Newbie in Oklahoma

Kayla · 05-04-2008, 11:58 AM

Hello fellow reefers. I am new to the hobby. I aquired my first saltwater tank 6 weeks ago. So I am just at the end of my cycle. But I have to admit that this is a somewhat addicting hobby. My 29g has just finished cycling, my 10g QT is still cycling and my husband bought a 55g yesterday that is just sitting empty because he has yet to decide what he wants to do with it.
Just wanted to say hello to everyone.

Triggerjay · 05-04-2008, 12:03 PM

Welcome. Have you looked into any clubs in your area? I know there are some really good ones in OK. Sounds like you are becoming an official reef addict like the rest of us!

Jason

AQTCJAK · 05-04-2008, 12:04 PM

Welcome Aboard

Stacef · 05-04-2008, 12:10 PM

Welcome to the club. RA=Reef Adicts!!

I started out the same way you guys did, one tank after another after another. It still hasn't stopped!

Can't wait to see pictures!

Kayla · 05-04-2008, 12:14 PM

I haven't looked into any local clubs. I have just been researching online and happened upon this site searching for information about refugiums. But I am impressed with the information I have found here. The people seem genuinely friendly and helpful. I admit I have posted on another site a few times and was left with the feeling that it was more of a competition to who has the best setup and if you don't belong to our select group of friends here then we don't have the time to mess with you.

pdamhuis67 · 05-04-2008, 12:16 PM

Howdy peeps, here I am, Kayla's hubby, Paul.

Yup, picked up my 55g. Not the average one, but it is 36x18x20 as in wxdxh.

It is sitting here in the living room with a chunk of resin fake rock in it for athmosphere...

It is going to be a reef tank and I have no clue yet on what I need to do right now.
I know it is going to have a lot of LS and LR. But for the rest I haven't really gotten into the rest of the equipment yet. I have time...no one is pushing me....Maybe Kayl, but okay...

The tank is not drilled for sump or anything. I know I will need good lighting, filtration and waterflow.

So, any input from ya'll is more than welcome. I want to set it up, doing it right the first time so I won't have any regrets down the road.

Nice meeting everyone.
Paul

Kayla · 05-04-2008, 12:17 PM

The pictures right now aren't very impressive. I have 3 in. ls and about 20lbs of lr so far. Oh yea, 3 blue-legged crabs, 2 false percs, and a red spotted hawkfish.
But it is going to be growing really soon.

goldenmean · 05-04-2008, 12:24 PM

Howdy Hooooo!
Welcome to RS to you both!

pdamhuis67 · 05-04-2008, 12:33 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

A little background on Kayla and me.

Kayla is a real Okie

Me on the other hand, I am imported from the Netherlands

So, I am totally new, as inhabitant of this huge country and in RT's.

I hope to be able to use all of ya'lls advice when getting my own little reeft going. Once again, thanks for the welcome.

Paul

Dentoid · 05-04-2008, 01:05 PM

Welcome Kayla and Paul!

Kayla, somewhat addicting is an understatement, wait until it becomes pathologic!

All the best to ya!

lcstorc · 05-04-2008, 01:40 PM

Welcome to RS! I know how addidcting this hobby can be. I'm up to 3 tanks myself and may get a fourth this week.
Well the most important thing in the hobby is to go slow. As long as you keep that in mind you will have great reefs.

Kayla · 05-04-2008, 07:41 PM

Okay, I know I am blonde but I didn't realize I was this stupid. I have been trying to upload a pic to my gallery. Followed instructions just like on the sticky, it says it was successfully uploaded but it isn't in my gallery. Maybe it got lost out in space somewhere....three times. lol

vdituri · 05-16-2008, 04:27 PM

Did you get it figured out Kayla?
I see 4 pics in your gallery.

brandon · 05-17-2008, 03:29 AM

since the tank is not drilled go to your lfs and ask to see the overflow boxes. I wouldnt recomend anything less than a 10g sump or refugium. Enjoy the new tank. Should be a great first reef tank. gl

05-04-2008, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kayla Tunicate Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Newbie in Oklahoma Hello fellow reefers. I am new to the hobby. I aquired my first saltwater tank 6 weeks ago. So I am just at the end of my cycle. But I have to admit that this is a somewhat addicting hobby. My 29g has just finished cycling, my 10g QT is still cycling and my husband bought a 55g yesterday that is just sitting empty because he has yet to decide what he wants to do with it. Just wanted to say hello to everyone.

05-04-2008, 12:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Triggerjay Reef Lobster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,424 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie in Oklahoma Welcome. Have you looked into any clubs in your area? I know there are some really good ones in OK. Sounds like you are becoming an official reef addict like the rest of us! Jason __________________ 125g Mixed reef, 100g Basement sump, two 40g breeder frag tanks, Iwaki 100 main return pump, Sequence Reeflo Dart CL pump, Sedra 9000 powered DIY 3 foot tall skimmer, Aqua 40w UV, Two little fishies phosban reactor, Kangaroo dosing pump, 29g tank in my daughters room, All tied together into one system.

05-04-2008, 12:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,241 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie in Oklahoma 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

05-04-2008, 12:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stacef Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 594 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newbie in Oklahoma Welcome to the club. RA=Reef Adicts!! I started out the same way you guys did, one tank after another after another. It still hasn't stopped! Can't wait to see pictures! __________________ Stace Worried about the costs to run a Saltwater tank? Here are some tips on cutting back to keep your bills in the same range as before. Put a timer in the bathroom, the family is now only aloud to take 5 minute showers, baths are out of the question. Tv time is cut to 1 hour a night, we have to make up for all of the lights/pumps/heaters/chillers/etc. running No more lights, duct tape all light switches in the off position. If someone needs light, they can sit by the tank. Sorry bunny, I sacrificed you to help others save money!

05-04-2008, 12:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kayla Tunicate Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newbie in Oklahoma I haven't looked into any local clubs. I have just been researching online and happened upon this site searching for information about refugiums. But I am impressed with the information I have found here. The people seem genuinely friendly and helpful. I admit I have posted on another site a few times and was left with the feeling that it was more of a competition to who has the best setup and if you don't belong to our select group of friends here then we don't have the time to mess with you.

05-04-2008, 12:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
pdamhuis67 Tunicate Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie in Oklahoma Howdy peeps, here I am, Kayla's hubby, Paul. Yup, picked up my 55g. Not the average one, but it is 36x18x20 as in wxdxh. It is sitting here in the living room with a chunk of resin fake rock in it for athmosphere... It is going to be a reef tank and I have no clue yet on what I need to do right now. I know it is going to have a lot of LS and LR. But for the rest I haven't really gotten into the rest of the equipment yet. I have time...no one is pushing me....Maybe Kayl, but okay... The tank is not drilled for sump or anything. I know I will need good lighting, filtration and waterflow. So, any input from ya'll is more than welcome. I want to set it up, doing it right the first time so I won't have any regrets down the road. Nice meeting everyone. Paul

05-04-2008, 12:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kayla Tunicate Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newbie in Oklahoma The pictures right now aren't very impressive. I have 3 in. ls and about 20lbs of lr so far. Oh yea, 3 blue-legged crabs, 2 false percs, and a red spotted hawkfish. But it is going to be growing really soon.

05-04-2008, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
goldenmean Beautiful Katamari Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,694 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie in Oklahoma Howdy Hooooo! Welcome to RS to you both! __________________ A 55g link in the GoldenChain My First Quarantine Tank. 2 (+) Year Retrospective of a 12g Nano Jeff What You Think Upon Grows... Have a Smooth Day!

05-04-2008, 12:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
pdamhuis67 Tunicate Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie in Oklahoma Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. A little background on Kayla and me. Kayla is a real Okie Me on the other hand, I am imported from the Netherlands So, I am totally new, as inhabitant of this huge country and in RT's. I hope to be able to use all of ya'lls advice when getting my own little reeft going. Once again, thanks for the welcome. Paul

05-04-2008, 01:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,594 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newbie in Oklahoma Welcome Kayla and Paul! Kayla, somewhat addicting is an understatement, wait until it becomes pathologic! All the best to ya! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-04-2008, 01:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie in Oklahoma Welcome to RS! I know how addidcting this hobby can be. I'm up to 3 tanks myself and may get a fourth this week. Well the most important thing in the hobby is to go slow. As long as you keep that in mind you will have great reefs. __________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

05-04-2008, 07:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kayla Tunicate Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newbie in Oklahoma Okay, I know I am blonde but I didn't realize I was this stupid. I have been trying to upload a pic to my gallery. Followed instructions just like on the sticky, it says it was successfully uploaded but it isn't in my gallery. Maybe it got lost out in space somewhere....three times. lol

05-17-2008, 03:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
brandon Tubeworm Join Date: May 2008 Location: elk grove Posts: 38 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie in Oklahoma since the tank is not drilled go to your lfs and ask to see the overflow boxes. I wouldnt recomend anything less than a 10g sump or refugium. Enjoy the new tank. Should be a great first reef tank. gl

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