http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums New to ReefSanctuary? Introduce yourself here! Tell us a little about yourself and your reef- if you have one yet. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:50:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62367-newbie.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:47:02 GMT Hi my name's Gary I am a Brit Expat living in Istanbul and set up my first Reef tank this past Monday. Really excited and can't wait for cycling to kick in. Its really hard to leave it alone but its giving me time to hone my testing skills and read up on stock.

The live rock has been going for 4 days now and some tiny translucent snail type things have come out and gone across the glass.Hopefully that's a good sign. ]]> Curehead http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62367-newbie.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62362-reefyager.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:45:04 GMT I have a 29 gallon nano reef that consists of the following. Dendrophylia with over 160 heads blue llolipop coral purple pagoda orange sponge pulsing xenia numerous zoos galaxy blue mushrooms mummy eye chalice orange carnation coral alveopora fox coral pearl coral toadstool green star polyps orange montipora yellow scroll red lord acan blood shrimp harlequin shrimp purple reef lobster emerald crab 2 peppermint shrimp tiger tail sea cucumber purple and green ricordea mushroom clove polyps I have a 29 gallon nano reef that consists of the following.
Dendrophylia with over 160 heads
blue llolipop coral
purple pagoda
orange sponge
pulsing xenia
numerous zoos
galaxy
blue mushrooms
mummy eye chalice
orange carnation coral
alveopora
fox coral
pearl coral
toadstool
green star polyps
orange montipora
yellow scroll
red lord acan
blood shrimp
harlequin shrimp
purple reef lobster
emerald crab
2 peppermint shrimp
tiger tail sea cucumber
purple and green ricordea mushroom
clove polyps ]]> reefyager http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62362-reefyager.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62337-hello-reef-sanctuary.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:46:55 GMT Hello I have recently jumped into saltwater systems after 15 years off and on of having freshwater. The current setup is.
Marine planted 37 gallon with 130w PC 30lb LR, 2" LS bed
29 gallon with 2x 150w 10k metal halide, 4x 14w t5 actinic, 2x Koralia evo 750gph, 50lb LR, 3-3.5" LS bed.
15 gallon custom sump, Quiet One 3000 return pump, bakpak protein skimmer, Teco CA200 Chiller with Quiet One 1200((Up for sale) Not realy the right size for the system), Cutom ATO with 29 gallon tank.
Both tanks are connected with a PVC overflow and return feeds both tanks.
I spent one year planning and obtaining all the equipment for this setup. I planned it out to eventualy house seahorses in the 37 gallon. ]]> Icedout20 http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62337-hello-reef-sanctuary.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62334-newbie-gots-sw-itch.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:04:39 GMT Hello all. Got the saltwater itch about 4 months ago. was looking on craigslist for a new tank for my brakish green spotted puffers. I had them in a small (15g) tank and wanted a bigger one before I changed them to full salt (now have a 30g and upping there salt, but enough about them). I looked on craigs list and found a sweet deal. 90g tank with oak stand and hood 70 lbs life rock, and crush coral substrate wet/dry sump 5 power heads, pump for return skimmer with pump hood has metal halides and t5s and many other odds and ends all for $300.... now its up and running (lots of research and reading to figure out what to do) currently have hippo tang fox face 3 green chromis 2 stripped damsels 2 cleaner shrimp 1 peppermint shrimp hermit crabs, snails hawiian feather duster. all fish are in QT right now as hippo tang got the ich (notorious for it I hear) so I will nip it in the bud now before main tank is infected. I do have on coral that came with tank. Not sure what it is (looks like a bunch of male pen..s sticking up). want to start getting more Hello all.
Got the saltwater itch about 4 months ago. was looking on craigslist for a new tank for my brakish green spotted puffers. I had them in a small (15g) tank and wanted a bigger one before I changed them to full salt (now have a 30g and upping there salt, but enough about them). I looked on craigs list and found a sweet deal.
90g tank with oak stand and hood
70 lbs life rock, and crush coral substrate
wet/dry sump
5 power heads, pump for return
skimmer with pump
hood has metal halides and t5s
and many other odds and ends
all for $300....
now its up and running (lots of research and reading to figure out what to do)
currently have
hippo tang
fox face
3 green chromis
2 stripped damsels
2 cleaner shrimp
1 peppermint shrimp
hermit crabs, snails
hawiian feather duster.
all fish are in QT right now as hippo tang got the ich (notorious for it I hear) so I will nip it in the bud now before main tank is infected.
I do have on coral that came with tank. Not sure what it is (looks like a bunch of male pen..s sticking up). want to start getting more ]]> chewie http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62334-newbie-gots-sw-itch.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62316-hello-my-name-jeff-hi-jeff-ive-been-addicted-fish.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:44:59 GMT :poke: ok, ok...hi, all. No more forum lurking, I got a login now & gosh darnit I need to just use it.

I've got an addiction & need help; not to cure it mind you, but I'm hoping (and quite sure) you'll all help make it worse, er, better...you know what I mean. And thanks to all of you in advance. I've been thoroughly impressed with the help and hand holding you've provided other newbies before me & am anxious for your assistance.

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Me ( I've got waaaay too many hobbies...your really not concerned about that, so anyway - fish related) : grew up with freshies & had a couple great tanks that I remember with fondness, not horrific nightmares. Always wanted to get salty but budget, knowledge, and lack of mentor/guidance prohibited it through school & first several years afterwards (did I mention budget, line item of "beer" :clink: :apint: took priority at the time over the line item of salt-tank as far as allocation of funds).

Then, after getting hitched & just before kids - we had moved to a town that had a good, helpful LFS guy. He knew salt & had (still has) great displays in-store. I sold off my old 55 freshie & picked up a 10g with this new "latest & greatest" filter-in-the-hood-all-you-need set up. This along with live rock/sand would be enough to sustain a small salt tank - and to my shock (& relief) it did. Once I got the levels mostly dialed in that lil' fart of a tank rocked pretty steady for a little over 5 years. For my birthday my wife (with the assistance of LFS) got me a 30g Oceanic tank I'd been looking at.

Then we moved, my daughter started kindergarten, & the tank didn't get re-setup in the new house (remodeling projects took priority).

Now, daughter's just started eighth grade, son is in 5th & they want to see water in the tank that is still wrapped in cellophane :hammerhea . (I know, pathetic! I'm working on it.)

So, know you know my story & soon you'll see the "help me" & "need advice" threads from the Minnesota guy.:wave: ]]> jseski http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62316-hello-my-name-jeff-hi-jeff-ive-been-addicted-fish.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62313-just-saying-hi.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:02:33 GMT Hi, everyone. I guess I would consider myself a rookie to the hobby. I had a 50gal reef tank about 12yrs ago that I sold when my first child was born, had it about 1yr with no problems. Well, I'm taking the plunge again. In the works is a 90gal reef ready tank with huge diy protein skimmer from LFS. I will be running a sump (which is new to me) using a mag 9.5 for return and a mag 7 for skimmer. I'm in the process of making some diy live rock, my first batch seems to finally have it's ph come down. I'm also accumulating the dry goods to run this baby. Oh yeah, bought a 4 stage ro/di....going to buy water 12yrs ago was my only pet peeve with the hobby. Once again hello! ]]> bkgabby http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62313-just-saying-hi.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62312-how-thick-plexi-glass-i-need.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:52:39 GMT hey guys i need help im building a 96x24x24 tank iv done some work with plexi but it only had be thin had a slat backer but i would like to build a new tank not much of going out buying what i can build but i just dont know how thick of stock i need hey guys i need help im building a 96x24x24 tank iv done some work with plexi but it only had be thin had a slat backer but i would like to build a new tank not much of going out buying what i can build but i just dont know how thick of stock i need ]]> the builder http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62312-how-thick-plexi-glass-i-need.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62298-getting-back-swing.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:57:30 GMT Greetings, I'm getting back in the hobby and thinking of getting Solana 34 AIO. I really wanted the SUNPOD but they stopped making them. DOIes anyone know where I can get my hands on a 20'?

I'm in Hawaii and will be here for the next 4-5 yrs. I'm applying for an educational permit to harvest my own liverock and local critters. Please feel free to drop me a line with any info, reviews, or advice! Thanks.

Matt ]]> ortmh http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62298-getting-back-swing.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62295-my-bta-dying.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:15:25 GMT I have a 30 gallon tank with T5 lighting. Tank parameters are all good and yet he doesnt look good? He was fine for the first two weeks we had him. He is hosted by a false percula he may be too rough with him but not sure? I have posted a video of him on youtube under this address: YouTube - Salt water tank BTA problem? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWt5NUNL3M4) It is around 2min and 30 secs that the anemone shows his sadder side... he does this on and off but seems to be more on lately? Any help plz? I have a 30 gallon tank with T5 lighting. Tank parameters are all good and yet he doesnt look good? He was fine for the first two weeks we had him. He is hosted by a false percula he may be too rough with him but not sure? I have posted a video of him on youtube under this address:
YouTube - Salt water tank BTA problem?

It is around 2min and 30 secs that the anemone shows his sadder side... he does this on and off but seems to be more on lately? Any help plz? ]]> kayleeh821 http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62295-my-bta-dying.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62283-just-joined-pure-newbie.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:54:40 GMT I have always loved salt water tanks. I have had a decent amount of fresh water experience, but I now have the time and space to bite the bullet and dive in. I am looking forward to the expertise and knowledge that this community has to offer, since Idaho is some what lacking in the salt water hobby. Hopefully, with a little time and a hole lot of patience, I can join your ranks. I have posted a thread in the SW beginners threads explaining my plans. Cheers! I have always loved salt water tanks. I have had a decent amount of fresh water experience, but I now have the time and space to bite the bullet and dive in. I am looking forward to the expertise and knowledge that this community has to offer, since Idaho is some what lacking in the salt water hobby. Hopefully, with a little time and a hole lot of patience, I can join your ranks. I have posted a thread in the SW beginners threads explaining my plans.

Cheers! ]]> johnaaro http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62283-just-joined-pure-newbie.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62274-new-reefsanctuary.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:14:14 GMT Hey fellas, i've had a saltwater aquarium for some time now, and i actually work at a BigAl's Aquarium services shop and am quite noligable to both freshwater and saltwater systems. Seems though whenever i have a question and search for answers on the web I always find myself coming to this particular site for answers. With that said I just had to create myself an account. :)

Cheers! :) ]]> stiffler70 http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62274-new-reefsanctuary.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62271-true-saltie-newbie.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:13:01 GMT I'm new to saltwater. I don't have a reef yet but am looking to bite the bullet. I am currently shopping for the necessary equipment and doing the research. Seems a little overwhelming (I used to keep a freshwater tank). Yet I have wanted to do this for years and am looking forward to making this happen.

I am looking to draw from and contribute to the vast wealth of knowledge and experience in this forum.

Cheers! ]]> dredsteel http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62271-true-saltie-newbie.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62259-new-town.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:25:32 GMT Hello all just moved down to Florida from New Jersey was scanning internet and became interested in setting up a small tank. At the moment I am very interested in acquiring a mantis shrimp. I am pretty experienced in the realm of pets yet have never had a salt water tank before. Any information or advice is greatly appreciated. Look forward to meeting everyone. Hello all just moved down to Florida from New Jersey was scanning internet and became interested in setting up a small tank. At the moment I am very interested in acquiring a mantis shrimp. I am pretty experienced in the realm of pets yet have never had a salt water tank before. Any information or advice is greatly appreciated. Look forward to meeting everyone. ]]> ReefWanderer http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62259-new-town.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62238-starting-all-over.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:56:51 GMT Hello everyone my name is Pete and I have had a 125 gal FOLWR tank for about a year till the other weekend when we had a power outage, it had for better than medium lions , blue hippo tang, dragon wrasse, green long nose wrasse (forgot the name), foxface, snowflake eel, sailfin tank, marine betta, panther grouper, tomatoe clown, koran angel, and they all came to their fate :tears: except for the eel which we found the next day after the power was restored after 32 hours. My wife, (Nancy), and I purchased a 300 Gal for $300 dollars and was planing on a big transfer for these fish before all this but now want to start a reef tank. I was using 2 rena xp3 canister filters which seemed to do a pretty good job at keeping the water clear for the 125gal. Now that the tank is sitting in the drive way to make room for the new addition to the family I have been looking into sumps, refugiums, protein skimmers and calcium reactors to make a really nice tank. Want to do this right the first time. Also getting a small honda generator so this drastic accident dosent happen again. But anyway I have thought about a complete system from lifereef systems. Jeff and I have talked and he has suggested a LF2-300 trickle filter and a additional refugium, with a VS3-48 Protein skimmer and a LCR2 calcium reactor. Now I have been searching the net and youtube for the best way to go and could use some other help before I make a $4000.00 dollar investment in his system, which I hear are very good and reliable. From what I have read on the net and seen on youtube it really comes as a matter of choice. Well anyway thanks for reaading and look forward to hearing some input. Hello everyone my name is Pete and I have had a 125 gal FOLWR tank for about a year till the other weekend when we had a power outage, it had for better than medium lions , blue hippo tang, dragon wrasse, green long nose wrasse (forgot the name), foxface, snowflake eel, sailfin tank, marine betta, panther grouper, tomatoe clown, koran angel, and they all came to their fate :tears: except for the eel which we found the next day after the power was restored after 32 hours. My wife, (Nancy), and I purchased a 300 Gal for $300 dollars and was planing on a big transfer for these fish before all this but now want to start a reef tank. I was using 2 rena xp3 canister filters which seemed to do a pretty good job at keeping the water clear for the 125gal. Now that the tank is sitting in the drive way to make room for the new addition to the family I have been looking into sumps, refugiums, protein skimmers and calcium reactors to make a really nice tank. Want to do this right the first time. Also getting a small honda generator so this drastic accident dosent happen again. But anyway I have thought about a complete system from lifereef systems. Jeff and I have talked and he has suggested a LF2-300 trickle filter and a additional refugium, with a VS3-48 Protein skimmer and a LCR2 calcium reactor. Now I have been searching the net and youtube for the best way to go and could use some other help before I make a $4000.00 dollar investment in his system, which I hear are very good and reliable. From what I have read on the net and seen on youtube it really comes as a matter of choice. Well anyway thanks for reaading and look forward to hearing some input. ]]> peterveg http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62238-starting-all-over.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62233-new-forums.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:15:37 GMT Hi guys! Im new to the forums and I am quite excited. I have a 29g BioCube that I bought from someone else about a month n half ago. It was already cycled and is pretty Amazing! I have a few zoa colonies and torchs. Also have a green BTA, a few crabs and some snails. A red mushroom that grew very big quickly and a few small green mushrooms. I also have 2 black clownfish (not sure if they are percs or osc.) but they have orange fronts. (I was wondering if anyone could verify what kind of clownfish they are without me having to take any pictures). I have a lot of plans for this Cube, and I definitely want to make an external sump for it but contemplating on weather I should use DIY PVC Overflow or drill a hole in the back. (Open to suggestions!!). I have read somewhere that it is not wise to put different clowns together.. I also have a pair of Maroon Clownfish in another tank that I wanted to put in my BioCube. Not a good idea, right? Hi guys!

Im new to the forums and I am quite excited.
I have a 29g BioCube that I bought from someone else about a month n half ago. It was already cycled and is pretty Amazing! I have a few zoa colonies and torchs. Also have a green BTA, a few crabs and some snails. A red mushroom that grew very big quickly and a few small green mushrooms. I also have 2 black clownfish (not sure if they are percs or osc.) but they have orange fronts. (I was wondering if anyone could verify what kind of clownfish they are without me having to take any pictures). I have a lot of plans for this Cube, and I definitely want to make an external sump for it but contemplating on weather I should use DIY PVC Overflow or drill a hole in the back. (Open to suggestions!!).

I have read somewhere that it is not wise to put different clowns together.. I also have a pair of Maroon Clownfish in another tank that I wanted to put in my BioCube. Not a good idea, right? ]]> SaGzCube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/62233-new-forums.html