I'm bringing home a new 75 gallon empty tank and oak stand, and want to slowly bring an ocean reef community to my apartment as well! I don't make alot of money so i'll really have to start slow with one thing at a time, but i'm very determined and fascinated by this new hobby i've found! I have two LFS's in the area, but i've been told this is the best place to learn because no one here is trying to sell me anything! I have been doing alot of research but any advice on the next step I should make in this slow process i would greatly appreciate! -Bill
I am a newbie to C-Sea and this hobby, but i was told this is the place to be!
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Jeff Trout
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MMOORE0324
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Hey Bill welcome to Reef Central and to C-SEA!!!!! Going slow and doing tons of research along the way is the best thing that you can do for yourself when it comes to reefing, so you are definatly on the right track! Make sure that you do a build thread once you get going... any questions can be addressed there. Gooluck and welcome aboard!
Briney Dave
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Read: there are several good books out there each written at different levels, so it easy to find one that puts things in terms a new guy can understand and use.
Second: find a local who has a similar sized set-up and visit them. If you can find a couple even better. That way you can put together the ideas being talked about with what they really look like.
Then plan plan and plan some more: don't jump into buying this piece or that before you are sure of what the final product will look like and what you really need to use to get there.
This is a great and very enjoyable hobby but many leave in complete frustration by violating the above. You have to be patient, many parts of this take a lot of time to make happen the right way. Trying to rush a tank cycle, or adding things too fast are common mistakes \
as is buying things that cover or mask problems rather than solve them.
So welcome, come to the meetings, make some buddys; visit them, ask questions and enjoy!!!!
your pal
Briney Dave
Second: find a local who has a similar sized set-up and visit them. If you can find a couple even better. That way you can put together the ideas being talked about with what they really look like.
Then plan plan and plan some more: don't jump into buying this piece or that before you are sure of what the final product will look like and what you really need to use to get there.
This is a great and very enjoyable hobby but many leave in complete frustration by violating the above. You have to be patient, many parts of this take a lot of time to make happen the right way. Trying to rush a tank cycle, or adding things too fast are common mistakes \
as is buying things that cover or mask problems rather than solve them.
So welcome, come to the meetings, make some buddys; visit them, ask questions and enjoy!!!!
your pal
Briney Dave
First of all, welcome to a great hobby that will bring you great satisfaction if you have patience and a desire to learn something new. When I started 6 years ago, someone put this book in my hand and it was the best thing that happened to me.
The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner. You can find it HERE
The next thing I should share with you is to ask lots of questions before investing in equipment. There are inexpensive things you can get away with, but there are a few items that are worth saving your pennies to do correctly the fist time. The good news is that you've found this forum, and most people here will steer you clear of the cheap solutions that will cost more in the long run.
I hope you enjoy this hobby as much as the rest of us. Good luck
The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner. You can find it HERE
The next thing I should share with you is to ask lots of questions before investing in equipment. There are inexpensive things you can get away with, but there are a few items that are worth saving your pennies to do correctly the fist time. The good news is that you've found this forum, and most people here will steer you clear of the cheap solutions that will cost more in the long run.
I hope you enjoy this hobby as much as the rest of us. Good luck
Jeff Trout
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Im glad to see that you checked out the site.
OH yea if you need anything Im not to far either.440-610-5516
OH yea if you need anything Im not to far either.440-610-5516
Aadler
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I say track down that idoit that sent you here and take a baseball bat to his tail lights! ;c)
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Scott W Michael books are almost must have and eric borneman Aquarium Corals is helpful for reefs/corals, but not sure i would buy it.
Start by drilling a hole or two in the 75g for an overflow, that is if the back side isn't tempered, which im pretty sure they aren't.
Mike
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Scott W Michael books are almost must have and eric borneman Aquarium Corals is helpful for reefs/corals, but not sure i would buy it.
Start by drilling a hole or two in the 75g for an overflow, that is if the back side isn't tempered, which im pretty sure they aren't.
Mike
Jeff Trout
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I thought I was helping him out,but.....
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