Hi All!

ReefSurfer · 02-18-2008, 11:25 AM

Hi All!
Have had a 30 gallon live rock/fish only for two years and now going reef tank. Just bought a 90 gallon oceanic tech series tank and sump. That is about it and next week looking to buy the stand, and set-up the refugium, skimmer and plumbing.
My sump is pictured at and described at Advance Series - 75-125 gal. - 24 in. x 14 in. x 16 in. | Refugiums & Accessories | Breeding & Refugiums | Aquarium - ThatPetPlace.com
Any suggestions for a first time reef tanker.
Nice to meet you all!

prow · 02-18-2008, 12:55 PM

very nice to meet you also

you will get lots of good suggestions around here

first though, are you planning on adding your old setup to this? if so what fish and things?

i suggest you keep what fish you want that are reef safe and leave them in the little tank. setup the new system with you sandbed and base rock. then take out some of the rock in the old tank, not all, to seed the base rock in the new tank. take whats not safe in the old system, if anything, and trade it in for a CUC when the new tank is ready. when its time to start stocking fish, you will have a stable QT at the ready to cycle in new fish

for more suggestion, what type of corals do you want to keep? that is what will determine type of waterflow and turnover rates, lighting, dosing supplements ect... how familiar are you with a reefs biofiltratioin and chemistry?

InLimbo87 · 02-18-2008, 01:18 PM

Welcome!

Doot77 · 02-18-2008, 02:43 PM

Welcome to RS

heels92 · 02-18-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prow

very nice to meet you also

you will get lots of good suggestions around here

first though, are you planning on adding your old setup to this? if so what fish and things?

i suggest you keep what fish you want that are reef safe and leave them in the little tank. setup the new system with you sandbed and base rock. then take out some of the rock in the old tank, not all, to seed the base rock in the new tank. take whats not safe in the old system, if anything, and trade it in for a CUC when the new tank is ready. when its time to start stocking fish, you will have a stable QT at the ready to cycle in new fish

for more suggestion, what type of corals do you want to keep? that is what will determine type of waterflow and turnover rates, lighting, dosing supplements ect... how familiar are you with a reefs biofiltratioin and chemistry?

What Prow said.

Welcome. I have been part of the hobby for just over 2 years now. I just found this site about a month ago. It is an awesome resource for ideas, questions, or just passing time.

You will get alot of suggestions here.

Darrell

BigAl07 · 02-18-2008, 04:15 PM

Hello

and welcome

Aqua Pro · 02-18-2008, 04:19 PM

Hi there,

I am from Ny hope you are close by

JWarren · 02-18-2008, 05:21 PM

Hello from Florida!

lcstorc · 02-18-2008, 05:33 PM

Welcome to RS!

zy112 · 02-18-2008, 05:59 PM

welcome to RS!

AQTCJAK · 02-20-2008, 11:23 AM

Welcome Aboard

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ReefSurfer Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Hi All! Hi All! Have had a 30 gallon live rock/fish only for two years and now going reef tank. Just bought a 90 gallon oceanic tech series tank and sump. That is about it and next week looking to buy the stand, and set-up the refugium, skimmer and plumbing. My sump is pictured at and described at Advance Series - 75-125 gal. - 24 in. x 14 in. x 16 in. \| Refugiums & Accessories \| Breeding & Refugiums \| Aquarium - ThatPetPlace.com Any suggestions for a first time reef tanker. Nice to meet you all!

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prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,854 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi All! very nice to meet you also you will get lots of good suggestions around here first though, are you planning on adding your old setup to this? if so what fish and things? i suggest you keep what fish you want that are reef safe and leave them in the little tank. setup the new system with you sandbed and base rock. then take out some of the rock in the old tank, not all, to seed the base rock in the new tank. take whats not safe in the old system, if anything, and trade it in for a CUC when the new tank is ready. when its time to start stocking fish, you will have a stable QT at the ready to cycle in new fish for more suggestion, what type of corals do you want to keep? that is what will determine type of waterflow and turnover rates, lighting, dosing supplements ect... how familiar are you with a reefs biofiltratioin and chemistry? __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html

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