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Unread 06/12/2012, 06:40 PM   #1
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New to this great hobby, Looking to set up a salt water tank and needing to get input and advice. Vinny


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Unread 06/12/2012, 06:58 PM   #2
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good luck. i love this hobby but a lot of up and downs


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Unread 06/12/2012, 09:41 PM   #3
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welcome to the addiction.... also start looking for a second job lol....


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Unread 06/12/2012, 11:35 PM   #4
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New to this great hobby, Looking to set up a salt water tank and needing to get input and advice. Vinny
At the top of this forum (new to the hobby) you will find a whole bunch of threads marked sticky. Read those. Read them again. Read them again.


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Unread 06/12/2012, 11:40 PM   #5
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At the top of this forum (new to the hobby) you will find a whole bunch of threads marked sticky. Read those. Read them again. Read them again.
^ This.


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Unread 06/13/2012, 08:05 AM   #6
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welcome to the addiction.... Also start looking for a second job lol....
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Unread 06/13/2012, 10:41 AM   #7
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Rule #1: Read everything you can on RC before doing anything.
Rule #2: Go slow...Do not rush. Your fish and corals will thank you later


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Unread 06/13/2012, 10:42 AM   #8
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BTW: Good luck in this awesome hobby and welcome to RC!


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Unread 06/13/2012, 10:42 AM   #9
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Rule #1: Read everything you can on RC before doing anything.
Rule #2: Go slow...Do not rush. Your fish and corals will thank you later
Dont trust your local fish store lol.


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