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reefdale · 05/16/2009, 07:20 AM

Thanks, I will perform a 30% water change today and follow your suggested schedule. Will keep you posted on this. Its good to have some experience out there to help

Aquarist007 · 05/16/2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally posted by reefdale
Thanks, I will perform a 30% water change today and follow your suggested schedule. Will keep you posted on this. Its good to have some experience out there to help

thanks but I picked the 30 per cent number based on what Randy---our chemistry icon on here---has suggested as the optimal level to effectively bring down nitrates.

whenever you have a chemistry questions his chemistry articles are a great place to start
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=102605

of course for the basics Water Keepers articles are the best

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1031074

and the capns log book as some good "how to" in it:

http://www.reefcentral.com/wp/?p=346

Caetano_Thiago · 05/17/2009, 12:10 AM

Hi everyone, im new to reel central, my brother in law got addicted to this expensive hobby, and some how i ended up on the band wagon too. lol but yah im a newbie to this so ill look foward to speaking to all of you for help. For starters i have a 14g Oceanic BC. and my current residents are two tiny clownfish, some turn snails, some anemones, and a hermit crab, and somewhere in there i have a very tiny starfish on the loose.

OpCode1300 · 05/17/2009, 12:36 AM

Hello All..

New to RC, big geek and DIY'r

Tank:
125 filling w/ RODI now [and its taking fooooooorever!!!!]

My setup pics Here

Michael · 05/17/2009, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Caetano_Thiago
Hi everyone, im new to reel central, my brother in law got addicted to this expensive hobby, and some how i ended up on the band wagon too. lol but yah im a newbie to this so ill look foward to speaking to all of you for help. For starters i have a 14g Oceanic BC. and my current residents are two tiny clownfish, some turn snails, some anemones, and a hermit crab, and somewhere in there i have a very tiny starfish on the loose.

hey

welcome to our great forum here, nice to see you, welcome again

Michael · 05/17/2009, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by OpCode1300
Hello All..

New to RC, big geek and DIY'r

Tank:
125 filling w/ RODI now [and its taking fooooooorever!!!!]

My setup pics Here

hi-Opcode, welcome to the forum, nice tank, and a good start, looking forward to seeing some more in the future, welcome aboard

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Charlies_Reef · 05/17/2009, 05:49 PM

xx

WaterKeeper · 05/17/2009, 06:05 PM

Hi Charlie

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But our board is rated G, well the Lounge may be PG.

KingsleyBen · 05/17/2009, 07:39 PM

I am from Florence, Alabama and I am a full time student at the University of North Alabama. I am studying computer science. I have had freshwater tanks all my life, but started my first reef tank a little over a year ago. It is a 55 gallon rectangular glass tank with a 20 gallon long sump. I have a Coralife Super Skimmer, a UV sterilizer which I very rarely use, a Current Nova Extreme x2 T-5 HO light fixture, an Aquaclear 70 filter, one Koralia 4 powerhead and one Koralia 3 powerhead, and 2 Marineland Stealth 100w heaters (one in the sump and one in the display). There are many additions that I would like to make to this system but being a college student, I simply can't afford it. I am looking forward to being a member of this community and have already learned a LOT about reefkeeping.

Aquarist007 · 05/18/2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally posted by KingsleyBen
I am from Florence, Alabama and I am a full time student at the University of North Alabama. I am studying computer science. I have had freshwater tanks all my life, but started my first reef tank a little over a year ago. It is a 55 gallon rectangular glass tank with a 20 gallon long sump. I have a Coralife Super Skimmer, a UV sterilizer which I very rarely use, a Current Nova Extreme x2 T-5 HO light fixture, an Aquaclear 70 filter, one Koralia 4 powerhead and one Koralia 3 powerhead, and 2 Marineland Stealth 100w heaters (one in the sump and one in the display). There are many additions that I would like to make to this system but being a college student, I simply can't afford it. I am looking forward to being a member of this community and have already learned a LOT about reefkeeping.

To Reef Central

Time to post some pictures of your setup

MonsterTankMan · 05/18/2009, 09:39 AM

Hello fellow reefers after a few months of joining and checking out the forum and reading some good threads, i decided it was time to introduce my self. My name is Richard i am from michigan. My current tanks are two 40 gallon longs, a red sea max, a 70 gallon in progress and a 150 in progress.

WaterKeeper · 05/18/2009, 09:47 AM

Hi Monster

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Wow, going at it in a big way. Planning on becoming a public aquarium?

MonsterTankMan · 05/18/2009, 09:58 AM

Maybe lol....i have done a saltwater fish only tank when i was 16, shut it down when i was 19 to go to college.....this is my first go at reef tanks.....also have done fresh water tanks non stop since a kid.

Michael · 05/18/2009, 02:03 PM

stop bragging, we older reefers would love to be your age

WaterKeeper · 05/18/2009, 02:12 PM

I'd love to be even twice his age.

Bigshow · 05/18/2009, 08:56 PM

Hey my name is Garrett and I'm from Oklahoma city. I need all the help I can get from anyone. I know the gist of what it takes to have a salt water tank but a little advice wouldn't hurt. I have wanted one my entire life and now I do.

WaterKeeper · 05/19/2009, 10:08 AM

Hi Garrett

To Reef Central

Just ask and help will be there, althought you will learn to take my advice with a grain of salt.

Crazed · 05/19/2009, 10:21 AM

I already posted in this thread before, but I have a silly question. What forum do you post your tank build thread?

Thanks!

WaterKeeper · 05/19/2009, 10:59 AM

Most go into the Reef Discussions forum or the Large Tank forum for really big tanks. There are also build blogs on that RC feature but you need to become a premium member to start a blog.

hawaiianryan · 05/20/2009, 02:35 PM

Hey guys, I used to have a 55gal saltwater about 20 years ago when I lived in hawaii. I decided to get back into the hobby and need a little advise. Anyone know some good reliable aquarium manufacturers? ...or any I should stay away from. Any advise is greatly appreciated!

Aquarist007 · 05/20/2009, 04:55 PM

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check for deals on here in the buying and selling forums or on
www.craigslist.com or
www.kijiji.com (pronounced key gee gee)

alot of times you will get a great deal that includes tank, live rock and alot of other stuff

Tschupe · 05/20/2009, 05:27 PM

check the local forums. theres a reef club in phx. Lots of good info and nice people

krestonc · 05/20/2009, 09:29 PM

krestonc · 05/20/2009, 09:31 PM

hello. my name is Kreston. i used rco several years ago when i first got in to the hobby. great site! after moving to socal from maui, i was forced to take a break. ($$$) i have recently started a reef tank and i'm having so much fun.
thanks for alll the help past, present and future.

Michael · 05/21/2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally posted by krestonc
hello. my name is Kreston. i used rco several years ago when i first got in to the hobby. great site! after moving to socal from maui, i was forced to take a break. ($$$) i have recently started a reef tank and i'm having so much fun.
thanks for alll the help past, present and future.

hi-kreston

glad you got the bug again, welcome aboard

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05/16/2009, 07:20 AM	#276
reefdale Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 43	algae Thanks, I will perform a 30% water change today and follow your suggested schedule. Will keep you posted on this. Its good to have some experience out there to help

05/17/2009, 12:10 AM	#278
Caetano_Thiago Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: 831 Salinas Posts: 420	Hi everyone, im new to reel central, my brother in law got addicted to this expensive hobby, and some how i ended up on the band wagon too. lol but yah im a newbie to this so ill look foward to speaking to all of you for help. For starters i have a 14g Oceanic BC. and my current residents are two tiny clownfish, some turn snails, some anemones, and a hermit crab, and somewhere in there i have a very tiny starfish on the loose. __________________ just keep telling myself that i only spent half of what was actually spent.. and ill be ok. Current Tank Info: 14G Oceanic BC, RapidLed Retro kit with Cree LEDS, intank media basket (middle chamber turned into fuge),Intank fishsaver, MJ900 return pump,hydor deflector, intank water director, intank fuge underwater light, jbj ato, EcoTech MP10ES

05/17/2009, 06:05 PM	#283
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	Hi Charlie *To Reef Central* But our board is rated G, well the Lounge may be PG. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

05/17/2009, 07:39 PM	#284
KingsleyBen Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florence, AL Posts: 34	HELLO! I am from Florence, Alabama and I am a full time student at the University of North Alabama. I am studying computer science. I have had freshwater tanks all my life, but started my first reef tank a little over a year ago. It is a 55 gallon rectangular glass tank with a 20 gallon long sump. I have a Coralife Super Skimmer, a UV sterilizer which I very rarely use, a Current Nova Extreme x2 T-5 HO light fixture, an Aquaclear 70 filter, one Koralia 4 powerhead and one Koralia 3 powerhead, and 2 Marineland Stealth 100w heaters (one in the sump and one in the display). There are many additions that I would like to make to this system but being a college student, I simply can't afford it. I am looking forward to being a member of this community and have already learned a LOT about reefkeeping. __________________ Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. P! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon Reef Tank w/20 gallon sump/refugium. Nova Extreme x2 T-5 HO lighting w/ 10,000k and 420 Actinic Lighting, Coralife Super Skimmer 65, Aquaclear 70 filter, UV Sterilizer, Koralia 4 and Koralia 3 Powerheads, 2 Marineland Stealth 100w heaters

05/18/2009, 09:47 AM	#287
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	Hi Monster *To Reef Central* Wow, going at it in a big way. Planning on becoming a public aquarium? __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

05/17/2009, 12:36 AM	#279
OpCode1300 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sanford Posts: 58	Hello All.. New to RC, big geek and DIY'r Tank: 125 filling w/ RODI now [and its taking fooooooorever!!!!] My setup pics Here

05/17/2009, 05:49 PM	#282
Charlies_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rocklin, Ca Posts: 64	xx

05/18/2009, 09:39 AM	#286
MonsterTankMan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 48176/Michigan Posts: 60	Hello fellow reefers after a few months of joining and checking out the forum and reading some good threads, i decided it was time to introduce my self. My name is Richard i am from michigan. My current tanks are two 40 gallon longs, a red sea max, a 70 gallon in progress and a 150 in progress.

05/18/2009, 09:58 AM	#288
MonsterTankMan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 48176/Michigan Posts: 60	Maybe lol....i have done a saltwater fish only tank when i was 16, shut it down when i was 19 to go to college.....this is my first go at reef tanks.....also have done fresh water tanks non stop since a kid.

05/18/2009, 02:03 PM	#289
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	stop bragging, we older reefers would love to be your age __________________ 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)

05/18/2009, 02:12 PM	#290
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	I'd love to be even twice his age. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

05/18/2009, 08:56 PM	#291
Bigshow Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Paseo District/Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 256	Hey my name is Garrett and I'm from Oklahoma city. I need all the help I can get from anyone. I know the gist of what it takes to have a salt water tank but a little advice wouldn't hurt. I have wanted one my entire life and now I do.

05/19/2009, 10:08 AM	#292
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	Hi Garrett *To Reef Central* Just ask and help will be there, althought you will learn to take my advice with a grain of salt. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

05/19/2009, 10:21 AM	#293
Crazed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 292	I already posted in this thread before, but I have a silly question. What forum do you post your tank build thread? Thanks!

05/19/2009, 10:59 AM	#294
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	Most go into the Reef Discussions forum or the Large Tank forum for really big tanks. There are also build blogs on that RC feature but you need to become a premium member to start a blog. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

05/20/2009, 02:35 PM	#295
hawaiianryan Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1	Aloha Hey guys, I used to have a 55gal saltwater about 20 years ago when I lived in hawaii. I decided to get back into the hobby and need a little advise. Anyone know some good reliable aquarium manufacturers? ...or any I should stay away from. Any advise is greatly appreciated!

05/20/2009, 04:55 PM	#296
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	*To Reef Central* check for deals on here in the buying and selling forums or on www.craigslist.com or www.kijiji.com (pronounced key gee gee) alot of times you will get a great deal that includes tank, live rock and alot of other stuff __________________ 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

05/20/2009, 05:27 PM	#297
Tschupe Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: chandler, AZ Posts: 1,144	hawaiian ryan check the local forums. theres a reef club in phx. Lots of good info and nice people

05/20/2009, 09:29 PM	#298
krestonc Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 41

05/20/2009, 09:31 PM	#299
krestonc Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 41	hello. my name is Kreston. i used rco several years ago when i first got in to the hobby. great site! after moving to socal from maui, i was forced to take a break. ($$$) i have recently started a reef tank and i'm having so much fun. thanks for alll the help past, present and future.