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08-18-2005, 07:33 PM
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| Fire Coral | Newbie with new tank OK, I finally got my tank last night--still need to clean it out well but thought I would post some info anyway. My tank is 47.4 gallons and it came with a Aquatech 20-40 120vAC .17amp 60Hz filter. This filter was used for FWF and I am assuming that a new system will need to be bought. Please keep in mind that, with the exception of size, this is strictly a beginner tank. No drilling, overflows, refugiums, etc. I barely have room for the tank! I only plan to keep 2-3 soft corals, 2-3 LPSs, 3-4 fish, clean up critters galore. Eventually would like to get a clam and a sea cucumber to help with the sand issues. I have figured out a few shortcuts, but those mostly deal with getting the LR and LS. Below is equipment need list and if somebody has some of it that has been lying around for a while and is willing to part with it cheap, please pm me. I don't need or want high end high dollar equipment-if there is a cheap knock off that works as well as the original that is good enough for me. OK, here it goes Hood with reef lighting capabilities that is 48 inches long (from inside) Heaters Pump Filter I would rather try to buy used stuff before buying new stuff so that the other does not eventually wind up in landfills. The only stipulation is that the equipment needs to be in good working order still (your tank outgrew the current equipment). Hope all of this makes sense. Anne |
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08-18-2005, 07:40 PM
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| Limpet  | Re: Newbie with new tank Welcome to our humble home (Reef Addict Sanctuary). 
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08-18-2005, 08:22 PM
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| Yoda Poohbah~   | Re: Newbie with new tank welcome to RS,,,ill leave the field open to our illustious members to answer your questions, i only chime in when they are wrong (i have yet to do that,,,lol) on the left hand side of the home page check out the knowedgebase,,,lots of mind melting info there,, have fun and join in the fun,,,once again welcome to the Sactuary~
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08-18-2005, 08:31 PM
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| Ichthy Inquisitor   | Re: Newbie with new tank  Anne! Glad to have you! Members put up used stuff all the time so keep your eyes peeled!  Cheers! 
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08-18-2005, 08:39 PM
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| The Wand Geek was here. ;)   | Re: Newbie with new tank Welcome to RS Anne!!  Your 47.4 gallons is 48" long? A skimmer would be one of the first things I would get. There are great deals on used equipment around.. pm me and I'll be glad to help ya!
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08-18-2005, 09:38 PM
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| Fire Coral | Re: Newbie with new tank Quote:
Thank you, I have a skimmer on the way. Below is what I still need. Hood with reef lighting capabilities that is 48 inches long (from inside) Heaters Pump Filter Hope somebody can help. Thanks, Anne Wanger | |
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08-18-2005, 09:58 PM
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| The Wand Geek was here. ;) | Re: Newbie with new tank How many gallons is your tank?
__________________ ~Doni Marie~ GOT ICH??? ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ ~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~ "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ **120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return** |
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