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Syncere · 03/25/2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sisterlimonpot

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looks like your wish list is pretty good, The only thing I would change is the wattage of the heater. It seems a bit much. Many recommend going with 2 heaters at a far less wattage just in case 1 fails it won't boil (cook) your fish. Funny, I am here in San Antonio for the next 4 weeks (for school). I enjoyed being woken up by the lovely thunderstorm in the middle of the night, last night

Reef Central has a place for local forums, I'm sure you can get on there and find out what it going on in this area.

Thanks for the welcoming. That's good to know about the heaters. With all the crazy weather here I was never sure if a smaller heater would do the job for my tank. But 2 50 w would probably better in that sense. Thanks

Aquarist007 · 03/25/2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Syncere

Thanks for the welcoming. That's good to know about the heaters. With all the crazy weather here I was never sure if a smaller heater would do the job for my tank. But 2 50 w would probably better in that sense. Thanks

I agree with Sister---further, always set your heaters at the lowest temperature that you want your tank to fall to.

DeadDuck · 03/25/2010, 10:07 PM

Hello everyone! My wife kinda sprang a surprise of buying a modest 17 gallon tank with most of the bells and whistles. I'm hurredly trying to learn how to keep the few fish she bought alive while everything settles. I purchased a few books (including "The Conscientious Marine Aquarist") and am frantically reading forums to learn what to do and what not to do until I feel a little more knowledgable about what is going on in there.

Sugar Magnolia · 03/26/2010, 01:15 PM

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Have you read through this thread yet? http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1696795

Lots of reading and chock full of useful information.

scuba rick · 03/26/2010, 05:21 PM

Hi my name is scuba Rick and I'm a saltwater addict

Aquarist007 · 03/26/2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scuba rick

Hi my name is scuba Rick and I'm a saltwater addict

you are in good company however alot of us can be enablers to your addiction

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slicedsmoke · 03/26/2010, 08:30 PM

Hello, My name is SlicedSmoke and im a reefaholic.

Aquarist007 · 03/26/2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by slicedsmoke

Hello, My name is SlicedSmoke and im a reefaholic.

Like I said above we can be great enablers for your addiction

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baywatcher · 03/27/2010, 01:57 AM

Hey, I am the new guy. I am interested in keeping live reef in tank. Is it really possible for how long can I keep them there? Where do I buy live coral? Maintenance part should be tough I suppose.

allnatural · 03/27/2010, 11:57 PM

hell all, im a newbie on the scene but have done at least 6 months of reaserch and i m confident enough to start my first reef tank. i have a fwpt that is a lot of fun but im up for a more challenging passtime. i have a 50g glass tank that im putting in a wall with the working side in my laundry rm so im able to be very creative in my filtration design. im very interested in doing my build as natural as possible. ive built my acrylic 30 gal sump/ref. i plan on a dsb in there. and ive built my ats that will hang on the side of my tank as the return from my sump. its very difficult to make a choice as there is sooooo much controvercial information out there. but i got a word of advice that has helped from a member of trc. "do what you feel and if it works great, if it dont try something else", so that is what im gonna do.

Sisterlimonpot · 03/28/2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by allnatural

hell all, im a newbie on the scene but have done at least 6 months of research and i m confident enough to start my first reef tank. i have a fwpt that is a lot of fun but im up for a more challenging passtime. i have a 50g glass tank that im putting in a wall with the working side in my laundry rm so im able to be very creative in my filtration design. im very interested in doing my build as natural as possible. ive built my acrylic 30 gal sump/ref. i plan on a dsb in there. and ive built my ats that will hang on the side of my tank as the return from my sump. its very difficult to make a choice as there is sooooo much controvercial information out there. but i got a word of advice that has helped from a member of trc. "do what you feel and if it works great, if it dont try something else", so that is what im gonna do.

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ksredneck · 03/29/2010, 03:45 PM

hi my names josh and i'm new to this addiction!

Sisterlimonpot · 03/29/2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ksredneck

hi my names josh and i'm new to this addiction!

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as Capn said earlier "we can be great enablers for your addiction"

ddwbeagles · 03/30/2010, 04:13 AM

Norther VA reefer chiming in. David is the name and have been into reefing aquaria for almost two years (realitive noob), but have been keeping aquariums since childhood. Current set-ups include:
Red Sea Max 130D w/Lifereef sump
Marineland 18" cube & 15"x24" frag tank - plumbed into a shared DIY acrylic sump (Current NEP lighting for MD & Aqautic Life T5 HO for frag tank)
75G AGA FWFO tank
125G empty - future undecided.

Current projects. Building LED display to replace stock lighting in RSM & custom cabinet for 18" cube & frag tank combo.

EDIT: Oh and my main interest is high end ZOAs & Palys although the RSM is a mixed tank with some of everything (softies, LPS, SPS, etc...)

SaltydawgI · 03/30/2010, 08:41 AM

Got my live rock! 72 hours and I amazed at the life. pics:
LR7.jpg

LR4.jpg

LR.jpg

LR8.jpg

LR3.jpg

ReefyRoy · 03/30/2010, 10:37 AM

Hello all, I'm Roy, I live in southeast Michigan, and have been a long-term freshwater/planted tank enthusiast. I've had friends and family members with reef tanks for years, and have decided to take the plunge myself. I've been reading everything I can for months now, and just ordered my tank (150g 5x2x2) yesterday (yikes!). The plan is to plumb the tank down into the basement and have the actual display be the center piece in my family room. Wish me luck, and let the spending begin!!

ResaMichelle · 03/30/2010, 01:40 PM

Hi hi - I'm new to fish keeping in general. I've helped build a tank from the ground up, so I've seen it all in action and now I'm doing it for myself and I'm super excited. I'm having a really hard time deciding whether I want an agressive or coral/fish tank, though. I know they're both ambitious undertakings, but I'm a sucker for puffer fish and all things colorful. I'm starting off with a 55 gallon tank just to get the hang of everything, then once I have my bearings I'll expand. Any thoughts? Can't wait to get started!

Cheers!

Aquarist007 · 03/30/2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ddwbeagles

Norther VA reefer chiming in. David is the name and have been into reefing aquaria for almost two years (realitive noob), but have been keeping aquariums since childhood. Current set-ups include:
Red Sea Max 130D w/Lifereef sump
Marineland 18" cube & 15"x24" frag tank - plumbed into a shared DIY acrylic sump (Current NEP lighting for MD & Aqautic Life T5 HO for frag tank)
75G AGA FWFO tank
125G empty - future undecided.

Current projects. Building LED display to replace stock lighting in RSM & custom cabinet for 18" cube & frag tank combo.

EDIT: Oh and my main interest is high end ZOAs & Palys although the RSM is a mixed tank with some of everything (softies, LPS, SPS, etc...)

Wow--alot of projects--look forward to you posting some pics on here

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Aquarist007 · 03/30/2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefyRoy

Hello all, I'm Roy, I live in southeast Michigan, and have been a long-term freshwater/planted tank enthusiast. I've had friends and family members with reef tanks for years, and have decided to take the plunge myself. I've been reading everything I can for months now, and just ordered my tank (150g 5x2x2) yesterday (yikes!). The plan is to plumb the tank down into the basement and have the actual display be the center piece in my family room. Wish me luck, and let the spending begin!!

you will be glad you plumbed it down to the basements--lots of room for sumps and refugiums

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Aquarist007 · 03/30/2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ResaMichelle

Hi hi - I'm new to fish keeping in general. I've helped build a tank from the ground up, so I've seen it all in action and now I'm doing it for myself and I'm super excited. I'm having a really hard time deciding whether I want an agressive or coral/fish tank, though. I know they're both ambitious undertakings, but I'm a sucker for puffer fish and all things colorful. I'm starting off with a 55 gallon tank just to get the hang of everything, then once I have my bearings I'll expand. Any thoughts? Can't wait to get started!

Cheers!

IMO starting off with fish only with live rock is a good way to get started in this hobby. Once you have the water chemistry understood then you can connvert to a mixed reef tank

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DaVinci · 03/30/2010, 06:53 PM

Hey there

Still fairly new to the hobby, but new to the community.
Budget plan went a bit belly-up with the economy in the past year or so, so upgrades for the tanks have been slow and delayed.
30 gallon display
-centerpiece, med. fuzzy dwarf lion
-med yellow-stripe marroon clown
-med scribbled rabbitfish
-assorted snails
-lots of aptaisia

Unsure how to get rid of with a lionfish in the tank.
-misc. soft corals, and two montiporas.

20 gallon FOWLR
-very small fuzzy dwarf lion
-green anthias
-black perc clown
-yellowtail damsel (original tank cycler)
-huge coral banded shrimp
-emeral crab and a few hermits.

Sisterlimonpot · 03/30/2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DaVinci

Hey there

Still fairly new to the hobby, but new to the community.
Budget plan went a bit belly-up with the economy in the past year or so, so upgrades for the tanks have been slow and delayed.
30 gallon display
-centerpiece, med. fuzzy dwarf lion
-med yellow-stripe marroon clown
-med scribbled rabbitfish
-assorted snails
-lots of aptaisia

Unsure how to get rid of with a lionfish in the tank.
-misc. soft corals, and two montiporas.

20 gallon FOWLR
-very small fuzzy dwarf lion
-green anthias
-black perc clown
-yellowtail damsel (original tank cycler)
-huge coral banded shrimp
-emeral crab and a few hermits.

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You can try some peppermint shrimp for your aiptasia problem

DaVinci · 03/30/2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sisterlimonpot

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You can try some peppermint shrimp for your aiptasia problem

I imagine the Lionfish would eat it, otherwise I'd love to!

Aquarist007 · 03/30/2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DaVinci

I imagine the Lionfish would eat it, otherwise I'd love to!

I use Joe's Juice or Aptasia X depending on the situation. Aptasia X comes with a curved needle that can get some really stubbornly placed aptasia

RICOL · 03/31/2010, 02:48 PM

GREETING PARTNERS

THIS ME LIKE IN THIS NEW HOBBY

AID REQUEST

WHERE CAN I FIND A STORE IN MIAMI FLORIDA CAN SUPPLY EQUIPMENT TO ME.
MY PROJECT IS OF 250G

Be extremely grateful

03/26/2010, 01:15 PM	#2329
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	*To Reef Central* Have you read through this thread yet? http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1696795 Lots of reading and chock full of useful information. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

03/26/2010, 05:21 PM	#2330
scuba rick Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 9	Hello Hi my name is scuba Rick and I'm a saltwater addict

03/27/2010, 11:57 PM	#2335
allnatural Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 8	would llike to introduce myself hell all, im a newbie on the scene but have done at least 6 months of reaserch and i m confident enough to start my first reef tank. i have a fwpt that is a lot of fun but im up for a more challenging passtime. i have a 50g glass tank that im putting in a wall with the working side in my laundry rm so im able to be very creative in my filtration design. im very interested in doing my build as natural as possible. ive built my acrylic 30 gal sump/ref. i plan on a dsb in there. and ive built my ats that will hang on the side of my tank as the return from my sump. its very difficult to make a choice as there is sooooo much controvercial information out there. but i got a word of advice that has helped from a member of trc. "do what you feel and if it works great, if it dont try something else", so that is what im gonna do.

03/30/2010, 04:13 AM	#2339
ddwbeagles Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 119	Norther VA reefer chiming in. David is the name and have been into reefing aquaria for almost two years (realitive noob), but have been keeping aquariums since childhood. Current set-ups include: Red Sea Max 130D w/Lifereef sump Marineland 18" cube & 15"x24" frag tank - plumbed into a shared DIY acrylic sump (Current NEP lighting for MD & Aqautic Life T5 HO for frag tank) 75G AGA FWFO tank 125G empty - future undecided. Current projects. Building LED display to replace stock lighting in RSM & custom cabinet for 18" cube & frag tank combo. EDIT: Oh and my main interest is high end ZOAs & Palys although the RSM is a mixed tank with some of everything (softies, LPS, SPS, etc...) Last edited by ddwbeagles; 03/30/2010 at 04:14 AM. Reason: Added to the list

03/30/2010, 08:41 AM	#2340
SaltydawgI Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rochester Posts: 151	Got my live rock! 72 hours and I amazed at the life. pics: LR7.jpg LR4.jpg LR.jpg LR8.jpg LR3.jpg __________________ Ron ...IT HAPPENS... Current Tank Info: none

03/25/2010, 10:07 PM	#2328
DeadDuck Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 61	Hello everyone! My wife kinda sprang a surprise of buying a modest 17 gallon tank with most of the bells and whistles. I'm hurredly trying to learn how to keep the few fish she bought alive while everything settles. I purchased a few books (including "The Conscientious Marine Aquarist") and am frantically reading forums to learn what to do and what not to do until I feel a little more knowledgable about what is going on in there.

03/26/2010, 08:30 PM	#2332
slicedsmoke Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 59	Hello, My name is SlicedSmoke and im a reefaholic.

03/27/2010, 01:57 AM	#2334
baywatcher Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	Hey, I am the new guy. I am interested in keeping live reef in tank. Is it really possible for how long can I keep them there? Where do I buy live coral? Maintenance part should be tough I suppose.

03/29/2010, 03:45 PM	#2337
ksredneck Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1	hi my names josh and i'm new to this addiction!

03/30/2010, 10:37 AM	#2341
ReefyRoy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 58	Aloha! Hello all, I'm Roy, I live in southeast Michigan, and have been a long-term freshwater/planted tank enthusiast. I've had friends and family members with reef tanks for years, and have decided to take the plunge myself. I've been reading everything I can for months now, and just ordered my tank (150g 5x2x2) yesterday (yikes!). The plan is to plumb the tank down into the basement and have the actual display be the center piece in my family room. Wish me luck, and let the spending begin!!

03/30/2010, 01:40 PM	#2342
ResaMichelle Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1	Hi hi - I'm new to fish keeping in general. I've helped build a tank from the ground up, so I've seen it all in action and now I'm doing it for myself and I'm super excited. I'm having a really hard time deciding whether I want an agressive or coral/fish tank, though. I know they're both ambitious undertakings, but I'm a sucker for puffer fish and all things colorful. I'm starting off with a 55 gallon tank just to get the hang of everything, then once I have my bearings I'll expand. Any thoughts? Can't wait to get started! Cheers!

03/30/2010, 06:53 PM	#2346
DaVinci Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 76	Hey there Still fairly new to the hobby, but new to the community. Budget plan went a bit belly-up with the economy in the past year or so, so upgrades for the tanks have been slow and delayed. 30 gallon display -centerpiece, med. fuzzy dwarf lion -med yellow-stripe marroon clown -med scribbled rabbitfish -assorted snails -lots of aptaisia Unsure how to get rid of with a lionfish in the tank. -misc. soft corals, and two montiporas. 20 gallon FOWLR -very small fuzzy dwarf lion -green anthias -black perc clown -yellowtail damsel (original tank cycler) -huge coral banded shrimp -emeral crab and a few hermits.

03/31/2010, 02:48 PM	#2350
RICOL Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12	GREETING PARTNERS THIS ME LIKE IN THIS NEW HOBBY AID REQUEST WHERE CAN I FIND A STORE IN MIAMI FLORIDA CAN SUPPLY EQUIPMENT TO ME. MY PROJECT IS OF 250G Be extremely grateful