currently have a 90 devoted to Freshwater and am putting together a 100L (72.5" X 18.5" X 19.5") for my first adventure in reef keeping. I have the tank and now I have the lights 2-250W metal halide and 2-T5 HO 6 foot. I have a heater and HOB back filter as well. I have a line on a used Deltec MCE 600 skimmer if payday comes around before someone buys it. I am starting to design a custom canopy and stand for it as well. Wood working is another pashion. No sump planned, the LFS guy says I don't need it if I have enough rock (1.5-2 #'s per gallon) in the tank. What's your thoughts on that? The tank isn't drilled and would perfer not to drill it but am willing if necessary. Before I set the tank up I want all the equipment I will need to grow whatever I want when the time comes. I have played the game before where I skimp on something only to find the system won't do what I want/need it to do. So thats me

02/28/2013, 06:08 AM	#6287
anupam Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: West Bengal, India. Posts: 47	A big hello to all !!!!!!!! Last edited by anupam; 02/28/2013 at 06:28 AM.

03/02/2013, 06:36 PM	#6290
uliulimaka Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: sheridan, oregon Posts: 4	Thanks for letting me join! Hello, My name is Erik and im addicted to fish tanks. I started keeping freshwater tanks about 16 years ago, and have moved into saltwater in the last couple of years. I currently have a 135 gallon display with a 45g long as a sump/fuge. I am thinking about taking the plunge into corals as i belive my current setup will support it. So far the knowledge and dedication on this forum has blown my mind and i am proud to be a member here! Thanks for all the help thusfar, and the help yet to come! Erik

03/03/2013, 05:46 PM	#6293
Dozer1one Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: levittown, PA Posts: 349	Newbie here hello everyone my name is Mike and i am new to reef central. I just completed my 120 reef tank build. This will be my second salt tank that i have had but first reef tank my head is literally spinning trying to figure this all out and every time i google something i find myself reading your forums, thus is how i landed here typing this. i look forward to talking to you all and am anxious to get as much advice as possible also sharing what small amount that i have. Thanks for hosting a fantastic forum of endless knowledge

02/25/2013, 08:24 PM	#6279
metasinapsis Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Reynosa Posts: 64	Wiselex - yeah your right is like playing lotto when you get liverock you get lots of stuff even if in the beging you feel lucky with the hiden passanger well at least what i research tell me that . I belive you are on time to trough that rock out and check for dry rock or if you want to spend $10 per pound check out the realreefrock . You got a small tanks try that rock is 100% free of passangers.

02/25/2013, 09:06 PM	#6280
SpartaReef Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sparta, Wisconsin Posts: 783	It looks like I will be getting a 120gal tank... not sure what existing lighting it has, but would like to switch to LED's so long as they will provide what I need for a mixed reef... I want to have a lot of biodiversity but I don't want a chaotic tank either... I want to be able to have room to grow. Anyway, the lights... I haven't been able to understand whats what... I heard it cost $1000 for good LEDs... I plan on spending less than that.... much less. Honestly ANY information you have on your experience including model of lights etc... what should I look for (you know... if I google it)... and most importantly.... will the corals and sponges thrive in the LED... oops forgot to introduce myself... I'm new. I learn fast and research like a madman... that being said, at this time I don't know what else to share.

02/26/2013, 08:27 AM	#6281
jr7168 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 53	welcome everyone. awesome to see an increasing number of people. its such a beautiful addictive hobby. haha. its also nice to see most of you are like me as in troll the site for months and years.

02/27/2013, 12:42 PM	#6282
SpartaReef Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sparta, Wisconsin Posts: 783	OK, so I got my tank... and I'm struggling with cleaning it... it reeks No way I'd put anything in it till its sanitary... any suggestions?

02/27/2013, 07:44 PM	#6283
Handil Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 176	Hi all. I'm new to RC, but have been keeping saltwater aquariums for about 13 years. I used to be an active forum member of swf.com, but it's becoming less helpful. There's also a few forum bullies who are taking the fun out of the hobby for new aquarists. I'm excited to learn from the members here, and to share my years of experience and knowledge. I'm currently in the planning stages of a large 250g+ system, which I'm designing myself. Look forward to meeting many of you.

02/28/2013, 12:26 AM	#6284
jesse0517 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 122	Hello all my Name is Jesse and i am new to the hobby. I have a 20G tank I just started today and i will keep u guys posted on my grow ^^

02/28/2013, 01:02 AM	#6285
Sandman6983 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 18	Hi, I'm Donny. I've been keeping fish for about 8 years, all freshwater, mostly african cichlids. I just got started in salt. I've been wanting to do it for a while, a friend of mine had to get rid of his 75 gallon so I ended up getting it cheap. I want to run a sump but haven't decided how to go about it yet, whether to get the 75 drilled or go non-drilled. Which way would have less risk of flooding in the event of a power outage, or are they about the same?

02/28/2013, 05:31 AM	#6286
Easyflip Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 8	Hey all! New to reefing, getting my sand and rock this weekend and going to do my first cycle. Might as well ask my first question- deep sand bed or not? I've read pros and cons, what do you think? Thanks!

02/28/2013, 06:15 AM	#6288
anupam Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: West Bengal, India. Posts: 47	Hello everyone !!! My name is Anupam Biswas. I am from India. I have been keeping chiclids to gold fishes for about a decade.Facination followed by the desire followed by some research,and now finally wet to the knees. My 3x1.5x1.5 foot glass tank is my friend that fulfills all my fish desires by housing them.FW or SW,it is always on my side.Mistakes or success,it never seems discouraging. I have started my saltwater with a silly mistake.After some laborious rock making,I placed that (24"long,14"tall and a wave like front part with 5"-3" troughs) triangular concrete structure into my salt water without curing. Today is the 45th day. My question is-when it cures after 28 days, how long does it take for the pH to turn to normal without any water change.My water is very hard by nature,leaving calcium lines on the glass as it evaporates.Expense is big factor as I am a student.Therefore I had planned for a FO setup with a couple of clowns only.Can I not keep the water and continue when the time is right? Thankyou!

03/03/2013, 11:04 AM	#6291
beefmullet Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 5	Hey All - Just getting into reef tanks. I had a fresh water fish tank when I was young which encapsulates my experience. One of my friends had a 90gal which blew me away - he tore it down a couple of years ago and is getting back in with a 180gal, I helped him pick up the tank last weekend. Every time I set foot in a reef store I freak out. Not so much into fish, SUPER into the the crazy neon wavey corals and inverts. This hobby is calling my name very loudly. I don't have much income ATM so i'll just be lurking and learning for the time being.

03/03/2013, 03:15 PM	#6292
matt_97055 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sandy Oregon Posts: 180	hello all I new to reef tanks but not saltwater. I had a 55gal. for a while then a 30gal, but life gets in the way. now I am trying piece together a 75gal. for a reef tank. thanks

03/03/2013, 06:18 PM	#6294
kende Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Camas,Sevilla,España Posts: 3	hi all, my name is David, I am new to this forum, writing from Seville in Spain, my English is not very good, but hopefully with the google translator can understand lol, I have a 450 liter aquarium sps

03/03/2013, 07:42 PM	#6295
jconk Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Western NY Posts: 11	Hello everyone, my name is J and am new to saltwater tanks and this forum! I got started by accident when I took on a 29 gallon biocube for a friend moving out of town... Needless to say, after only 2 months, I was out pricing a 75 gallon aquarium! There is something to be said about starting a 'new build'! I have spent the last four months setting up the tank, running diy plumbing into my basement, creating a sump and refugium, and even retrofitting my skimmer! Who knew!?! Thank you to all of the posters out there who helped me out along the way. J

03/04/2013, 02:18 AM	#6296
WeWoveWeefing Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 3	Hello Everyone! Glad to be here

03/04/2013, 08:13 AM	#6297
SandyB Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Corsicana, Tx Posts: 149	Hi, I'm Sandy. I've always wanted a salt water aquarium and thanks to my 3 great kids, I now have one. It's 65 gallons. It's been cycling about 6 weeks now. I am having a hard time being patient before adding things, but I'm managing. I'm probably going to drive y'all crazy with my questions, but I'll try not to ask many dumb ones

03/04/2013, 08:32 AM	#6298
clownmama Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 27	Hi everyone, I am new to saltwater--kept freshwater as a kid through young adulthood. In mid-adulthood and got a 29g Biocube a couple of months ago--live rock/sand, still have the biocubes in there, doing biweekly waterchanges to keep nitrates down. Have 2 Clarkii CLownfish (adore them!!) and a Royal Gramma (adore it too) and a few corals: Fingered Leather Coral, Green Hairy Mushroom, and Star Polyps. Probably won't do any more fish, maybe a shrimp that is reef friendly, but maybe a couple more corals. Thank you for the site and all of the great info!

03/04/2013, 08:43 AM	#6299
Wereami881 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 50	Hi guys, Rob from NJ here going to try my hand at some Corals with my JBJ 28 HQI Wish me luck!

03/04/2013, 02:55 PM	#6300
NaNoNoObIe Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1	New Guy I am new to forum. I just started my 15 Gallon Nano tank and It's going great so far. I think I have one of those pesky aptasia's growing on the glass of my aquarium but I'm not sure. I will take a picture and put It up soon.