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[Low_KingMatt]

Hello there the names matt im new to the forum and salt water fish tanks, I recently got a 72 bow-front from a friend on here (Louis-210) and am looking for some advise on getting started.

[Louis-210]

Hey Matt nice to see you creat a profile. Your gonig to find out real quick how helpfully everybody is :) Gl with the Build, and always keep im mind always stay patient and open for advice.

[Mr Cob]

welcome to MAAST! 72 bow front is a nice tank. I think you will enjoy it. What's your stocking plans and what equipment do you have? Start there and figure out your best plan based on what kind of livestock you want to keep and what you already have equipment wise.

[Big_Pun]

welcome!! loow another king! lol tell us a little about what equipment you have, is tank reef ready(overflow) what filttration are you planning using or have all ready.

[Low_KingMatt]

welcome to MAAST! 72 bow front is a nice tank. I think you will enjoy it. What's your stocking plans and what equipment do you have? Start there and figure out your best plan based on what kind of livestock you want to keep and what you already have equipment wise.

Thanks,
Im going to start with fish only with live rock and eventually switch over to reef, equipment wise just all the basics exp: heater,power head, pump filter, dual strip light with two 10k bulbs. Thats it so far. Do you know what else I might need for fish only?

[Low_KingMatt]

welcome!! loow another king! lol tell us a little about what equipment you have, is tank reef ready(overflow) what filttration are you planning using or have all ready.

Right now it is not drilled but I am sure i will do it in the future.

[Low_KingMatt]

Hey Matt nice to see you creat a profile. Your gonig to find out real quick how helpfully everybody is :) Gl with the Build, and always keep im mind always stay patient and open for advice.

Will keep that in mind thank you sir.

[Mr Cob]

if you plan to drill, which I suggest doing so then that would be the first thing you would want to get done.

[350gt]

Enough KINGS on here.... we need some QUEENS.......

lol jk.

welcome to the site.......

[Mr Cob]

your lights will need to be upgraded for reef..but like you said, not needed right now for Fish Only.

Live Rock should be on the top of your list right now. I would even suggest starting a brute trash can with saltwater and a powerhead and start cycling rock as you get it while you work on your tank and equipment details/gathering.

[Louis-210]

Enough KINGS on here.... we need some QUEENS.......

lol jk.

welcome to the site.......



Lol good one, i would agree with Rob, just make sure the tank is drill able first

[Low_KingMatt]

your lights will need to be upgraded for reef..but like you said, not needed right now for Fish Only.

Live Rock should be on the top of your list right now. I would even suggest starting a brute trash can with saltwater and a powerhead and start cycling rock as you get it while you work on your tank and equipment details/gathering.


Thanks for the advice sounds like a great idea where do you suggest I get my live rock from?

[rrasco]

You could pick up some cured LR from local reefers or an LFS (more expensive), OR you could go with dry rock from BRS or Marco Rocks (cheaper). Dry rock will take much longer to cycle, but help in prevent introducing pests into the system. There are of course other variable at play here, but I'm feeling kind of lazy and don't want to write a book right now.

[Low_KingMatt]

^^ sounds good I think im going to stick with live rock and ha yeah thats fine i understand..

[Low_KingMatt]

Thanks for the advice every one.

[Low_KingMatt]

Hey guys finally got my tank up and running this weekend, heres a pic of the progress let me know what you think thanks?

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[Louis-210]

Cleared up nicely!!! Good job

[allan]

Enough KINGS on here.... we need some QUEENS.......

lol jk.

welcome to the site.......

Chris?

:) jk


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