New to the Scene

mywivestank · 03-17-2008, 09:12 AM

Hi all, I'm actually just getting started on a 90 Gallon Pentagon. I'm not sure if I should call it a reef tank or not, but I will tell you know what will be going in it when I figure all of that out, or I should say when my wife let's me know. One thing I do know that is going in it is a 15 inch. Green Carpet Anemone. It is a custom tank built by Sealife Systems with a ReefMaster Pro 100 refugium and an IS 200 skimmer, all Sealife Systems products. The Anemone is in someone else's tank for now, along with the caulerpa that is going in the refuge. You will here more as it happens, with some pictures of course.

blue_eyes53813 · 03-17-2008, 09:18 AM

Hello Welcome to RS

CAVINCA · 03-17-2008, 09:21 AM

awesome!!! heres a few pointers that ive learned on the way...

1. NO ANENOME untill your tank has been up for at least 6 months preferably a year. they are EXTREMELY sensitive to water chem. changes.

2. although its always good to let the wife make decisions

Dont really on other's information all the time.. do research yourself you thank yourself by skipping some of the problemS that occur to people that dont research, or at least know a little on how to handle them.

good luck, and pictures are everything.
Welcome to rs Btw!!!

BarbMazz · 03-17-2008, 09:47 AM

Welcome to RS! I, for one, think it's great to let your wife make decisions.
I guess that's because I'm a wife.

If you want to see a really nice carpet anemone check out Woodstock's reef chronicle. There's some great shots of it in the last few pages, and a feeding video, too.

AQTCJAK · 03-17-2008, 10:46 AM

Welcome Aboard

lcstorc · 03-17-2008, 11:41 AM

Welcome to RS.
You may want to re-evaluate the carpet unless you are going to have a tank just for it. They get quite large and very likely to eat any fish in the tank.
Woodstock has a beautiful carpet and she is currently debating whether she should get rid of the carpet or get rid of her fish since it is not practical to keep both.
I also agree with Carl. Anemones require a very stable tank that is well established. They also need a very high amount of light as well as direct feeding. Carpets are one of the most difficult animals to keep. In fact I tried one once and it lasted about a week in my 2 yr old tank with metal halide lights.
I don't mean to discourage you but want to make sure you know what you are getting into.

goldenmean · 03-17-2008, 11:48 AM

Howdy Hoooooo!
Welcome to RS.

There is a lot of wisdom and experience here.

hma · 03-17-2008, 03:18 PM

to RS

nikkipigtails · 03-17-2008, 03:28 PM

Welcome...I agree with Barb. Wifes always make the better decisions.

mywivestank · 03-18-2008, 05:46 AM

My avatar is Shaggy by the way. He is in a tank at work for now. I appreciate all the excellent advice, Shaggy just might stay where he is at. I can tell you for sure he will not go in the new tank until i think it is ready.

03-17-2008, 09:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
mywivestank Limpet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL. 32254 Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	New to the Scene Hi all, I'm actually just getting started on a 90 Gallon Pentagon. I'm not sure if I should call it a reef tank or not, but I will tell you know what will be going in it when I figure all of that out, or I should say when my wife let's me know. One thing I do know that is going in it is a 15 inch. Green Carpet Anemone. It is a custom tank built by Sealife Systems with a ReefMaster Pro 100 refugium and an IS 200 skimmer, all Sealife Systems products. The Anemone is in someone else's tank for now, along with the caulerpa that is going in the refuge. You will here more as it happens, with some pictures of course. __________________ I Love my wifes carpet anemone (Shaggy) Mark

03-17-2008, 09:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,877 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to the Scene 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

03-17-2008, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
CAVINCA Neon dottyback Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 684 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to the Scene awesome!!! heres a few pointers that ive learned on the way... 1. NO ANENOME untill your tank has been up for at least 6 months preferably a year. they are EXTREMELY sensitive to water chem. changes. 2. although its always good to let the wife make decisions Dont really on other's information all the time.. do research yourself you thank yourself by skipping some of the problemS that occur to people that dont research, or at least know a little on how to handle them. good luck, and pictures are everything. Welcome to rs Btw!!! __________________ Chronicle Marina del Filon de los Carlos CARL

03-17-2008, 09:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,314 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to the Scene Welcome to RS! I, for one, think it's great to let your wife make decisions. I guess that's because I'm a wife. If you want to see a really nice carpet anemone check out Woodstock's reef chronicle. There's some great shots of it in the last few pages, and a feeding video, too. __________________ A Snail's Pace Beginning: an old lady's first reef http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post366161 ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~

03-17-2008, 10:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,213 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to the Scene 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

03-17-2008, 11:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,778 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to the Scene Welcome to RS. You may want to re-evaluate the carpet unless you are going to have a tank just for it. They get quite large and very likely to eat any fish in the tank. Woodstock has a beautiful carpet and she is currently debating whether she should get rid of the carpet or get rid of her fish since it is not practical to keep both. I also agree with Carl. Anemones require a very stable tank that is well established. They also need a very high amount of light as well as direct feeding. Carpets are one of the most difficult animals to keep. In fact I tried one once and it lasted about a week in my 2 yr old tank with metal halide lights. I don't mean to discourage you but want to make sure you know what you are getting into. __________________ 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

03-17-2008, 11:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
goldenmean Beautiful Katamari Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,236 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to the Scene Howdy Hoooooo! Welcome to RS. There is a lot of wisdom and experience here. __________________ A 55g link in the GoldenChain My 2nd-QT-Wrasse My Second Quarantine Tank 2 (+) Year Retrospective of a 12g Nano Jeff What You Think Upon Grows... Have a Smooth Day!

03-17-2008, 03:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
hma Golden Moray Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 2,176 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New to the Scene to RS __________________ Heinz Luck is a good health and a bad memory (Albert Schweitzer) Balling Method : Balling +Plus Video : Centropyge potteri Tools : Balling Calculator My Chronicle and ReefDreams HM-Aquarium Photo Calendar 2008 "IF SHARKS DIE, THE SEA DIES"

03-17-2008, 03:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Golden Moray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 2,808 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to the Scene Welcome...I agree with Barb. Wifes always make the better decisions. __________________ No man ever reached excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation. - Horace

03-18-2008, 05:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
mywivestank Limpet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL. 32254 Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New to the Scene My avatar is Shaggy by the way. He is in a tank at work for now. I appreciate all the excellent advice, Shaggy just might stay where he is at. I can tell you for sure he will not go in the new tank until i think it is ready. __________________ I Love my wifes carpet anemone (Shaggy) Mark

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