A nervous saltwater beginner

bluewavehaiku · 06-06-2009, 04:47 PM

Hello,

I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I have been a long-time freshwater aquariumist dealing mostly with African Cichlids and for the past year have began starting a 55 g saltwater reef tank. I have already had some ups and a lot downs starting this tank, but it is not going to deter me. I look forward to talking to you and getting my tank to where it needs to be.

Nowellsy SNR · 06-06-2009, 05:59 PM

Hi and welcome to RS i've also just started out my tank is in its 2nd week off its cycle..........

calabdiver · 06-06-2009, 06:03 PM

Welcome glad to see new members and new people trying new things keep it up don't get discouraged there are a lot of variables when starting a new SW tank. Post pics when you get a chance so we can track your progress

1ofManyNguyens · 06-06-2009, 06:07 PM

Hello and welcome to RS. Tell us a bit more about your tank.

nanoreefing4fun · 06-06-2009, 06:30 PM

to reefsanctuary, it's a great forum with lots of very nice members that are really knowledgeable
& more than willing to helping in anyway, all you have to do is ask

Sapphire · 06-06-2009, 07:56 PM

welcome! Nice to have you on board! Look forward to seeing some pics and hearing some more about your set up!

DrHank · 06-06-2009, 08:05 PM

Welcome. The key is to go slowly. Read, research and ask any questions you may have. There are no dumb questions. There are lots of folks here that will be happy to help you out step by step.

smkndrgn142 · 06-06-2009, 08:58 PM

Welcome!

06-06-2009, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
bluewavehaiku Tunicate Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	A nervous saltwater beginner Hello, I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I have been a long-time freshwater aquariumist dealing mostly with African Cichlids and for the past year have began starting a 55 g saltwater reef tank. I have already had some ups and a lot downs starting this tank, but it is not going to deter me. I look forward to talking to you and getting my tank to where it needs to be.

06-06-2009, 05:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nowellsy SNR Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Preston UK Posts: 2,983 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A nervous saltwater beginner Hi and welcome to RS i've also just started out my tank is in its 2nd week off its cycle.......... __________________ Anthony Red Sea Max 250 Started 9/5/09 24kg Indonesian Live Rock, 10kg Figi Live Rock (EQUIPMENT) RSM250 Euro Reef Nano Skimmer, D-D DC300 Chiller with external NewJet NJ2300 Multi Pump.....2 Vortech MP-40w's, Rena SmartHeater 300w(CORALS) 2 Green and White Pipe Organ, 1 Torch, 1 Hammerhead, 4 Head Duncan, 1 Feather Duster, 1 Medusa, 1 Finger Leather, 1 Sarcophyton trocheliophorum,1 Montipora hirsuta, 1 Acropora maroon, 1 Xenia elongata, 1 Seriatopora guttatus, 1 Green Polyps coral, 1 Trachyphyllia(FISH)3 Yellow Tail Damsels, 1 Niger Trigger, 1 Yellow Tang, 1 Potters Anglefish, 2 Ocellaris Clownfish, 1 Yellow head Goby, 1 Copperband Butterflyfish My Tank threadTake a look have a Nosey

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calabdiver Star Polyps Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Concord, Ca Posts: 154 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A nervous saltwater beginner Welcome glad to see new members and new people trying new things keep it up don't get discouraged there are a lot of variables when starting a new SW tank. Post pics when you get a chance so we can track your progress __________________ My tank: 12 gal. nano Fish: Maroon Clown, Coral banded shrimp Intverts: 2 blue leg crabs, 30 Lipids Coral: Toadstool, Green Mushroom, Duncan?. Substrate: 16 lbs. live rock, 10 lbs. live sand

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1ofManyNguyens Torch coral Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 547 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A nervous saltwater beginner Hello and welcome to RS. Tell us a bit more about your tank. __________________ Toan 14G BioCube build ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CRASHED 20gal reef 10gal DIY sump Current USA T5 HO lighting AquaC Remora HOB skimmer 20lbs LR 20lbs LS REBUILDING!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 90Gal in the works...

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nanoreefing4fun Great White Shark Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Arkansas, USA Posts: 6,894 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A nervous saltwater beginner to reefsanctuary, it's a great forum with lots of very nice members that are really knowledgeable & more than willing to helping in anyway, all you have to do is ask __________________ ~ Red Sea Max 130D ~ Glenn's Reef ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>

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Sapphire Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 1,221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A nervous saltwater beginner welcome! Nice to have you on board! Look forward to seeing some pics and hearing some more about your set up! __________________ aka Emma "I know how make a small fortune - start with a large fortune and get a reef tank" My RSM 130

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DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,758 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A nervous saltwater beginner Welcome. The key is to go slowly. Read, research and ask any questions you may have. There are no dumb questions. There are lots of folks here that will be happy to help you out step by step. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

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smkndrgn142 Star Polyps Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 156 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A nervous saltwater beginner Welcome! __________________ 55 Gallon, 1 Koralia 1, 2 Rio 600, 1 Fluval 205(for carbon), 65lbs LR, 60lbs LS, 1 O. Clown, 1 Watchman Goby, 1 Green Chromis, Colt Coral, Branching Hammer, Dendronephthya, Various Zoas, Mushrooms, Polyps

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