Newbie RC

matt210G · 03/01/2009, 07:05 PM

Hello fellow nutters !! 39 yrs old Born in Liverpool , UK and moved to Toronto, Canada 20 yrs ago.
I am a SW newbie. Have been involved with African Cichlids and always desired a reef. Got a 210G drilled AG for Christmas so let the games begin !! I am an avid DIY guy so I am going to take my time and and attempt to De budget this build as I go. I have built a custom Maple stand and hood. Installed home made durso standpipes. The canopy has 4 x 96 w Compact flourescents and my wallett is empty !! Next step is a 80 Gal sump / refuge DIY... (scariest part yet). My goal is to start with a FOWLR and transform to reef with the minimal amount of discards as possible. I hope to have this completed prior to retirement !!

madisonrose05 · 03/01/2009, 07:14 PM

WELCOME!!!!!
good luck with the project! sure is a fun way to blow money out window!!!!

JEFFR259 · 03/01/2009, 07:41 PM

To Reef Central

Ask lots of questions...have patience.....and HAVE FUN!

chris4869 · 03/02/2009, 05:45 PM

Welcome Matt. I don't think it's possible to retire with a hobby like this.

The retirement money goes directly into the tank and there's nothing left to retire with.

Take a lot of pictures for us.

spleify · 03/02/2009, 05:50 PM

To Reef Central

Matt, that is one heck of a Christmas present!!

Good luck, have fun and don't be afraid to ask questions as you go.

Spleify

03/01/2009, 07:05 PM	#1
matt210G Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 29	Newbie RC Hello fellow nutters !! 39 yrs old Born in Liverpool , UK and moved to Toronto, Canada 20 yrs ago. I am a SW newbie. Have been involved with African Cichlids and always desired a reef. Got a 210G drilled AG for Christmas so let the games begin !! I am an avid DIY guy so I am going to take my time and and attempt to De budget this build as I go. I have built a custom Maple stand and hood. Installed home made durso standpipes. The canopy has 4 x 96 w Compact flourescents and my wallett is empty !! Next step is a 80 Gal sump / refuge DIY... (scariest part yet). My goal is to start with a FOWLR and transform to reef with the minimal amount of discards as possible. I hope to have this completed prior to retirement !!

03/02/2009, 05:50 PM	#5
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	*To Reef Central* Matt, that is one heck of a Christmas present!! Good luck, have fun and don't be afraid to ask questions as you go. Spleify __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

03/01/2009, 07:14 PM	#2
madisonrose05 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: boston Posts: 63	WELCOME!!!!! good luck with the project! sure is a fun way to blow money out window!!!!

03/01/2009, 07:41 PM	#3
JEFFR259 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 595	*To Reef Central* Ask lots of questions...have patience.....and HAVE FUN!

03/02/2009, 05:45 PM	#4
chris4869 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,006	Welcome Matt. I don't think it's possible to retire with a hobby like this. The retirement money goes directly into the tank and there's nothing left to retire with. Take a lot of pictures for us.