Hello All!

Virginia-Ron · 10-30-2005, 04:46 PM

Hello All,

My wife and I are very interested in beginning a reef aquarium. We have had a successful 75G freshwater tank for a number of years. We would like to have a 92G corner unit. The overall initial cost is kind of blowing us away. Estimates are running around $40/gal to do things right.

Anyhow The "Reef Sanctuary" site looks like a good place to seek advice and ideas.

Virginia-Ron

Witfull · 10-30-2005, 04:49 PM

welcome to RS

initial cost can be chunky, but its better to spend once on good equipment than to go cheap and have to buy the expensive goodstuff anyway.

PS-post 6000!!

cheeks69 · 10-30-2005, 04:56 PM

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PS-post 6000!!

Congrats Wit

Welcome to RS Virginia-Ron

What type of lighting are you planning to use ? Are you going to use a canopy ? The lighting setup can be tricky to setup with a corner tank especially if your going to use a Hood.

Woodstock · 10-30-2005, 07:03 PM

Welcome to Reef Santuary!! Having a marine aquarium is very rewarding but has it's challenges too... It keeps my restless brain busy! LOL

mps9506 · 10-30-2005, 08:44 PM

Be sure to take advantage of sponsor specials and used equipment that pops up online. Great way to save money.
But yes, try to do it right the first time, it will save you money in the long run. Don't be afraid to write out what you plan on building and keeping. Then post it, we will help you out by telling you all about our past mistakes, and everyone here has made em. Best way to save money IMO.

Witfull · 10-30-2005, 08:49 PM

mistakes? what are those?

Rougiem · 10-30-2005, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Witfull

PS-post 6000!!

Only 995 till 7000 Witty!

to RS!

Cheers!

Craig Manoukian · 10-31-2005, 03:38 AM

Welcome, welcome, welcome! Good luck and kiss your budget goodbye as it is too much fun to count pennies, er, hundreds!

Gina · 10-31-2005, 06:28 AM

Welcome to RS! Happy to have you with us!
Psst.....what budget? LOL

Cougra · 10-31-2005, 08:20 AM

Starting up and maintaining a saltwater tank is expensive. Like people have mentioned it's best if you take your time and get really good equipment from the start instead of having to try to peice things together after there is water in the tank.

Setting up a saltwater tank is different the setting up a freshwater tank and there aren't many peices of equipment that can be moved over from type of system to the other, especially if you want to keep some of the more delicate corals.

The best way to start is to get a couple good books such as:

The Conscienctious Marine Aquarist By Robert Fenner
Aquarium Corals by Eric Borneman
New Marine Aquarium by Micheal Palletta

KimPossible · 11-05-2005, 05:04 PM

I agree, don't hurry. It's less expensive to get it right the first time!
Welcome to RS

Virginia-Ron · 11-09-2005, 09:23 PM

I appreciate all of the advice. I have spoken to at least 5 LFS. One LFS in Leesburg VA has convince us that a 90 gal std aquarium would be easier and a bit cheaper because of the lighting requirements. I will continue to re-visit the LFS and continue reading both RS and books. I would rather wait to purchase the right equipment than make a mistake and try to do it on the cheap.

Thanks Everyone/Virginia Ron

Craig Manoukian · 11-11-2005, 10:21 AM

You are on the right track!

10-30-2005, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Virginia-Ron Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sterling Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hello All! Hello All, My wife and I are very interested in beginning a reef aquarium. We have had a successful 75G freshwater tank for a number of years. We would like to have a 92G corner unit. The overall initial cost is kind of blowing us away. Estimates are running around $40/gal to do things right. Anyhow The "Reef Sanctuary" site looks like a good place to seek advice and ideas. Virginia-Ron

10-30-2005, 07:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,861 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello All! Welcome to Reef Santuary!! Having a marine aquarium is very rewarding but has it's challenges too... It keeps my restless brain busy! LOL __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,143 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello All! Be sure to take advantage of sponsor specials and used equipment that pops up online. Great way to save money. But yes, try to do it right the first time, it will save you money in the long run. Don't be afraid to write out what you plan on building and keeping. Then post it, we will help you out by telling you all about our past mistakes, and everyone here has made em. Best way to save money IMO. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello All! Welcome, welcome, welcome! Good luck and kiss your budget goodbye as it is too much fun to count pennies, er, hundreds! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello All! Starting up and maintaining a saltwater tank is expensive. Like people have mentioned it's best if you take your time and get really good equipment from the start instead of having to try to peice things together after there is water in the tank. Setting up a saltwater tank is different the setting up a freshwater tank and there aren't many peices of equipment that can be moved over from type of system to the other, especially if you want to keep some of the more delicate corals. The best way to start is to get a couple good books such as: The Conscienctious Marine Aquarist By Robert Fenner Aquarium Corals by Eric Borneman New Marine Aquarium by Micheal Palletta __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

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KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello All! I agree, don't hurry. It's less expensive to get it right the first time! Welcome to RS __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

11-09-2005, 09:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Virginia-Ron Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sterling Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello All! I appreciate all of the advice. I have spoken to at least 5 LFS. One LFS in Leesburg VA has convince us that a 90 gal std aquarium would be easier and a bit cheaper because of the lighting requirements. I will continue to re-visit the LFS and continue reading both RS and books. I would rather wait to purchase the right equipment than make a mistake and try to do it on the cheap. Thanks Everyone/Virginia Ron

11-11-2005, 10:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello All! You are on the right track! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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