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[Michael]

Originally Posted by nube

Hi all, I'm attemping to set up a 90G SW tank. This iwill be my first fish tank of any kind. I hope to get some help from all the experience found here. curt

well firstly as your a complete novice, welcome to paradise

make sure you read waterkeepers thread under this one at the top of the forum, theres plenty of information there, if you get stuck then just ask, between us all we will help for sure, welcome again.

mike

[stand by me]

HEllo ALL
I am new to this site.just starting reef keep 2 years now.I am in Toronto canada.Reef central is an excellent web site to visit .Currently I am trying to breed clown fish.I am learning to cultured ROTIFIERS and Plankton for the larvae clown fish.Any advice or info is much appreciate .Warmest Regards

[kenny.beryl]

Hello,
I am new to the site, but not new to the hobby. Started my first reef tank 10 years ago. Since then I have lived in 4 states and countless homes (and loved every min of it). This was a on/off hobby for years due to that fact. I have had my share of tanks, 55gallon, 40breeder, 20long, a few 10 gallons, and my current 14 biocube (gift from my wife). My current set up: 14gallon BC, 70w MH, 48w actinic pc, pacific coast cl-85 chiller, custom hood, custom media rack. It's a great little setup, but i have out grown it. I have also lived in one spot for longer then 2 years and plan on staying put. I have a new build that is just getting under way. Just ordered the tanks last week. A 40 breeder for the main tank (36x18x16), 20 long for the sump (30x12 1/2x13), and a 1/2 15gallon (30x12 1/2x6) for a in-line frag tank. The planing starts now, I will be posting a build thread as soon as I get started.

Kenny

[davidtsx]

Originally Posted by Michael

hi david welcome aboard, have you got any photos of your 120?


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Thanks, I don't have them on my work computer, but I will see if I can get some up soon.

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by stand by me

HEllo ALL
I am new to this site.just starting reef keep 2 years now.I am in Toronto canada.Reef central is an excellent web site to visit .Currently I am trying to breed clown fish.I am learning to cultured ROTIFIERS and Plankton for the larvae clown fish.Any advice or info is much appreciate .Warmest Regards

Welcome neighbor---you are not alone--there are many members from southern Ontario on here


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[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by kenny.beryl

Hello,
I am new to the site, but not new to the hobby. Started my first reef tank 10 years ago. Since then I have lived in 4 states and countless homes (and loved every min of it). This was a on/off hobby for years due to that fact. I have had my share of tanks, 55gallon, 40breeder, 20long, a few 10 gallons, and my current 14 biocube (gift from my wife). My current set up: 14gallon BC, 70w MH, 48w actinic pc, pacific coast cl-85 chiller, custom hood, custom media rack. It's a great little setup, but i have out grown it. I have also lived in one spot for longer then 2 years and plan on staying put. I have a new build that is just getting under way. Just ordered the tanks last week. A 40 breeder for the main tank (36x18x16), 20 long for the sump (30x12 1/2x13), and a 1/2 15gallon (30x12 1/2x6) for a in-line frag tank. The planing starts now, I will be posting a build thread as soon as I get started.

Kenny

I will be great to follow your progress


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[TotalVapor]

I have been in and out of the hobby for so many years it is hard to count them all up.

My wife and I are getting back into it once again so we thought we better see what is new now a days. Hope to get some education and provide some in return.

Thanks

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by TotalVapor

I have been in and out of the hobby for so many years it is hard to count them all up.

My wife and I are getting back into it once again so we thought we better see what is new now a days. Hope to get some education and provide some in return.

Thanks

I applaud your attitude


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[Krypt1979]

Hey Reef Central! After a few months on Aquariumadvice.com, it looks like I hit the mother load of online reef keeping knowledge here at Reef Central. I look forward to picking the brains of the experts here for bits of reef tips and hints.

Currently I have a 55 gal tank that's about 2 months old. My setup includes T5HO lighting, BakPak skimmer, (2) Koralia 3 PH's, 300w heater, 75 lbs of mixed Fiji and Totoka LR and 50lbs of aragonite sand. My current tank residents include an Ocellaris Clown, Blue Damsel, Bi-color Blenny, Bi-Color psuedochromis, and a small chocolate tang, (the tang was an unfortunate inebriated Superbowl buy, don't ask lol). I also have a few turbo's, cleaner shrimp, and emerald crabs for my CUC.

My future plans include starting my coral collection in March and in January of next year I plan to purchase a 90 gal Bowfront reef ready tank. I've been keeping FW aquariums for over 5 years and after my tank catastrophe in November, I decided to switch over to the SW world.It's been fun and I look forward to more!

[rspec7]

Hi everyone!
Used to be a silent reader here at reef central and my first tank has come and gone. Sold it off awhile back.

Now, my boss at work is installing a tank here at the office and I've got reefing fever all over again!

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by Krypt1979

Hey Reef Central! After a few months on Aquariumadvice.com, it looks like I hit the mother load of online reef keeping knowledge here at Reef Central. I look forward to picking the brains of the experts here for bits of reef tips and hints.

Currently I have a 55 gal tank that's about 2 months old. My setup includes T5HO lighting, BakPak skimmer, (2) Koralia 3 PH's, 300w heater, 75 lbs of mixed Fiji and Totoka LR and 50lbs of aragonite sand. My current tank residents include an Ocellaris Clown, Blue Damsel, Bi-color Blenny, Bi-Color psuedochromis, and a small chocolate tang, (the tang was an unfortunate inebriated Superbowl buy, don't ask lol). I also have a few turbo's, cleaner shrimp, and emerald crabs for my CUC.

My future plans include starting my coral collection in March and in January of next year I plan to purchase a 90 gal Bowfront reef ready tank. I've been keeping FW aquariums for over 5 years and after my tank catastrophe in November, I decided to switch over to the SW world.It's been fun and I look forward to more!

Great post and so true

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[gsmXwsm]

Hey Everyone!
I'm Bobby and I'm glad to find a site with so many enthusiasts in one place. I have a 40gal tank for my GSM paired with what i think is a WSM- Maybe I can get some help. [IMG][/IMG]
thanks all

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by gsmXwsm

Hey Everyone!
I'm Bobby and I'm glad to find a site with so many enthusiasts in one place. I have a 40gal tank for my GSM paired with what i think is a WSM- Maybe I can get some help. [IMG][/IMG]
thanks all

wow--that is very unusual to see those two paired up. Thanks for posting the picture


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[gsmXwsm]

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[codombrown]

Hi , I am new to this reef business..although I have had a salt water tank with fish and live rock on and off for the last 12 years..
My new 90 gallon reef tank was set up a week ago and a kalkstar was added. the next morning we woke to a saturated floor, sort of a mini flood in the living room.. It leaked through the top around the gasket.. It never did stir the kalwasser during the night either.. Anybody know anything about these thingss?? thanks

cindy

[usctrack]

Hello all, First let me say what a great group of people! I have been reading as many of the posts as possible to learn as much as I can from those who have already experienced all that I may one day run across.

I have just set up (last 60 days) a 90G FOWLR tank. It has 75# of dead rock from Marco Rocks, and also 40# or live sand from the same. I have seeded the rock with some live rock from my LFS (about 10#). I am running a sump with Bioballs and a protein Skimmer and return pump jammed in the other end. For Lighting I am running 2x 260W PC with 2 actnic and 2 12k each and leds for night.

I have a few questions but will post them in the newbie area!

Thanks and look forward to years of learning.

[Ladyins]

Hello, This is Sandi Standley,(ladyins) from Twin Falls, Idaho.This is a great resource for everyone involved with saltwater aquariums. I am also a member of IMAS in Boise.
I started this journey in October 09 with a 24gGallon JBJ Nano.My husband convinced me that I was not going to be satisfied with that and in November we bought a 90 gallon complete setup from a good friend and saltwater mentor here in town. Since then I have gone through just about everything a newbie can: red slime, an ich infestation with fish mortality, floods from non working overflow, fallow tank, qt tank,copper treatments and now green/brown hair algae. I'm gonna be a pro before my 6 month anniversary!
Currently things are going ok other than the algae and a diatom bloom in the 24. My tests are all in good/normal range on both tanks. I test weekly.
Here is what my "hobby/other job" consists of:
90 Gallon Glass:
70# LR,50#Aragonite rock, 50# live sand, 10# Garf Grunge, 4 Powerheads, 20 gallon sump w/700gph pump, Vertex 180 skimmer,CPR-CS100 overflow. Lighting is: 6-54w T5 HOs-3/10k white & 3 blue actinic and 1 40w T12 50/50.
Critters: 2 clowns, 1 blue hippo, 1 scooter blenny, 3 small bl/gr chromis, 2 skunk cleaner shrimp, 3 pep shrimp, 1 pencil urchin, 1 porcelin crab, misc hermits, turbo & other snails, small sponge & a feather duster.
Corals:Ricordia, mushrooms, toadstools,star, pulsing and non pulsing Xenia, plate Montipora, duncans, green polyps,pink zoas, torch and bubble(clowns are hosting to it)
Whew!
24 gallon:JBJ nano, fully contained. I do have an addtional skimmer coming
30#LR, 20#live sand, 2# Garf Grunge
Critters: 1 Tomato clown, 1 sixline wrasse, 1 YWgoby,1 pistol shrimp,1 spotted mandarin.
Corals: Ricordia, Zoas, Xenia, gorgonian, cabbage, white spot star, 1 feather duster.
All of these are pretty small in both tanks, but growing well.
I hope to learn lots more from your forums and continue to enjoy my new tank family.
Sandi

[Michael]

Originally Posted by codombrown

Hi , I am new to this reef business..although I have had a salt water tank with fish and live rock on and off for the last 12 years..
My new 90 gallon reef tank was set up a week ago and a kalkstar was added. the next morning we woke to a saturated floor, sort of a mini flood in the living room.. It leaked through the top around the gasket.. It never did stir the kalwasser during the night either.. Anybody know anything about these thingss?? thanks

cindy

sorry to hear the bad news cindy, im not familiar with stirrers, sorry, but welcome to the forum in any case


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[Michael]

Originally Posted by usctrack

Hello all, First let me say what a great group of people! I have been reading as many of the posts as possible to learn as much as I can from those who have already experienced all that I may one day run across.

I have just set up (last 60 days) a 90G FOWLR tank. It has 75# of dead rock from Marco Rocks, and also 40# or live sand from the same. I have seeded the rock with some live rock from my LFS (about 10#). I am running a sump with Bioballs and a protein Skimmer and return pump jammed in the other end. For Lighting I am running 2x 260W PC with 2 actnic and 2 12k each and leds for night.

I have a few questions but will post them in the newbie area!

Thanks and look forward to years of learning.

hi-welcome to the forum, just fire away when you want answers, we will try our best to help


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[Michael]

Originally Posted by Ladyins

Hello, This is Sandi Standley,(ladyins) from Twin Falls, Idaho.This is a great resource for everyone involved with saltwater aquariums. I am also a member of IMAS in Boise.
I started this journey in October 09 with a 24gGallon JBJ Nano.My husband convinced me that I was not going to be satisfied with that and in November we bought a 90 gallon complete setup from a good friend and saltwater mentor here in town. Since then I have gone through just about everything a newbie can: red slime, an ich infestation with fish mortality, floods from non working overflow, fallow tank, qt tank,copper treatments and now green/brown hair algae. I'm gonna be a pro before my 6 month anniversary!
Currently things are going ok other than the algae and a diatom bloom in the 24. My tests are all in good/normal range on both tanks. I test weekly.
Here is what my "hobby/other job" consists of:
90 Gallon Glass:
70# LR,50#Aragonite rock, 50# live sand, 10# Garf Grunge, 4 Powerheads, 20 gallon sump w/700gph pump, Vertex 180 skimmer,CPR-CS100 overflow. Lighting is: 6-54w T5 HOs-3/10k white & 3 blue actinic and 1 40w T12 50/50.
Critters: 2 clowns, 1 blue hippo, 1 scooter blenny, 3 small bl/gr chromis, 2 skunk cleaner shrimp, 3 pep shrimp, 1 pencil urchin, 1 porcelin crab, misc hermits, turbo & other snails, small sponge & a feather duster.
Corals:Ricordia, mushrooms, toadstools,star, pulsing and non pulsing Xenia, plate Montipora, duncans, green polyps,pink zoas, torch and bubble(clowns are hosting to it)
Whew!
24 gallon:JBJ nano, fully contained. I do have an addtional skimmer coming
30#LR, 20#live sand, 2# Garf Grunge
Critters: 1 Tomato clown, 1 sixline wrasse, 1 YWgoby,1 pistol shrimp,1 spotted mandarin.
Corals: Ricordia, Zoas, Xenia, gorgonian, cabbage, white spot star, 1 feather duster.
All of these are pretty small in both tanks, but growing well.
I hope to learn lots more from your forums and continue to enjoy my new tank family.
Sandi

hi, welcome aboard, sounds like you enjoy your aquariums, hope you enjoy the site


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[tcp316]

the salt stays there unless you change water

How do you do a partial water change with a sump? Do you drain from the main tank or from the sump? I would think you would add to the sump to keep from disturbing the main tank?

I am just now setting up a new 90 gallon tank and have finished my sump and drain. I am now working on the overflow box. I am going to put in an ATO but was wondering the same thing as WishFish. Do you put a shut off valve so that when you are doing a water change it doesn't automatically add fresh water.

[lunchmeat]

Hello. I'm new here and wanted to say hello.

[Rusty1978]

Hello Everyone My name is Rusty I am from Arkansas! I do not have any equip yet but looking. The only thing is I have no idea where to start besides a tank? If anyone could let me know on stuff that I will need or information on learning about the hobby that would be great! Thanks

Rusty

[kmoze2001]

Hi, I'm Kevin, and I'm an aquariholic. Even though I'm a noob.

We have a 55G that's been up since December, currently FOWLR planning to go mixed reef in the not too distant future but gotta upgrade our lighting first.

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by tcp316

How do you do a partial water change with a sump? Do you drain from the main tank or from the sump? I would think you would add to the sump to keep from disturbing the main tank?

I am just now setting up a new 90 gallon tank and have finished my sump and drain. I am now working on the overflow box. I am going to put in an ATO but was wondering the same thing as WishFish. Do you put a shut off valve so that when you are doing a water change it doesn't automatically add fresh water.

You drain and add new salt water from the sump area. Turn off the main pump and let the water rise first in the sump(its a good test to see if your sump can handle the water in case of a power failure)