Hi from WA State!

gypsyb · 10-02-2007, 01:40 AM

Hi!

I've had fresh water aquariums off and on for years and thought it's time to start a salt water. I told a friend that I wanted to start one next year and she popped up with a 16 gal glass bow front for my birthday!
So yea... I'm still in the planning and adding live rock phase.
I got a 28 watt 50/50 compact flourescent and hope it's enough. I found I'm kind of limited on lighting for the nano.
I also found out that the nano skimmer is a waste of time and money the hard way. I've been trying to stay away from the sump situation yet trying to keep the tank it's self looking simple and am finding it may be one or the other (guess I can always drill a hole in the wall and use the closet area for a refugeum if I have to).
Any advice is welcome. I'm on a limited budget right now so I'm picking up pieces as paydays come along.
Also, what do you do when the power goes down? That's been a big concern for me, as the weather people are saying this is going to be a bad winter.
Thanks for having me!
Gypsy

Frankie · 10-02-2007, 05:40 AM

Welcome gypsyb! There are some great nano's here in reef sanctuary so you came to the right place for info.
If you go to the home page and click forums, there is a whole area dedicated to nano's and what others are doing with theres. Just look for the topic nano's.

Melanie · 10-02-2007, 05:53 AM

Hi and welcome! We'd love to see a photo of your nano bowfront!

Kazzy · 10-02-2007, 10:46 AM

Welcome to RS! You'll have fun setting up a nano. They are kinda hard though.

vdituri · 10-02-2007, 11:19 AM

Welcome aboard Washington!
I don't if we have too many members from there.
I used to live in Spokane, but now I'm in Sacramento California.
Home of the governator. I'm so embarrased.

framerguy · 10-02-2007, 11:21 AM

Welcome to RS!! Probably the easiest thing to do for a power outage is invest in a battery powered air pump that kicks on when the power goes off, it's inexpensive insurance. If you live in a rural area (like me), a small generator (like I have) is a lifesaver but they're noisy. Welcome again!

AQTCJAK · 10-02-2007, 11:57 AM

Welcome Aboard

lcstorc · 10-02-2007, 01:22 PM

Welcome to RS!

jaysthename · 10-02-2007, 08:30 PM

Welcome to the site. I just joined a few days ago myself, and am also gearing up for an exciting venture in nano-reefing (I've got a 24-gallon myself).

I'm in Portland, OR, btw, so not extremely close but not too far away, either. Good luck with your system!

10-02-2007, 01:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
gypsyb Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Hi from WA State! Hi! I've had fresh water aquariums off and on for years and thought it's time to start a salt water. I told a friend that I wanted to start one next year and she popped up with a 16 gal glass bow front for my birthday! So yea... I'm still in the planning and adding live rock phase. I got a 28 watt 50/50 compact flourescent and hope it's enough. I found I'm kind of limited on lighting for the nano. I also found out that the nano skimmer is a waste of time and money the hard way. I've been trying to stay away from the sump situation yet trying to keep the tank it's self looking simple and am finding it may be one or the other (guess I can always drill a hole in the wall and use the closet area for a refugeum if I have to). Any advice is welcome. I'm on a limited budget right now so I'm picking up pieces as paydays come along. Also, what do you do when the power goes down? That's been a big concern for me, as the weather people are saying this is going to be a bad winter. Thanks for having me! Gypsy

10-02-2007, 05:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,555 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi from WA State! Welcome gypsyb! There are some great nano's here in reef sanctuary so you came to the right place for info. If you go to the home page and click forums, there is a whole area dedicated to nano's and what others are doing with theres. Just look for the topic nano's. __________________ If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

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Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi from WA State! Hi and welcome! We'd love to see a photo of your nano bowfront! __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

10-02-2007, 10:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kazzy Scopas Tang Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KS Posts: 440 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hi from WA State! Welcome to RS! You'll have fun setting up a nano. They are kinda hard though. __________________ Grant New favorite quote: I would not, could not BUY YOUR LOAN. I would not, could not MAKE MONEY FAST. I would not, could not SEND NO CA$H. I would not, could not SEE YOUR SITE. I would not, could not EAT VEG-I-MITE. I do_not_like GREEN CARDS AND SPAM! Mandarin Policeman http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

10-02-2007, 11:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,772 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi from WA State! Welcome aboard Washington! I don't if we have too many members from there. I used to live in Spokane, but now I'm in Sacramento California. Home of the governator. I'm so embarrased. __________________ 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.

10-02-2007, 11:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,660 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi from WA State! Welcome to RS!! Probably the easiest thing to do for a power outage is invest in a battery powered air pump that kicks on when the power goes off, it's inexpensive insurance. If you live in a rural area (like me), a small generator (like I have) is a lifesaver but they're noisy. 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) Still Workin' on it! 375gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum

10-02-2007, 11:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi from WA State! 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

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,925 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi from WA State! Welcome to RS! __________________ 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

10-02-2007, 08:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
jaysthename Bryozoan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 44 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi from WA State! Welcome to the site. I just joined a few days ago myself, and am also gearing up for an exciting venture in nano-reefing (I've got a 24-gallon myself). I'm in Portland, OR, btw, so not extremely close but not too far away, either. Good luck with your system!

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