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January 26th, 2008, 02:04 PM
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Hello
Hello all.
I've been reading for a few weeks and decided to join. I've been in the aquarium hobby for years. I started with a freshwater tank. Enjoyed that for years. Switched over to a saltwater fish only at one point. Had that a few years then swithced back to fresh............. I recently had to move my aquarium (55g) and decided to take the opportunity to go back to salt again. This time I got some decent lights and decided to give a shot at reef keeping. So far so good. I've got a few small fish, a mushroom, yellow polyps, and a Galaxea. All seem to be doing well. I'm looking forward to talking with everyone and learning. There is a lot more information available today then even 4 - 5 years ago when I last had my saltwater fish-only setup. Hello again. Montoya Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 g reef / fish Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years 
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January 26th, 2008, 06:06 PM
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Re: Hello
Hi Montoya! Welcome. Feel free to post any questions that you have. And we'd love to see pictures of your setup.
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah  
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years
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January 26th, 2008, 08:12 PM
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Re: Hello
Welcome Montoya.
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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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January 26th, 2008, 10:23 PM
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Re: Hello
I'd love to see some pics of your tank as well. Is it setup yet?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4.5 months saltwater, 2 years freshwater Other Intrests: Tennis, Video games, Working out, Drinking, Movies
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January 27th, 2008, 02:38 AM
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Re: Hello
welcome to the site.
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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January 27th, 2008, 08:30 AM
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Re: Hello
welcome to the site.
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Detritus Happens! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gallon reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since january 07
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January 27th, 2008, 06:24 PM
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Re: Hello
Welcome to the reef.
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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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January 28th, 2008, 01:09 PM
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Re: Hello
Thanks all for the welcomes. I'll see if I can post some pictures soon. The tank is set up but only for about two months so far. As such it's not much to look at yet. I have a small "reef" with a mushroom colony, yellow polyp colony and a Galaxea all doing quite well. I have a colony of green polyps not doing well at all. They have been closed and shrinking for the past few weeks.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 g reef / fish Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years
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January 29th, 2008, 02:31 PM
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Re: Hello
Hi Montoya!
Just curious, what kind of lights are you using?
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 gal with 20 gal sump/fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since Christmas Other Intrests: science, travel, snow skiing, guitar
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January 29th, 2008, 10:38 PM
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Re: Hello
ladypheesh:
Hello. I'm using a 48" USA Current Dual Satellite. It has (4) 65W power compact bulbs - 2 Actinic and 2 Daylight. It also has two built in LED moonlights. It has separate switches for each so I can setup a nice day/night cycle with my timers. It's my first "real" light and so far I am very happy with the quality of the light produced as well as the fixture itself. It can be had on a lot of internet sites for around $ 225.00 or so complete with a full set of bulbs. The workmanship and design appear top-notch. The only negative is I didn't realize how much replacement power compact bulbs cost. It appears that even on the 'net they are around $ 30.00 each give or take. If I had to do it over I would definitely consider USA Current brand again but might look at a T5 due to the bulb cost. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 g reef / fish Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years
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