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reefshadow · 01-15-2004, 06:59 AM

Nice, Orvin!

It is addictive, isn't it?

MH shouldn't be a problem w/ a fowlr tank, Tosh. It is good advice to start out with the equipment you think you will eventually have/want anyway. Like Gina said, I also started with equipment I ended up replacing anyway.

Halides make any tank look superb; because they are a point light source they will give your tank beautiful glitter lines, and you will be adding corals faster than you could believe! Be aware however that they are hot and you will need fans at least to keep the temp within parameters. Hopefully your house has a/c as well or you may require a chiller with mh.

Cheers

Orvin Farmer · 01-15-2004, 07:16 AM

I agree with you reefshadow, MH are the only way to go. I would also recomend vho actinics to bring in the day and to end the day with...plus the wonderful blue they give off makes the floresence in some of the corals just glow.

wooddood · 01-15-2004, 07:56 AM

great info from you all,i dont think i can anything else but to reshearch alot before you jump in full tilt.

mwrager · 01-15-2004, 10:09 AM

Just one point, if you are going to use your current tank or another used tank, make sure that they have not used copper in it.

Curtswearing · 01-15-2004, 10:37 AM

Great posts one and all. Welcome to Reef Sanctuary. As you have already figured out, we are a friendly bunch.

Mark brought up an excellent point about copper being used as a medication in a tropical fish tank. However, if you have used copper before it's not the end of the world.

You can use bleach to clean the tank and then rinse well. Maybe even do it a couple of times. This will remove the copper and you're safe to go to reef one day when you decide you just need to have a coral to go along with those fish.

I wanted you to see this web page HERE

This web page has a lot of resources for Australian reefers.
click HERE

Tosh_Auer · 01-15-2004, 07:45 PM

Hey thanks everyone and especially thanks for the info on the copper as i probably will be using one of my tanks i currently use for tropical fish. and thanks to everyone for being nice to the newby

Tosh_Auer · 01-15-2004, 07:49 PM

Oh and those sites ya gave me the links to are a huge help Curtswearing thanks alot.

Curtswearing · 01-15-2004, 08:02 PM

No problem. Glad to have you.

Wait until you get to meet some of the other nice people here.

nivek · 01-15-2004, 10:06 PM

Hiya and welcome. Another point I would like to add to the list is be patient and add livestock and corals sssllllooooowwwlllyy and not to go overboard buying tons of fishes or corals in one go.

Have fun!

Craig Manoukian · 01-15-2004, 10:06 PM

Welcome Tosh! Your in good hands here!

There is great information on starting a SW tank just above the banner in my signature!

01-15-2004, 06:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
reefshadow Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: washington Posts: 196 View Gallery Karma Komment	Nice, Orvin! It is addictive, isn't it? MH shouldn't be a problem w/ a fowlr tank, Tosh. It is good advice to start out with the equipment you think you will eventually have/want anyway. Like Gina said, I also started with equipment I ended up replacing anyway. Halides make any tank look superb; because they are a point light source they will give your tank beautiful glitter lines, and you will be adding corals faster than you could believe! Be aware however that they are hot and you will need fans at least to keep the temp within parameters. Hopefully your house has a/c as well or you may require a chiller with mh. Cheers __________________ 240 gallon glass mixed reef 2x 250 watt m.h., 2x 175 watt m.h., 3x 110 watt vho's. 55 gallon propagation tank, 2x 96 watt pc's Empty 125 gallon tank reefer girrrl!

01-15-2004, 07:16 AM	#17 (permalink)
Orvin Farmer Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 100 View Gallery Karma Komment	I agree with you reefshadow, MH are the only way to go. I would also recomend vho actinics to bring in the day and to end the day with...plus the wonderful blue they give off makes the floresence in some of the corals just glow. __________________ Our reef tank is my drug of choice. The addiction is real, and I can't stop. Rehab...HA....I, won't go. I love it too much. Givvvve Meeeee Morrre coralllls!!!

01-15-2004, 07:56 AM	#18 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	great info from you all,i dont think i can anything else but to reshearch alot before you jump in full tilt. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

01-15-2004, 10:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	Just one point, if you are going to use your current tank or another used tank, make sure that they have not used copper in it. __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

01-15-2004, 10:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,596 View Gallery Karma Komment	Great posts one and all. Welcome to Reef Sanctuary. As you have already figured out, we are a friendly bunch. Mark brought up an excellent point about copper being used as a medication in a tropical fish tank. However, if you have used copper before it's not the end of the world. You can use bleach to clean the tank and then rinse well. Maybe even do it a couple of times. This will remove the copper and you're safe to go to reef one day when you decide you just need to have a coral to go along with those fish. I wanted you to see this web page HERE This web page has a lot of resources for Australian reefers. click HERE __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

01-15-2004, 07:45 PM	#21 (permalink)
Tosh_Auer Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 469 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey thanks everyone and especially thanks for the info on the copper as i probably will be using one of my tanks i currently use for tropical fish. and thanks to everyone for being nice to the newby __________________ You Try Explaining to your girlfriend why you cant take her out cause you just spent $300 on lights for a fish tank. lol

01-15-2004, 07:49 PM	#22 (permalink)
Tosh_Auer Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 469 View Gallery Karma Komment	Oh and those sites ya gave me the links to are a huge help Curtswearing thanks alot. __________________ You Try Explaining to your girlfriend why you cant take her out cause you just spent $300 on lights for a fish tank. lol

01-15-2004, 08:02 PM	#23 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,596 View Gallery Karma Komment	No problem. Glad to have you. Wait until you get to meet some of the other nice people here. __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

01-15-2004, 10:06 PM	#24 (permalink)
nivek Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Penang, Malaysia Posts: 367 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hiya and welcome. Another point I would like to add to the list is be patient and add livestock and corals sssllllooooowwwlllyy and not to go overboard buying tons of fishes or corals in one go. Have fun! __________________ "Hey Yoda! Stop playing with my orange lightsaber!" - Master Nivek

01-15-2004, 10:06 PM	#25 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,343 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Welcome Tosh! Your in good hands here! There is great information on starting a SW tank just above the banner in my signature! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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