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03-11-2007, 04:58 PM
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 Starting a saltwater reef, and could use help and advice from EVERYONE ;0) Hi Firends!!! I have been a fanatic over marine fish and wildlife, and have finally come to the conclusion that YES, I will go ahead and start one up!!!! I have had freshwater setups for years, but now, I have gotten rid of the freshwater, and will be starting a 75-125 gallon setup. I have done a little research, and I am very nervous with this all. I am going to need everyone's help with this, espescially those that have been taking care of their own setups for a few years or longer. I just need to know what equipment I will need, suggestions on the species of fish my setup should become a home to, and anything extra that you can think of. Hope to hear from you all soon!!
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03-11-2007, 07:56 PM
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| Navygirl436, It is very important that for your substrate you use live sand. I did not and had to change out my crushed coral, and it took all day  My crabs love the sand It is better that you get advice from others who have had SW for a while, and do not listen to the lfs person, like I did!! This site is great, and I have learned quite a lot here. Best of luck to you, you are going to get addicted. Deb
__________________ 55gal AGA, 2 hydor koralia 2 PH, 1 MJ 900 PH, Aqua C Remora skimmer, Eheim 2227 W/D filter, 6 light Nova Extreem Pro T5's, 60# LS, 60# LR, 2 carki clowns, 1 pygmy yellow angel, multiple colored zoas, ricordias, multiple different shrooms, frog spawn, nuclear candy cane, assorted leathers. Assort. snails, and hermits. Assorted SPS corals. |
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03-11-2007, 09:24 PM
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| New used 220 Gal tank ok scored a used 220 gal reef tank..empty and is very dirty...$850 tank lights and stand so not complaining, but what is the best way to clean her up and ger it ready for salt.. lots of old alge and salt res.... want to got her to referb to new condition before i start...anyone hear about these Welcome to Tom Aquarium and Pet Products, Inc. RAPIDS PRO SERIES: PS3???? what is best way to clean a old tank and prep...PLEASE help I am not new, but always purchased new in the past.. Grasshopper |
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03-12-2007, 07:27 AM
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| Welcome navygirl.  Good Luck on the tank. My suggestion would be to buy a book, honestly. That was my first purchase. I just purchased my tank this past weekend, and I think I'm on the right track, at least the book says I am.  Good Luck on finding the tank. |
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07-31-2007, 12:10 PM
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| Re: Starting a saltwater reef, and could use help and advice from EVERYONE ;0) Navy: Welcome to the hobby. I just started my 180G tank. The point is I am new to the hobby so take my word only if you can trust me. First ofcourse is get a glass tank and not acrylic. Oceanic makes great glass tanks. Go with the 120G. Obviously, buy a stand that can take the weight. For the lights go with outer orbit, MH, T5 and Lunar. Get a large sump underneath the tank, protein skimmer and UV sterlizer, 3 3100 powerheads and a really quiet main pump. Get carribean course reef sand and not crushed corals. That's a start. Sanjay |
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