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August 31st, 2007, 12:03 AM
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Re: Just getting started....too many questions!!
I was not paying attention when my hubby was working on the tank, I think it was sand first but no bowl to pour water into. I am not sure what route we are taking as to what is going into it. I know we are starting with cheap little fish so we arent wasting money if there is anything wrong now or later. Once we know that all is living well then we will start looking into bigger prettier fish and possible reef or corals.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 gal Salt Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Just getting started 
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August 31st, 2007, 12:20 AM
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Re: Just getting started....too many questions!!
Welcome to the site!
Remember to plan ahead.Buying the right equipment now will save you the expense of upgrading in the future.For example,Picking up an inexpensive lights now for a fish only tank and upgrading in 3 months to better lights because you're looking into corals may cost you more in the long run.IMO,a protein skimmer and lights are two things you don't want to go super cheap on. Good luck
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 Live long and prosper Dominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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August 31st, 2007, 12:48 AM
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Re: Just getting started....too many questions!!
Since 90% of the people who get into this hobby eventually end up going reef,then I would suggest you go ahead and look into a set of lights.
Dont forget the skimmer.I know someone already posted that you'd need one.A good skimmer will go a long in helpping keep your water perimeters stable.No matter which set up you choose.
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Hunt hard,shoot straight,kill clean,apologize to no one. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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August 31st, 2007, 06:54 AM
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Re: Just getting started....too many questions!!
welcome to the site. Have fun.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal all glass megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30 yrs Other Intrests: salt water fish and reef subjects
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August 31st, 2007, 08:13 AM
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Re: Just getting started....too many questions!!
Hello and welcome did you wash off the sand.... if you did not it will not clear up.... If it is play sand like lowe or home depot you will have to start over............you have to wash this sand off befor you put into your tank!!! if It is live sand it will clam down and be ok... Wash off everthing you put into ypur tank no one told me this..........Go figure.........
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 100 gal.reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: pool 8 ball
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August 31st, 2007, 08:13 AM
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Re: Just getting started....too many questions!!
ok why
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Lisa
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 100 gal.reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: pool 8 ball
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September 1st, 2007, 12:57 AM
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Re: Just getting started....too many questions!!
welcome to the reef.... patients is the key to success. learn from our expensive mistakes.
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Hating cops is not a crime! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 drilled AGA reef with 20l sump/fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 08/2006
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September 5th, 2007, 02:30 PM
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Re: Just getting started....too many questions!!
welcome...funny nickname..you know that in the 80s i was like 8y old i got a rubixs cube for birthday gift..i think that traumatized my life...still today i cant put all the colors together..the only way i tryed to do it was dissasembling it, like a puzzle..but its almost impossible to put on the last block..frustrating..i dont know why mom did that..she could gave me a bike..i wanted baddly that bike..i could become a murderer, child abuser, even a taxi driver..i hate you rubix cube..i hate you...
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WHAT WE DO IN LIFE, ECHOES IN ETERNITY!! .. Rigo.. 
Current Aquarium(s) Description: on hold!! Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years Other Intrests: bike riding,reefing,home entertainment,site seen.
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September 5th, 2007, 03:07 PM
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Re: Just getting started....too many questions!!
LOL You got some issuse from the cube rigo.LOL
Welcome to the site. You will find alot of good info on here, so dont be afraid to ask any question, even if you think its dumb, it probably isn't.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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September 5th, 2007, 05:21 PM
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Re: Just getting started....too many questions!!
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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