Hi!

tammywammy · 03-02-2007, 01:16 PM

Although I've been keeping african cichlids for years, this is my first endeavor with saltwater. I'm starting up a 90 gallon fish only tank. Have been doing my research on the care of the fish and am now in the process of comparing prices on the equipment. Would appreciate any and all suggestions or advice. Thanks!

boozeman · 03-02-2007, 01:23 PM

lots of 90's here to get good ideas from

Woodstock · 03-02-2007, 01:24 PM

Hi Tammywammy! Welcome to Reef Sanctuary

A few hints:

Get a sump (more water volume plus it is a perfect place to hide all the equipment - heater, skimmer, Auto Top Off, etc)
Don't scrimp on a skimmer! Get an Aqua C Remora Pro (hangs on side of tank/sump), or the popular in-sump models of the ASM and Euroreef.
Go slow
Get a phosban reactor with phosban/rowaphos to absorb phosphates (nusiance algae fuel )
Get a ro/di unit to provide pure water for your new tank and to eliminate impurities.

JFK_Jr · 03-02-2007, 01:54 PM

blue_eyes53813 · 03-02-2007, 02:21 PM

Hello Tammy Welcome to Rs... another big thing is stay away from crushed coral as a substrate , it is a nitrate factor in saltwater tanks, use sand instead.

billyr98 · 03-03-2007, 12:50 AM

welcome to rs

tammywammy · 03-03-2007, 01:04 AM

Hi all and thanks for the friendly welcome!
Re: sump, skimmer and phosban reactor, I'm comparing prices at different vendors.
I did read quite a bit on this sight and the info is AWESOME!!!!! I have a friend who is a marine biologist who recommended crushed coral. Now, after reading all of the info, I fully plan on getting live sand.
Re: the RO/DI unit, is it really necessary for a FO tank?

Thanks so much!

billyr98 · 03-03-2007, 01:08 AM

keep up the reading, patience is a key too!

NJ Person!!

Devilboy · 03-03-2007, 04:27 AM

Tammy

saltwaterfarm · 03-03-2007, 07:44 AM

Hello and Welcome!

lcstorc · 03-03-2007, 08:45 AM

Welcome to RS! Lots of friendly helpful people here to help you out.
Getting a RO/DI system will save you a world of trouble in the long run. It will remove the algae fuel from your water and you will have a lot less algae problems.

sasquatch · 03-04-2007, 10:32 PM

Hey Tammywammy Welcome aboard!!Steve

Rougiem · 03-04-2007, 10:34 PM

Welcome to the Sanctuary!

Cheers!

fidojoe · 03-04-2007, 11:24 PM

Welcome to RS Tammy!

03-02-2007, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
tammywammy Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North NJ Posts: 21 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hi! Although I've been keeping african cichlids for years, this is my first endeavor with saltwater. I'm starting up a 90 gallon fish only tank. Have been doing my research on the care of the fish and am now in the process of comparing prices on the equipment. Would appreciate any and all suggestions or advice. Thanks! __________________ - Never mingle in the affairs of dragons, for you are tasty and crunchy when served with ketchup.

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boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi! lots of 90's here to get good ideas from __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,264 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi! Hi Tammywammy! Welcome to Reef Sanctuary A few hints: Get a sump (more water volume plus it is a perfect place to hide all the equipment - heater, skimmer, Auto Top Off, etc) Don't scrimp on a skimmer! Get an Aqua C Remora Pro (hangs on side of tank/sump), or the popular in-sump models of the ASM and Euroreef. Go slow Get a phosban reactor with phosban/rowaphos to absorb phosphates (nusiance algae fuel ) Get a ro/di unit to provide pure water for your new tank and to eliminate impurities. __________________ ~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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blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,634 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi! Hello Tammy Welcome to Rs... another big thing is stay away from crushed coral as a substrate , it is a nitrate factor in saltwater tanks, use sand instead. __________________ 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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tammywammy Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North NJ Posts: 21 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hi! Hi all and thanks for the friendly welcome! Re: sump, skimmer and phosban reactor, I'm comparing prices at different vendors. I did read quite a bit on this sight and the info is AWESOME!!!!! I have a friend who is a marine biologist who recommended crushed coral. Now, after reading all of the info, I fully plan on getting live sand. Re: the RO/DI unit, is it really necessary for a FO tank? Thanks so much! __________________ - Never mingle in the affairs of dragons, for you are tasty and crunchy when served with ketchup.

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billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi! keep up the reading, patience is a key too! NJ Person!! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

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Devilboy Serpent Star Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 202 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hi! Tammy __________________ 75g RR w/20g sump, Panworld 50PX Return pump Reef Octopus NW200 Skimmer 50# Kaelini, 50# Marshall Island rock

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi! Welcome to RS! Lots of friendly helpful people here to help you out. Getting a RO/DI system will save you a world of trouble in the long run. It will remove the algae fuel from your water and you will have a lot less algae problems. __________________ 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. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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