my first post ever in my life.

saltyDan · 01-07-2006, 06:46 PM

hello, My tank is really basic right now. I have 3 damsels,1 black molly, 2 blue legged hermits and 2 margaritas. I also have 35 lbs of live rock. I plan on putting some more live rock in as soon as i decide what i want from my tank. What i mean is do i want hardcore reef or carefully planned fish reef mix. i would love any suggestion as far as what to add next. I'm thinking fan worm or mushroom. safe stuff good for noobs. Here are some facts about my tank if you want to help me. 55 gal, Penguin 330 bio wheel power filter, 1 power head zoo med ps-40 270 gph, no sump,skimmer,RO filter or good lighting yet. $oon. I am looking for any suggestion weather it be livestock or equipment.

Thank you for readding, hope for a response,
saltyDan

Witfull · 01-07-2006, 06:57 PM

welcome to RS and the world of forums. enjoy yourself~

shrooms are tough, pretty and not to choosy on lighting~

but the first thing id get is the RO unit. you will always need good clean water, without it, you will have problems that any other piece of equipment cant fix.

saltyDan · 01-07-2006, 06:59 PM

thank you

Woodstock · 01-07-2006, 09:16 PM

Ro/di unit
skimmer
lighting
refractometer
test kits (ammonia, nitIte, nitrAte, PH, calcium, alkalinity)
mushroom corals
leather corals (finger, toadstool, etc)

Welcome to Reef Sanctuary!!!.... where being a reef addict is normal

cheeks69 · 01-07-2006, 09:37 PM

Welcome to RS saltyDan

My suggestion is get rid of the bio-wheel, these type of filters aren't recommended for SW especially reef tanks, I would also definitely increase the amount of flow in your tank. Also 35 lbs. of LR is a bit light for that size tank, I would add some more at least another 20 lbs. of nice porous rock.

saltyDan · 01-08-2006, 12:12 AM

Thank you for the response i will get on the ro unit and get some more live rock for sure.

saltyDan · 01-08-2006, 01:36 AM

I have been up all night taking pics of my tank with my girlfriend and i will post some soon. not the greatest but i have a cool crab. Greatest shell ever.

Woodstock · 01-08-2006, 07:28 AM

Uh oh... if you were drinking they'll be blurry~ LOL~~ Let's see them!

aqujoe247 · 01-08-2006, 08:40 AM

Welcome to RS,
You are starting off with a good size tank, I started wit a 10 gal. and just now got to a 55. I would really suggest deciding on exactly what you want from your tank before you put anymore money into it.

KimPossible · 01-08-2006, 11:14 AM

to RS saltyDan!
I'm looking forward to your pics!

jimeluiz · 01-08-2006, 11:49 AM

Welcome to RS! And good luck planning your way into a more complete system.

My two cents -- When Witt says mushrooms are "tough" I believe he means "hearty" not "difficult" so they make for a good early choice, as you noted. Just to be clear.

Can you get RO water from a local fish store? Do you have the room needed to set up your own RO/DI system without it taking over your kitchen or office? Your profile does not offer any clues here.

We live in a tiny apartment in San Francisco where an RO/DI set up is not practical. So we run an errand to the LFS weekly or so for top off and water change water. Sure it adds up, but the alternative has its 'costs' as well.

I would target a skimmer.

So many decisions! And so many trips to the bank! LOL

Good luck.

Warnberg · 01-08-2006, 12:16 PM

Welcome, just to add my two cents.... Hold off on adding any more live stock until you have added all your live rock that you want and the tank has cycled and stabilized. Patients, patients, patients.... I always believe if you take care of the water, everything else will take care of itself. If you are looking for an RO/DI unit, take a look at the Typhoon III at www.airwaterice.com

Good luck and take your time,

Rougiem · 01-08-2006, 12:20 PM

to RS! Sounds lIke everyone has you covered.

Cheers!

saltyDan · 01-08-2006, 10:07 PM

Thanks for the info. I like your feather duster my girlfriend wants me to get one for our tank we looked at a few but my lfs was desroyed in a fire. We had planned on getting them then they were gone. Oh yeah in the valonia picture is that a fan worm i have? I have 5. Got it all from the store before it burnned down feel like i saved them.

saltyDan · 01-08-2006, 10:11 PM

Not too blurry. My camera is really a video but can take stills. They don't do my tank justice. Soon i will have some good photos i've been inspired by the site.Thanks

01-07-2006, 06:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
saltyDan Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	my first post ever in my life. hello, My tank is really basic right now. I have 3 damsels,1 black molly, 2 blue legged hermits and 2 margaritas. I also have 35 lbs of live rock. I plan on putting some more live rock in as soon as i decide what i want from my tank. What i mean is do i want hardcore reef or carefully planned fish reef mix. i would love any suggestion as far as what to add next. I'm thinking fan worm or mushroom. safe stuff good for noobs. Here are some facts about my tank if you want to help me. 55 gal, Penguin 330 bio wheel power filter, 1 power head zoo med ps-40 270 gph, no sump,skimmer,RO filter or good lighting yet. $oon. I am looking for any suggestion weather it be livestock or equipment. Thank you for readding, hope for a response, saltyDan

01-07-2006, 06:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
saltyDan Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my 2nd post ever in my life. thank you

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,007 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: my first post ever in my life. Ro/di unit skimmer lighting refractometer test kits (ammonia, nitIte, nitrAte, PH, calcium, alkalinity) mushroom corals leather corals (finger, toadstool, etc) Welcome to Reef Sanctuary!!!.... where being a reef addict is normal __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~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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cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,654 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my first post ever in my life. Welcome to RS saltyDan My suggestion is get rid of the bio-wheel, these type of filters aren't recommended for SW especially reef tanks, I would also definitely increase the amount of flow in your tank. Also 35 lbs. of LR is a bit light for that size tank, I would add some more at least another 20 lbs. of nice porous rock. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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saltyDan Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my first post ever in my life. Thank you for the response i will get on the ro unit and get some more live rock for sure.

01-08-2006, 01:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
saltyDan Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my first post ever in my life. I have been up all night taking pics of my tank with my girlfriend and i will post some soon. not the greatest but i have a cool crab. Greatest shell ever.

01-08-2006, 07:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,007 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: my first post ever in my life. Uh oh... if you were drinking they'll be blurry~ LOL~~ Let's see them! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~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

01-08-2006, 08:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
aqujoe247 Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Posts: 193 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my first post ever in my life. Welcome to RS, You are starting off with a good size tank, I started wit a 10 gal. and just now got to a 55. I would really suggest deciding on exactly what you want from your tank before you put anymore money into it. __________________ JOE

01-08-2006, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: my first post ever in my life. to RS saltyDan! I'm looking forward to your pics! __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

01-08-2006, 11:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my first post ever in my life. Welcome to RS! And good luck planning your way into a more complete system. My two cents -- When Witt says mushrooms are "tough" I believe he means "hearty" not "difficult" so they make for a good early choice, as you noted. Just to be clear. Can you get RO water from a local fish store? Do you have the room needed to set up your own RO/DI system without it taking over your kitchen or office? Your profile does not offer any clues here. We live in a tiny apartment in San Francisco where an RO/DI set up is not practical. So we run an errand to the LFS weekly or so for top off and water change water. Sure it adds up, but the alternative has its 'costs' as well. I would target a skimmer. So many decisions! And so many trips to the bank! LOL Good luck. __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

01-08-2006, 12:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: my first post ever in my life. Welcome, just to add my two cents.... Hold off on adding any more live stock until you have added all your live rock that you want and the tank has cycled and stabilized. Patients, patients, patients.... I always believe if you take care of the water, everything else will take care of itself. If you are looking for an RO/DI unit, take a look at the Typhoon III at www.airwaterice.com Good luck and take your time, __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

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Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,898 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: my first post ever in my life. to RS! Sounds lIke everyone has you covered. Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

01-08-2006, 10:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
saltyDan Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my first post ever in my life. Thanks for the info. I like your feather duster my girlfriend wants me to get one for our tank we looked at a few but my lfs was desroyed in a fire. We had planned on getting them then they were gone. Oh yeah in the valonia picture is that a fan worm i have? I have 5. Got it all from the store before it burnned down feel like i saved them.

01-08-2006, 10:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
saltyDan Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my first post ever in my life. Not too blurry. My camera is really a video but can take stills. They don't do my tank justice. Soon i will have some good photos i've been inspired by the site.Thanks

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