Reintroducing myself to the saltwater world

Taurean · 07/18/2011, 10:19 PM

Hi there guys, names Mike

A number of years ago I started a saltwater fish tank and well..... Lets just say I was young, and extremely limited on funds.

But I retained a lot of what I read and learned and ready to get my feet back in the water!

Got my 20 Gallon High Aquarium along with some of the old equipment from last time and even some base rock sitting in a box, leak tested, wiped clean with water and vinegar, rocks sprayed down and mad sure no creepy crawlers where in there, old broken equipment replaced and now have almost everything to get ths bad boy up and running properly this time. Got my birthday in 2 weeks and sure I will be 20 and most people are expecting to have this huge dinner with my cooworkers and friends but I'm just asking for a better skimmer of better light (damn you VHOs!). Cause Imma nerd like that.

I was just kind of introducing myself saying hey what up.

papagimp · 07/18/2011, 10:42 PM

... back that is

I to have just returned after an extended leave of absence. Lot's of us nerds in here so do us some nerdy favors and let's see a pic of this new setup ! lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taurean

but I'm just asking for a better skimmer of better light.

weird... I doubt anyone here has asked for that for a birthday before :P Although they both go on my Dear Santa list every year

sponger0 · 07/19/2011, 06:41 AM

Tell everyone to chip in and get you a gift certificate to an online fish store lol

Taurean · 07/19/2011, 08:13 AM

Get some nice t5 lighting or a skimmer that won't take up so much space or suck! Luckily I only plan to keep fish as of right now till I am set with having enough money for a car, another job after my seasonal position is done, and balancing this thing. But since I am not going back to school right away I need some sort of hobby and something complex to keep my mind sharp so my brain doesn't go to mush! And also I love fish haha

I swear the stand is the last thing I thought I was gonna have trouble with. I can't find one anywhere! Craigslist, savers, salvation army, the other pet stores besides Petco ($60 for a flimsy stand? I think not). I just want the sand already so I can finally cycle the darn thing. Probably should fix my camera as well so I can document it. Good thing I have plenty of time cause I am stil deciding on my last fish!

07/18/2011, 10:19 PM	#1
Taurean Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western, Massachusetts Posts: 20	Reintroducing myself to the saltwater world Hi there guys, names Mike A number of years ago I started a saltwater fish tank and well..... Lets just say I was young, and extremely limited on funds. But I retained a lot of what I read and learned and ready to get my feet back in the water! Got my 20 Gallon High Aquarium along with some of the old equipment from last time and even some base rock sitting in a box, leak tested, wiped clean with water and vinegar, rocks sprayed down and mad sure no creepy crawlers where in there, old broken equipment replaced and now have almost everything to get ths bad boy up and running properly this time. Got my birthday in 2 weeks and sure I will be 20 and most people are expecting to have this huge dinner with my cooworkers and friends but I'm just asking for a better skimmer of better light (damn you VHOs!). Cause Imma nerd like that. I was just kind of introducing myself saying hey what up.

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07/19/2011, 06:41 AM	#3
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	Tell everyone to chip in and get you a gift certificate to an online fish store lol

07/19/2011, 08:13 AM	#4
Taurean Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western, Massachusetts Posts: 20	Get some nice t5 lighting or a skimmer that won't take up so much space or suck! Luckily I only plan to keep fish as of right now till I am set with having enough money for a car, another job after my seasonal position is done, and balancing this thing. But since I am not going back to school right away I need some sort of hobby and something complex to keep my mind sharp so my brain doesn't go to mush! And also I love fish haha I swear the stand is the last thing I thought I was gonna have trouble with. I can't find one anywhere! Craigslist, savers, salvation army, the other pet stores besides Petco ($60 for a flimsy stand? I think not). I just want the sand already so I can finally cycle the darn thing. Probably should fix my camera as well so I can document it. Good thing I have plenty of time cause I am stil deciding on my last fish!