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[Aquarist007]

Hi everyone! I'm Shayne (Negative). I'm from Salt Lake City, Utah. I'm new to the hobby and I'm currently building a 90 gallon reef tank. I'm a couple months into the project and I still haven't even added water yet. I'm just taking my time so get it done right, and it makes it easier to enjoy the process.

for sure you have to exercise patience for long term success in this hobby

[welcome]

 

[Aquarist007]

Hello everyone. Shawn from Dallas, TX. New to the hobby and building a 75 gallon reef. Bought the 75 gallon standard (no overflow). Any suggestions on equipment need to have a successful setup would be warmly welcomed. I have the tank and (2) Koralia Evos rated at 1050 gph and have been considering the Deltec MCE600 skimmer and Currant Nova Pro Extreme T-5 lighting system. Again, any suggestions on equipment or setup would help.

Thanks.

I would drill the side of the tank and put in an internal overflow and return bulkhead along with loc lines.

[welcome]

 

[spudmclellan]

Hey, The name is Blase. I'm very new to reefs and saltwater as a whole. I have helped with quite a few 200+ freshwater setups(amazonian) and currently work in a lab dealing with xyphophorous aka swordtails. I have wanted a reef setup for quite some time; and have read quite a bit of WK's posts. The girlfriend just bought me a 29 gallon Oceanic Biocube and figured it was a great place for me to start in the apartment. She's a pretty rockin girlfriend

 

[Mikey468040]

Hey all, name is Mike im 27 and live in Northpole, Alaska. Im new to the hobby but have been researching now for about 8 months and im hoping to start up a tank here soon once I figure out how big I want to go. Just wanted to dropin and say hey cause im sure I'll be asking a lot of questions.

 

[fytinirish992]

hey there my fellow aquarists, im chris, i live in jacksonville, fl. im fairly new to the saltwater aquarium deal. i have a 29 gal salt which currently has me in a fight w/ ich, so far i have lost an eibli angel and a neon goby. i also have 2 freshwater tanks, a 90 gal and a 20 gal long. the 90 will become salt very soon. im somewhat addicted to marine aquariums now.

 

[tnort]

New to the Hobby -

New to the Hobby -

Hello All,

My name is Todd and I live in Temecula CA which is just north of SD. I have been reading a lot on RC for the last year and have finally made my purchase.

I purchased a 60 gal Solana XL and love the look. I added a little rock (20 lbs) and bagged sand and want to take this really slow at first.

While setting up, I realized just how much I did not know. Any or all advice is appreciated and want to post photos as I get started.

What I am hoping for is help along the way based on my photos and questions.

First question first - I do not want to harm any livestock (don't have any yet) and will be adding more rock when I find the right pieces, should I add all live rock at first or can I piece it together while the tank is cycling.

Thanks,

Todd

 

[stryder268]

i have had a 55 gallon fresh water tank as long as i can remember growing up mainly angels and Gourami's i have had my own 55 gallon fresh water tank for the last 2 yrs and am looking to switch over to a salt water tank love all the colors just don't know where to start and what i need to get it started any help would be very appreciated thank you in advance

Stryder268

 

[AusBloke]

G'day all, I am from NSW Australia, and I have a 10g Nano SW thats been up and running for about 12 months. Look forward to getting some advice from you all, on my future plans.

Cheers.

 

[Xtremedave67]

Newbie to RC and hobby

Newbie to RC and hobby

Hello,
my name is Dave, my wife and I are new to hobby about 3 months now, and heard about RC thru friends from another site

 

[phatalbert]

hello

hello

Hi. My name is Josh. My roommate rekindled my interest in fish a couple months ago. I have a 75 gallon FOWLR, which houses a Panther Grouper and Fimbriated Eel. I recently bought a 300 gallon because I wanted to keep Cat Sharks, but after doing some reading I learned that it is not a suitable tank for a long comfortable life for the shark. So I am going to take my time putting it together and probably keep a Miniatus Grouper, Clown Trigger, and some corals.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Hey, The name is Blase. I'm very new to reefs and saltwater as a whole. I have helped with quite a few 200+ freshwater setups(amazonian) and currently work in a lab dealing with xyphophorous aka swordtails. I have wanted a reef setup for quite some time; and have read quite a bit of WK's posts. The girlfriend just bought me a 29 gallon Oceanic Biocube and figured it was a great place for me to start in the apartment. She's a pretty rockin girlfriend

[welcome]
that's awesome to have a girl that is willing to get involved in the hobby. Good luck with your new tank.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Hey all, name is Mike im 27 and live in Northpole, Alaska. Im new to the hobby but have been researching now for about 8 months and im hoping to start up a tank here soon once I figure out how big I want to go. Just wanted to dropin and say hey cause im sure I'll be asking a lot of questions.

[welcome]
you've come to the right place to ask your questions. Hope to see a build thread soon.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

hey there my fellow aquarists, im chris, i live in jacksonville, fl. im fairly new to the saltwater aquarium deal. i have a 29 gal salt which currently has me in a fight w/ ich, so far i have lost an eibli angel and a neon goby. i also have 2 freshwater tanks, a 90 gal and a 20 gal long. the 90 will become salt very soon. im somewhat addicted to marine aquariums now.

[welcome]
Hope you get a handle on the ich, have you read the links on ich? they are full of great ideas for treatment. Good luck

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Hello All,

My name is Todd and I live in Temecula CA which is just north of SD. I have been reading a lot on RC for the last year and have finally made my purchase.

I purchased a 60 gal Solana XL and love the look. I added a little rock (20 lbs) and bagged sand and want to take this really slow at first.

While setting up, I realized just how much I did not know. Any or all advice is appreciated and want to post photos as I get started.

What I am hoping for is help along the way based on my photos and questions.

First question first - I do not want to harm any livestock (don't have any yet) and will be adding more rock when I find the right pieces, should I add all live rock at first or can I piece it together while the tank is cycling.

Thanks,

Todd

[welcome]
If you can afford all the live rock at once then put it in now, if not you run the risk of a mini cycle every time you add more rock. As for starting the cycle and not subjecting any livestock to ammonia what many of us do is toss in an uncooked, unseasoned frozen shrimp from the supermarket to the tank and allow it to decompose to start that cycle. Monitor the ammonia and watch it rise and fall as well as nitrite and then you'll now the cycle has ended.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

i have had a 55 gallon fresh water tank as long as i can remember growing up mainly angels and Gourami's i have had my own 55 gallon fresh water tank for the last 2 yrs and am looking to switch over to a salt water tank love all the colors just don't know where to start and what i need to get it started any help would be very appreciated thank you in advance

Stryder268

First off
[welcome]

Second,

Waterkeeper has compiled a list of great articles for new people to the hobby. You can start here Good Luck!

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

G'day all, I am from NSW Australia, and I have a 10g Nano SW thats been up and running for about 12 months. Look forward to getting some advice from you all, on my future plans.

Cheers.

[welcome]
I bet it must be nice to be in Australia and have all this in your back yard. Good Luck.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Hello,
my name is Dave, my wife and I are new to hobby about 3 months now, and heard about RC thru friends from another site

[welcome]
This site is full of great information and people willing to help. Be sure to start a new thread to document your progress.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Hi. My name is Josh. My roommate rekindled my interest in fish a couple months ago. I have a 75 gallon FOWLR, which houses a Panther Grouper and Fimbriated Eel. I recently bought a 300 gallon because I wanted to keep Cat Sharks, but after doing some reading I learned that it is not a suitable tank for a long comfortable life for the shark. So I am going to take my time putting it together and probably keep a Miniatus Grouper, Clown Trigger, and some corals.

[welcome]
You know, a 300 would make for an awsome reef tank..... just saying.....

 

[Myvirtue]

Hi everyone. I was recently referred here. I am very new to the saltwater world and i have alot to learn. I currently have a 55 gallon that i changed from freshwater to saltwater. Im currently cycling and still trying to find more live rock. Im in no hurry to get fish until everything is setup and i am more knowledgeable about what im doing. I tend to learn more from videos than reading. I cant find many videos but im always looking. thank you for allowing me to be here.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Hi everyone. I was recently referred here. I am very new to the saltwater world and i have alot to learn. I currently have a 55 gallon that i changed from freshwater to saltwater. Im currently cycling and still trying to find more live rock. Im in no hurry to get fish until everything is setup and i am more knowledgeable about what im doing. I tend to learn more from videos than reading. I cant find many videos but im always looking. thank you for allowing me to be here.

[welcome]
When I read you prefer videos over reading I had to look to see if you lived in California, I guess you broke the stereotype. I blame the schools"¦..Look on youtube for videos. There are also a lot of great build threads with out there packed full of pictures that may help you learn.