If You Are New to Reef Central, Introduce Yourself Here! - Page 49

Aquatope · 11/10/2009, 04:57 PM

Hello Everyone,
My name is Tom Heerbrandt, Old registrant but my first time using the site. I am a marine biologist, specialized in aquaculture. I have had aquariums and reefs for over 20 years now. I also own and operate an aquarium service I also work part time at one of the biggest reef aquarium stores on Long Island. Reason why I am here is to share and expand my existing knowlege of reef care. Helping novice to advaced hobbyst is something i enjoy doing. So I look foreward to discussing reef topics with everyone.
No worries,
Tom

Paul B · 11/10/2009, 05:32 PM

Tom nice to meet you. Whatever aquarium store you work part time for, I was probably there at one time or another.
Welcome aboard.
You will be inundated with questions so I hope you like this stuff

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Paul B · 11/10/2009, 05:45 PM

Also hello Kevin,Tednelson, and Deni, this is not really my job but the Capn is out getting a message now so I will do it.

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MoneyGone · 11/10/2009, 06:20 PM

Hey all! Im new to the forums but not new to reefkeeping. I am in the middle of my second build and found your site. My name is Jared and Im from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Aquarist007 · 11/10/2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MoneyGone

Hey all! Im new to the forums but not new to reefkeeping. I am in the middle of my second build and found your site. My name is Jared and Im from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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second build---suggest you start a build thread and post some pictures there so we can all enjoy

Aquarist007 · 11/10/2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul B

Also hello Kevin,Tednelson, and Deni, this is not really my job but the Capn is out getting a message now so I will do it.

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I was looking for the water keeper----but I didn't think he hung around massage places. Not sterile enough places for an analytical chemist

thanhjenn · 11/11/2009, 01:03 AM

Hi, my name is thanh. Been in and out of the hobby for the last 5 years. combined probably year or so of experience. presently running 90 gal with probably not enough flow. Have 5 fish (flame hawkfish, mckosker wrasse, 2 threadfine, and fairy wrasse.) coral some lps and sps.

Michael · 11/11/2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by thanhjenn

Hi, my name is thanh. Been in and out of the hobby for the last 5 years. combined probably year or so of experience. presently running 90 gal with probably not enough flow. Have 5 fish (flame hawkfish, mckosker wrasse, 2 threadfine, and fairy wrasse.) coral some lps and sps.

welcome aboard, nice to see a new member with experience, hope you hang around the forum and help out the rookies

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Kates · 11/11/2009, 03:37 PM

Hi, I'm really brand new to the saltwater hobby so I just want to introduce myself. I'm Kate from Colorado, about as landlocked as you get I guess

! I have been interested and fascinated by saltwater systems for a long time, what held me back was that I wanted to have a BIG reef tank and it all just seemed so expensive and complicated. I finally decided to just jump in, and use the 20g for my first saltwater system. This is a great site! I'm so happy to have such an awesome source of info and advice. Thanks for making it a little less daunting to be a total newbie!

Paul B · 11/11/2009, 07:55 PM

Kates, nice to meet you. I was stationed at Fort Carson Colorado for a few months before Nam. I lived in Denver. Nice place but it does need an ocean

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tedlietz · 11/11/2009, 09:15 PM

I am sorry to say that I have no Live Rock at this time.............its sort of xpensive....

Ted Lietz

Aquarist007 · 11/11/2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tedlietz

I am sorry to say that I have no Live Rock at this time.............its sort of xpensive....

Ted Lietz

Live rock is the basis for filtration in a reef tank. I would not suggest you start your tank without it. But since you are here you might as well take advantage of all the learning you can get

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thanhjenn · 11/11/2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tedlietz

I am sorry to say that I have no Live Rock at this time.............its sort of xpensive....

Ted Lietz

keep your eye on the livestock selling page, always someone selling

Aquarist007 · 11/11/2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by thanhjenn

keep your eye on the livestock selling page, always someone selling

that's a great point.
Also look in the reef club forums for a local reef club.

stayhuman · 11/11/2009, 11:36 PM

new 2 the site but not the addiction 90 gal. mostly sps then 55 gal. with lps and softies

Keith

Aquarist007 · 11/11/2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by stayhuman

new 2 the site but not the addiction 90 gal. mostly sps then 55 gal. with lps and softies
Keith

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Hope you will post some pictures of your tanks

stayhuman · 11/12/2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by capn_hylinur

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Hope you will post some pictures of your tanks

Heres a pic. forya

Step Johns · 11/12/2009, 12:13 PM

Hi all my name is Stephen and i am new to reefcentral. I have been reefing for around 6 months and it has been an amazing adventure with both highs and lows. I made the rookie mistake of not letting my first tank cycle and i lost everything because of that and a temperature swing. But i now feel like i am a little bit more informed and currently have a 34 gallon solana with a 150 sunpod and a 10 gallon zoanthis tank with a dual sattelite fixture. So i am looking forward to all of the info i will learn from this forum

Mav2 · 11/12/2009, 02:50 PM

Good Evening, I set up my first Reef tank 5 years ago, after keeping a 30 gallon Tropical tank for over a year. After seeing a friends 50 gallon tank I was hooked and decided to set up my own....with much needed assistance!!! After 6 months of fishes and corals dying on me for no apparant reason, I gave up and broke down the tank. 5 years on, and after reading hours of threads on this site, I decided on my current setup - a 60 gallon tank. 44" x 24" x 15". 3 months on and it's looking kinda OK. I would like to thank all users of this site for their wonderful pearls of wisdom and showcasing some fantastic tanks.

Ps
How do I post pictures...."please enter the URL "???

Mav2 · 11/12/2009, 03:09 PM

Mav2 · 11/12/2009, 04:36 PM

some pics

LeonPhelps · 11/12/2009, 07:28 PM

Hey, guys my name is Eric. Im new to the hobby. I have a 24 gallon aquapod with nothing but sand, water, and some rocks. Im pretty much learning as I go, and winging it. Any tips, or advice is greatly welcomed.

Thanks, Eric

marlinman1 · 11/12/2009, 07:37 PM

I just set up my tank 180 gallon its less than a week old. I came home from work today and half the rock has small green hairs about a 1/8 inch long.My water seems to test 0 for nitrate,nitrite and ammonia. Is this normal just part of the cycle? I was thinking about getting 2 emarald crabs tommorrow to help? Any advice?

rale2001 · 11/14/2009, 02:32 PM

Hello RC, I've been following this forum for about 3 weeks on my cell phone learning before I just had to join. I've had my setup going on 2 mons now 30g fowlr 2 Koralia 1s a JEBO 835 canister filter 30lbs of LR and LS I used 6 hermit crabs from the ocean to cycle my tank. They did a very good job 0 ammonia 0 nitrites 20ppm nitrates. I have 2 damsels out of the 6 I purchased one by one now its only 2 left I learned a valuable lesson about crabs. I'm strugglin tryin to get my ph up from 7.8 and I'm cycling a 10g to throw my hermit crabs in so I can get started on the cool stuff. I'm very glad to be here.

Aquarist007 · 11/14/2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rale2001

Hello RC, I've been following this forum for about 3 weeks on my cell phone learning before I just had to join. I've had my setup going on 2 mons now 30g fowlr 2 Koralia 1s a JEBO 835 canister filter 30lbs of LR and LS I used 6 hermit crabs from the ocean to cycle my tank. They did a very good job 0 ammonia 0 nitrites 20ppm nitrates. I have 2 damsels out of the 6 I purchased one by one now its only 2 left I learned a valuable lesson about crabs. I'm strugglin tryin to get my ph up from 7.8 and I'm cycling a 10g to throw my hermit crabs in so I can get started on the cool stuff. I'm very glad to be here.

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You will find on here that the least acceptable method for cycling your tank is using live fish etc. It is better to let it cycle on its own for 3 to 4 weeks. When ammonia and nitrates are zero then you add your clean up crew, followed in a week or so by hardy corals and finally around week six start adding a fish one at a time.
Damsel are a beautiful fish but should be kept in a tank with only other damsels. They can be come a very anti social addition to a reef tank and are very smart to try and catch once you have terminated there lease.

I am not sure if you are blaming the hermits on the demise of the damsels----they are usually peaceful to other fish as long as they can't catch them. They can be rough on snails however if they want their shells.
The damsels probably died because of the poor water conditions during cycling.

11/10/2009, 05:32 PM	#1202
Paul B Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 15,549	Tom nice to meet you. Whatever aquarium store you work part time for, I was probably there at one time or another. Welcome aboard. You will be inundated with questions so I hope you like this stuff *To Reef Central* __________________ I used to get shocked when I put my hand in my tank. Then the electric eel went dead. Current Tank Info: 100 gal reef set up in 1971

11/10/2009, 05:45 PM	#1203
Paul B Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 15,549	Also hello Kevin,Tednelson, and Deni, this is not really my job but the Capn is out getting a message now so I will do it. *To Reef Central* __________________ I used to get shocked when I put my hand in my tank. Then the electric eel went dead. Current Tank Info: 100 gal reef set up in 1971

11/11/2009, 03:37 PM	#1209
Kates Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 57	Hi, I'm really brand new to the saltwater hobby so I just want to introduce myself. I'm Kate from Colorado, about as landlocked as you get I guess! I have been interested and fascinated by saltwater systems for a long time, what held me back was that I wanted to have a BIG reef tank and it all just seemed so expensive and complicated. I finally decided to just jump in, and use the 20g for my first saltwater system. This is a great site! I'm so happy to have such an awesome source of info and advice. Thanks for making it a little less daunting to be a total newbie!

11/11/2009, 07:55 PM	#1210
Paul B Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 15,549	Kates, nice to meet you. I was stationed at Fort Carson Colorado for a few months before Nam. I lived in Denver. Nice place but it does need an ocean *To Reef Central* __________________ I used to get shocked when I put my hand in my tank. Then the electric eel went dead. Current Tank Info: 100 gal reef set up in 1971

11/12/2009, 02:50 PM	#1219
Mav2 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 120	Good Evening, I set up my first Reef tank 5 years ago, after keeping a 30 gallon Tropical tank for over a year. After seeing a friends 50 gallon tank I was hooked and decided to set up my own....with much needed assistance!!! After 6 months of fishes and corals dying on me for no apparant reason, I gave up and broke down the tank. 5 years on, and after reading hours of threads on this site, I decided on my current setup - a 60 gallon tank. 44" x 24" x 15". 3 months on and it's looking kinda OK. I would like to thank all users of this site for their wonderful pearls of wisdom and showcasing some fantastic tanks. Ps How do I post pictures...."please enter the URL "??? Last edited by Mav2; 11/12/2009 at 02:55 PM.

11/10/2009, 04:57 PM	#1201
Aquatope Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Medford, NY Posts: 16	Hello Everyone, My name is Tom Heerbrandt, Old registrant but my first time using the site. I am a marine biologist, specialized in aquaculture. I have had aquariums and reefs for over 20 years now. I also own and operate an aquarium service I also work part time at one of the biggest reef aquarium stores on Long Island. Reason why I am here is to share and expand my existing knowlege of reef care. Helping novice to advaced hobbyst is something i enjoy doing. So I look foreward to discussing reef topics with everyone. No worries, Tom

11/10/2009, 06:20 PM	#1204
MoneyGone Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 199	Hey all! Im new to the forums but not new to reefkeeping. I am in the middle of my second build and found your site. My name is Jared and Im from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

11/11/2009, 01:03 AM	#1207
thanhjenn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 122	Hi, my name is thanh. Been in and out of the hobby for the last 5 years. combined probably year or so of experience. presently running 90 gal with probably not enough flow. Have 5 fish (flame hawkfish, mckosker wrasse, 2 threadfine, and fairy wrasse.) coral some lps and sps.

11/11/2009, 09:15 PM	#1211
tedlietz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sacramento Ca. Posts: 2	I am sorry to say that I have no Live Rock at this time.............its sort of xpensive.... Ted Lietz

11/11/2009, 11:36 PM	#1215
stayhuman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: N.C. Posts: 84	new 2 the site but not the addiction 90 gal. mostly sps then 55 gal. with lps and softies Keith

11/12/2009, 12:13 PM	#1218
Step Johns Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 130	Hi all my name is Stephen and i am new to reefcentral. I have been reefing for around 6 months and it has been an amazing adventure with both highs and lows. I made the rookie mistake of not letting my first tank cycle and i lost everything because of that and a temperature swing. But i now feel like i am a little bit more informed and currently have a 34 gallon solana with a 150 sunpod and a 10 gallon zoanthis tank with a dual sattelite fixture. So i am looking forward to all of the info i will learn from this forum

11/12/2009, 03:09 PM	#1220
Mav2 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 120

11/12/2009, 07:28 PM	#1222
LeonPhelps Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 23	New reefer Hey, guys my name is Eric. Im new to the hobby. I have a 24 gallon aquapod with nothing but sand, water, and some rocks. Im pretty much learning as I go, and winging it. Any tips, or advice is greatly welcomed. Thanks, Eric

11/12/2009, 07:37 PM	#1223
marlinman1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 79	I just set up my tank 180 gallon its less than a week old. I came home from work today and half the rock has small green hairs about a 1/8 inch long.My water seems to test 0 for nitrate,nitrite and ammonia. Is this normal just part of the cycle? I was thinking about getting 2 emarald crabs tommorrow to help? Any advice?

11/14/2009, 02:32 PM	#1224
rale2001 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Memphis, Tn Posts: 429	Hello RC, I've been following this forum for about 3 weeks on my cell phone learning before I just had to join. I've had my setup going on 2 mons now 30g fowlr 2 Koralia 1s a JEBO 835 canister filter 30lbs of LR and LS I used 6 hermit crabs from the ocean to cycle my tank. They did a very good job 0 ammonia 0 nitrites 20ppm nitrates. I have 2 damsels out of the 6 I purchased one by one now its only 2 left I learned a valuable lesson about crabs. I'm strugglin tryin to get my ph up from 7.8 and I'm cycling a 10g to throw my hermit crabs in so I can get started on the cool stuff. I'm very glad to be here.