If You Are New to Reef Central, Introduce Yourself Here!

[krizz]

Hi guys,

I'm Chris and i'm from belgium.

I just started a tank of 55 gallons one week ago, one year of reflexion before to start.

Cheers,

Chris

[AaronS]

Hello all you wonderful fish crazies! I am so excited! I have finally made my first step towards getting into the saltwater world. I'm not new to the fish world but I am new to the saltwater world. I have lots of ideas but not sure how or where to start. Like I said, I just purchased a tank yesterday( bringing it home today). It is a 90 gallon glass with a stand. So now I need to figure out where and how to go from here. I want to have corral, fish, and other critters. I would like the live sand. Also some easy but colorful critters. So with that being said, I have done some inquiries but I don't have a clue with start ups really. I would love for some generous soul to take me under their wing and get me safely started. Please help me.

[uwish]

Greetings!

I am Simon from Calgary (Alberta, Canada) and I have been keeping fish for over 15 years but 'just' got into the saltwater. I have a 250Gal FOWLR tank that is reef ready (well, the tank and equipment are, but my fish would likely eat it up!).

My other tanks are a 100Gal planted community tank and I am in the middle of shutting down my 45 Gal fresh water tank. I only want to have two tanks, I have too many other hobbies as well so my time is already at a premium.

[Deep Reef]

Hi just wanted to say hello again. I was listed under Bike2k but I really needed to change my name and email account. Looking forward to continuing the relationship.

[Ernest.W]

hello, my name is Ernest, i live in Chicago IL, i have about 5yrs experience with saltwater aquariums. I always had a fish only tank (35gal) but have started getting into reef tanks about 9 months ago. I also have a 90gal oceanic bow front (never set up since i do not have the room for it). This is also my first forum that i joined so im very excited as to what it has to offer.

[CDKT]

Hello
I already introduced myself but in the wrong area so I'm reposting here. Just want to say hello and introduce myself and my tank. I've posted my progress on several websites and I enjoy the feed back and information from all of them. My tank is a 60 gal tank 48x13x24. I do not have a sump or a ref due to lack of money and space to be honest. I couldn't afford to go for all the bells and whistles so to speak. I was going to call this the poor mans tank build but that didnt seem fair.Even though I've tried to save money it quickly adds up and I'm over $1000.00. The tank was $200.00 with a stand. Sand,heater supply's to start tank $150.00,live rock 65lbs $475.00,lighting $400.00. im running led lights. One http://www.ecoxotic.com/panorama-marine-led-system.html and one reef bright double bright led. not a bad set up for 4 bills.The only reason I mention the cost is even though people say "I don't want to spend money or I need to do this cheap" in order to get into saltwater your going to have to spend some cash.
Here's my set up.

60 gallon glass tank,60 lbs live sand to start tank. ran tank for 6weeks before adding 60 lbs of fully cured live rock. 1 1250 gph K circ pump,HOB FILTER 450 gph,Reef Octopus 1000 HOB skimmer,200 watt heater and no sump or refugium.

I started my tank on 1/8/13 and it hit 3 months on 4/8/13. My livestock list is as follows.
Midas Blenny
Flasher Wrasse
Citron Goby
Banded sleeper goby
1 Truepercula clown
1 Ocelaris clown
2 peppermint shrimp
Some orange zoa's
Several green mushrooms which I've fragged
I Frog Spawn
1GBTA
Several hermits

This particular group of fish all get along great and there's no aggressions in the tank as of yet. I haven't had anything bad happen yet and my only real issue has been some green algae on the glass. I do tank cleaning and water changes once a week. I do 15 gallons a week water changes,plus siphoning and cleaning. Nothing all crazy just mellow tank maintnance so I don't disturb everything to much. After my initial first true cycle I haven't had a bad water check yet. I do water tests once a week and so far I have not had any issues. I have not tested for cal or alk but I will be picking up test kits.

This is my second saltwater tank ever my first being about 7 years ago. Then I had a refugium and my tank plus a filter. No skimmer and no corals or anything. Just a BTA a Blue trigger and a Snowflake Eel. That tank lasted about a year then we moved and I couldn't take it. Well now that I can havea tank where I live here iam.

Here's some pictures.

[burnstribe]

My names Mike and im pretty new to this - i had a 100G aquarium in my old office in Canada and had someone help me with 75% of the work - i really missed it when i moved to California and i just got a 70G Cadlights aquarium setup going in my new office. I have a fellow i met through Cadlights Ed Fernandez helping me get up and running and both he and Eddie from Cadlights have been fantastic to deal with.

Im looking forward to chatting with everyone on RC and I can hardly wait to see my tank progress.

[NicL]

Hello all, Im Nic and I am very new to saltwater. I have had a few FW tanks years ago and when a friend was giving his marine tank away i jumped at the chance to own my own little piece of the ocean. The tank was established with LS,About 60 lbs of LR. and no live stock. So started researching and reading everything i could. I have slowly been buying equipment and recently broke the tank down scrubbed the tank, the rock and replaced the sand. I figured with no live stock my LR could use a tune up so i began a fishless cycle. Progress has been slow, my kids have been patiently waiting for a "nemo" and swmbo has been understanding and semi generous. Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself and the tank. I look forward to talking with everyone and wanted to say thank you for any and all answers and advice in advance as i will most likely be asking a few questions.

[stewbacca]

Hey everyone!

Finally got the ok to set a tank up and I'm very excited. (I've been lurking for quite some time )
My tank has finally finished cycling (after a full month) and I got to pick up a few inhabitants today. I've attached a full tank shot as well as my frogspawn that appears to be happy in its new home.
My two clowns are being clowns and still hiding hopefully they'll come out tomorrow and I can get a pic of them

Here's my equipment list,
Biocube 29 (carbon and sponge filters removed)
30lb of "live rock" (it's the fake stuff, I didn't want any hitch hikers)
30lb live sand
CPR skimmer (in the middle chamber)
Apex control module (with ph probe and wireless module for the vortechs)
2 VorTech mp10s
And a kessil A360w for lighting.
Oh, almost forgot I use an RO/DI system for water.
I'm currently working on parts for an ATO

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[Daviac]

Hi, my name is Dave and I'm pretty much a newbie with reef aquariums. Adopted a 150 gallon setup from a friend who couldn't maintain it anymore along with a few fish, live rock, a sump / refugium, crabs and snails. All up for about six weeks after the tear down and move and doing well. Looking forward to networking with some others in central Oklahoma.

[UB400]

Hi my name is Umesh. I've caught the "bug" and trying to figure out how to start right. One of the options presented to me, is to buy a running reef tank from a reefer that wants to go big (he wouldn't be a reefer if he didn't, right ?).

[Fynack]

Hi Ken here. Been running freshwater tanks for some time now and have recently started two saltwater tanks. One small 20 gallon and a show piece 300 gallon saltwater fowlr tank.

[niesha]

my name is esha tho ive had freshwater tanks as long as i can remember ive always wanted a to start a hobby in saltwater tanks i wud read alot about it and get scared because it sounds more overwhelming than fun ..... this past week i decided to go for it i purchased a 15 column delux aquarium kit also purchased my water alreadii mixed from a local aquaruim store owner and some tye of live wet sand he recommended.... i have some rock in there also he said ut wud help the community as well i have three fish everything seems to be going well so far whea do i go from hea

[Vanessag27]

Hi Guys

My boss walked in today and was giving away a brand new Nuvo Aquarium Nano 16 gallon tank. I ended up taking it and bringing it home. I'm new to the salt water aquarium world, open to ideas to helpful advice. Thanks!

Vanessa

[Viper034]

Hey all,
My names Rich. I'm new to the site, and aquariums as a whole. I had a small saltwater tank in high school, but nothing since. I'm looking to start a 50-60 gal reef tank, just here getting some info for now.

Thanks!

[tannguyena]

Hello,

I am new to this hobby, my friend Jimmy got me into this. Just recentlly setup an nano 38 gallon. One question, how do you know when the water is ready to put in the fish or corals?

[xjosiahmicah]

Hello! My names Jes and I'm new to the scene. Been into tanks before but more freshwater and salt was something thats interested me for a long time. Pics in thread

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...3#post21409453

Any advice would be great! I'm open to learning new things and corrected if I'm doing something wrong.

[ChristinaK]

Im new to Reef Central and new to maintaining a saltwater tank. I am loving this new hobby. I just started my tank cycling today. I am grateful for any pointers! Thank you!

[ChristinaK]

I am running a 55 gallon LED Aquarium with BIO-Wheel filtration. I have maintained freshwater tanks all through my life but this is my first attempt with saltwater. I want to make sure I do it right.

[LNbean]

Hello from Cleveland! I am new to saltwater tanks and even newer to forums. Just learning how to use this system and am impressed with how much information is here for all to use as well as helpful members. I got hooked on saltwater by helping my boyfriend with his tank and absorbing his knowledge and excitement. The day I bought a fish to keep in his tank (a scooter blenny) is when I knew I wanted to dive in myself. He found me a great used tank and accessories deal at a LFS and I'm on my way. My tank info should hopefully show up in my signature line below. Cheers!

[LNbean]

Originally Posted by LNbean

Hello from Cleveland! I am new to saltwater tanks and even newer to forums. Just learning how to use this system and am impressed with how much information is here for all to use as well as helpful members. I got hooked on saltwater by helping my boyfriend with his tank and absorbing his knowledge and excitement. The day I bought a fish to keep in his tank (a scooter blenny) is when I knew I wanted to dive in myself. He found me a great used tank and accessories deal at a LFS and I'm on my way. My tank info should hopefully show up in my signature line below. Cheers!

Trying once more to see if I was able to fix signature.

[Eric Woollen]

Hello All! My interest in the hobby began 12 or so years ago as a teenager working at a local reef tank store in Reston, VA. Dan Turk of the Washington Redskins was a customer of ours who decided to give me his entire 150 gal reef tank (equip, live rock, fish, corals, the works). What an amazing gift! Unfortunately I had to give it up when I went off to college. Well, I now have a job, wife, baby, and house so I believe it is finally time to carry on the dream! I plan to be here for many years so I have all the time to work slowly and get it all just right! Time to buy a few books and start planning!

I understand that there are some trading forums here but I don't see anything. Is it true that these become available after a certain amount of participation in the group? I'm hoping to use this down the road in the set up and expansion of my system. Any info on that would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Eric.

[ceiji]

Hello everyone. I am from Michigan and has been keeping FW planted tanks for about 15years. Currently I have a 90gallon planted tank with Discus. Though I've not kept SW tanks till now, I used to read about them and had a basic idea of how things work in that ecosystem. This newyear I decided to give SW a try and after 4 months of extensive research, I got a 24gallon JBJ nanocube last week. Added some LR and dry sand and the tank has been cycling for the past 4 days.

I hope to enjoy SW as much as I enjoy my planted tanks. For now I hope to stick with my nano tank. But am sure down the road, I'll get the uncontrollable urge to go big tank

[BoomerSooner36]

Hello all my name is Dustin from Plainfield, IL! im just now taking the leap over from my african cichlids, very nervous and scared but here we go.i look forward to working and learning with all of you in the near future

[Martmar911]

My name is Martin and I am starting my first Reef. I have a 50 g bow front with sump, skimmer and will be adding a refugium after tank matures a bit. I have been reading a lot of the posts and am finding some great info. As a new and soon to be broke reefer I look forward to getting answers to all sorts of newb questions.