Hello all. I am new to this whole addiction to aquaria... and as of yet do not have my own tank. I've been spending hours for the past two weeks now researching on reef tanks, sumps, protein skimmers, powerheads, water, live rock, etc etc. I've been to 6 local saltwater stores to "peruse" and speak with the knowledgeable folk there. It is amazing how customer service differs from store to store, but I have found Reef Central online... and well... here I am. Great community here from what I can see. Anyhow, all insight from the experienced aquarist to this novice looking to start his first reef system is welcome.
If You Are New to Reef Central, Introduce Yourself Here!
- Thread starter JohnL
- Start date
boisestate208
New member
whats up everybody, my name is miles i live in boise, ID. im fairly new to saltwater. i have a 29 gallon fowlr for the time being.some of my hobbies are camping, fishing, and of course my aquariums :wavehand:
Last edited:
gasbatalla
New member
Hi RC, my name is Gaston, I'm from Costa Rica. I started with a 42 gallon tank back in december 2009, now I'm up to a 90 gallon, I got bit by the reef bug real bad. :rollface:
Trouble in River City
Trouble in River City
Hello. I am new to the forum and new to reef aquarium keeping.
I inherited a 40 gal reef tank that has 2 clown fish, 1 pseudo chroma, 2 frogspawn coral, 2 torchlight anemones, 1 feather duster, a giant crop of xenia, 4 hermit crabs and a whole host of snails.
Summer is here in ATL and I can't seem to get the temperature in my aquarium down.
The temperature now is around 82-84. A snail died and possibly a hermit crab. the rest seem ok. But I was told not to go above 80 for temp.
Does anyone have any suggestions besides a really expensive reef chiller?
Thanks!
Trouble in River City
Hello. I am new to the forum and new to reef aquarium keeping.
I inherited a 40 gal reef tank that has 2 clown fish, 1 pseudo chroma, 2 frogspawn coral, 2 torchlight anemones, 1 feather duster, a giant crop of xenia, 4 hermit crabs and a whole host of snails.
Summer is here in ATL and I can't seem to get the temperature in my aquarium down.
The temperature now is around 82-84. A snail died and possibly a hermit crab. the rest seem ok. But I was told not to go above 80 for temp.
Does anyone have any suggestions besides a really expensive reef chiller?
Thanks!
Sisterlimonpot
Premium Member
[welcome]
I wish that I found RC earlier as well. but good to finally have you with us. Be sure to start a thread full of pictures of your tank.
Sisterlimonpot
Premium Member
Sisterlimonpot
Premium Member
[welcome] Glad to have you here. Good to see you starting off slowly and hopefully one day you'll take the plunge into a reef tank.
Sisterlimonpot
Premium Member
Sisterlimonpot
Premium Member
[welcome]
there are some other options for cooling a tank. 78-82 is about where you want to keep the temp. You can increase surface turbulence by aiming power heads towards the top of the tank, to aid in evaporation which will naturally cool the tank (the down side is having to top off more on a daily basis)
Change your lighting periods to later in the evening when it's cooler (some people that are at work all day start their lighting period right before they get home, that way they aren't wasting the viewing time when they are at work)
HTH
guppy74
New member
My name is Charles Guptill hence the nickname Guppy:fish1: I Live in PA,I just recently got into Marine Aquariums thanks to a buddy of mine at work. Thanks a lot SirusX1721 lol just kidding bud. He also got me started on this site. I have a 29 gallon marine tank with 1 GSM Clown 1 Blue Damsel 2 Peppermint shrimp 1 Mexican Turbo Snail and 10 red legged hermit crabs. I also have a few other Fresh water tanks a 75 gallon (Tiger Oscar & Bala Shark) 3 10 gallons 2 5 gallons and a 29 gallon (African Cichlids).
Last edited:
Aquarist007
New member
since you are changing to salt water then you better change your name to goby:hmm5:
[welcome]
babarney
New member
Hello Everyone,
I have already posted a couple times but I figured that I would introduce myself. My name is Ben and I live in Phoenix, AZ. I recently decided to start my first saltwater tank and finally got it up and running about a week ago. I have a 40 gallon setup, with 40 pounds of marco dry rock, and 40 pounds of sand. I seeded everything with a pound of live rock (I know, i'm cheap). I can't wait for the cycle to be complete so I can start adding fish and coral. I look forward to sharing what I learn and learning from others as there seems to be a vast amount of reef keeping knowledge here.
I have already posted a couple times but I figured that I would introduce myself. My name is Ben and I live in Phoenix, AZ. I recently decided to start my first saltwater tank and finally got it up and running about a week ago. I have a 40 gallon setup, with 40 pounds of marco dry rock, and 40 pounds of sand. I seeded everything with a pound of live rock (I know, i'm cheap). I can't wait for the cycle to be complete so I can start adding fish and coral. I look forward to sharing what I learn and learning from others as there seems to be a vast amount of reef keeping knowledge here.
Sisterlimonpot
Premium Member
[welcome]
Seems like you're off to a good start. Be sure to start a thread documenting your progress.
Sisterlimonpot
Premium Member
Angeliquetg
New member
Hello Reefers
Hello Reefers
I am new to the addiction. I started about 5 months ago with a biocube and have recently got hooked onto a 90 with a 30 sump/fuge. That is still in the process of being set up. Just got some base rock in there from a local reefer. I joined the local reef club, JARC and everyone has been very helpful. My 2 1/2 year old daughter now knows the names of more fish than my husband does. I am loving it. I am addicted. Hopefully next step will be a frag tank.
Hello Reefers
I am new to the addiction. I started about 5 months ago with a biocube and have recently got hooked onto a 90 with a 30 sump/fuge. That is still in the process of being set up. Just got some base rock in there from a local reefer. I joined the local reef club, JARC and everyone has been very helpful. My 2 1/2 year old daughter now knows the names of more fish than my husband does. I am loving it. I am addicted. Hopefully next step will be a frag tank.
Sisterlimonpot
Premium Member
PurdueWaterGuy
New member
I've been lurking for several months and finally decided to step forward. My name is Tim, and I've had freshwater aquariums off and on for the last 4 decades. Our son has had a 90 gallon reef for the last 10 years, and after watching his success, I'm finally prepared to make the leap to saltwater. If the remodelling of our house proceeds as planned, there should be a few hundred square feet of basement ready for the reef project by the end of the year. Our son has also gifted me with his leftovers, a 90 gallon tank with base and T5 lighting (currently dry). Also found a deal on a large wet/dry filter that's hopefully going to be a 20 gallon sump, along with a large-ish skimmer (I forget the make and model) So for now it's work on the remodelling, accumulate parts, research, and make plans for the system.
Professionally, I am an engineer for one of the country's largest nanotechnology research centers. My responsibilities include leading the design team for the ultrapure water system, as well as the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the system. The system produces 15,000 gallons per day of water that's purer than what is used to make computer chips. One component of the system is 19,000 gallon per day two-pass reverse osmosis system.
I may be able to help out with questions about water softening, RO, deionization, UV, ozone, water chemistry, etc, etc....
Professionally, I am an engineer for one of the country's largest nanotechnology research centers. My responsibilities include leading the design team for the ultrapure water system, as well as the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the system. The system produces 15,000 gallons per day of water that's purer than what is used to make computer chips. One component of the system is 19,000 gallon per day two-pass reverse osmosis system.
I may be able to help out with questions about water softening, RO, deionization, UV, ozone, water chemistry, etc, etc....
Vicarious Cynic
New member
Hi, I'm Mark. I put 50 pounds of live rock in a 40 gallon aquarium today - so my adventure begins. I have a 40 gallon long (48" x 12" x 16). I've got no sump or refugium - running a Fluval 305 and a Remora Pro skimmer. 200 watt heater and a couple of powerheads ( Koralia 1 and a penguin 550) round it out.
My biggest wonder is lights. I bought 2 - 24" AquaticLife T-5 HO's at a liquidation sale. They both have one daylight bulb, and one actinic (all four are 24 watt). I also have two 18" inch Actinics in florescent fittings (T8?) that are 15 watts each. Will this be enough for hard corals and a clam - or am I underlit?
Thanks - looking forward to lots of advice, some of it good!
My biggest wonder is lights. I bought 2 - 24" AquaticLife T-5 HO's at a liquidation sale. They both have one daylight bulb, and one actinic (all four are 24 watt). I also have two 18" inch Actinics in florescent fittings (T8?) that are 15 watts each. Will this be enough for hard corals and a clam - or am I underlit?
Thanks - looking forward to lots of advice, some of it good!
Sisterlimonpot
Premium Member
[welcome]
That's awesome, There are lots of questions about RODI's, UV, ozone, water chemistry here. glad to have you here.
Similar threads
- Sticky
