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Hi everyone!
I'm from Chicago and have been lurking a while doing some research. My husband and I used to have saltwater fish tanks about 10 years ago. Then my cousin started an aquarium about six months ago and we were soooo jealous..totally drooling over his tank. My husband couldn't stand it anymore..so we started visiting all the stores in Chicagoland that carried saltwater fish and supplies. It's been a wonderful time just talking to people and getting all the different insights as to how to start a reef system.
We are taking things very slow trying to buy one thing at a time.(yeah I know...good luck). In our research we kept coming across this forum and decided it was about time to become part of the group.
Well...first thing off the list - aquarium and stand. We purchased a 120 gal glass aquarium this week.
I'm wondering how long the husband can stand looking at an empty tank...:worried2:
Look forward to learning as much as possible.
Thanks!
I'm from Chicago and have been lurking a while doing some research. My husband and I used to have saltwater fish tanks about 10 years ago. Then my cousin started an aquarium about six months ago and we were soooo jealous..totally drooling over his tank. My husband couldn't stand it anymore..so we started visiting all the stores in Chicagoland that carried saltwater fish and supplies. It's been a wonderful time just talking to people and getting all the different insights as to how to start a reef system.
We are taking things very slow trying to buy one thing at a time.(yeah I know...good luck). In our research we kept coming across this forum and decided it was about time to become part of the group.
Well...first thing off the list - aquarium and stand. We purchased a 120 gal glass aquarium this week.
I'm wondering how long the husband can stand looking at an empty tank...:worried2:
Look forward to learning as much as possible.
Thanks!
[welcome]
Belgium you say. Awesome!
I commend you, you looked around and realized where the lfs were coming from regarding the hippo tang. Very good :thumbsup:
[welcome] persheba
I'm excited for you two. Sounds like your taking it slow which is good. It IS hard to wait. But it's worth it Let us know how it progresses.
I'm excited for you two. Sounds like your taking it slow which is good. It IS hard to wait. But it's worth it
Let us know how it progresses.AwesomeOceans
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Hey, I'm Sam, 18 from Long Island, NY.
I've been keeping a 29gal salt water reef setup for a few months now. I am really looking to expand. I want to set up a 120gal display tank on the main floor of my house, and run all the plumbing into my basement, where I'd like to keep a 29gal refugium tank, my sump, and a coral frag tank... It will hopefully be my summer project haha.
I'm a Marine Science/ Biology double major at the University of Miami... I love to SCUBA dive.
I've been keeping a 29gal salt water reef setup for a few months now. I am really looking to expand. I want to set up a 120gal display tank on the main floor of my house, and run all the plumbing into my basement, where I'd like to keep a 29gal refugium tank, my sump, and a coral frag tank... It will hopefully be my summer project haha.
I'm a Marine Science/ Biology double major at the University of Miami... I love to SCUBA dive.
[welcome] AwesomeOceans
Hello ladies and gentlemen! My name is James I am 2 months new to the hobby, and have been reading many posts on here during that time. Figured I might as well join, I picked RC because I heard you guys were the most knowledgeable. Thanks guys! Here is my tank. :fun4:
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Welcome jlaw
That favia and the favites in your tank are huge :-0
Very cool!
That favia and the favites in your tank are huge :-0
Very cool!
You can resize them either on your pc, or your photo hosting site may have a resizing feature. Usually 600-800 wide is good
Or you can just post the links without the image tags on the end of the url.
Or you can just post the links without the image tags on the end of the url.
Hi all!
Used to be a member of this site a few years back, but I think my account may have been deleted due to inactivity?? I got out of the hobby for a few years because I moved and took my tank down. Now, I have an urge to get back into salt water marine so here I am...just a different screen name.
I had a 29 gallon Oceanic Biocube with live rock, corals, and a few fish. Had it running nicely for a few years with a lot of help from this forum! Now that my biocube is ruined (damaged in the move!!) I need to get a new setup. So now I head over to the beginners section The all in one setups are so expensive I'm thinking of going with a regular tank and maybe a separate sump tank for a refugium and whatnot underneath?? I see what you guys think after I post.
Thanks!
Used to be a member of this site a few years back, but I think my account may have been deleted due to inactivity?? I got out of the hobby for a few years because I moved and took my tank down. Now, I have an urge to get back into salt water marine so here I am...just a different screen name.
I had a 29 gallon Oceanic Biocube with live rock, corals, and a few fish. Had it running nicely for a few years with a lot of help from this forum! Now that my biocube is ruined (damaged in the move!!) I need to get a new setup. So now I head over to the beginners section
The all in one setups are so expensive I'm thinking of going with a regular tank and maybe a separate sump tank for a refugium and whatnot underneath?? I see what you guys think after I post.Thanks!
austin56column
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Hi all, i am craig from NC, have run several different freshwater setups, with varied creatures, plants etc.. currently running 125 fw fish and plants. I am setting up a 56 column to do saltwater and a somewhat simple reef. If there is such a thing.
LIfishguy, welcome, i posted on your thread.
Austin, i'm excited for you. I came from fw background too. There are many who are.
Yes, there are folks here who have a simple setup on purpose, whose tanks have even won tank of the month.
Our advice is to take things slow, and it will seem to be more simple.
[welcome] you two!
Austin, i'm excited for you. I came from fw background too. There are many who are.
Yes, there are folks here who have a simple setup on purpose, whose tanks have even won tank of the month.
Our advice is to take things slow, and it will seem to be more simple.
[welcome] you two!
DishyFishy
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Hola
Hola
Hey RC. New to saltwater here. I currently have 3 FW Planted tanks and wanted to do something new. So I'm reading reading reading and starting to plan for my SW setup. Found lots of great info so far!
Hola
Hey RC. New to saltwater here. I currently have 3 FW Planted tanks and wanted to do something new. So I'm reading reading reading and starting to plan for my SW setup. Found lots of great info so far!
jimimac911
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Newby here! I have been interested in a Saltwater tank for several years. I am finally taking the plunge. I have been reading and searching info about this hobby for a few months now. This website has been very instramental in my education and its very obvious the people on here are passionate and friendly. I also was wanting to get opinions on the set up Im getting ready to start. Thanks
30g half cylinder
Fluval g6
Corallife turbo twist 36 watt UV sterilizer
JBJ true temp digital thermo/Heater
20lbs of cured live rock
live sand
dwarf lion
snowflake eel
chocolate chip starfish
a few snails- Need input on this
Hermit crab- Also need input. Basically I need to know what cleaners would be good for a small predator tank. Thanks, Jimi
30g half cylinder
Fluval g6
Corallife turbo twist 36 watt UV sterilizer
JBJ true temp digital thermo/Heater
20lbs of cured live rock
live sand
dwarf lion
snowflake eel
chocolate chip starfish
a few snails- Need input on this
Hermit crab- Also need input. Basically I need to know what cleaners would be good for a small predator tank. Thanks, Jimi
Slyman17
New member
Hello all!
I have had cichlid tanks for years but have always wanted a reef tank. I kept telling myself it was too expensive and too much to learn. Well, I can put it off no longer. I do plan on taking my time, I don't even have a tank yet. Here is my plan:
120gl 48 X 24 X 24
30gl sump w/refugium
skimmer
gfo reactor
carbon reactor
calcium and alk dosers
EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w LED Light Fixtures (2) (mounted in the canopy)
Tunze wave makers (2)
RO/DI unit
It will be a little while (month or so) before I get the tank, stand and canopy, but I am not going to start cycling until I have all or most of the equipment. A couple questions right off the bat:
Will 2 of the light fixtures be enough for this tank?
I am going to use mostly dry rock and maybe 10 - 20 lbs live from a lfs. Do I have to do anything to the live rock before putting it in my tank?
Do you think I should even get live rock at all?
Thank you in advance,
Bob
I have had cichlid tanks for years but have always wanted a reef tank. I kept telling myself it was too expensive and too much to learn. Well, I can put it off no longer. I do plan on taking my time, I don't even have a tank yet. Here is my plan:
120gl 48 X 24 X 24
30gl sump w/refugium
skimmer
gfo reactor
carbon reactor
calcium and alk dosers
EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w LED Light Fixtures (2) (mounted in the canopy)
Tunze wave makers (2)
RO/DI unit
It will be a little while (month or so) before I get the tank, stand and canopy, but I am not going to start cycling until I have all or most of the equipment. A couple questions right off the bat:
Will 2 of the light fixtures be enough for this tank?
I am going to use mostly dry rock and maybe 10 - 20 lbs live from a lfs. Do I have to do anything to the live rock before putting it in my tank?
Do you think I should even get live rock at all?
Thank you in advance,
Bob
mesterkamp
New member
I'm So glad I found this site..... Thanks everyone for all the advice. I look forward to being able to contribute.
Thanks again, Mark
Thanks again, Mark
Welcome to the five of you! Looking forward to your tank setups. :thumbsup:
MyNaGgInWiFe
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new to the forum
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hello all my name is Joe i'm from queens ny . i started with a bio cube 14 gallon and had it up and running for about a year. Then I decided to go on vacation and left the task of taking car of the tank to my older sister . When i came back she didnt leave the a\c on and killed my tank the room it was in got about 105 degrees . I was devistated it was a nice little tank . i now have a 36 gallon bowfront but reading the comments on here i would like to get a 46 bow more room for a refugium . cant wait to start it up have the pump lights tank stand tank for a refugium heater power heads just need to design the refugium and decide over the bigger tank i dont think 10 gallons makes much a difference .
new to the forum
hello all my name is Joe i'm from queens ny . i started with a bio cube 14 gallon and had it up and running for about a year. Then I decided to go on vacation and left the task of taking car of the tank to my older sister . When i came back she didnt leave the a\c on and killed my tank the room it was in got about 105 degrees . I was devistated it was a nice little tank . i now have a 36 gallon bowfront but reading the comments on here i would like to get a 46 bow more room for a refugium . cant wait to start it up have the pump lights tank stand tank for a refugium heater power heads just need to design the refugium and decide over the bigger tank i dont think 10 gallons makes much a difference .
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