I am here to learn and be part of the gang

Rene · 09-23-2007, 07:30 PM

Hi All,

I recently had new carpets installed and had to take down my 100 gallon fresh water tank. After finding new homes for some of my larger fishes, I had to take the rest to the LFS. Hubby had a thought...let's go salt. So here I am, researching.

Please be kind to me as I can ask alot of stupid questions

Rene

Dentoid · 09-23-2007, 07:33 PM

Welcome to the Sanctuary Rene. There are no stupid questions, and I promise we will be nice to you!

BigAl07 · 09-23-2007, 07:33 PM

No questions are stupid.. we've asked them ALL!

Kudos for you and hubby for researching FIRST! Read and Read and READ! The more you know before hand the better off you, your tank and your WALLET will be in the end.

Good luck and WELCOME to the REEF!!
Allen

sasquatch · 09-23-2007, 07:41 PM

Hi Rene Welcome to RS! first question goes to you. Have you ever used copper treatments in that tank?. Steve

DrHank · 09-23-2007, 07:41 PM

You're at the right place. The folks here will all help. Of all the questions I've seen here, I cant say that I've ever seen a dumb or stupid one. I doubt that you'll be able to come up with one either. We all want to see you succeed and will do all we can to help you do just that.

Taking your time and doing the research (as you are) is the way to go. If you aren't sure, ask. Also, I hate to say it (but have to) don't take the word that you get from your LFS as gospel. Better to go in knowing what you want to do and what you need than to just listen and follow their advice blindly.

A good staff at a good store will try to help but remember they are there to separate you from your cash. Just a word to the wise.

You may want to start out by letting us know what type of tank you would like to have. Fish Only, Fish Only With Live Rock, or Reef. That will let us know how to better help you.

Rene · 09-23-2007, 07:56 PM

Thank you all for the warm welcome.

Steve

Quote:

Hi Rene Welcome to RS! first question goes to you. Have you ever used copper treatments in that tank?.

No I have never used copper treatment. Only treated it with ICK once and used Melafix once and that was well over 2 years ago.

ScubaDrew · 09-23-2007, 08:16 PM

Welcome aboard!

Some ICK treatments contain copper - I'm sure someone will recommend testing the tank for it.

I'm new here also, you've found an amazing resource!

Drew

Saltwater Noob · 09-23-2007, 08:25 PM

Welcome this is a great place to get info on saltwater reef tanks and don't worry about the dumb ?'s be cause I ask them all the time and they still help me

Melanie · 09-23-2007, 08:26 PM

Welcome to RS! Believe me, no one will think your questions are stupid! Ask away.

junnie · 09-23-2007, 08:52 PM

Welcome to RS, A good way to start would be to know what you want. fish only, fish with live rock or reef. Know your fish you want. some work will with each (and reefs) other some dont.

Good luck.

jubbers · 09-23-2007, 08:58 PM

i've asked my share of questions, welcome to RS!

Frankie · 09-23-2007, 09:10 PM

Welcome.

This is not a "flame war" site so your going to get nothing but tons of love and good advice. The worse kind of question is the one not asked imo. Have fun building your new system!

AQTCJAK · 09-23-2007, 10:16 PM

Welcome Aboard

hma · 09-24-2007, 02:44 AM

Welcome Rene...

There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers ..... we help always with pleasure and so well we be able to do it.

kyle1284 · 09-24-2007, 05:02 AM

welcome

09-23-2007, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rene Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	I am here to learn and be part of the gang Hi All, I recently had new carpets installed and had to take down my 100 gallon fresh water tank. After finding new homes for some of my larger fishes, I had to take the rest to the LFS. Hubby had a thought...let's go salt. So here I am, researching. Please be kind to me as I can ask alot of stupid questions Rene

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I am here to learn and be part of the gang Welcome to the Sanctuary Rene. There are no stupid questions, and I promise we will be nice to you! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,496 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I am here to learn and be part of the gang No questions are stupid.. we've asked them ALL! Kudos for you and hubby for researching FIRST! Read and Read and READ! The more you know before hand the better off you, your tank and your WALLET will be in the end. Good luck and WELCOME to the REEF!! Allen __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> 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!!

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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: I am here to learn and be part of the gang Hi Rene Welcome to RS! first question goes to you. Have you ever used copper treatments in that tank?. Steve

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DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I am here to learn and be part of the gang You're at the right place. The folks here will all help. Of all the questions I've seen here, I cant say that I've ever seen a dumb or stupid one. I doubt that you'll be able to come up with one either. We all want to see you succeed and will do all we can to help you do just that. Taking your time and doing the research (as you are) is the way to go. If you aren't sure, ask. Also, I hate to say it (but have to) don't take the word that you get from your LFS as gospel. Better to go in knowing what you want to do and what you need than to just listen and follow their advice blindly. A good staff at a good store will try to help but remember they are there to separate you from your cash. Just a word to the wise. You may want to start out by letting us know what type of tank you would like to have. Fish Only, Fish Only With Live Rock, or Reef. That will let us know how to better help you. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

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ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,045 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I am here to learn and be part of the gang Welcome aboard! Some ICK treatments contain copper - I'm sure someone will recommend testing the tank for it. I'm new here also, you've found an amazing resource! Drew __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

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