new to reef's

1mtnbkr · 09-22-2006, 03:57 PM

I am looking at starting a reef tank. I am ready to buy a 24 gallon nano tank and I have read a lot of online info. Any last words befor I take the plunge?

dobejazz · 09-22-2006, 04:06 PM

Welcome to RS!!
24g is a great nano. Take your time and do lots of research

lcstorc · 09-22-2006, 04:09 PM

Let's start with first words. Grin
Welcome to RS! Lots of friendly helpful people here so feel free to ask anything you like.
Now onto the next. What do you plan to keep? I have a 24g Aquapod that is my seahorse tank and I love it. It does however have low flow and not a lot of lighting. This makes it great for seahorses or even fish only but if you want to have higher light corals and/or anemones then you will need to upgrade the pump and the lighting.
Let us know more about what you want to keep and we can give a lot more advice.
Meanwhile welcome to RS!

blue_eyes53813 · 09-22-2006, 04:13 PM

HI welcome to RS..... SLOWWWWWWW .. Take it slow and read read read... You will do fine.... glad you joined us..

boozeman · 09-22-2006, 05:30 PM

Gina · 09-22-2006, 05:44 PM

Welcome to RS!
Have you thought about what type of substrate and filtration you'll be using? That will help us to guide you in the right direction.
Also, depending on if you want to keep corals and what type you would like will have an impact on the type of lighting you will need.
Give us a few more details of what your thinking of having and we'll do our best to help you.

sasquatch · 09-22-2006, 09:30 PM

Hey! 1mtnbkr all the best on your new venture. Steve

Witfull · 09-23-2006, 03:05 AM

Howdy from MACNA in Houston~

iluvzigz · 09-23-2006, 03:08 AM

welcome aboard hope you find everything you need here

billyr98 · 09-23-2006, 09:10 AM

welcome to rs

09-22-2006, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
1mtnbkr Bryozoan Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 54 View Gallery Karma Komment	new to reef's I am looking at starting a reef tank. I am ready to buy a 24 gallon nano tank and I have read a lot of online info. Any last words befor I take the plunge?

09-22-2006, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
dobejazz Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,230 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: new to reef's Welcome to RS!! 24g is a great nano. Take your time and do lots of research __________________ Kelli

09-22-2006, 04:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 17,965 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new to reef's Let's start with first words. Grin Welcome to RS! Lots of friendly helpful people here so feel free to ask anything you like. Now onto the next. What do you plan to keep? I have a 24g Aquapod that is my seahorse tank and I love it. It does however have low flow and not a lot of lighting. This makes it great for seahorses or even fish only but if you want to have higher light corals and/or anemones then you will need to upgrade the pump and the lighting. Let us know more about what you want to keep and we can give a lot more advice. Meanwhile welcome to RS! __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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blue_eyes53813 fully trained mod,,,its my fault~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,097 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new to reef's HI welcome to RS..... SLOWWWWWWW .. Take it slow and read read read... You will do fine.... glad you joined us.. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,764 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: new to reef's Welcome to RS! Have you thought about what type of substrate and filtration you'll be using? That will help us to guide you in the right direction. Also, depending on if you want to keep corals and what type you would like will have an impact on the type of lighting you will need. Give us a few more details of what your thinking of having and we'll do our best to help you. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new to reef's Hey! 1mtnbkr all the best on your new venture. Steve

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iluvzigz Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: palm beach FL Posts: 1,026 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new to reef's welcome aboard hope you find everything you need here __________________ Ben *Member "Crabs Are Evil and Delicious" Society* http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...250#post172250

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