getting back into things

[AlienAnchovies]

some of you might remember me some of you probably dont so let me get to the point :P
back in feb of last year some one broke into my home stole all my stuff, all of which didnt matter after i saw what they did to my tank, they poured a whole gallon of chlorox bleach into my pride and joy, my 29 gallon softie tank, it was my 1st real reef tank and i had just figured out how to manage it properly (water quality and so on) I put so much time and effort into it that after that happened i all but gave up on the hobby

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well here i am a year later and it looks like i got bitten by the reef bug yet again, ive had to start off from the beginning again, the reef is now a goldfish tank and all my the stuff that went with it "sump, skimmer, pumps and so on some how disappeared after sold my house all i have left is about 50lbs of base rock
well heres where i need you (the maast community)

im going to start a new softie tank with in the next couple of months and i need your help in planning this sucker so far this is all ive got

im thinking instead of a 29 maybe something around 45-55 gallons with a built in overflow

36 inch 4x 96W Compact Fluorescent Retrofit Kit - hellolights

5 or 10 gallon sump

ASM G-1X In-Sump Skimmer w/pump - not sure if this is any good because im upgrading from a cpr bakpak

im gonna need as much input as possible because this time i plan on doing things right the first time around - also if any of you would be willing to let me buy a few cups of sand to kick start this project id really appreciate it

[Beverly]

Welcome back! Sorry to hear of your experience. I am sure those peckerwoods got what they derserved! Karma....sucks! Let me know if I can do anything for ya.

[jessinator752]

i know i'm quite a ways out being in killeen, but i'll help you get started if i can. everyone has been so good to me helping me out, i'd like to return the favor.

[brewercm]

Good to see you back in the saddle. I'll be begining a new tank myself starting this weekend. Moving from a 100 to a 140 so a little more swimming room for them tangs.

Good luck and let us know what you need help with. BTW, I have a small sump for sale that could work for you in the for sale section. I need to get the dimensions tonight on it.

[loans_n_fishes]

My substrate is crushed coral, but you are more than welcome to some. If you are trying to use a finer grade of sand, you could just put it with some rubble to get things hopping. I may actually have a couple of pieces of rubble rock and some blue leg hermits, too.

Also, I can help you out with some softy frags when you are ready. Oh, and LOTS of green grape caulerpa! :P

I'm in Austin, but if you come to the next meeting, I can get some of this stuff to you.

What a horrible thing to do (bleach in your tank)! Was it someone that had it in for you? Did they ever get the people that did it?

Welcome back!


Angela

[jap1]

I'm glad to hear you're back into it. But wow, that's horrible. Bleach in the tank?! I'd be out for blood if someone did that to me.

[AlienAnchovies]

thanks for all the kind words guys, ive already received a few offers on some equipment from a few forum members. to those who have offered i really appreciate it, looks like im back in the game!
after the tanks up and running you have dibs on anything I frag

[blueboy]

wow! i really hate to hear that about your old tank! i would be devastated! whenever you get up and going, i'll kick you down some softy frags.

[Bill S]

NOW I remember this... That sucked. Let me know when you get up and running, I've got some softies you can have.

[AlienAnchovies]

update - picked a coralife Pure-Flo II ro system im not sure if its the 22 or 50 gpd unit, also does
any one know where i can get the tfc membrane, micron filter and carbon block at a good price?

[Bill S]

Wow. At that point, I'd just replace the whole thing. I HATE my Coralife unit - I've replace about 75% of it with one from www.aquasafecanada.com. I'm MUCH happier with my 2-1/2 year old unit from them.

[AlienAnchovies]

at $25 i think i got a pretty good deal
so why do you hate your coralife unit?

[Jeff]

come to the tank moving this saturday, since i am down grading i'm sure i'll have some extra sand and rubble laying around.

[mkengr45]

your welcome to some sand from my fuge if you like... I can also give you some xenia if you want, it seems that I end up tossing the stuff every few weeks. just shoot me a pm when you are ready.

Randy

[brewercm]

If you are interested in splitting up the cost we can order a case lot of the pre filters. This comes with the below for $74.95 enough for three changes each for a 3 pre-filter setup like mine, or if someone else wanted to get in it would be two each and the price would only be $25 each. They also have the RO membrane for $49.95 if you would need it also. PM me if you'd be interested, if not I may see about setting up a group order.

6- High capacity sedimentary filters (SED)
6- High capacity granular activated coconut carbon (GAC) filters
6- High capacity coconut carbon block filters (CCB)
3- In line Post Carbon filters (PC), if you use for drinking water also like we do

[murkywaters]

Wow I'm sorry that happened and I hope those guys get what they deserve. I'm glad you're making a comeback.