Newbie (Again)

cbjt3905 · 09-18-2007, 09:10 AM

Hi Everybody! First off, thank you for providing such a welcoming environment; it’s more conducive for people like me to post. My name is Jim, and I’m in north Florida.

I’m a newbie of sorts, because the last SW tanks I kept were about 20 years ago; geez- the technology has changed so much! When I broke my tanks down years ago, I had a couple of larger FO (about 70G?) tanks and four, thriving, 10G reef tanks. Crushed coral substrate, undergravel filters with power heads, and outside filters to polish; not exactly the formula for success, but they flourished for some reason. Back then small reef tanks were considered risky I guess, but I didn’t know any better. I had so much fun with it though… take away the fear of failure, and you can really enjoy your hobby (or obsession).

Anyway, the bug bit again. I set up a simple, freshwater Eclipse a couple months ago and went to my LFS to get a couple fish; and, then I caught the scent of SW. That’s all it took. I left with a BioCube 8G that day and am off and running. I have been scouring this forum and have been enthralled with amount of information here. Thank you so much! Now that my LR and sand are arriving today, however, I seem to’ve forgotten everything. Hence another post is coming below. Once again, thanks for being so friendly, and forgive my longwinded-ness.
Jim

Dentoid · 09-18-2007, 09:13 AM

Welcome aboard Jim! Happy to have along for the ride. You can take the man out of reef, but you can't take the reef out of the man. Once a reefer, always a reefer! The sickness never goes away, sometimes it just goes into remission. Welcome back to the addiction!

BigAl07 · 09-18-2007, 09:17 AM

Welcome! I would like to THINK that a LOT has changed in SW since your last endeavor and I think it's much easier and more productive than it used to be.

Welcome and enjoy your venture here with RS. Other than me, it's a very talented and friendly group. I'm better as a "Door Man" than technical adviser but I am proud to welcome you on in.

Allen

sasquatch · 09-18-2007, 09:24 AM

Hey Jim, Welcome to RS and posting, another Floridian joins the ranks lol, at least you guys are all friendly. Steve

DrHank · 09-18-2007, 10:24 AM

O goodie another old time reefer. Now I have company. Jim, you are going to absolutely love the technological advances. Keeping a nice reef is so easy compared to the way it used to be. This is a great place to learn and share your experiance.

cbjt3905 · 09-18-2007, 10:53 AM

Thanks! Geez, you guys are remarkably kind! Thank you for the welcomes.
Jim

vdituri · 09-18-2007, 10:58 AM

Welcome (back) aboard!
Let the reefing begin.

And Allen, if you're going to be a doorman make sure to shut it behind you.
Were you born in a reef or something? lol

goldenmean · 09-18-2007, 10:59 AM

Howdy Hooooo!
Welcome to RS!

lcstorc · 09-18-2007, 11:00 AM

Welcome to RS! Glad to have you join us.
One thing to be warned about though. We love pics. Even of empty tanks.

(Sorry Sas we have a new Floridian to balance out the new Canadian member.)

AQTCJAK · 09-18-2007, 11:26 AM

Welcome Aboard

hma · 09-18-2007, 04:43 PM

Welcome a board Jim

09-18-2007, 09:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
cbjt3905 Tubeworm Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 32 View Gallery Karma Komment	Newbie (Again) Hi Everybody! First off, thank you for providing such a welcoming environment; it’s more conducive for people like me to post. My name is Jim, and I’m in north Florida. I’m a newbie of sorts, because the last SW tanks I kept were about 20 years ago; geez- the technology has changed so much! When I broke my tanks down years ago, I had a couple of larger FO (about 70G?) tanks and four, thriving, 10G reef tanks. Crushed coral substrate, undergravel filters with power heads, and outside filters to polish; not exactly the formula for success, but they flourished for some reason. Back then small reef tanks were considered risky I guess, but I didn’t know any better. I had so much fun with it though… take away the fear of failure, and you can really enjoy your hobby (or obsession). Anyway, the bug bit again. I set up a simple, freshwater Eclipse a couple months ago and went to my LFS to get a couple fish; and, then I caught the scent of SW. That’s all it took. I left with a BioCube 8G that day and am off and running. I have been scouring this forum and have been enthralled with amount of information here. Thank you so much! Now that my LR and sand are arriving today, however, I seem to’ve forgotten everything. Hence another post is coming below. Once again, thanks for being so friendly, and forgive my longwinded-ness. Jim

09-18-2007, 09:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newbie (Again) Welcome aboard Jim! Happy to have along for the ride. You can take the man out of reef, but you can't take the reef out of the man. Once a reefer, always a reefer! The sickness never goes away, sometimes it just goes into remission. Welcome back to the addiction! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama Last edited by Dentoid : 09-18-2007 at 04:44 PM.

09-18-2007, 09:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie (Again) Welcome! I would like to THINK that a LOT has changed in SW since your last endeavor and I think it's much easier and more productive than it used to be. Welcome and enjoy your venture here with RS. Other than me, it's a very talented and friendly group. I'm better as a "Door Man" than technical adviser but I am proud to welcome you on in. Allen __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

09-18-2007, 09:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
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 (Again) Hey Jim, Welcome to RS and posting, another Floridian joins the ranks lol, at least you guys are all friendly. Steve

09-18-2007, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,251 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newbie (Again) O goodie another old time reefer. Now I have company. Jim, you are going to absolutely love the technological advances. Keeping a nice reef is so easy compared to the way it used to be. This is a great place to learn and share your experiance. __________________ Jim Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html Dr Hank's 155 Bowfront:http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

09-18-2007, 10:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
cbjt3905 Tubeworm Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 32 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newbie (Again) Thanks! Geez, you guys are remarkably kind! Thank you for the welcomes. Jim

09-18-2007, 10:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,722 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie (Again) Welcome (back) aboard! Let the reefing begin. And Allen, if you're going to be a doorman make sure to shut it behind you. Were you born in a reef or something? 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.

09-18-2007, 10:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
goldenmean Beautiful Katamari Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,062 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie (Again) Howdy Hooooo! Welcome to RS! __________________ A 55g link in the GoldenChain My Second Quarantine Tank 2 (+) Year Retrospective of a 12g Nano Jeff What You Think Upon Grows... Have a Smooth Day!

09-18-2007, 11:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,454 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie (Again) Welcome to RS! Glad to have you join us. One thing to be warned about though. We love pics. Even of empty tanks. (Sorry Sas we have a new Floridian to balance out the new Canadian member.) __________________ 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.

09-18-2007, 11:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,936 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie (Again) Welcome Aboard __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

09-18-2007, 04:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
hma Acropora Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 1,950 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie (Again) Welcome a board Jim __________________ Heinz Luck is a good health and a bad memory (Albert Schweitzer) Balling Method : Balling +Plus Video : Centropyge potteri Tools : Balling Calculator My Chronicle and ReefDreams HM-Aquarium Photo Calendar 2008 "IF SHARKS DIE, THE SEA DIES"

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