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jglas26 · 04-23-2008, 01:09 PM

Hey guys, just wanted to say hello from the new guy. I have some experience in saltwater but I know nothing about " reef keeping ".
With that being said, you probably wont hear too much from me for a while. I want to learn about general reefkeeping then I'd like to try my hand at ( someday ) " fragging " and coral propagation. If anyone would like to point me into a direction as far as resources / where to get started - it would be much appreciated!!!

BigAl07 · 04-23-2008, 01:26 PM

Hello

and welcome! Good news hearing that you want to learn slow That's the very BEST way to learn and save money and heart ache!

For pointers take some time to go to
Newbies, a little something on cycling/breaking in a new reef tank.

and learn it. It's going to be with you ever step of the way from here on out. Once you understand that learn about lighting. Then about PRISTINE water quality!

Again welcome to the REEF

CAVINCA · 04-23-2008, 01:27 PM

well you started with a great resource... welcome to RS.
you may want to look into a BOOK called Corals a Quick Reference Guide (HERE YOU GO) its by julian sprung

also check out the new guy sections here theres some great stickies.

fishnu · 04-23-2008, 02:15 PM

I also like this one by B. Fenner's friend Anthony Calfo.

Amazon.com: Book of Coral Propagation, Volume 1 Edition 2: Reef Gardening for Aquarists: Anthony Calfo,Christine Williams,Anthony Calfo and Christine Williams: Books

dfurbee · 04-23-2008, 04:52 PM

All of the above books are excellent, have them all. You might want to also consider, The Conscientious Marine Aquairst, by Fenner

Go slow and read a lot

vdituri · 04-23-2008, 07:21 PM

Welcome aboard!

AQTCJAK · 04-23-2008, 07:40 PM

Welcome Aboard

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jglas26 Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hello. . . . . Hey guys, just wanted to say hello from the new guy. I have some experience in saltwater but I know nothing about " reef keeping ". With that being said, you probably wont hear too much from me for a while. I want to learn about general reefkeeping then I'd like to try my hand at ( someday ) " fragging " and coral propagation. If anyone would like to point me into a direction as far as resources / where to get started - it would be much appreciated!!!

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