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  1. #1
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    Default looking to set up my first tank

    im going to get into saltwater now, so i need to get all the required stuff to run a tank. as of right now, i have nothing. i have money and am planning on getting a few things today hopefully (lights, tank, stand) and concentrate on getting the rest throughout the week.

    however, if a better deal comes along here, ill happily spend my coin here.

    that being said, i need all thats required for a tank ranging from 30-50 gallons big. i dont think i want to go larger than 50 right now.

    im looking for good deals on a skimmer, live sand and rock (in 2 weeks), powerheads and heaters, canister filters and maybe a sump/fuge.

    could use a good deal on the actual tank/stand combo it self. like i said im not sure how big im going to go and am open to suggestions.

    if im leaving out anything, please let me know.

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    Default RE: looking to set up my first tank

    ok. so i went out and got some lights. i picked up 2 separate t5 lightstrips. each puts out 2 x 54 watts of light. i also picked up a single 36 inch 96 watt power compact light. all 3 for 75$.

    so im still needing -

    fish tank. i believe i got this taken care of from clone here. hes got a 38 gallon that i think will do nicely as my first saltwater tank.

    filtration - i need a good canister filter for a 38 gallon tank. im also open to suggestions on making a sump / fuge.

    heaters - need a couple still, 100-200 watts each would be nice

    circulation - need a couple of maxijet 1200s (those seem to be popular, both unmodded and modded)

    subtrate - i think im going to order about 60 pounds of live sand off of ebay from this guy 'fijilivesand' i believe. i want to purchase this after i move on the 19th.

    live rock - i also want to wait on this until the 19th, but ill happily place a deposit or purchase your lot if the price is right and you can hold it for me until the 19th.

    i think thats a pretty good startup list. oh! i also need salt. thats it i think

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    Default RE: looking to set up my first tank

    Don't buy live sand. Just buy bags of sand from the LFS and then ask someone here on MAAST if the can seed your tank with a cup or two of Live sand. That is the cheapest way to go. My first tank I bout four bags of live sand then learned about the other way to do it. Good luck and welcome to MAAST.

    Tater

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    Default RE: looking to set up my first tank

    the store im going to buy from off of ebay sells 30 pound bags for under 25$ shipped. i couldnt find a better deal locally, so thats why i went with ebay.

    http://stores.ebay.com/West-Mariculture

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    Default RE: looking to set up my first tank

    I have a 40 tall with a wooden stand and canopy that I made. I have a hang on Bacpak skimmer for it and some powerheads for it. Let me know if your interested. I have some Base rock to go into it to. All you'll need is a sandbed and water.
    Johnny

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    Default RE: looking to set up my first tank

    I am moving and will be selling my entire 75 very shortly.. The whole setup lights filters and all. I know you said nothing bigger than 50 but the foot print is not that much bigger.
    Rob--
    Don't belive in anything you can't break
    I have nothing ! but I stayed in a Holiday Inn last night

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    Default RE: looking to set up my first tank

    the problem with both of you guys, taxman and shark bait, is that one of you is in corpus and the other is in kyle. im in san antonio and i have no idea where kyle is, but i know corpus is a good 3-5 hour drive :(
    \'designer name\' corals with a designer name price? haha you\'re funny, no thanks!!!!

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    Default RE: looking to set up my first tank

    Kyle is south of Austin...not too far for a good deal.

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    Default RE: looking to set up my first tank

    I told you where I am. I'm between Austin and San Marcos on IH35. About 35 minutes from 1604.
    Johnny

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