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dared.turtle · 07/10/2013, 10:04 PM

Names Rafael, I'm from Southern California.
In High school my dad got us a 50 gallon freshwater tank. Which I pretty much took ownership of, it was very simple nothing fancy just a few fish. Gave away the tank when we moved. Now I'm looking to get back into the hobby but with saltwater.
I have a 100 gallon tank 48"x30"x18" and two 15 gallon tanks. Currently the 100 gallon is empty (not setup) and one 15 gallon is setup with freshwater mollies that I am slowly acclimating to saltwater. I got the tanks on some pretty good deals working on getting the other equipment. So I'm in the gathering and research phase at the moment. Working with a very limited budget in what can be an expensive hobby may prove difficult, but I'm not one to shy away from a challenge. I DIY a lot so I'm hoping that will help keep cost down. I am also into photography and cars. Looking to learn and make new friends.
All help/tips/comments are welcome.

athompson · 07/11/2013, 02:30 AM

Hi, Im Amanda from Mobile, AL. Been in the hobby for about a year now but have been fw until today

. I have a 75 gallon planted amazon freshwater, a 30 gallon planted SAP tank, a 4 gallon male betta, and 10 gallon snail tank to feed my piggy puffers. Today i started a 10 gallon nano reed after months of research and preparation

i have started a thread and hope to update as things go along. Here is a pic of my setup. Ps, my husband has allowed me to turn pur formal living room into an aquarium room, so i will be adding the largest sw tank setup i can find when the opportunity comes around.

Tikidude · 07/11/2013, 07:23 AM

Hello everyone. I have been a member here for almost exactly six years, however I have only made one post (yesterday). I'm a classic lurker.

About 5 years ago I set up a 30 gallon FOWLR tank and it failed miserably because of a few things. I have recently purchased a new home and want to set up a salt tank again and this time it will be bigger (I'm hoping 120g) and I will follow directions and do it right! I have been spending a lot of time reading through the Newbie stuff and I'm sure once the purchasing begins, I'll have lots of questions.

wesside · 07/11/2013, 05:08 PM

I've only had freshwater tanks but I moved and took my tank down so now I want to rebuild it as a reef tank. It's a 65-gallon measuring 36"x18"x24". My immediate concern is figuring out what lighting and protein skimmer to get. I'm also wondering if it's a necessity to have a sump/refugium. Thank you in advance to anyone that can help with that or point me in the right direction.

bdurda · 07/12/2013, 08:38 AM

Hi, my name is Brett and I am new to this thread and am trying to grow corals and keep more elaborate fish. I have a Biocube with a skimmer, UV, and media basket. I have a lot of experience with FW fish but want to make the jump to SW. I have had basic damsels and a clown. Does anyone have any suggestions for tougher fish, basic corals, or any upgrades I should make. Thanks in advance

SDUF · 07/13/2013, 05:41 PM

I'm a 55 year old guy in San Diego. I've had aquariums most of my life. Started out with 5 and 10 gallon fresh water tanks as a kid.

In the early 80's we had a 55 gallon TruVu marine tank. It was a fish only tank. This is the one we really learned the hobby with. It was a fairly simple setup with an external filter and UV. We were hooked.

A few years later we graduated to a 125 gallon tank. Again no live rocks or coral, but some very pretty tangs, angels, a volitans lion, and a clown trigger.

The 125 was up and running successfully for a very long time. We were very careful and patient with the timing and especially the order in adding new livestock. Our water changes were performed about once a month or less with ocean water from the UCSD Scripps pier in La Jolla.

We've been out of the hobby for a very long while and looking to get back in. Money is definitely an issue. Looking to get back in on a very limited budget. I saw a 16 gallon nano setup at a local shop that fits the budget. I may start there.

This looks like a very nice site. Glad to be here.

mckayla.chaffee · 07/13/2013, 06:08 PM

Hi, my name is McKayla, and I'm pretty new to saltwater. I have had freshwater tanks for a few years now, but now I'd like to give saltwater a shot

I am 18 and am an art student. I also have two dogs, two cats, a 7ft snake, and a parrot on the way. I love browsing articles on fish keeping in my free time, and always learn something new and awesome!

FatBoba · 07/14/2013, 06:27 AM

Hi All! New guy from Kansas, just set up my first salt tank (Nuvo 38) about a month ago. I am now obsessed. Just started adding some friends. : ) Found tons of great info on this forum and it appears to be a very fun and friendly forum. Looking forward to learning more from everyone!

TommyP · 07/15/2013, 04:09 PM

Hello, RC. My name is Tom I live in NY and I have a 55 gallon reef tank. Been on here for a couple of months but never posted. Drooling over the tanks here...

frankDtank · 07/16/2013, 12:20 AM

Hello ppl, I am in the process of starting my 90gal tank. Never realized how addicting this hobby really can be. i find myself constantly looking at was to sett up my reef tank and options. Im sure i will be asking a ton of question. thank guys!!!

oh, my first question. when is the next BRS group buy? i was reading about those and sounds like a good way to buy some stuff at a great deal.

Shaker nemo · 07/16/2013, 12:36 AM

Hey I'm a newbie to reef tanks and I need some help

please answer this

3 here's the link http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...1#post21711301

kmanofoz · 07/16/2013, 12:47 AM

Hi all, Ive been asking questions so better introduce myself. name is Dennis,located Port Kennedy Western Australia.
I have a 100 Gl fish / reef tank with a 15 gl sump.
Still learning the basics but haven't killed anything yet lol

Socaltoaz · 07/16/2013, 12:51 AM

Hi, Sam here. Early 40s in age and my wife and I are in the process of building a custom home in Arizona. I used to keep salt water tanks in college but budget constraints really limited what I was able to keep. Now that finances are much better, I'm planning a custom tank in our new home. It's been a while since I had a tank so I'm doing my research. The plan is to build a relatively large tank. 6-7 feet wide, 4-5 feet tall. The tank will serve as a divider between the family room and my bar. I hope to learn and share what we are building. If anyone knows of some good resources for large tank builders please pass it on. Thanks.

Donsam01 · 07/16/2013, 02:16 PM

Hi All, My name is Sam, I live in Chester in the UK, I am pretty new to the hobby myself but my dad kept marine fish when I was a kid so its always been in the blood somewhere.

I have just got myself a 200l tank with an 80l sump. I am hoping to start off with something easy so want to just keep some fish alive in there first and hopefully get some of the normal crowd pleasers in there (mainly to keep my kid happy), but I really like the look of some of the reef tanks that I have seen so I guess it is going to be one of those things that happens over time and I will just see where the tide takes me.

ChickenPotPie · 07/16/2013, 07:59 PM

Hello all, the names Dave and i'm extremely new to marine life. I've read a lot of posts and extremely interested in learning more. I will soon come into a 20g tank and am open to any helpful advice I can receive. Nice to meet everyone

Southernclass · 07/16/2013, 10:26 PM

Hey guys I'm Ashley. I have had my saltwater tank since February and need some guides however don't wanna post the same questions everywhere. Just introducing myself!

Jakeluu · 07/17/2013, 05:53 AM

Hi all,

Im Jake Luu from Australia. Im new here and just getting into reef keeping. My uncles in Japan have really nice reef tanks that have inspired me to get into the hobby.

Im currently saving for a small tank, probably 2 - 3ft and been doing alot of reading. Have spent about 2 weeks full on researching and going around lfs store here. We have a nice one here in Melbourne called Reeflections Aquarium, look to know there stuff and nice stock too.

Im hoping everyone here will be helpful and supportive in the near future and now off to read some tank journals

RileyLAFD · 07/17/2013, 10:19 AM

Hey whats going on everyone? Name is Riley, coming in to this hobby for a second time. This time I am starting 34 Gallon Solana. Looking to have some decent equipment with some very nice inhabitants. Thanks for such a great support network.

trek1704 · 07/17/2013, 10:21 AM

Hi everyone just joined last night love this community. I have learnd a lot from this before i became a member so i decide if i can learn this much not being a member imagine the help and tips of being

SavingOurSeas · 07/17/2013, 03:36 PM

There is much to say, I will edit this later.

For now, I'm in the midst of setting up a new system.

36 bow front with a 20T refugium, firstly this system will initially be an
attempt at a successful breeding of the Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) species, later I will add other livestock to it, Lord willing.

SavingOurSeas · 07/17/2013, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southernclass

Hey guys I'm Ashley. I have had my saltwater tank since February and need some guides however don't wanna post the same questions everywhere. Just introducing myself!

Welcome to our new humble abode!

This forum looks exciting and full of people to offer sound experienced advice.

Happy reefing my friend!

mdjacks · 07/17/2013, 04:15 PM

Hi all, I'm Mike. I had a 90 gal. saltwater setup about 8 years ago but had to take it down due to moving and I'm getting back into it now.

mitchelobrien · 07/17/2013, 04:32 PM

Hi guys, my name is Mitchel! Although I'm not completely new to this hobby I would still say I'm a new guy. Ive been reading and researching on this forum a little over a month now, and I figured I probably should introduce myself haha. Being only 15 I quickly discovered when I first started 4 years ago I'm really young compared to the rest of the reef aquarist community. Although I have maintained the same aquarium for about 4 years now, I would still say I am very new to keeping a reef aquarium due to my lack of funds haha..... I currently have a 30 gallon tank and 10 gallon sump with one clownfish (the other died), a coral beauty angelfish, 2 mushroom corals, 2 leather corals, and a colony of polyps. I look forward to learning more from you guys here at RC and giving back what I can!

Sincerely, Mitchel O'Brien

Reefmedic79 · 07/18/2013, 05:23 PM

To Reef Central
Everyone

Milfordguy · 07/18/2013, 06:50 PM

Hey everyone,

I've been using the forum for research over the past month or two so I guess it's about time to introduce myself. My name is Reggie, I currently live in Palm Harbor, Florida. I just got my first tank. It's a 24 gallon aquapod. I appreciate all the useful threads and hope I'll be contributing to some in the near future.

07/13/2013, 05:41 PM	#6756
SDUF Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1	Nice Site! I'm a 55 year old guy in San Diego. I've had aquariums most of my life. Started out with 5 and 10 gallon fresh water tanks as a kid. In the early 80's we had a 55 gallon TruVu marine tank. It was a fish only tank. This is the one we really learned the hobby with. It was a fairly simple setup with an external filter and UV. We were hooked. A few years later we graduated to a 125 gallon tank. Again no live rocks or coral, but some very pretty tangs, angels, a volitans lion, and a clown trigger. The 125 was up and running successfully for a very long time. We were very careful and patient with the timing and especially the order in adding new livestock. Our water changes were performed about once a month or less with ocean water from the UCSD Scripps pier in La Jolla. We've been out of the hobby for a very long while and looking to get back in. Money is definitely an issue. Looking to get back in on a very limited budget. I saw a 16 gallon nano setup at a local shop that fits the budget. I may start there. This looks like a very nice site. Glad to be here.

07/13/2013, 06:08 PM	#6757
mckayla.chaffee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: layton, ut Posts: 1	Hello! Hi, my name is McKayla, and I'm pretty new to saltwater. I have had freshwater tanks for a few years now, but now I'd like to give saltwater a shot I am 18 and am an art student. I also have two dogs, two cats, a 7ft snake, and a parrot on the way. I love browsing articles on fish keeping in my free time, and always learn something new and awesome!

07/16/2013, 10:26 PM	#6766
Southernclass Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1	newbie Hey guys I'm Ashley. I have had my saltwater tank since February and need some guides however don't wanna post the same questions everywhere. Just introducing myself!

07/17/2013, 10:19 AM	#6768
RileyLAFD Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 158	Hey whats going on everyone? Name is Riley, coming in to this hobby for a second time. This time I am starting 34 Gallon Solana. Looking to have some decent equipment with some very nice inhabitants. Thanks for such a great support network. __________________ Am I the only one who loves the way acros smell? 34 Gal Solana;11Gal Sump.Mixed Reef. NS Apex, 2 Vortech MP10Wes, Radion PRO, JBJ1/10 Chiller & TrueTemp 150w Heater, Tunze Osmolator, BM NAC3.5. Current Tank Info: 34 Gal Solana (110 days strong).

07/17/2013, 03:36 PM	#6770
SavingOurSeas Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 128	New here There is much to say, I will edit this later. For now, I'm in the midst of setting up a new system. 36 bow front with a 20T refugium, firstly this system will initially be an attempt at a successful breeding of the Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) species, later I will add other livestock to it, Lord willing.

07/10/2013, 10:04 PM	#6751
dared.turtle Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SoCal. Posts: 25	Names Rafael, I'm from Southern California. In High school my dad got us a 50 gallon freshwater tank. Which I pretty much took ownership of, it was very simple nothing fancy just a few fish. Gave away the tank when we moved. Now I'm looking to get back into the hobby but with saltwater. I have a 100 gallon tank 48"x30"x18" and two 15 gallon tanks. Currently the 100 gallon is empty (not setup) and one 15 gallon is setup with freshwater mollies that I am slowly acclimating to saltwater. I got the tanks on some pretty good deals working on getting the other equipment. So I'm in the gathering and research phase at the moment. Working with a very limited budget in what can be an expensive hobby may prove difficult, but I'm not one to shy away from a challenge. I DIY a lot so I'm hoping that will help keep cost down. I am also into photography and cars. Looking to learn and make new friends. All help/tips/comments are welcome.

07/11/2013, 07:23 AM	#6753
Tikidude Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SC Posts: 14	Hello everyone. I have been a member here for almost exactly six years, however I have only made one post (yesterday). I'm a classic lurker. About 5 years ago I set up a 30 gallon FOWLR tank and it failed miserably because of a few things. I have recently purchased a new home and want to set up a salt tank again and this time it will be bigger (I'm hoping 120g) and I will follow directions and do it right! I have been spending a lot of time reading through the Newbie stuff and I'm sure once the purchasing begins, I'll have lots of questions.

07/11/2013, 05:08 PM	#6754
wesside Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Westlake Village, CA Posts: 176	I've only had freshwater tanks but I moved and took my tank down so now I want to rebuild it as a reef tank. It's a 65-gallon measuring 36"x18"x24". My immediate concern is figuring out what lighting and protein skimmer to get. I'm also wondering if it's a necessity to have a sump/refugium. Thank you in advance to anyone that can help with that or point me in the right direction.

07/12/2013, 08:38 AM	#6755
bdurda Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 3	Hi, my name is Brett and I am new to this thread and am trying to grow corals and keep more elaborate fish. I have a Biocube with a skimmer, UV, and media basket. I have a lot of experience with FW fish but want to make the jump to SW. I have had basic damsels and a clown. Does anyone have any suggestions for tougher fish, basic corals, or any upgrades I should make. Thanks in advance

07/14/2013, 06:27 AM	#6758
FatBoba Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 11	Hi All! New guy from Kansas, just set up my first salt tank (Nuvo 38) about a month ago. I am now obsessed. Just started adding some friends. : ) Found tons of great info on this forum and it appears to be a very fun and friendly forum. Looking forward to learning more from everyone!

07/15/2013, 04:09 PM	#6759
TommyP Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 361	Hello, RC. My name is Tom I live in NY and I have a 55 gallon reef tank. Been on here for a couple of months but never posted. Drooling over the tanks here...

07/16/2013, 12:20 AM	#6760
frankDtank Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 33	Hello ppl, I am in the process of starting my 90gal tank. Never realized how addicting this hobby really can be. i find myself constantly looking at was to sett up my reef tank and options. Im sure i will be asking a ton of question. thank guys!!! oh, my first question. when is the next BRS group buy? i was reading about those and sounds like a good way to buy some stuff at a great deal.

07/16/2013, 12:36 AM	#6761
Shaker nemo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sri Lanka Posts: 263	Hey I'm a newbie to reef tanks and I need some help please answer this 3 here's the link http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...1#post21711301

07/16/2013, 12:51 AM	#6763
Socaltoaz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,128	Hi, Sam here. Early 40s in age and my wife and I are in the process of building a custom home in Arizona. I used to keep salt water tanks in college but budget constraints really limited what I was able to keep. Now that finances are much better, I'm planning a custom tank in our new home. It's been a while since I had a tank so I'm doing my research. The plan is to build a relatively large tank. 6-7 feet wide, 4-5 feet tall. The tank will serve as a divider between the family room and my bar. I hope to learn and share what we are building. If anyone knows of some good resources for large tank builders please pass it on. Thanks.

07/16/2013, 02:16 PM	#6764
Donsam01 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 7	Hi All, My name is Sam, I live in Chester in the UK, I am pretty new to the hobby myself but my dad kept marine fish when I was a kid so its always been in the blood somewhere. I have just got myself a 200l tank with an 80l sump. I am hoping to start off with something easy so want to just keep some fish alive in there first and hopefully get some of the normal crowd pleasers in there (mainly to keep my kid happy), but I really like the look of some of the reef tanks that I have seen so I guess it is going to be one of those things that happens over time and I will just see where the tide takes me.

07/16/2013, 07:59 PM	#6765
ChickenPotPie Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1	Hello all, the names Dave and i'm extremely new to marine life. I've read a lot of posts and extremely interested in learning more. I will soon come into a 20g tank and am open to any helpful advice I can receive. Nice to meet everyone

07/17/2013, 05:53 AM	#6767
Jakeluu Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1	Hi all, Im Jake Luu from Australia. Im new here and just getting into reef keeping. My uncles in Japan have really nice reef tanks that have inspired me to get into the hobby. Im currently saving for a small tank, probably 2 - 3ft and been doing alot of reading. Have spent about 2 weeks full on researching and going around lfs store here. We have a nice one here in Melbourne called Reeflections Aquarium, look to know there stuff and nice stock too. Im hoping everyone here will be helpful and supportive in the near future and now off to read some tank journals

07/17/2013, 10:21 AM	#6769
trek1704 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NSB Posts: 2	Hi everyone just joined last night love this community. I have learnd a lot from this before i became a member so i decide if i can learn this much not being a member imagine the help and tips of being

07/17/2013, 04:15 PM	#6772
mdjacks Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 5	Hi all, I'm Mike. I had a 90 gal. saltwater setup about 8 years ago but had to take it down due to moving and I'm getting back into it now.

07/17/2013, 04:32 PM	#6773
mitchelobrien Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 4	New Guy Hi guys, my name is Mitchel! Although I'm not completely new to this hobby I would still say I'm a new guy. Ive been reading and researching on this forum a little over a month now, and I figured I probably should introduce myself haha. Being only 15 I quickly discovered when I first started 4 years ago I'm really young compared to the rest of the reef aquarist community. Although I have maintained the same aquarium for about 4 years now, I would still say I am very new to keeping a reef aquarium due to my lack of funds haha..... I currently have a 30 gallon tank and 10 gallon sump with one clownfish (the other died), a coral beauty angelfish, 2 mushroom corals, 2 leather corals, and a colony of polyps. I look forward to learning more from you guys here at RC and giving back what I can! Sincerely, Mitchel O'Brien

07/18/2013, 05:23 PM	#6774
Reefmedic79 Life and Reef Saver Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tavares, Florida Posts: 6,202	*To Reef Central* Everyone __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>¸. ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> How much deeper would the ocean be if it didn't have sponges? P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sid Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder, 20L Sump, 10G Fuge, JBJ A.T.O, 4" Reef Octopus, DIY Stand & Canopy, RapidLED Dimmable 36 Kit on 3 6" MakersLED Heatsink, MP10es

07/18/2013, 06:50 PM	#6775
Milfordguy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 295	Introduction Hey everyone, I've been using the forum for research over the past month or two so I guess it's about time to introduce myself. My name is Reggie, I currently live in Palm Harbor, Florida. I just got my first tank. It's a 24 gallon aquapod. I appreciate all the useful threads and hope I'll be contributing to some in the near future.