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  1. Wed, 11th Feb 2009, 04:40 PM #1
    JKLUSAF
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    Cool Reef tank

    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
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  2. Wed, 11th Feb 2009, 04:43 PM #2
    sampsonndelila
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    First bit of advice... Hobby is spelled with a "Y"
    Last edited by Pennies2Cents; Wed, 11th Feb 2009 at 04:51 PM.
    275 gal, loving my new stand.
    Always looking for big fish.
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  3. Wed, 11th Feb 2009, 04:47 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by sampsonndelila View Post
    First bit of advice... Hobby is spelled with a "Y"

    idiot
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  4. Wed, 11th Feb 2009, 04:48 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by JKLUSAF View Post
    idiot

    only because i have to work with ya
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  5. Wed, 11th Feb 2009, 04:48 PM #5
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JKLUSAF View Post
    idiot

    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
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  7. Wed, 11th Feb 2009, 04:55 PM #7
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    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!


    Just a small tank...

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  8. Wed, 11th Feb 2009, 04:56 PM #8
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    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.
    275 gal, loving my new stand.
    Always looking for big fish.
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  9. Wed, 11th Feb 2009, 04:56 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kristy View Post
    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
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  10. Wed, 11th Feb 2009, 04:57 PM #10
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    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
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