Hello from huntsville, tx

rincon05 · 10-11-2007, 09:10 PM

hey whats up everyone my name is dustin, im looking to get into the hobby and wanting ya'lls opinions. im looking for something that doesnt require alot of maintance and is between 12-30 gallons. thanks.

AQTCJAK · 10-11-2007, 09:14 PM

Welcome Aboard

Dentoid · 10-11-2007, 09:16 PM

Welcome! How about bringing plastic fish in the tub with you and drying them off when you're done, they can sit on the shelf until your next bath. That's little maintenance!

All kidding aside, what do you mean by low maintenance? All pet endeavours require maintenance. Saltwater tanks are a maintenance heavy. Time to change your mindset my friend.

blue_eyes53813 · 10-11-2007, 09:18 PM

Hello welcome to RS... Go as big as you can. 30 gallon sounds good. Reason being, small tanks water parameters can change very quickly and need CONSTANT monitoring. Heat and salinity can change quick and be hard on livestock.

There are alot of very nice- outstanding nanos 12-24 gallons on the site here as well. Im sure they will jump in here soon

Techno-Vicki · 10-11-2007, 09:24 PM

Welcome! Most, ok, all salt water tanks require a lot of care, but...they are oh so worth it!!!

What you have to think about with the nano is do you want corals and fish or just fish? They are much prettier with both and look more natural. You can get some of the easier corals that take little care and do well.

vdituri · 10-11-2007, 09:33 PM

Welcome aboard!
Low maintenance is a slippery slope. How low do you want to go?

1. Bigger tank - slower changes in salinity, ph, nitrates etc.
2. Live Sand - Harbors beneficial bacteria to help clean your tank
3. Live Rock - Another harbor for benficial bacteria to help with filtration
4. Sumps and Refugiums - increase total water volume (see bigger tank above) and also give you a place to grow macro algaes to help with nutrient export and filtration.
5. Hire Jack to clean and maintain your tank. lol

I forgot item #0. Skimmer - (get one rated for bigger than your tank) helps remove biological waste from your tank and keeps your fish happy.

Let us know what you are going for and other things that you are looking for in your ultimate tank.

rincon05 · 10-11-2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dentoid

All kidding aside, what do you mean by low maintenance? All pet endeavours require maintenance. Saltwater tanks are a maintenance heavy. Time to change your mindset my friend.

Im a college student and my roommate kyle1284 told me this is the best website for this. I've been watching him clean his tank and im wanting to get started in this hobby. im looking for advise on how to do this and what to look for when buying a tank, coral, fish, etc... thanks.

Dentoid · 10-11-2007, 10:38 PM

Kyle is a great guy, have had some on-line fun with him. You already have a great resource with him as a friend. I'd suggest getting a book on setting up a saltwater tank. Bob Fenner's, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is a good start. From there you can decide what kind of tank you want and get some of the basics of equipment and species you want to keep.

Research will be your best friend and go a long way to helping you save money and headaches. Of course this forum will help you along the way.

Do you have an idea of the kind of fish you would like to have?

rincon05 · 10-12-2007, 02:09 PM

I really have know idea on what fish to get, but i do like the clownfish and a goby, but other than that no clue. so if you have any ideas that would be great. oh im going to get a 40-55 gallon tank, not one of those small tanks b/c i read that with them you have to be on your game in changing the water.

kyle1284 · 10-12-2007, 06:47 PM

he was watching my friends dimond goby and loved the fella cause it was full movement and diggin around... what other gobys do that? and what is a good shape for a 40?

Dentoid · 10-12-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rincon05

I really have know idea on what fish to get, but i do like the clownfish and a goby, but other than that no clue. so if you have any ideas that would be great. oh im going to get a 40-55 gallon tank, not one of those small tanks b/c i read that with them you have to be on your game in changing the water.

In a tank of that volumn, I'd suggest keeping the fish on the smaller side. The smaller the full grown size of the fish, the more you can have. Some that come to mind are:

Royal Gramma
Black Capped Basslet
Firefish
Pygmy angels
Yashia goby
Neon goby
Jawfish
Some Hawkfish

DrHank · 10-12-2007, 08:57 PM

Scott, have you been hitting the nitrous. You shouldn't tell him about your bath tub fish. Welcome to RS. Scott makes an excellent point (when he gets done messing with you). Lots of good advice so far just go slow and research thoroughly before you make a move. Think about small fish you would like to have but remember that from the time that you first set up your tank, it's going to be 6-8 weeks before you can add a fish.

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rincon05 Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hello from huntsville, tx hey whats up everyone my name is dustin, im looking to get into the hobby and wanting ya'lls opinions. im looking for something that doesnt require alot of maintance and is between 12-30 gallons. thanks.

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,255 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello from huntsville, tx Welcome! How about bringing plastic fish in the tub with you and drying them off when you're done, they can sit on the shelf until your next bath. That's little maintenance! All kidding aside, what do you mean by low maintenance? All pet endeavours require maintenance. Saltwater tanks are a maintenance heavy. Time to change your mindset my friend. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,864 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello from huntsville, tx Hello welcome to RS... Go as big as you can. 30 gallon sounds good. Reason being, small tanks water parameters can change very quickly and need CONSTANT monitoring. Heat and salinity can change quick and be hard on livestock. There are alot of very nice- outstanding nanos 12-24 gallons on the site here as well. Im sure they will jump in here soon __________________ 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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Techno-Vicki Dancing Mandarins Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sanger, CA (on Kings River) Posts: 1,130 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello from huntsville, tx Welcome! Most, ok, all salt water tanks require a lot of care, but...they are oh so worth it!!! What you have to think about with the nano is do you want corals and fish or just fish? They are much prettier with both and look more natural. You can get some of the easier corals that take little care and do well. __________________ AKA - "Speedy" Extreme Reef Addition Videos of Mandarins, reef tank, and "His Majesty's" DIY water changer http://www.murrayproductions.org/Ree...RM_videos.html "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford (1863-1947)

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vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,753 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello from huntsville, tx Welcome aboard! Low maintenance is a slippery slope. How low do you want to go? 1. Bigger tank - slower changes in salinity, ph, nitrates etc. 2. Live Sand - Harbors beneficial bacteria to help clean your tank 3. Live Rock - Another harbor for benficial bacteria to help with filtration 4. Sumps and Refugiums - increase total water volume (see bigger tank above) and also give you a place to grow macro algaes to help with nutrient export and filtration. 5. Hire Jack to clean and maintain your tank. lol I forgot item #0. Skimmer - (get one rated for bigger than your tank) helps remove biological waste from your tank and keeps your fish happy. Let us know what you are going for and other things that you are looking for in your ultimate tank. __________________ 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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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,255 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello from huntsville, tx Kyle is a great guy, have had some on-line fun with him. You already have a great resource with him as a friend. I'd suggest getting a book on setting up a saltwater tank. Bob Fenner's, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is a good start. From there you can decide what kind of tank you want and get some of the basics of equipment and species you want to keep. Research will be your best friend and go a long way to helping you save money and headaches. Of course this forum will help you along the way. Do you have an idea of the kind of fish you would like to have? __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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rincon05 Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello from huntsville, tx I really have know idea on what fish to get, but i do like the clownfish and a goby, but other than that no clue. so if you have any ideas that would be great. oh im going to get a 40-55 gallon tank, not one of those small tanks b/c i read that with them you have to be on your game in changing the water.

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kyle1284 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 919 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello from huntsville, tx he was watching my friends dimond goby and loved the fella cause it was full movement and diggin around... what other gobys do that? and what is a good shape for a 40? __________________ KYLE 75 Gal 110 Lbs Live Rock 40 Lbs of live sand Equiptment:48 Inch 4x54 T-5 true blue and 10000k lights, 2 fuvual 305 Canister Filters Mis. Mushrooms, Fan Worms, hammer coral, frog spawn, candy cane, A TON OF TRUMPET CORAL!! orange plating monti, some kind of branching monti, pom pom xeina, all kinds of zoos BRIGHT GREEN star polyps, xeina, neon green toadstool, 3 damn damsles, a foxface and a blue tang. November 1...The begining! http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h2.../random045.jpg November 8,2008 http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h2...ristina034.jpg My 75 GALLON BAR TOP REEF TANK! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...n-bar-top.html

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DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello from huntsville, tx Scott, have you been hitting the nitrous. You shouldn't tell him about your bath tub fish. Welcome to RS. Scott makes an excellent point (when he gets done messing with you). Lots of good advice so far just go slow and research thoroughly before you make a move. Think about small fish you would like to have but remember that from the time that you first set up your tank, it's going to be 6-8 weeks before you can add a fish. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

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