If You Are New to Reef Central, Introduce Yourself Here!

[Aquatope]

Hello Everyone,
My name is Tom Heerbrandt, Old registrant but my first time using the site. I am a marine biologist, specialized in aquaculture. I have had aquariums and reefs for over 20 years now. I also own and operate an aquarium service I also work part time at one of the biggest reef aquarium stores on Long Island. Reason why I am here is to share and expand my existing knowlege of reef care. Helping novice to advaced hobbyst is something i enjoy doing. So I look foreward to discussing reef topics with everyone.
No worries,
Tom

 

[Paul B]

Tom nice to meet you. Whatever aquarium store you work part time for, I was probably there at one time or another.
Welcome aboard.
You will be inundated with questions so I hope you like this stuff
[welcome]

 

[Paul B]

Also hello Kevin,Tednelson, and Deni, this is not really my job but the Capn is out getting a message now so I will do it.

[welcome]

 

[MoneyGone]

Hey all! Im new to the forums but not new to reefkeeping. I am in the middle of my second build and found your site. My name is Jared and Im from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

 

[Aquarist007]

Hey all! Im new to the forums but not new to reefkeeping. I am in the middle of my second build and found your site. My name is Jared and Im from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

[welcome]

second build---suggest you start a build thread and post some pictures there so we can all enjoy

 

[Aquarist007]

Also hello Kevin,Tednelson, and Deni, this is not really my job but the Capn is out getting a message now so I will do it.

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I was looking for the water keeper----but I didn't think he hung around massage places. Not sterile enough places for an analytical chemist:lolspin:

 

[thanhjenn]

Hi, my name is thanh. Been in and out of the hobby for the last 5 years. combined probably year or so of experience. presently running 90 gal with probably not enough flow. Have 5 fish (flame hawkfish, mckosker wrasse, 2 threadfine, and fairy wrasse.) coral some lps and sps.

 

[Michael]

Hi, my name is thanh. Been in and out of the hobby for the last 5 years. combined probably year or so of experience. presently running 90 gal with probably not enough flow. Have 5 fish (flame hawkfish, mckosker wrasse, 2 threadfine, and fairy wrasse.) coral some lps and sps.

welcome aboard, nice to see a new member with experience, hope you hang around the forum and help out the rookies

[welcome]

 

[Kates]

Hi, I'm really brand new to the saltwater hobby so I just want to introduce myself. I'm Kate from Colorado, about as landlocked as you get I guess! I have been interested and fascinated by saltwater systems for a long time, what held me back was that I wanted to have a BIG reef tank and it all just seemed so expensive and complicated. I finally decided to just jump in, and use the 20g for my first saltwater system. This is a great site! I'm so happy to have such an awesome source of info and advice. Thanks for making it a little less daunting to be a total newbie!

 

[Paul B]

Kates, nice to meet you. I was stationed at Fort Carson Colorado for a few months before Nam. I lived in Denver. Nice place but it does need an ocean
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[tedlietz]

I am sorry to say that I have no Live Rock at this time.............its sort of xpensive....

Ted Lietz

 

[Aquarist007]

I am sorry to say that I have no Live Rock at this time.............its sort of xpensive....

Ted Lietz

Live rock is the basis for filtration in a reef tank. I would not suggest you start your tank without it. But since you are here you might as well take advantage of all the learning you can get

[welcome]

 

[thanhjenn]

I am sorry to say that I have no Live Rock at this time.............its sort of xpensive....

Ted Lietz

keep your eye on the livestock selling page, always someone selling

 

[Aquarist007]

keep your eye on the livestock selling page, always someone selling

that's a great point.
Also look in the reef club forums for a local reef club.

 

[stayhuman]

new 2 the site but not the addiction 90 gal. mostly sps then 55 gal. with lps and softies


Keith

 

[Aquarist007]

new 2 the site but not the addiction 90 gal. mostly sps then 55 gal. with lps and softies
Keith

[welcome]

Hope you will post some pictures of your tanks

 

[stayhuman]

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Hope you will post some pictures of your tanks

Heres a pic. forya

 

[Step Johns]

Hi all my name is Stephen and i am new to reefcentral. I have been reefing for around 6 months and it has been an amazing adventure with both highs and lows. I made the rookie mistake of not letting my first tank cycle and i lost everything because of that and a temperature swing. But i now feel like i am a little bit more informed and currently have a 34 gallon solana with a 150 sunpod and a 10 gallon zoanthis tank with a dual sattelite fixture. So i am looking forward to all of the info i will learn from this forum

 

[Mav2]

Good Evening, I set up my first Reef tank 5 years ago, after keeping a 30 gallon Tropical tank for over a year. After seeing a friends 50 gallon tank I was hooked and decided to set up my own....with much needed assistance!!! After 6 months of fishes and corals dying on me for no apparant reason, I gave up and broke down the tank. 5 years on, and after reading hours of threads on this site, I decided on my current setup - a 60 gallon tank. 44" x 24" x 15". 3 months on and it's looking kinda OK. I would like to thank all users of this site for their wonderful pearls of wisdom and showcasing some fantastic tanks.


Ps
How do I post pictures...."please enter the URL "???

 

[Mav2]