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J2 digital 
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Posted: January 04 2011 at 8:49pm |
Hey everyone I am just starting a 10 gal. tank so any input anyone has on lighting/pumps/filters anything like that I would appreciate it aton! And since I'm just starting I am way more on the lower end budget stuff, nothing to fancy... yet
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I can already tell this is the start of something awesome!
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Posted: January 04 2011 at 8:52pm |
welcome to Utah Reefs. First of all you want to check out this link to get you started Reefkeeping tips by Mark Peterson
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Posted: January 04 2011 at 9:37pm |
Welcome! Lots of great people here. I'd recommend seeing some tanks in your area (I'm in Centerville) but I'd start out seeing tanks similar in size to what you have. Hope you have a great time here.
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Posted: January 04 2011 at 11:03pm |
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Another soon to be addict in the fam woot! Welcome brother, oh the joys of owning a sw tank. You'll get tons of great info here but don't forget you can walk ten feet and ask me questions anytime too hehe.
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Posted: January 05 2011 at 3:28pm |
 J2 digital wrote:
Hey everyone I am just starting a 10 gal. tank so any input anyone has on lighting/pumps/filters anything like that I would appreciate it aton! And since I'm just starting I am way more on the lower end budget stuff, nothing to fancy... yet
Thanks!
I can already tell this is the start of something awesome!
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What kind of corals and fish are you going to keep???
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Posted: January 05 2011 at 4:01pm |
If you would like, come check out my 225 gallon. I'm in Bountiful.
Let me know. Don't rush into this though, take your time and learn as much as you can before you even put of drop of salt water in your 10 gallon. It will save you money, livestock, and frustration.
Micah
Edited by Sculpin - January 05 2011 at 4:04pm
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Mark Peterson
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Posted: January 06 2011 at 12:44am |
Welcome, Here is a very simply set up 10 gal to drool over. It used inexpensive but awesome Utah Rock: 
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Posted: January 06 2011 at 12:04pm |
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Mark what kind of lights are on that 10 gal?
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Posted: January 06 2011 at 12:49pm |
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Just one 36W Helios pink/blue. UVL has the same thing but the added advantage of internal reflector makes them awesome. I saw them the day after Dion added them to his tank.
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Posted: January 06 2011 at 1:00pm |
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Welcome to the site. I've got a 12 gallon and live in Bountiful too. If you want to see mine let me know.
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40 gal w/ 20 sump
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Posted: January 06 2011 at 8:50pm |
sukie wrote:
What kind of corals and fish are you going to keep???
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I don't think that my other post went up- I for sure want some montipora and digitata(spelling is off). Other than that I haven't decided what soft stuff I would like to put in there but I know i'll need some to help it get started. I also want to see if I can get some different types of birdsnest to work too down the road.
As far as fish go I know I won't be able to have anything to high class and haven't researched it a lot but I think a firefish, clown, or some sort of damsel would be cool.
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Posted: January 06 2011 at 10:03pm |
Lewy wrote:
Welcome to the site. I've got a 12 gallon and live in Bountiful too. If you want to see mine let me know. |
sounds good. maybe next week if your down. what kind of corals/fish do you have? and is your set up a nano cube?
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Posted: January 06 2011 at 10:22pm |
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Mark- I was going to say that is a sweet tank! what kind of fish do you have in it? I read your other post but how did you set up the lighting on it? I think thats about the last thing I need to get mine started.
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Posted: January 07 2011 at 12:02am |
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mine is a marineland eclipse bow front. the power filter is in the hood. I was going to post a pic but I don't have a good one right now.
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40 gal w/ 20 sump
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Posted: January 07 2011 at 12:13am |
May I ask, why a 10 gallon? As a starter tank, nanos can be quite the challenge (a nano is generally a 1-30 gallon salt water aquarium)?
I don't want to discourage you but the less water, the more maintenance. Like a lot more maintenance. The rule of thumb is bigger = easier. If you up to the challenge though, take it on. Just ask lots of questions.
Micah
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