New to Forum..Any Ideas?

spdball · 09-21-2007, 01:26 PM

Hello, I am restarting a hobby the I have been out of for about 5 years. We unfortunately moved into a house too small to house any of my tanks as they were a 125g fish, and a 120 reef only tanks. I am in the process of setting up a new 29g reef tank. I am using a 10g sump with a DAS bx filter/skimmer and will be starting the tank off with a little live sand and about 15lbs of live rock in the tank. I know there are alot more new items on the market now than there were before, but wanted some opinions on this set up. Thank you.

boozeman · 09-21-2007, 01:37 PM

to RS

framerguy · 09-21-2007, 02:36 PM

Welcome to RS. What are you planning on keeping? You didn't talk lighting, and I think you should double up on the LR. Not real sure what you need to know, but Welcome Again!!

spdball · 09-21-2007, 03:15 PM

I know I need more rock, but that was all the local supplier had at the time.As far as lights go..I would like look into the pwr compacts. I do still have my metal halide set, but the hood is like 5' long and way too much for the amount of space I have to work with.

BigAl07 · 09-21-2007, 03:21 PM

Welcome to the Reef!!

How long is your tank?

What would you like to keep in your tank long term?

Allen

tippMANn98 · 09-21-2007, 04:02 PM

Welcome spdball- hey that wouldnt relate to speedball--->like X-ball, which is paintball??? if so awesome, fellow PBer here too....D.A.S. thats a name I haven't heard in a few years..

spdball · 09-21-2007, 04:24 PM

I would mainly like to do more soft corals I really like having the colonies of polyps and mushrooms too. The tank is a typical 30"x12"x18" 29 gal. It's a little smaller than what I was used to, but it has been quite a while since I've had a tank running, so I'm starting slow again.And yes!! used to play PB quite often, but the name came along with my stylish haircut...smooth.

framerguy · 09-21-2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by spdball

I know I need more rock, but that was all the local supplier had at the time.As far as lights go..I would like look into the pwr compacts. I do still have my metal halide set, but the hood is like 5' long and way too much for the amount of space I have to work with.

I would canibalize the MH fixture to make a retrofit DIY hood. You've already got 'em, might as well use 'em.

BigAl07 · 09-21-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by framerguy

I would canibalize the MH fixture to make a retrofit DIY hood. You've already got 'em, might as well use 'em.

Not a bad idea at all!!

Allen

Dentoid · 09-21-2007, 05:54 PM

Kazzy · 09-21-2007, 06:47 PM

Welcome to RS! Do the metal halides. It's always good to have plenty of light!

AQTCJAK · 09-21-2007, 10:54 PM

Welcome Aboard

sasquatch · 09-21-2007, 11:15 PM

Welcome to RS! Poop to all of the above, be a reefer knock a wall out lol, no, really work with what youve got, pick up a retro reflector and use the mh, a 29 is a nice "getting back into it" size, maybe add a ro/di unit to the shopping list. Steve

lcstorc · 09-22-2007, 02:23 PM

Welcome to RS! Great advice already given so I will stick with a simple Welcome for now.

spdball · 09-24-2007, 11:06 AM

Thank you all for your input, Guess I'll stick with the MH. Now to figure out a filter since my pump went up in smoke when I plugged it in. Thanks again

09-21-2007, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
spdball Tubeworm Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 29 View Gallery Karma Komment	New to Forum..Any Ideas? Hello, I am restarting a hobby the I have been out of for about 5 years. We unfortunately moved into a house too small to house any of my tanks as they were a 125g fish, and a 120 reef only tanks. I am in the process of setting up a new 29g reef tank. I am using a 10g sump with a DAS bx filter/skimmer and will be starting the tank off with a little live sand and about 15lbs of live rock in the tank. I know there are alot more new items on the market now than there were before, but wanted some opinions on this set up. Thank you.

09-21-2007, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,802 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to Forum..Any Ideas? to RS __________________ ...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

09-21-2007, 02:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to Forum..Any Ideas? Welcome to RS. What are you planning on keeping? You didn't talk lighting, and I think you should double up on the LR. Not real sure what you need to know, but Welcome Again!! __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

09-21-2007, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
spdball Tubeworm Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 29 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Forum..Any Ideas? I know I need more rock, but that was all the local supplier had at the time.As far as lights go..I would like look into the pwr compacts. I do still have my metal halide set, but the hood is like 5' long and way too much for the amount of space I have to work with.

09-21-2007, 03:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Nerd :) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 24,067 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to Forum..Any Ideas? Welcome to the Reef!! How long is your tank? What would you like to keep in your tank long term? Allen __________________ > > > >Read ME < < < < when you're in need of answers or help with your tank. *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Big Al's 10g.... BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle.... Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef.... DIY LED Fixture - Allens OFFICE 12g by chipmunkofdoom2

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tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to Forum..Any Ideas? Welcome spdball- hey that wouldnt relate to speedball--->like X-ball, which is paintball??? if so awesome, fellow PBer here too....D.A.S. thats a name I haven't heard in a few years..

09-21-2007, 04:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
spdball Tubeworm Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 29 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Forum..Any Ideas? I would mainly like to do more soft corals I really like having the colonies of polyps and mushrooms too. The tank is a typical 30"x12"x18" 29 gal. It's a little smaller than what I was used to, but it has been quite a while since I've had a tank running, so I'm starting slow again.And yes!! used to play PB quite often, but the name came along with my stylish haircut...smooth.

09-21-2007, 06:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
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09-21-2007, 10:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
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09-21-2007, 11:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,993 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to Forum..Any Ideas? Welcome to RS! Poop to all of the above, be a reefer knock a wall out lol, no, really work with what youve got, pick up a retro reflector and use the mh, a 29 is a nice "getting back into it" size, maybe add a ro/di unit to the shopping list. Steve

09-22-2007, 02:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,482 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to Forum..Any Ideas? Welcome to RS! Great advice already given so I will stick with a simple Welcome for now. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

09-24-2007, 11:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
spdball Tubeworm Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 29 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to Forum..Any Ideas? Thank you all for your input, Guess I'll stick with the MH. Now to figure out a filter since my pump went up in smoke when I plugged it in. Thanks again

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