Reef tank

[JKLUSAF]

Hey folks,

My name is Justin, i currently have a 55aal freshwater with african cichlids, and just got my 65gal reef ready oceanic tank set up. I'm new to the saltwater hobbie. any advice about setting up a reef tank would help

thanks

[sampsonndelila]

First bit of advice... Hobby is spelled with a "Y"

[JKLUSAF]

First bit of advice... Hobby is spelled with a "Y"


idiot

[JKLUSAF]

idiot


only because i have to work with ya

[Kristy]

Welcome to MAAST Justin!

Read a ton right now and go slow to plan the reef the right way the first time. We are doing tank tours in a couple of weeks and I highly recommend that you tag along and listen, ask questions, make notes of the things that you like so you can plan a reef that will best support that.

Introduce yourself to other reefers at the fish stores. My husband and I are always happy to sit and talk reef and appreciate the newbies that are looking to learn. Feel free to ask questions.

Read some more! And have patience.

[Gilbert]

idiot

:rofl:
:Timeout: this is a friendly website... my advice is do research everybody does things in different way, there is hundreds of choices from light, sand type, sump, skimmer, lots of reading needed. what works for some doesnt work for others.
first off let us know what you already have and what type of coral/fish do you want to keep

[Pennies2Cents]

Welcome to the greatest "hobbie" :) in the world. I hope you enjoy every bit of it. If your looking for advice, well I belive Kristy hit it right on the dot. READ alot. It will help you. Also, feel free to ask anything thats why we are here. We have all been where your at now at one point or another. Again, Welcome to Maast! :) Enjoy!

[sampsonndelila]

This is his first post on here. I am the one who has been here a while. We sit back to back at work it was an inside joke.

[JKLUSAF]

Welcome to MAAST Justin!

Read a ton right now and go slow to plan the reef the right way the first time. We are doing tank tours in a couple of weeks and I highly recommend that you tag along and listen, ask questions, make notes of the things that you like so you can plan a reef that will best support that.

Introduce yourself to other reefers at the fish stores. My husband and I are always happy to sit and talk reef and appreciate the newbies that are looking to learn. Feel free to ask questions.

Read some more! And have patience.


thanks, i'll keep that in mind, i work with "sampsonndelila" who's been a big help. I just wish my wife would help alittle more, meaning she has a degree in marine biology from northwest FL. she's just not interested anymore. i'm hooked, just unable to drive due to medical condition. maybe i'll tag along with Carter

Justin

[tony]

best advice i can give is research and have plenty of patience

the only things that happen fast in this hobby are bad things

good luck and ask lots of questions

[tony]

whoa just noticed you live close to me, when you setting it up? i may have some goodies for you

[sampsonndelila]

best advice i can give is research and have plenty of patience

the only things that happen fast in this hobby are bad things

good luck and ask lots of questions


Very true.

[JKLUSAF]

:rofl:
:Timeout: this is a friendly website... my advice is do research everybody does things in different way, there is hundreds of choices from light, sand type, sump, skimmer, lots of reading needed. what works for some doesnt work for others.
first off let us know what you already have and what type of coral/fish do you want to keep


i understand the friendly website policy.... i work with "sampsonndelila" I've been doing alot of ready up on this hobby. I've been around the freshwater for a while now just wanted to step up into the salt world. Tonight i plan on putting sand and picking up some live rock to start the first cycle

Justin

[Gilbert]

most of the time things get ugly before they get better in the begining, so hang in there

[tony]

how much live rock do you need? i might be tearing down my tank soon

[JKLUSAF]

whoa just noticed you live close to me, when you setting it up? i may have some goodies for you


cool,

I'm putting the sand in tonight and going to start filling it with saltwater. I built my own sump and filter, save alittle money. Heading over to wolf reef for the live rock tonight 50-70lbs is all i need right now. still need the tank to cycle for a while

Justin

[sampsonndelila]

He needs about 65 lbs but we could always use as much as we can get. I am in the process of upgradeing to a 300 gal. From my current 125.

[JKLUSAF]

Welcome to the greatest "hobbie" :) in the world. I hope you enjoy every bit of it. If your looking for advice, well I belive Kristy hit it right on the dot. READ alot. It will help you. Also, feel free to ask anything thats why we are here. We have all been where your at now at one point or another. Again, Welcome to Maast! :) Enjoy!


thanks for the all the help in advance

[JKLUSAF]

most of the time things get ugly before they get better in the begining, so hang in there


thanks, everything always gets worst before it gets better

Justin

[sharkboy]

welcome!!! just be patient...it will help avoid costly mistakes in the long run

[jrsatx20]

First bit of advice... Hobby is spelled with a "Y"

before u give advice like that i would make sure ur post are correct.
http://www.maast.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=48889
read ur last post its spelled impossible.

[cbianco]

Hey folks,

My name is Justin, i currently have a 55aal freshwater with african cichlids, and just got my 65gal reef ready oceanic tank set up. I'm new to the saltwater hobbie. any advice about setting up a reef tank would help

thanks

First bit of advice, read, read and read, until you're sick of reading then read some more.

Second bit of advice, do things right the first time. Short cuts are only the scenic route to the correct way of doing things.

Third bit of advice, have patients!

Christopher

[JimD]

before u give advice like that i would make sure ur post are correct.
http://www.maast.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=48889
read ur last post its spelled impossible.

lol, Touche!!

[chark]

Welcome to MAAST. Has anyone suggested that you read? Besides MAAST I like to go to http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/index.php?s=. It is also a wealth of information. Enjoy the ride.
(http://www.reefcentral.com/index.php?s=)

[sampsonndelila]

You got me. LOL. It don't happen often.

[JKLUSAF]

well i just added the 67lbs of live rock along with sand and salt to this 65gal reef ready tank....now its the waiting game.

[jrsatx20]

its easier to watch paint dry than to wait for the tank to be ready.