Newbie here

poolguy1 · 10-20-2006, 07:24 AM

Hi Everyone, New to all of this. I have a 50 acrylic tank. I've spent lots of money so far! Still need protein skimmer, heaters etc. I have the tank, stand, set of lights, a euro-clear sump, and misc. plumbing. Just waiting for a small remodel to be done before I really get everything set-up. I'm just doing a lot of reading, books and forums. It can get a little confusing, but the forums seem to be the best way to go for info.
Don't know if I should go with an overflow box or drill my tank.
I live in San Diego and am self-employed. Pool service business. My slow down time is now through March, so figured now is the time to set everything up.
I'm sure I will have plenty of questions that I will exhaust everybody with.
Well, off to work now, I start early so I can get done early.
Later

lcstorc · 10-20-2006, 08:04 AM

Welcome to RS! Lots of friendly helpful people here so ask away. They will help in any way they can.
What kind of tank are you going for. FO, Fowlr, reef, softies only etc? That will help them help you with your setup.

blue_eyes53813 · 10-20-2006, 08:24 AM

Hello poolguy, welcome to RS

Woodstock · 10-20-2006, 08:42 AM

Hello and welcome to RS Poolguy

I am very happy to hear you are doing research prior to setting up your tank

I would recommend the following skimmers:
Hang-on type - aqua-C Remora pro (the pro is the larger model)
In-sump - ASM and Euroreef.

When you set it up, be sure to start your own thread in our Chronicle section so we can follow along!

sasquatch · 10-21-2006, 10:27 AM

Hi Poolguy, well I guess you know about plumbing, welcome to RS. Steve

corallimorph · 10-21-2006, 10:52 AM

Welcome!.....drill that tank!..... overflow boxes FAIL!-Dave

Rougiem · 10-21-2006, 03:17 PM

Welcome to the Sanctuary!

Cheers!

chads29 · 10-21-2006, 06:23 PM

theskunk · 10-21-2006, 06:58 PM

welcome

billyr98 · 10-21-2006, 10:03 PM

Welcome to RS!

Craig Manoukian · 10-22-2006, 12:57 PM

Welcome, welcome, welcome!

fidojoe · 10-22-2006, 06:01 PM

Hiya!

I used to think that having a drilled tank, let alone having a sump hooked up regardless of how, was rediculous... Until I got one! I wouldn't have another tank unless it is drilled. Acrylic is so easy to drill, why not?

I agree with Woodstock on the skimmers, but I would add an AquaC Urchin to that list as well, since you will have a sump, why use a Remora HOB if you can hide it in the sump and the Urchin works identically? I have a Remora that I used on my 29 and 50 tanks when I had them and I love it.

ludachris · 10-25-2006, 05:05 AM

hello poolguy

Gina · 10-25-2006, 05:51 AM

Welcome to RS!

boozeman · 10-25-2006, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poolguy1

....I've spent lots of money so far! ....

welcome to the club!!!

10-20-2006, 07:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
poolguy1 Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	Newbie here Hi Everyone, New to all of this. I have a 50 acrylic tank. I've spent lots of money so far! Still need protein skimmer, heaters etc. I have the tank, stand, set of lights, a euro-clear sump, and misc. plumbing. Just waiting for a small remodel to be done before I really get everything set-up. I'm just doing a lot of reading, books and forums. It can get a little confusing, but the forums seem to be the best way to go for info. Don't know if I should go with an overflow box or drill my tank. I live in San Diego and am self-employed. Pool service business. My slow down time is now through March, so figured now is the time to set everything up. I'm sure I will have plenty of questions that I will exhaust everybody with. Well, off to work now, I start early so I can get done early. Later

10-20-2006, 08:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,912 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie here Welcome to RS! Lots of friendly helpful people here so ask away. They will help in any way they can. What kind of tank are you going for. FO, Fowlr, reef, softies only etc? That will help them help you with your setup. __________________ 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. Last edited by lcstorc : 10-22-2006 at 02:17 AM.

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,007 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie here Hello and welcome to RS Poolguy I am very happy to hear you are doing research prior to setting up your tank I would recommend the following skimmers: Hang-on type - aqua-C Remora pro (the pro is the larger model) In-sump - ASM and Euroreef. When you set it up, be sure to start your own thread in our Chronicle section so we can follow along! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~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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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: Newbie here Hi Poolguy, well I guess you know about plumbing, welcome to RS. Steve

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fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,581 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newbie here Hiya! I used to think that having a drilled tank, let alone having a sump hooked up regardless of how, was rediculous... Until I got one! I wouldn't have another tank unless it is drilled. Acrylic is so easy to drill, why not? I agree with Woodstock on the skimmers, but I would add an AquaC Urchin to that list as well, since you will have a sump, why use a Remora HOB if you can hide it in the sump and the Urchin works identically? I have a Remora that I used on my 29 and 50 tanks when I had them and I love it. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

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