newbee

liveal7 · 07-11-2007, 07:56 PM

I am new to RS. i have had freshwater tanks my whole life. I am now looking into a reef tank. I am thinking of a 46-50 gallon to start. Any advice on buying used tanks & equipment is appreciated. I would like to save some money if possible on the simple things so I can invest more on things like lighting and good specimens.
LIV

Dentoid · 07-11-2007, 08:16 PM

Welcome to the Sanctuary! Try www.Craigslist.com for local good buys. Best of luck to ya!

sasquatch · 07-11-2007, 08:37 PM

Welcome to RS LIV! 50 gal is a nice starter tank, enough room to play and most equip is standard for size, used tanks can come with problems of their own, as its "holding" your investment take care in your purchase. Steve

DrHank · 07-11-2007, 08:43 PM

Welcome. Best advise I can give you is to take your time, research, and ask questions. Used can save you money but be sure it's what you want (and need) before you buy.

liveal7 · 07-11-2007, 10:19 PM

Thanks! sounds like good advice. I checked out Craig's list and found a few prospects. my brother in law has three reef tanks-so i decided to consult him before I purchase used. I think I have some more research to do before I start. I'm a data (research) junkie-maybe it's because i'm a teacher-I don't know. Anyway thanks again any info is greatly helpful!
LIV

Craig Manoukian · 07-11-2007, 10:50 PM

Welcome, welcome, welcome! Glad you like my list, not!

lcstorc · 07-12-2007, 06:39 AM

Welcome to RS! Glad you joined in.
At this point the best thing you can do is research and lots of it. I only wish I had done the same. So many of my mistakes (many of them expensive) could have been avoided if I had done research BEFORE I got my tank.
At least now I have started researching and am still learning. It never stops.

blue_eyes53813 · 07-12-2007, 07:15 AM

Hello and welcome to RS.. If you have any questions, be sure to ask. Many people here eager to help.

boozeman · 07-12-2007, 08:01 AM

vdituri · 07-12-2007, 06:08 PM

I don't believe there is such a thing as a research junkie. Impulse junkie maybe.
Welcome aboard the board!
I started with a 30 used from a friend and bought a 55 used off craigs list (thanks craig). What sold me was the 1/5 chiller and the Metal Halide light hood. All the other equipment was a bonus at that point. $300!
Now that it is full and growing, I want a 75+ for more room to grow.
Learn from my mistakes! Say no to 55! lol

Cassette87 · 07-12-2007, 06:11 PM

Welcome to the addiction!

kimoy · 07-12-2007, 06:19 PM

WELCOME TO THE SANCTUARY! the place for reef geeks.
as far as the tank goes, i agree, don't get the 55, if you want to start at arounf that size, i would go with the 40 breeder. it's wider than than 55 and aquascaping a 55 is a PITA in my opinion. that's what i started and after 2 months unpgraded to a 120. GOOD LUCK!

07-11-2007, 07:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
liveal7 Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 View Gallery Karma Komment	newbee I am new to RS. i have had freshwater tanks my whole life. I am now looking into a reef tank. I am thinking of a 46-50 gallon to start. Any advice on buying used tanks & equipment is appreciated. I would like to save some money if possible on the simple things so I can invest more on things like lighting and good specimens. LIV

07-11-2007, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,258 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: newbee Welcome to the Sanctuary! Try www.Craigslist.com for local good buys. Best of luck to ya! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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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: newbee Welcome to RS LIV! 50 gal is a nice starter tank, enough room to play and most equip is standard for size, used tanks can come with problems of their own, as its "holding" your investment take care in your purchase. Steve __________________ castawayreefers.com

07-11-2007, 08:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: newbee Welcome. Best advise I can give you is to take your time, research, and ask questions. Used can save you money but be sure it's what you want (and need) before you buy. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

07-11-2007, 10:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
liveal7 Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: newbee Thanks! sounds like good advice. I checked out Craig's list and found a few prospects. my brother in law has three reef tanks-so i decided to consult him before I purchase used. I think I have some more research to do before I start. I'm a data (research) junkie-maybe it's because i'm a teacher-I don't know. Anyway thanks again any info is greatly helpful! LIV

07-11-2007, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,343 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: newbee Welcome, welcome, welcome! Glad you like my list, not! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

07-12-2007, 06:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,778 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: newbee Welcome to RS! Glad you joined in. At this point the best thing you can do is research and lots of it. I only wish I had done the same. So many of my mistakes (many of them expensive) could have been avoided if I had done research BEFORE I got my tank. At least now I have started researching and am still learning. It never stops. __________________ 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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blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,877 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: newbee Hello and welcome to RS.. If you have any questions, be sure to ask. Many people here eager to help. __________________ 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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boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: newbee __________________ ...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

07-12-2007, 06:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,758 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: newbee I don't believe there is such a thing as a research junkie. Impulse junkie maybe. Welcome aboard the board! I started with a 30 used from a friend and bought a 55 used off craigs list (thanks craig). What sold me was the 1/5 chiller and the Metal Halide light hood. All the other equipment was a bonus at that point. $300! Now that it is full and growing, I want a 75+ for more room to grow. Learn from my mistakes! Say no to 55! lol __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,421 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: newbee Welcome to the addiction! __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Work followed by School :Java: - 9/8/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

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kimoy Sea Pen Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 338 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: newbee WELCOME TO THE SANCTUARY! the place for reef geeks. as far as the tank goes, i agree, don't get the 55, if you want to start at arounf that size, i would go with the 40 breeder. it's wider than than 55 and aquascaping a 55 is a PITA in my opinion. that's what i started and after 2 months unpgraded to a 120. GOOD LUCK! __________________ 1.20 G pico RR with 2 megaflow kits, aqua c EV180 with mag12, 2x250 DE 12k halides with 2x54 T5 actinic+, 30G phlenum fuge with chaeto, iwaki 55rlt return pump connected to a sea swirl, 4 tunze 6025 inside the main tank for water circulation (2 are modded) 3 Koralias PH(2 #4's and 1 #3) sps,lps,zoas,softies,pink tip BTA tangs - yellow, unicorn, blue hippo, palini and RS Purple Blue Spot Jaw Fish red lyretail anthias pair of spotted mandarin goby wrasse - yellow corris scribble rabbit fish Clown Fish -3 percula high fin shrimp goby clean up crew - various snails and crabs, red linkia star And a 30G AGA softies with clown & diamond head goby

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