LOL, I have like 12 windows of information open to read through =) My fish are still alive after 7 months so I must not be a total screw up, but I have a LOT to learn because I want to setup my new tank the right way. I rushed my first tank and that was a HUGE mistake, learn, plan, acumulate, build....
Top Ten Most Important Concepts For A New Reefer To Grasp
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Thinslis---:thumbsup: that's the spirit.
mhhauser321
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Excactly right I am glad to see That others have prospered from this information
I think always having a plan is a great way to assure your success in the saltwater aquarium hobby.
If all the LFS stores would teach there employees one thing I would say that it should be to not Rush.
matt
I think always having a plan is a great way to assure your success in the saltwater aquarium hobby.
If all the LFS stores would teach there employees one thing I would say that it should be to not Rush.
matt
mhhauser321
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Also Along with Number 5 On The list here is two websites that have a lot of information about Supplementation, I have been doing a lot of research on this topic lately it is some hard stuff to grasp.
So read it a couple of times and then a couple more times than once more for good luck
An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part
This website may also help
Twopartsolution.com
So read it a couple of times and then a couple more times than once more for good luck
An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part
This website may also help
Twopartsolution.com
mhhauser321
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Something that might Help all those that are new to the hobby
I always see this not only on reef central boards but on many other boards.
People Purchase a Product lets say a test kit, and then they post a retraction to that purchase saying things like.
"I just bought"
or
"Its on the way right now but I have a question"
Now don't get me wrong I am not saying there is anything wrong with this, I am sure it has worked for many but please if you want to develop good aquarium habits
Always Ask Questions Before You Purchase And Ask Enough Until You Feel Satisfied.
This should help put you on the right track
matt
I always see this not only on reef central boards but on many other boards.
People Purchase a Product lets say a test kit, and then they post a retraction to that purchase saying things like.
"I just bought"
or
"Its on the way right now but I have a question"
Now don't get me wrong I am not saying there is anything wrong with this, I am sure it has worked for many but please if you want to develop good aquarium habits
Always Ask Questions Before You Purchase And Ask Enough Until You Feel Satisfied.
This should help put you on the right track
matt
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mhhauser321
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Real Funny Waterkeeper,
I think the large font and colorfull words really help stress the emphasis of these topics and how theywill help people
If you wish I will only use them if they are a necessity
lol
matt
I think the large font and colorfull words really help stress the emphasis of these topics and how theywill help people
If you wish I will only use them if they are a necessity
lol
matt
mhhauser321
New member
YO
YO
So one thing I struggled to learn is all the different types of corals there are.
IF you read this article which is rather long but very informative you will be sure to be set on the right track.
Renaming Our Corals
by Chris jury
matt
YO
So one thing I struggled to learn is all the different types of corals there are.
IF you read this article which is rather long but very informative you will be sure to be set on the right track.
Renaming Our Corals
by Chris jury
matt
Aquarist007
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what would be effective here also is a thread on the 10 most sited misconceptions by reefkeepers.
If there is a thread already maybe someone can post the link
If there is a thread already maybe someone can post the link
Nano Chris
Active member
Great tips for beginners.
happy_valley
New member
perfect job matt=^)
cant thank you enough for thinking about an eye-opener for starters! you will either save people a lot of money or most importantly, the species involved....thanx a million!
happy_valley
cant thank you enough for thinking about an eye-opener for starters! you will either save people a lot of money or most importantly, the species involved....thanx a million!
happy_valley
mhhauser321
New member
Cool
Cool
To:happy_valley and Criminal#58369
Thanks I am Glad that this Helped you,
Some Other things I have found that helped me get a better start in this hobby.
I used to be so amazed at the Tank Of The Month that reef central has, and I am still am but one thing that pointed me in the right direction was these TOTM.
If you read the descriptions and all the information given you can learn some valuable things.
Go Here (Tank of the Month) and you will find tons of these, I used to spend plenty of time checking these out they really helped.
For Lots of information about Coral Taxonomy which was always something I thought was important to learn visit this website (WetWebs Coral Taxonomy Info)and you will be sure to be stuck there for at least one week.
Don't worry after a while it will all seem to come together and this stuff won't seem so hard.
One thing you should know about taxonomy is that from a hobbyist point of view knowing the exact species of any coral can be very hard to do, so at best I always look for just a Genus identification
For this little tid bit Of advice I refer you to this article which discuss some of the reasons why this is so true.
Need Help! Coral ID? Taxonomy Of Stony Corals
Another Helpful Link Is this Primer that talks about things you can do to protect your tank against its own eventual demise.
Safeguarding Your System from Meltdown Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
More Information That Could Help. Clean Up Crews Something I don't know tons about but These little guys are very important.
Try this article its very well organized it should help you learn about CLEAN UP CREWS
Clean Up Review
by Scott Zachow
Lots Of info So I have to say that if this information in any way upsets anyone I am sorry, My sole intent here is to help people so please don't be bashing me.
Thanks
Matt
Cool
To:happy_valley and Criminal#58369
Thanks I am Glad that this Helped you,
Some Other things I have found that helped me get a better start in this hobby.
I used to be so amazed at the Tank Of The Month that reef central has, and I am still am but one thing that pointed me in the right direction was these TOTM.
If you read the descriptions and all the information given you can learn some valuable things.
Go Here (Tank of the Month) and you will find tons of these, I used to spend plenty of time checking these out they really helped.
For Lots of information about Coral Taxonomy which was always something I thought was important to learn visit this website (WetWebs Coral Taxonomy Info)and you will be sure to be stuck there for at least one week.
Don't worry after a while it will all seem to come together and this stuff won't seem so hard.
One thing you should know about taxonomy is that from a hobbyist point of view knowing the exact species of any coral can be very hard to do, so at best I always look for just a Genus identification
For this little tid bit Of advice I refer you to this article which discuss some of the reasons why this is so true.
Need Help! Coral ID? Taxonomy Of Stony Corals
Another Helpful Link Is this Primer that talks about things you can do to protect your tank against its own eventual demise.
Safeguarding Your System from Meltdown Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
More Information That Could Help. Clean Up Crews Something I don't know tons about but These little guys are very important.
Try this article its very well organized it should help you learn about CLEAN UP CREWS
Clean Up Review
by Scott Zachow
Lots Of info So I have to say that if this information in any way upsets anyone I am sorry, My sole intent here is to help people so please don't be bashing me.
Thanks
Matt
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mhhauser321
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trinitower
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bump!
mhhauser321
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If you are new and trying to learn about mushroom corals check this link out.
Aquarium Invertebrates
One other link that helped explain a lot of things for me is this explantion of overflow problems by Travis.
Noise Reduction
matt
Aquarium Invertebrates
One other link that helped explain a lot of things for me is this explantion of overflow problems by Travis.
Noise Reduction
matt
mhhauser321
New member
Got a new one, for all those looking to find information about that certain fish and can't find anything check out this link its very comprehensive.
Fishbase.org
just scroll down and click on search database.
In an attempt to expand the variety of information present on this thread
If the use of the Word"Pod" scares you visit this link and it will help calm you spirits
You Can't Tell Your "Pods" Without A Program...
by (Ronald L. Shimek)
matt
Fishbase.org
just scroll down and click on search database.
In an attempt to expand the variety of information present on this thread
If the use of the Word"Pod" scares you visit this link and it will help calm you spirits
You Can't Tell Your "Pods" Without A Program...
by (Ronald L. Shimek)
matt
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Aquarist007
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Aquarist007
New member
I have alot of useful links on my web site--just have not had the time to update it for a couple of months 
www.yags.net
www.yags.net
mhhauser321
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Cool Thanks There is alot of cool links on that website very great for those people just trying to learn.
