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[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by greatbeast

What up all. Im new to the reef aquarium anyway. I started with a 55g aquarium as my 120g is at a friends cuz it wont fit in my apartment.
The 55 is set up with:
80lbs live sand
61 lbs live rock (35lbs cured, 26lbs uncured)
Aquatic Life 48" T5HO with (2) 48" T5 HO 54W 420/460 Lamps,
48" T5 HO 54W 700+ Lamps and 1W Lunar LED
Aqua C Remora hang on protein skimmer
Aquaclear 70 filter
Aquaclear 70 powerhead
Hydor Koralia 2

I had some problems makeing the sump, overflow and return pump syncing so i left the sump out for now.

You seem off to a great start


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[denvernative]

VERY VERY far from new but here i am

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by denvernative

VERY VERY far from new but here i am

do you mean you or your experience


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[amcor3066]

newbie here maybe you guys can help me figure out what corals I have. I just bought what was cool to me. Tank is a year old. Love this hobby!!!

[MO3N]

Completely new to Reef tanks but have been reading and wanting one for a long time. About to set up my first tank....looking forward to the much needed advice.

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by amcor3066

newbie here maybe you guys can help me figure out what corals I have. I just bought what was cool to me. Tank is a year old. Love this hobby!!!

for one year you have really done well on stocking your tank.


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[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by MO3N

Completely new to Reef tanks but have been reading and wanting one for a long time. About to set up my first tank....looking forward to the much needed advice.

do you have any idea what size of tank you will be starting with?


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[MO3N]

Ya I tried posting a thread about my setup but it has not gone up yet. I have a 29 gallon tank that i will set up. or there is a used 38 gallon tank that is very cheap at my LFS. so i may pick that up just to get a little more water volume. I will start it without a sump and I will add a sump later on.... Im in college and only have one year left so im not sure if ill add the sump or just upgrade to a larger tank after my graduation...I have been into highly planted freshwater tank so i have some left over stuff. I have a fixture that can hold 3 24" HO T-5's (if i get the 38 ill add another two bulbs 36") I have a few powerheads that i can put in there, heaters and i also have an extra canister filter that i may take all the media out and put in a few chunks of liverock. but im not sure if that is a good idea or not.

Thats the basic idea...for now.

[denvernative]

Originally Posted by capn_hylinur

do you mean you or your experience


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Have been in the hobby for about 10 years

[Mr. White]

Whats up? New to the hobby but haven't stopped reading and researching the past 3 weeks, NONSTOP. Damn, there is alot of variables in this hobby. I'm probably gonna go with a 150G or bigger FOWLR setup. i'm still debating on what kinda circulation/filtration setup would be best for this, ideas?? Possible fish I'd like to house are Lionfish, Pufferfish, Eel, FO Wrasse, etc.. I plan on building as much of the equipment as i can except for the tank, mainly because i dont have the working room for it.

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by Mr. White

Whats up? New to the hobby but haven't stopped reading and researching the past 3 weeks, NONSTOP. Damn, there is alot of variables in this hobby. I'm probably gonna go with a 150G or bigger FOWLR setup. i'm still debating on what kinda circulation/filtration setup would be best for this, ideas?? Possible fish I'd like to house are Lionfish, Pufferfish, Eel, FO Wrasse, etc.. I plan on building as much of the equipment as i can except for the tank, mainly because i dont have the working room for it.

I noticed you already posted on another thread----that's great--being proactive is the real way to learn on here
so welcome again


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[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by denvernative

Have been in the hobby for about 10 years

that's great and I can't wait to read the wealth of information you have picked up over those 10 years.

[Fritzers]

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to Reef Central but not new to hobby. I have a 75g mixed reef and a 29g clown and nem tank.
Its nice to see a place where we can all come together!

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by Fritzers

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to Reef Central but not new to hobby. I have a 75g mixed reef and a 29g clown and nem tank.
Its nice to see a place where we can all come together!

glad you have joined up


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[cowboiup77]

Hello everyone my name is Kris. I am new to the salt water world and so far have found it very addicting! I have a 16g tank with 2 clown fish and around 8lbs of live rock. I have a marineland filter(25-30g) and a bubble wand for circulation(it was recommended by the Reef Plus store owner) I look forward to expanding my tank and learning more
My Tank

[DjwCjd]

My girlfriend and I are new to this and we have started to see signs of stress and maybe certain fish problems would greatly appreciate someone telling us who to call to get to come and help so we do not lose any of our wonderful fish. Email williamsdentalarts@gmail.com thanks so very much!

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by greatbeast

What up all. Im new to the reef aquarium anyway. I started with a 55g aquarium as my 120g is at a friends cuz it wont fit in my apartment.
The 55 is set up with:
80lbs live sand
61 lbs live rock (35lbs cured, 26lbs uncured)
Aquatic Life 48" T5HO with (2) 48" T5 HO 54W 420/460 Lamps,
48" T5 HO 54W 700+ Lamps and 1W Lunar LED
Aqua C Remora hang on protein skimmer
Aquaclear 70 filter
Aquaclear 70 powerhead
Hydor Koralia 2

I had some problems makeing the sump, overflow and return pump syncing so i left the sump out for now.

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the setup is great but if I may suggest a little more flow. Flow rate should be anywhere between 20 and 40 times your tank vol in gph

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by DjwCjd

My girlfriend and I are new to this and we have started to see signs of stress and maybe certain fish problems would greatly appreciate someone telling us who to call to get to come and help so we do not lose any of our wonderful fish. Email williamsdentalarts@gmail.com thanks so very much!

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If you can give some more details as to the problems with you fish and your tank conditions we will try to help you here.
I would suggest you re-edit your post(you have 1 hr to do so) and remove your personal email. You have a private email on here to avoid possible problems you might have giving out your personal one to 220,000 reefers and who knows how many lurkers. Of course you don't have to worry about the 222000 registered members

You can list what city you are in--that would help with hooking you up to a local reef club forum on here.

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by cowboiup77

Hello everyone my name is Kris. I am new to the salt water world and so far have found it very addicting! I have a 16g tank with 2 clown fish and around 8lbs of live rock. I have a marineland filter(25-30g) and a bubble wand for circulation(it was recommended by the Reef Plus store owner) I look forward to expanding my tank and learning more
My Tank

bubble wands have little application in reef tanks--they are more a fresh water thing and in most case for looks. People seem to like the wall of bubbles
In your case you get little flow from them
I would suggest you buy a Koralia nano power head which would be adequate for your 16 gal


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[cowboiup77]

Thank you for the welcome and tip, I will make the switch from the bubble wand to the power head.

[RaudelJr]

Hi All,

I'm Raudel and I'm new to Salt Water aquariums. I have a 259 Gallon Tank to set up and are anxious to get it all started. I'm currently getting a stand built 3 feet tall which should provide enough room for a sump and any filtration/pums/equipment that will be needed.

I know I'm going to need a lot of HELP to get started. I'm looking forward to all the help you EXPERTS can provide.

It's good to be here, and thank you all in advance!

See you all at the forum threads.

Raudel

[Sisterlimonpot]

Originally Posted by RaudelJr

Hi All,

I'm Raudel and I'm new to Salt Water aquariums. I have a 259 Gallon Tank to set up and are anxious to get it all started. I'm currently getting a stand built 3 feet tall which should provide enough room for a sump and any filtration/pums/equipment that will be needed.

I know I'm going to need a lot of HELP to get started. I'm looking forward to all the help you EXPERTS can provide.

It's good to be here, and thank you all in advance!

See you all at the forum threads.

Raudel

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[Jonnhy]

I am setting up a 140 gal and could use some advice! Also looking for a chiller and lighting. Tucson az

[Sisterlimonpot]

Originally Posted by Jonnhy

I am setting up a 140 gal and could use some advice! Also looking for a chiller and lighting. Tucson az

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If you haven't already read this sticky
It should answer a lot of your questions, and if you have specific questions be sure to ask them in the "New to the Hobby" forum.

[Lakehouse]

Hi guys/gals,

I have been doing freshwater planted/aquascapes for about a year and a half now.

I just picked-up a beautiful 750 gallon salt tank-(FOWLR). I am VERY excited to get going on this and am sure I will have LOTS of questions as this will be my first salt exposure. Wish me luck!

Tim in Glendale, AZ

Oh Yeah...Also looking to join a local club here in the Phoenix az area.