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Aquarist007 · 04/30/2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally posted by ronman
yea i was gonna go with a 29 with 20 as a sump but i think i better get some time in be for i try small tanks bigger is better

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that 125 gal you have listed would be an ideal tank to start with

I had plenty of years experinece with fresh water-- and I believe the largest tank I ever owned was 60 gals.
When I started salt water I started out with a 110gal and thought-- this is a pretty big tank---I hope I know what I am getting into here---at least that is what my wife said

The 110gal is too small now for my tangs--and hindsight I wish I had bought a 220g or even a 280gal. It would have been cheaper at that time rather then now with a complete upgrade.

NtaFreshynemor · 04/30/2009, 05:23 PM

Probably looking at a fish only with live rock no corals

Aquarist007 · 04/30/2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally posted by NtaFreshynemor
Probably looking at a fish only with live rock no corals

I believe your question was about limitations with a 90 gal

You do have a lot of possiblities with angels, butterfly fish and anthias cardinals bartletts, ect ect.

As far as tangs go you would be able to have a small yellow tang and a few of the other species that in adult size only reach 7-9 inches.

NtaFreshynemor · 04/30/2009, 05:42 PM

I really would like to have an eel in there as far as what eel im looking at getting im not sure yet im a big fan of a yellow headed morray but I dont really know what other fish can go with him

Aquarist007 · 04/30/2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally posted by NtaFreshynemor
I really would like to have an eel in there as far as what eel im looking at getting im not sure yet im a big fan of a yellow headed morray but I dont really know what other fish can go with him

I'm not sure but that is a pretty big predator of fish.

Here is a great idea for you to start your first thread---in the new to the reef forum ask the question
What other kinds of fish can I keep with a yellow headed morray

I be interested in the answers you get too

(mention that it is a 90gal fowlr tank)

NtaFreshynemor · 04/30/2009, 05:53 PM

Thanks capn youve been really helpful ill keep you posted

Aquarist007 · 04/30/2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally posted by NtaFreshynemor
Thanks capn youve been really helpful ill keep you posted

ronman · 04/30/2009, 06:09 PM

yea i really want to use the 125 gal tank but my oscars are in there and ive had them for so long there like my kids

Aquarist007 · 04/30/2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally posted by ronman
yea i really want to use the 125 gal tank but my oscars are in there and ive had them for so long there like my kids

kids, grand kids and loved partners---boy they sure can put the brakes on our hobby

ronman · 04/30/2009, 06:51 PM

yea thats for sure i was just looking at a 220 online man the wife will kill with the budget and all

wteran · 04/30/2009, 10:06 PM

hello, my names wil, and i have a 20g aqua euro usa nano tank.

Aquarist007 · 04/30/2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally posted by wteran
hello, my names wil, and i have a 20g aqua euro usa nano tank.

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Can you post some pictures?

RealFish · 05/01/2009, 02:47 PM

Not sure if I am new here or not, but in any event, it's been a long time since I've read or posted on the board. Been keeping aquariums on and off since I was 8 or 9. First tank was a 5 1/2 gallon guppy tank that my dad killed off when he decided to use some industrial cleaner on it.

After college went the salt water route for 6-8 years and progressed to larger tanks. After I was married had a 200 gallon reef for a while. Moved and sold that one and went with Freshwater planted and discuss for about five years. That went away when I was divorced a few years ago. Just getting back into the hobby. A little more financially stable now so I'm going for all the bells and whistles this time around. Rimless reef, ACIII, T-5s, Vortechs.

Hobby has changed a good amount in the 10 years I've been away (no bio-balls). Never made sense to me anyway given all the surface area on the rock.

Looking forward to learning more. More of a lurker than a poster.

Aquarist007 · 05/01/2009, 02:52 PM

Glad your back posting here---your years of experience will be valuable asset for us all.

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Crazed · 05/01/2009, 03:22 PM

Hi, my name is Chris and I'm from Pennsylvania. I have a new 70 gallon tank and I'm just starting off. Looking forward to having some fun here and picking up advice.

Aquarist007 · 05/01/2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally posted by Crazed
Hi, my name is Chris and I'm from Pennsylvania. I have a new 70 gallon tank and I'm just starting off. Looking forward to having some fun here and picking up advice.

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We are looking forward to seeing pictures of your progress

Crazed · 05/02/2009, 02:48 PM

Thank you!

Aquarist007 · 05/02/2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by Crazed
Thank you!

oh your very welcome
Seriously, you might consider starting your own tank build thread on here as soon as you can. That way it becomes an excellent reference for you as the hobby continues for you.

AquaMonkey · 05/02/2009, 04:38 PM

Hello everyone,
I have had freshwater fish since I was a wee small lad, now I have made the giant ( money) leap to Saltwater fish.

I have always wanted to do saltwater but heard that it was very difficult and time consuming. Now that I am older I find that it is very difficult and time consuming AND expeisive to boot lol...

Anyway... my name is mark I live in Indiana and have had a 55 gallon reef tank up for about 3 months now. I have found some great information on this site and hope someday to be able to return the favor and help others out.

Aquarist007 · 05/02/2009, 04:54 PM

Mark--you already are returning the favour by becoming proactive and posting here

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AquaMonkey · 05/02/2009, 10:02 PM

lol,
I am going to try and post instead of lurking like I have been for the past couple of months, there is just so much information here it takes a while to sort through it.

Tthere seems to be a lot, of really smart people here with years of experience in this hobby. will be kind of hard to compete with that

And thanks for the welcome

wteran · 05/03/2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur

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Can you post some pictures?

Thank you. i should have some pics up soon...

Michael · 05/03/2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally posted by AquaMonkey
Hello everyone,
I have had freshwater fish since I was a wee small lad, now I have made the giant ( money) leap to Saltwater fish.

I have always wanted to do saltwater but heard that it was very difficult and time consuming. Now that I am older I find that it is very difficult and time consuming AND expeisive to boot lol...

Anyway... my name is mark I live in Indiana and have had a 55 gallon reef tank up for about 3 months now. I have found some great information on this site and hope someday to be able to return the favor and help others out.

hello mark

nice to see you here on the forum

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Aquarist007 · 05/03/2009, 08:05 AM

Michael

You might enjoy the discussion on this thread:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1630417

Michael · 05/03/2009, 08:20 AM

thanks for the link scott, certainely a very interesting subject thats for sure

04/30/2009, 10:06 PM	#186
wteran Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Walnut Park, CA Posts: 87	hello, my names wil, and i have a 20g aqua euro usa nano tank. __________________ wil. SCMAS Member SCRK Member Current Tank Info: 75g SeaClear system II mix reef

05/01/2009, 02:52 PM	#189
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	Glad your back posting here---your years of experience will be valuable asset for us all. *To Reef Central* __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

05/02/2009, 04:38 PM	#194
AquaMonkey Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Franklin Indiana Posts: 78	Newbie Hello everyone, I have had freshwater fish since I was a wee small lad, now I have made the giant ( money) leap to Saltwater fish. I have always wanted to do saltwater but heard that it was very difficult and time consuming. Now that I am older I find that it is very difficult and time consuming AND expeisive to boot lol... Anyway... my name is mark I live in Indiana and have had a 55 gallon reef tank up for about 3 months now. I have found some great information on this site and hope someday to be able to return the favor and help others out.

05/02/2009, 04:54 PM	#195
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	Mark--you already are returning the favour by becoming proactive and posting here *To Reef Central* __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

05/03/2009, 08:05 AM	#199
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	Michael You might enjoy the discussion on this thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1630417 __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

04/30/2009, 05:23 PM	#177
NtaFreshynemor Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IL Posts: 9	Probably looking at a fish only with live rock no corals

04/30/2009, 05:42 PM	#179
NtaFreshynemor Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IL Posts: 9	I really would like to have an eel in there as far as what eel im looking at getting im not sure yet im a big fan of a yellow headed morray but I dont really know what other fish can go with him

04/30/2009, 05:53 PM	#181
NtaFreshynemor Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IL Posts: 9	Thanks capn youve been really helpful ill keep you posted

04/30/2009, 06:09 PM	#183
ronman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6	yea i really want to use the 125 gal tank but my oscars are in there and ive had them for so long there like my kids

04/30/2009, 06:51 PM	#185
ronman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6	yea thats for sure i was just looking at a 220 online man the wife will kill with the budget and all

05/01/2009, 02:47 PM	#188
RealFish Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milton, GA Posts: 91	Not sure if I am new here or not, but in any event, it's been a long time since I've read or posted on the board. Been keeping aquariums on and off since I was 8 or 9. First tank was a 5 1/2 gallon guppy tank that my dad killed off when he decided to use some industrial cleaner on it. After college went the salt water route for 6-8 years and progressed to larger tanks. After I was married had a 200 gallon reef for a while. Moved and sold that one and went with Freshwater planted and discuss for about five years. That went away when I was divorced a few years ago. Just getting back into the hobby. A little more financially stable now so I'm going for all the bells and whistles this time around. Rimless reef, ACIII, T-5s, Vortechs. Hobby has changed a good amount in the 10 years I've been away (no bio-balls). Never made sense to me anyway given all the surface area on the rock. Looking forward to learning more. More of a lurker than a poster.

05/01/2009, 03:22 PM	#190
Crazed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 292	Hi, my name is Chris and I'm from Pennsylvania. I have a new 70 gallon tank and I'm just starting off. Looking forward to having some fun here and picking up advice.

05/02/2009, 02:48 PM	#192
Crazed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 292	Thank you!

05/02/2009, 10:02 PM	#196
AquaMonkey Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Franklin Indiana Posts: 78	lol, I am going to try and post instead of lurking like I have been for the past couple of months, there is just so much information here it takes a while to sort through it. Tthere seems to be a lot, of really smart people here with years of experience in this hobby. will be kind of hard to compete with that And thanks for the welcome

05/03/2009, 08:20 AM	#200
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	thanks for the link scott, certainely a very interesting subject thats for sure __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)