Hello

nnieman · 01-31-2008, 02:13 PM

Im new to this and am looking to get a saltwater tank. I have had a fresh tank for years and my last guy just passed so im looking to start a new hobbie, or I guess not a new hobbie just a diffrent ave. of the same.

BigAl07 · 01-31-2008, 02:20 PM

Hello

and Welcome!!

It's good you're researching BEFORE hand! Two different worlds! I was in your shoes EXACTLY one year ago this month! Fresh Water all my life and wanted SW!

Take some time to look around and ASK lots of questions. Here are some starter out pointers I think you'll want..

#1 Don't run out and buy a bunch of stuff from your LFS. Let's talk about it and research it ALL before hand. We can probalby save you some hard earned $$ right from the start.

#2 Don't passively accept everything (anything really) you hear from your Local Fish Store (LFS). They are in the hobby to make money.. the more fish you lose the more they sell

#3 Go slow... everything in a SW tank is slow and deliberate!

#4 go to Newbies, a little something on cycling/breaking in a new reef tank. and learn the Nitrogen Cycle intimately! It's going to either be your BEST friend or your Worse Nightmare! It's up to you to decide which one

Welcome to a GREAT place!!

Remember that EVERY single one of us started EXACTLY where you are now. You're not alone!!

Life is GOOD

nnieman · 01-31-2008, 02:28 PM

Thanks Al. I have done quite a bit of exploring to make sure I want to take this leap. The one thing that I know is true is dont rush things. I have had only one fish for quite some time so the wating game is not going to be a problem. I want to do this right or not do it at all. All the info I have researched has been very helpful and the LPS also, but I dont like the "taking it up the butt" felling I get on the prices. The net is the best tool people have besides word of mouth. Thanks for the support.
Nick

boozeman · 01-31-2008, 02:39 PM

AQTCJAK · 02-04-2008, 11:34 AM

Welcome Aboard

lcstorc · 02-04-2008, 11:36 AM

Welcome to RS!
Our advice is free and we aren't trying to sell you anything.

framerguy · 02-04-2008, 11:58 AM

Welcome to RS!! Glad to have you.

JWarren · 02-04-2008, 01:00 PM

Hello from Florida!

goldenmean · 02-04-2008, 01:23 PM

Howdy Hooooo!
Welcome to RS!

01-31-2008, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
nnieman Bryozoan Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 41 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hello Im new to this and am looking to get a saltwater tank. I have had a fresh tank for years and my last guy just passed so im looking to start a new hobbie, or I guess not a new hobbie just a diffrent ave. of the same.

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,448 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello Hello and Welcome!! It's good you're researching BEFORE hand! Two different worlds! I was in your shoes EXACTLY one year ago this month! Fresh Water all my life and wanted SW! Take some time to look around and ASK lots of questions. Here are some starter out pointers I think you'll want.. #1 Don't run out and buy a bunch of stuff from your LFS. Let's talk about it and research it ALL before hand. We can probalby save you some hard earned $$ right from the start. #2 Don't passively accept everything (anything really) you hear from your Local Fish Store (LFS). They are in the hobby to make money.. the more fish you lose the more they sell #3 Go slow... everything in a SW tank is slow and deliberate! #4 go to Newbies, a little something on cycling/breaking in a new reef tank. and learn the Nitrogen Cycle intimately! It's going to either be your BEST friend or your Worse Nightmare! It's up to you to decide which one Welcome to a GREAT place!! Remember that EVERY single one of us started EXACTLY where you are now. You're not alone!! Life is GOOD __________________ ><((((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!!

01-31-2008, 02:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
nnieman Bryozoan Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 41 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello Thanks Al. I have done quite a bit of exploring to make sure I want to take this leap. The one thing that I know is true is dont rush things. I have had only one fish for quite some time so the wating game is not going to be a problem. I want to do this right or not do it at all. All the info I have researched has been very helpful and the LPS also, but I dont like the "taking it up the butt" felling I get on the prices. The net is the best tool people have besides word of mouth. Thanks for the support. Nick

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