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[Michael]

fantastic tank, just beautiful

[Crutch77]

I'm brand new to the hobby. I read The Conscientious Marine Aquarist a few years ago and got very excited about building a reef tank. Then reality set in and I realized I didn't have the space or finances to do things properly. Now that I have my own home, money in the bank, and a filthy used 120 gallon tank acquired from craigslist, I'm ready to get going

If there are any Indianapolis area reefkeepers who would like to take a newbie under their wing, I'd love to hear from you!

[Crutch77]

Also, I'm serious about trying to find folks in the Indianapolis area. Is there a good place on the forums where I could post a thread looking for experienced people in my area?

[allupnya]

here we go, my name is pete i am 38 i have a 125gl. your going to know me as a broke,do my self,home made type of person who do not spell the best(lol). i know very little about saltwater tanks but i like to learn. i built my own stand and canopy. the canopy is taller then most because i wanted a choice of light placement and heat control. i have also built a i think it is called a plenum. i will be running (3) whisper 30-60 (2) are bio-wheel. i only have 260wt (cp) current 48" light. i will have 40lb aragonite and 80-100lb of live sand. i like thing like shrimp,snails,crabs and mushrooms,zoos,frags and blennies,gobies,black&white clown. little stuff lots of room to move around. dont know witch to buy instant ocean or reef crystals. i have a lot going on. dont know if i am even in the right ball park. thanks for having me here.

[Michael]

Originally posted by Crutch77
I'm brand new to the hobby. I read The Conscientious Marine Aquarist a few years ago and got very excited about building a reef tank. Then reality set in and I realized I didn't have the space or finances to do things properly. Now that I have my own home, money in the bank, and a filthy used 120 gallon tank acquired from craigslist, I'm ready to get going

If there are any Indianapolis area reefkeepers who would like to take a newbie under their wing, I'd love to hear from you!

hi-crutch not sure if theres a reef club for your area on here, click on the community link at the top bar and scroll down to the very bottom, there are a few reef clubs, its possible 1 is near you


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[Michael]

Originally posted by allupnya
here we go, my name is pete i am 38 i have a 125gl. your going to know me as a broke,do my self,home made type of person who do not spell the best(lol). i know very little about saltwater tanks but i like to learn. i built my own stand and canopy. the canopy is taller then most because i wanted a choice of light placement and heat control. i have also built a i think it is called a plenum. i will be running (3) whisper 30-60 (2) are bio-wheel. i only have 260wt (cp) current 48" light. i will have 40lb aragonite and 80-100lb of live sand. i like thing like shrimp,snails,crabs and mushrooms,zoos,frags and blennies,gobies,black&white clown. little stuff lots of room to move around. dont know witch to buy instant ocean or reef crystals. i have a lot going on. dont know if i am even in the right ball park. thanks for having me here.

hello pete nice to see you here, well instant ocean is a great salt and many tank of the month reefers use it, however it will need some dosing as your reef grows, reef crystals is similar but slightly higher in levels for the main elements, both are great salts, if i were you pete id read these 3 threads to start

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1031074

http://www.reefcentral.com/wp/?p=346

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-10/newbie/index.php

and when you have had a good read and absorbed some of the articles if you still have some more questions then just ask pete.


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[allupnya]

thanks mike, it looks like i can use the filters if i change them reg., the jaubert monaco looks to be my way out. and i think if read right reef crystals is the way to go. still wondering about lighting if you send me to (waterkeeper) i like that person well detailed but way over my head. thanks again

[Aquarist007]

Originally posted by Michael
hello pete nice to see you here, well instant ocean is a great salt and many tank of the month reefers use it, however it will need some dosing as your reef grows, reef crystals is similar but slightly higher in levels for the main elements, both are great salts, if i were you pete id read these 3 threads to start

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1031074

http://www.reefcentral.com/wp/?p=346

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-10/newbie/index.php

and when you have had a good read and absorbed some of the articles if you still have some more questions then just ask pete.


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I wouldn't even advise getting started with IO salt mix--you may pay more but in the end you can maintain more optimum water conditions without alot of extra dosing of chemicals.
Check out the salt chart on the link Michael gave you---I would go with reef crystal or h2oceanic.

[ttpociask]

Hi my name is Tim, I'm not to good at this internet stuff so please bare with me. I'm 53 and have had aquariums on and off for many years, but only about 8yrs with saltwater and about two with a reef system which I seem to be constantly changing as I learn or try to invert new things. I guess that's the mechanic in me but as I have learned it fits right in with this hobby. I have an understanding wife and three grown children that think I'm a little goofy playing around with my 72gl. bow and 80gl sump that I recently added, like I'm in my second childhood. Thanks for accepting me in the group and I hope to meet as many of you as I can, I live in neenah, wi. so I'm a local javascript:smilie('')in the Fox valley area.

[WaterKeeper]

Hi Tim

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With 8 years under the belt and over 2 at reef I'm sure there are things you can tell us.

[ttpociask]

Maybe there is i guess I've made my share of mistakes along the way, but I sure feel like I have an awful lot to learn yet. I guess I'm a little slow in that category, it always seems to come the hard way. It sure will be nice to meet others with the same interest and lots of experience because I really don't know to many now. If I could get directions to the next meeting that would be great, and those frags sure sound interesting if there is any left.

[WaterKeeper]

Here is the NWRS reef club Tim.

[WhoDey64]

Hey All, Rob here, had been in the hobby for many years but got out due to a move across country, but just now diving back in. I managed a Salt only LFS for about 6 years starting in the early 90's which allowed me learn from some of the best in the business back then. Unfortunately my knowledge feels a bit dated 12 years later. I am currently setting up a new 40g to get my feet wet again, wish me luck. For what its worth I have been lurking around a few forum communities and really like this place.

[WaterKeeper]

Hi Rob

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I covered most of your questions in your other post but this may also HELP.

[Aquarist007]

Congratulation Tom --finally your humour as rubbed off on someone else on the RC Staff--well done
Your work is not over however

[allupnya]

ok waterkeeper this is for you. i have a 125gl with a 260wt cp 48" current light . not trying hard coral, do you think this will be ok for me. thank you pete

[allupnya]

ok waterkeeper this is for you. i have a 125gl with a 260wt cp 48" current light . not trying to grow hard coral, do you think this will be ok for me. thank you pete

[WaterKeeper]

Well, it is fine for gnomes but I'd be looking at better lighting for a tank that size. It depends on what you plan to keep but 600 watts would be more like it.

[mitziem]

Hi Everyone, My name is Mitzi and I am very new to SW tanks. I just started one about 6 wks and unfortunately had ALOT of mishaps so far...from orig tanks back blowing off (of course after i put sand , salt and 75 gals of water in it) . Currently I have a 75gal tank with LR, peppermint shrip (supposively to eat the aiptasia....which didn't) some snails and hermit crabs. I had 2 clowns and a Sweetlips. Clowns died after being moved to QT with Sweetlips for an ICH treatment. So far is been a very trying, expensinve and discouraging experience but i know once i gain some experience and knowledge the trip will have been well worth it. Any suggestions is appreicated, as I am just learning the hobby. Hope to hear from you soon and HAVE A GREAT DAY !!

[Aquarist007]

Originally posted by mitziem
Hi Everyone, My name is Mitzi and I am very new to SW tanks. I just started one about 6 wks and unfortunately had ALOT of mishaps so far...from orig tanks back blowing off (of course after i put sand , salt and 75 gals of water in it) . Currently I have a 75gal tank with LR, peppermint shrip (supposively to eat the aiptasia....which didn't) some snails and hermit crabs. I had 2 clowns and a Sweetlips. Clowns died after being moved to QT with Sweetlips for an ICH treatment. So far is been a very trying, expensinve and discouraging experience but i know once i gain some experience and knowledge the trip will have been well worth it. Any suggestions is appreicated, as I am just learning the hobby. Hope to hear from you soon and HAVE A GREAT DAY !!

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Glad to see that you are already seeking advice on the Ich thread.
Hope your sweet lips makes it.

[g8rfreek8]

Hey guys, I have always enjoyed and envied other peoples fish tanks, fresh or salt but specifically salt. I have a friend who just upgraded to a 250g tank and I am going to get his old 55 saltwater tank and all that comes with it soon. But I have been reading a whole lot here on thsi site and thru the newbie 101s and what not, just finished the lighting and just started on the sumps as a matter of fact!! Excited to fully dig into the trials and tribulations of this hobby and cant wait to learn more and more! Sweet site this is too!

[Aquarist007]

Originally posted by g8rfreek8
Hey guys, I have always enjoyed and envied other peoples fish tanks, fresh or salt but specifically salt. I have a friend who just upgraded to a 250g tank and I am going to get his old 55 saltwater tank and all that comes with it soon. But I have been reading a whole lot here on thsi site and thru the newbie 101s and what not, just finished the lighting and just started on the sumps as a matter of fact!! Excited to fully dig into the trials and tribulations of this hobby and cant wait to learn more and more! Sweet site this is too!

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Before you know it you'll be posting pictures of your progess

[OG GHOST]

What's up RC my name is Hugo. I'm fairly new to the hobby a 1 1/2yr I started with a 30gal tall reef tank & quickly ran out of room for the hobby is addicting. I have a 80gal now with a built in overflow, loop system, 40gal sump, 20gal frag tank & a 10gal refugium & last but not least for the HART of my tank I have a Bubble King 200 best investment ever!!!!

[Michael]

Originally posted by OG GHOST
What's up RC my name is Hugo. I'm fairly new to the hobby a 1 1/2yr I started with a 30gal tall reef tank & quickly ran out of room for the hobby is addicting. I have a 80gal now with a built in overflow, loop system, 40gal sump, 20gal frag tank & a 10gal refugium & last but not least for the HART of my tank I have a Bubble King 200 best investment ever!!!!

hello hugo welcome aboard


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[JohnL]

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