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MisterP · 07/19/2013, 04:52 PM

Hey all, I'm sort of returning but still new to the hobby and have several friends with reefs so hopefully I'm not completely clueless. Anyway just thought I'd intro myself. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions with planning my new build.

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deleau · 07/19/2013, 09:55 PM

Hello again.

I joined back in '09 but have been on a reef hiatus for 4 years. Putting a nano cube in my office. Has been good to catch up with the LFS people. Really enjoying everything new to the hobby since '09.

BTW, I'm in OKC for any other local folks.

logancorri · 07/19/2013, 10:22 PM

hi my name is logan ive had my tank up for 8 months now. i have a 55 gallon tank with a over flow system, wet dry filter in a 10 gallon sump. im still currently looking for a good deal on a protein skimmer if any one has one for sale pm me?

habidash · 07/19/2013, 11:05 PM

Hi my name is andrew. I am 19 iv been doing fresh water seens i was 6 when my dad got me a 18 gallon hex tank and siad go for it. Now i have a 55 agresive primaraliy jack dempsy and a marble gar, a 55 cumunity fresh random asortment of everything. I also love sankes i have 5 for now. Im an aquadic specialist at petco. My latest edition is the monstoruse 220 custum salt figuring out how to keep fish was easy now im wanting to turn my big boy into a big reef. My ultumit goal is to oneday have an indor pool with a full reff in it so i can dive evry day of my life. Im hear to learn evrything i. Can and questioin evrything to get as much knowlege as i can. Sorry if my spelling isent up to parr i strugel with it realy bad and i do apologize for it. Site looks amazing cant wait to dig in

Patsfids · 07/21/2013, 05:58 AM

Hi all,
I'm Patricia from, Connecticut. I'm not new to the hobby, but I'm stepping it up and changing a lot of what I've been doing to improve my water quality. Since Jan. 2011 I've dabbled in salt aquariums with a few fish, mushrooms, and zoas. I've recently invested in a RO unit (was using my well water), a reef salt mix and new test kits. Once I have my water stable I plan to try different corals and few new fish.
I've been reading all the great threads and have learned a lot, Thank you all for the great information, and for keeping it simple to understand.

jimbodub · 07/21/2013, 09:48 AM

Hey y'all,

Since moving to the south in 09' I have been out of the hobby. I have pretty much avoided it until now and I caught the bug again. So, I was told by the better half she misses my tank, so that is the signal to jump in. Going to try a nano tank soon. This was my hangout in 09' and I know it will be now.

SEABEE26 · 07/21/2013, 04:35 PM

Hello all!

I am new to the hobby and have started with a 40gal breeder tank. I have some live rock, two clowns and some zoas from what I understand. The tank has been up for just shy of three weeks. I went away for 48 hours and my algae has taken over. My Ph went up but all the other levels are good. Any advice on the algae control.

theyangman · 07/22/2013, 08:08 AM

Hey guys, I've been in the hobby for many years, but only 5 months on the saltier side of things. I have a 220 gallon tank, here is my equipment:

220 Gallon with dual corner flows, 40 gallon sump, 8" Super Reef Octopus Skimmer, Mag 12 return, Razor Maxspect 160 watt 16k LED x 2, 4 Koralia 1500's. 2 x Phosban 550 reactors, Kamoer Dosing Pump, Tunze Wavebox 6215, Tunze 3155 Osmolator ATO, 240 lbs of rock, on a 2" aragonite bed.

It is mainly an SPS tank with some other types of corals mixed in.

Hope to meet some of you guys and get into things here at RC.

rgrbch47 · 07/22/2013, 08:46 AM

Hi, I'm Roger, Sorry if I stepped on anyone, or posted in the wrong area, I'm new to Forums as well, I have no idea how to post something, again I'm sorry

I have a question, I'm literally at my whits end here. I have a 120 gallon reef tank, 7 months up and running. I have several corals, 2 Cardinals, 2 Clowns, Dotty Back, and 2 Chromis. My desperate question is, I bought a yellow tang, on 2 different occasions, and they died within 2 weeks, TWICE this happened, the same exact thing happened with Blue Hippo Tangs, TWICE they only lived for 2 weeks, the Yellow and Blue tangs die within 4 - 6 days of each other, all other fish are fine, I bought a Redsea test kit for Alk, Ca, and Mg, all are perfect, and ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates are perfect, ....... Any "HELP" that you can suggest will be greatly apreciated

Liquid360 · 07/22/2013, 02:31 PM

Have been a prolific poster on clay-boa but wanted to see here... and say hello!

Bkoper · 07/23/2013, 07:43 PM

Hey all. New to the forum. I am in NE Ohio. My tank is listed in my sig.

robpen08 · 07/23/2013, 07:49 PM

The name is ROB you all can call me BOB. Like the title states i am super duper new to reefs. I have owned many freshwater tanks but of course never professionally with all the doodads. Most my tanks where those multicolored rocks with fake plants , pirate ships and such. Anyways i was watching Nat Geo on reefs and i was curious on how corals feed so i jumped on YouTube and searched coral feeding. WOW i was watching a channel called Tidal Gardens i was amazed by the colors and different types of corals. so this was months ago since then Ive been reading and watching vids. i think i am ready to start my hobby in reefing slowly of course. i want to start small even though Ive read its harder since things happen fast in nano builds but for now im just introducing my self sitting back and reading up some more.

Nano_Cal · 07/24/2013, 12:22 AM

Hello everyone,

New to the site but been in the hobby for about 2 years now. I was on a local forum but moved on. Thought I would give this site a try. I have a Nano reef Zoa and pally dominate with about 15 to 20 types of Zoa's and Pallys. My favorites so far is the Rastas, blond blue eyes and the Granny Smith pally that just grew 5 new heads in the last 2 weeks.

travisr100 · 07/24/2013, 07:23 AM

New member here. Just getting started in the hobby and reading all the newbie threads hoping to minimize my mistakes! Just bought a 65 gallon rimless.

SCLEO1 · 07/24/2013, 08:24 AM

So, just wanted to say hey to everyone as I have been reading these forums and others for a long time as a guest before deciding to registering so I could see all the awesome tank setups.

Im an off and on aquarist, that is to say, when the opportunity arises, I get equipment when I can much to the Mrs' concern. Thankfully I have two little girls, 5 and 1, that love water, love fish and love their freshwater tanks.

I understand that marine vs fresh are two completely different monsters and thus why all the reading and research I have been doing over the past 8 months. I will read and reasearch till I cant see straight before I even attempt to start something like this, and besides, helps build patience and my girls can learn the benefits of research, no matter how much the 5 year old wants to see "nemo" in a tank.

So far, Ill be starting a 30 gallon FOWLR for now, it has been setup for 14 days now.

So this is what I have so far:

CaribSea Arag-Alive Fiji Pink 40lbs, AquaticLife Internal Mini Skimmer 115, (2) Hydor Koralia Evolution Pumps, Jager Thermostat Heater, (2) AquaticLife Expandable LED Light Fixture, CaribSea South Seas Base Rock 40lbs

And if anyone has any input as to the Berlin method of filtration, please speak up.

And right now I want to thank everyone in the hobby that has posted to this forum and other forums that have helped with my learning thus far.

Punkrawk · 07/24/2013, 01:25 PM

My name is David and I am starting with a a JBJ30RL FOWLR tank. I have been reading these forums for awhile and will be using them as a guide on this fantastic commitment I have taken on.

I have had freshwater tanks for quite some time but have always been drawn to saltwater. My father and brother-in-law have saltwater tanks so I have decided to do it as well.

I am planning the first 6 months of my new tank now so I appreciate any good advice I receive.

berkokid · 07/24/2013, 01:56 PM

Name is Jonathan - plenty of freshwater tank experience but new to salt water / reef. No tank yet - in learning mode for the time being.

Coloradonative · 07/24/2013, 02:17 PM

Not new to the hobby but new to this site. I have been trolling around for info for a while so I figured I might as well join. I'm in the middle of setting up a nano bow front and will start a build tread soon. Thanks, joe

steelsinger · 07/25/2013, 07:54 AM

Hello all new to the site. We have a 75 gallon mixed reef in wall tank.

About me:
Worked in retail fish store for 6 years
Have had all sorts of fresh tanks since 17 (Cichlid, Planted, ect)
Saltwater and Reef tank for 3 years

Alittle about the tank
75 gal in wall with under tank sump
48 Corallife 130 watt power compact Floricent (mostly off now)
1 x 36" DYI LED Fixture (10 x 5watt 10K Led, 6 x 3 watts Blue LED, 2 x 3 watt 420nm LED, 80 deg lenses)
1 x 36" DYI LED Fixture (36 x 3 watt 50/50 mix White and Blue LED, 60 deg lenses)
Programmer for Sunrise/Sunset simmulation
Marineland Protien Skrimmer

Chemical wise..runs some Nitrates but mushroom, rics and Leathers seem to like it.
All other chems zero

Fish:
Marine Beta (comet)
Coral Bueaty
Kole Tang
Black Clown Fish
Royal Gramma
4 x Blue Green Cromis
2 x Fire Fish
Blue Reef Damsel
Pajama Cardinal
Benggi Cardinal
medium Red Brittle Star
2 x Skunk Shrimp

Coral
Orange Ricordea
Blue Ricordea
Purple Ricordea
Neon Green Ricordea
White Alevopora
Green Alevopora
Green Goniopora
2 Devils Hand Leather (green and purple)
Colt Leather
Green Candy Cane
Yellow Candy Cane
Yellow Polyps
Green Sand palys
Pink Palys
Various Zoes (all over)
Star polyps
Neon Green Ducanops
Green Stripped Mushrooms
Red Mushrooms
Blue Mushrooms
Fuzzy green Mushrooms
Sun Coral (yellow) nursing back to health
Sun Coral (Orange) nursing back to health
Several small Kenya Tree's
Tan Anthelia

steelsinger · 07/25/2013, 07:55 AM

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Blue Ring · 07/25/2013, 11:00 AM

Hi again, a lot has happened since I last posted on here. The center brace on my 80 gallon bowfront tank split allowing the back glass have a lot of play in it. I went and purchased a new 120 gallon from Reef Life Aquariums in Birmingham. They were very helpful and gave me a good deal on the tank. So long story short, My old tank broke, I saved all the water in it and put it in the new tank. My new tank is now cycled and I'm just waiting for my next day off so I can get my new fish.

FuzzyToaster · 07/25/2013, 02:23 PM

Hi everyone! I'm a beginner with saltwater. We have a oceanic biocube 29. We have roughly 35 pounds of live rock in the tank, and 3ish pounds of rubble in the filter. We have some coral, snails, shrimp, crabs, a conch, and 3 fish. Oh a pencil urchin that came on the rock too. I'm just here looking for info and help. We have a great local store that we ask most of our questions, but sometimes I don't want to wait to get there! I look forward to browsing the forums.

azreefr · 07/25/2013, 07:09 PM

Hi, Paul from Phoenix. I'm new to the hobby and looking forward to my 1st build. Hoping to find some locals to help me avoid mistakes.

cdouble · 07/25/2013, 07:39 PM

Howdy all, I finally bought my first home and can finally support a reef!

I've hired Aquarium Art of Miami (Rick) to build me a 265 gallon with a 75 g refugium. I'm looking forward to building and maintaining my reef. Just saying hi and I'll post pics when the ball gets rolling

gramps13 · 07/25/2013, 07:45 PM

Hi all. Paul here from Columbus, OH. New to site and still somewhat new to the hobby. I have been keeping a 12 gallon nano cube for 6mos. now. I'm in the process of a 40B build. Still gathering equipment right now.

07/19/2013, 04:52 PM	#6776
MisterP Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: TN Posts: 401	Return newb here Hey all, I'm sort of returning but still new to the hobby and have several friends with reefs so hopefully I'm not completely clueless. Anyway just thought I'd intro myself. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions with planning my new build. P Last edited by MisterP; 07/19/2013 at 04:52 PM. Reason: missing info

07/19/2013, 10:22 PM	#6778
logancorri Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: avon lake ohio Posts: 33	hi my name is logan ive had my tank up for 8 months now. i have a 55 gallon tank with a over flow system, wet dry filter in a 10 gallon sump. im still currently looking for a good deal on a protein skimmer if any one has one for sale pm me? __________________ 75 gallon community tank. 2 ocellaris clowns,1 damsal,1 yellow tang, 1 naso tang,4 blue green chromis Current Tank Info: 75 galon.

07/21/2013, 05:58 AM	#6780
Patsfids Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northwestern, Ct. Posts: 6	Hi all, I'm Patricia from, Connecticut. I'm not new to the hobby, but I'm stepping it up and changing a lot of what I've been doing to improve my water quality. Since Jan. 2011 I've dabbled in salt aquariums with a few fish, mushrooms, and zoas. I've recently invested in a RO unit (was using my well water), a reef salt mix and new test kits. Once I have my water stable I plan to try different corals and few new fish. I've been reading all the great threads and have learned a lot, Thank you all for the great information, and for keeping it simple to understand. __________________ ************************************************ Patricia Current Tank Info: 1-45 gallon tall, & 1-75 gallon - fresh water tanks, 1-28 gallon cube, salt water, 12/21/14 upgraded my 75 gallon salt tank to 125 gallon with a sump, 1 - 75gallon for a quarantine tank as of 11/14/15.

07/21/2013, 04:35 PM	#6782
SEABEE26 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 4	Brand new to hobby and to this forum. Hello all! I am new to the hobby and have started with a 40gal breeder tank. I have some live rock, two clowns and some zoas from what I understand. The tank has been up for just shy of three weeks. I went away for 48 hours and my algae has taken over. My Ph went up but all the other levels are good. Any advice on the algae control.

07/22/2013, 08:46 AM	#6784
rgrbch47 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 3	Please Help! Hi, I'm Roger, Sorry if I stepped on anyone, or posted in the wrong area, I'm new to Forums as well, I have no idea how to post something, again I'm sorry I have a question, I'm literally at my whits end here. I have a 120 gallon reef tank, 7 months up and running. I have several corals, 2 Cardinals, 2 Clowns, Dotty Back, and 2 Chromis. My desperate question is, I bought a yellow tang, on 2 different occasions, and they died within 2 weeks, TWICE this happened, the same exact thing happened with Blue Hippo Tangs, TWICE they only lived for 2 weeks, the Yellow and Blue tangs die within 4 - 6 days of each other, all other fish are fine, I bought a Redsea test kit for Alk, Ca, and Mg, all are perfect, and ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates are perfect, ....... Any "HELP" that you can suggest will be greatly apreciated

07/19/2013, 09:55 PM	#6777
deleau Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 367	Hello again. I joined back in '09 but have been on a reef hiatus for 4 years. Putting a nano cube in my office. Has been good to catch up with the LFS people. Really enjoying everything new to the hobby since '09. BTW, I'm in OKC for any other local folks.

07/19/2013, 11:05 PM	#6779
habidash Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 12	Hi my name is andrew. I am 19 iv been doing fresh water seens i was 6 when my dad got me a 18 gallon hex tank and siad go for it. Now i have a 55 agresive primaraliy jack dempsy and a marble gar, a 55 cumunity fresh random asortment of everything. I also love sankes i have 5 for now. Im an aquadic specialist at petco. My latest edition is the monstoruse 220 custum salt figuring out how to keep fish was easy now im wanting to turn my big boy into a big reef. My ultumit goal is to oneday have an indor pool with a full reff in it so i can dive evry day of my life. Im hear to learn evrything i. Can and questioin evrything to get as much knowlege as i can. Sorry if my spelling isent up to parr i strugel with it realy bad and i do apologize for it. Site looks amazing cant wait to dig in

07/21/2013, 09:48 AM	#6781
jimbodub Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NOLA Posts: 3	Hey y'all, Since moving to the south in 09' I have been out of the hobby. I have pretty much avoided it until now and I caught the bug again. So, I was told by the better half she misses my tank, so that is the signal to jump in. Going to try a nano tank soon. This was my hangout in 09' and I know it will be now.

07/22/2013, 08:08 AM	#6783
theyangman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 117	Hey guys, I've been in the hobby for many years, but only 5 months on the saltier side of things. I have a 220 gallon tank, here is my equipment: 220 Gallon with dual corner flows, 40 gallon sump, 8" Super Reef Octopus Skimmer, Mag 12 return, Razor Maxspect 160 watt 16k LED x 2, 4 Koralia 1500's. 2 x Phosban 550 reactors, Kamoer Dosing Pump, Tunze Wavebox 6215, Tunze 3155 Osmolator ATO, 240 lbs of rock, on a 2" aragonite bed. It is mainly an SPS tank with some other types of corals mixed in. Hope to meet some of you guys and get into things here at RC.

07/22/2013, 02:31 PM	#6785
Liquid360 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Moody, AL Posts: 72	Have been a prolific poster on clay-boa but wanted to see here... and say hello!

07/23/2013, 07:43 PM	#6786
Bkoper Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 72	Hey all. New to the forum. I am in NE Ohio. My tank is listed in my sig. __________________ *75gal with 20gal Sump/Refugium. 48 inch TrueLumen LED lighting x2. 1 Sebae Clown, 2 Percula Clown, 2 Fire Goby, 1 Bicolor Blenny, 1 Six-Line Wrasse, 7 Zoanthid frags, Cleaner Shrimp.

07/23/2013, 07:49 PM	#6787
robpen08 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1	Hi im super duper NEW! The name is ROB you all can call me BOB. Like the title states i am super duper new to reefs. I have owned many freshwater tanks but of course never professionally with all the doodads. Most my tanks where those multicolored rocks with fake plants , pirate ships and such. Anyways i was watching Nat Geo on reefs and i was curious on how corals feed so i jumped on YouTube and searched coral feeding. WOW i was watching a channel called Tidal Gardens i was amazed by the colors and different types of corals. so this was months ago since then Ive been reading and watching vids. i think i am ready to start my hobby in reefing slowly of course. i want to start small even though Ive read its harder since things happen fast in nano builds but for now im just introducing my self sitting back and reading up some more.

07/24/2013, 12:22 AM	#6788
Nano_Cal Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2	New to reef central Hello everyone, New to the site but been in the hobby for about 2 years now. I was on a local forum but moved on. Thought I would give this site a try. I have a Nano reef Zoa and pally dominate with about 15 to 20 types of Zoa's and Pallys. My favorites so far is the Rastas, blond blue eyes and the Granny Smith pally that just grew 5 new heads in the last 2 weeks. __________________ 40 Breeder drilled, Reef breeders photon 24, 20 gallon sump, Zoa dominate tank.

07/24/2013, 07:23 AM	#6789
travisr100 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 110	New New member here. Just getting started in the hobby and reading all the newbie threads hoping to minimize my mistakes! Just bought a 65 gallon rimless.

07/24/2013, 08:24 AM	#6790
SCLEO1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Blythewood, SC Posts: 9	So, just wanted to say hey to everyone as I have been reading these forums and others for a long time as a guest before deciding to registering so I could see all the awesome tank setups. Im an off and on aquarist, that is to say, when the opportunity arises, I get equipment when I can much to the Mrs' concern. Thankfully I have two little girls, 5 and 1, that love water, love fish and love their freshwater tanks. I understand that marine vs fresh are two completely different monsters and thus why all the reading and research I have been doing over the past 8 months. I will read and reasearch till I cant see straight before I even attempt to start something like this, and besides, helps build patience and my girls can learn the benefits of research, no matter how much the 5 year old wants to see "nemo" in a tank. So far, Ill be starting a 30 gallon FOWLR for now, it has been setup for 14 days now. So this is what I have so far: CaribSea Arag-Alive Fiji Pink 40lbs, AquaticLife Internal Mini Skimmer 115, (2) Hydor Koralia Evolution Pumps, Jager Thermostat Heater, (2) AquaticLife Expandable LED Light Fixture, CaribSea South Seas Base Rock 40lbs And if anyone has any input as to the Berlin method of filtration, please speak up. And right now I want to thank everyone in the hobby that has posted to this forum and other forums that have helped with my learning thus far.

07/24/2013, 01:25 PM	#6791
Punkrawk Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 50	My name is David and I am starting with a a JBJ30RL FOWLR tank. I have been reading these forums for awhile and will be using them as a guide on this fantastic commitment I have taken on. I have had freshwater tanks for quite some time but have always been drawn to saltwater. My father and brother-in-law have saltwater tanks so I have decided to do it as well. I am planning the first 6 months of my new tank now so I appreciate any good advice I receive.

07/24/2013, 01:56 PM	#6792
berkokid Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1	Name is Jonathan - plenty of freshwater tank experience but new to salt water / reef. No tank yet - in learning mode for the time being.

07/24/2013, 02:17 PM	#6793
Coloradonative Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 3	Not new to the hobby but new to this site. I have been trolling around for info for a while so I figured I might as well join. I'm in the middle of setting up a nano bow front and will start a build tread soon. Thanks, joe

07/25/2013, 11:00 AM	#6796
Blue Ring Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 7	update on me Hi again, a lot has happened since I last posted on here. The center brace on my 80 gallon bowfront tank split allowing the back glass have a lot of play in it. I went and purchased a new 120 gallon from Reef Life Aquariums in Birmingham. They were very helpful and gave me a good deal on the tank. So long story short, My old tank broke, I saved all the water in it and put it in the new tank. My new tank is now cycled and I'm just waiting for my next day off so I can get my new fish.

07/25/2013, 02:23 PM	#6797
FuzzyToaster Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 9	Hi everyone! I'm a beginner with saltwater. We have a oceanic biocube 29. We have roughly 35 pounds of live rock in the tank, and 3ish pounds of rubble in the filter. We have some coral, snails, shrimp, crabs, a conch, and 3 fish. Oh a pencil urchin that came on the rock too. I'm just here looking for info and help. We have a great local store that we ask most of our questions, but sometimes I don't want to wait to get there! I look forward to browsing the forums.

07/25/2013, 07:09 PM	#6798
azreefr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 107	Hi, Paul from Phoenix. I'm new to the hobby and looking forward to my 1st build. Hoping to find some locals to help me avoid mistakes.

07/25/2013, 07:39 PM	#6799
cdouble Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 119	Howdy all, I finally bought my first home and can finally support a reef! I've hired Aquarium Art of Miami (Rick) to build me a 265 gallon with a 75 g refugium. I'm looking forward to building and maintaining my reef. Just saying hi and I'll post pics when the ball gets rolling

07/25/2013, 07:45 PM	#6800
gramps13 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 8	Hi all. Paul here from Columbus, OH. New to site and still somewhat new to the hobby. I have been keeping a 12 gallon nano cube for 6mos. now. I'm in the process of a 40B build. Still gathering equipment right now.