a beginner!

BarbMazz · 12-07-2007, 06:24 PM

Hi, everyone!

My name is Barb, and I've just joined because I'm beginning research on establishing a reef tank. I've had freshwater tanks in the past, but as I get older I want something beautiful that I've created myself to look at every day.

I've decided on a 50-55 gal regular rectangular tank. I know that I'd like some soft corals, crustaceans, a few colorful and hopefully compatible fish, a clam possibly, sea cucumber.... I don't know what-all just yet.

I've been doing a fair bit of reading/research but thought it would be fun and helpful to talk with real people about the whole subject.

I'm looking forward to getting to know y'all!

boozeman · 12-07-2007, 06:26 PM

...nope sorry...no real people in here

sasquatch · 12-07-2007, 06:28 PM

Hi Barb! Welcome to RS. put the check book away and hang out for a while, what you can learn here will pay for three tanks in savings (and youll probably end up with three anyway lol) Feel free to ask anything, enjoy the party. Steve

ReefGuy69 · 12-07-2007, 06:39 PM

Welcome Barb.. Grab a cup of cocoa, kick up your feet and get ready to do some reading. this place is so full on info that you will never run out of questions and they will never run out of answers. Enjoy.

olivert00 · 12-07-2007, 06:58 PM

I agree...Read, Read and Read, there are lots of greats books out there and of course RS also.

Debbie

Dentoid · 12-07-2007, 07:06 PM

This is a great beginner book, The Conscientiuous Marine Aquarist by Bob Fenner.

blue_eyes53813 · 12-07-2007, 07:27 PM

Hello Welcome to Rs

BarbMazz · 12-08-2007, 12:59 AM

Thank you for the welcomes... I see there's a pretty random group of "people" here

. In my opinion random people are the best so I think I've come to the right place.

I have to admit I've been reading here for hours and it's now just about 1am and my head is SPINNING, and I'm really anxious to actually get started building this tank. I wonder how long I can make myself wait before I start going broke??

AQTCJAK · 12-08-2007, 01:11 AM

Welcome Aboard

Scouter Steve · 12-08-2007, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarbMazz

I wonder how long I can make myself wait before I start going broke??

I can help there.....send me all your money!
As everyone has said read read read. But while you are reading don't go buy that 50-55 gallon tank. First thing most people buy is the tank and then they research. (I did). So first advice, get a tank that is at least 18 inches front to back. A typical 75 gallon at least and get a reef ready one makes for fewer headaches.

JFK_Jr · 12-09-2007, 12:20 AM

framerguy · 12-09-2007, 12:22 AM

Welcome to RS!! You're gonna love it here!

lcstorc · 12-18-2007, 01:56 PM

Welcome to RS! Glad to have you join us.

goldenmean · 12-18-2007, 01:57 PM

Howdy Hooooo!
Welcome to RS

Hi again Barb!

12-07-2007, 06:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,206 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	a beginner! Hi, everyone! My name is Barb, and I've just joined because I'm beginning research on establishing a reef tank. I've had freshwater tanks in the past, but as I get older I want something beautiful that I've created myself to look at every day. I've decided on a 50-55 gal regular rectangular tank. I know that I'd like some soft corals, crustaceans, a few colorful and hopefully compatible fish, a clam possibly, sea cucumber.... I don't know what-all just yet. I've been doing a fair bit of reading/research but thought it would be fun and helpful to talk with real people about the whole subject. I'm looking forward to getting to know y'all!

12-07-2007, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a beginner! ...nope sorry...no real people in here __________________ ...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

12-07-2007, 06:28 PM	#3 (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: a beginner! Hi Barb! Welcome to RS. put the check book away and hang out for a while, what you can learn here will pay for three tanks in savings (and youll probably end up with three anyway lol) Feel free to ask anything, enjoy the party. Steve

12-07-2007, 06:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
ReefGuy69 Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 746 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a beginner! Welcome Barb.. Grab a cup of cocoa, kick up your feet and get ready to do some reading. this place is so full on info that you will never run out of questions and they will never run out of answers. Enjoy.

12-07-2007, 06:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
olivert00 Torch coral Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: LZ IL Posts: 566 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a beginner! I agree...Read, Read and Read, there are lots of greats books out there and of course RS also. Debbie __________________ Love All Creatures Great And Small...(except evil crabs) D.G. *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society*

12-07-2007, 07:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: a beginner! This is a great beginner book, *The Conscientiuous Marine Aquarist* by Bob Fenner. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

12-07-2007, 07:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,349 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a beginner! Hello Welcome to Rs __________________ 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

12-08-2007, 12:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,206 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a beginner! Thank you for the welcomes... I see there's a pretty random group of "people" here . In my opinion random people are the best so I think I've come to the right place. I have to admit I've been reading here for hours and it's now just about 1am and my head is SPINNING, and I'm really anxious to actually get started building this tank. I wonder how long I can make myself wait before I start going broke??

12-08-2007, 01:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,031 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a beginner! 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

12-09-2007, 12:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a beginner! __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

12-09-2007, 12:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,403 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a beginner! Welcome to RS!! You're gonna love it here! __________________ ___________________________________ 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

12-18-2007, 01:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,913 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a beginner! Welcome to RS! Glad to have you join us. __________________ 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.

12-18-2007, 01:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
goldenmean Beautiful Katamari Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,088 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: a beginner! Howdy Hooooo! Welcome to RS Hi again Barb! __________________ 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!

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