New from South Jordan
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Topic: New from South Jordan
Posted By: Tanuki
Subject: New from South Jordan
Date Posted: June 09 2011 at 9:18am
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I am new. I have had a lot of tanks growing up, but when I moved to Utah I sold them all (I am from Portland). My wife got me a new tank for my B-day and I am ready to dive back into the hobby. I am trying to decide if this is the tank for me to learn to do Saltwater. I have had some pretty boring fish as well as really aggressive fish, and done pretty well, but the more I read about the SW tank, the more nervous I get. I think cost is the big issue. We bought the new tank used so it did come with a good amount of equipment, but I need to figure out what will work with SW vs what I need to buy in addition, and decide if I can afford to upgrade. Anyway, happy to be here and learn from everyone. |
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Posted By: Kristine Woolsey
Date Posted: June 09 2011 at 9:24am
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Welcome! The people on this board are really helpful. I love it here. What did your set up include? If we know what you have then we can tell you what else you will need. :-)
------------- Kristine | Layton, UT | e-mail: [email protected] |
Posted By: Jeremyw
Date Posted: June 09 2011 at 9:28am
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WELCOME! We are so glade to see you hear! This is a great place to meet new friends, and get the help needed to have a successful reefing experience! Like Kristine said, more info on tank! ------------- Next meeting: |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: June 09 2011 at 9:41am
Sorry, I didn't know if this would be the best place to get into it or not? ;) So Far I have: 85 Gallon Acrylic Tank w/Stand and Hood Fluval 304 Canister Filter Had a Heater, but the seller dropped it and broke it right in front of me :( ZOO-Med Powersweep 228 PS40 Tank Thermometer There are also a few odds and ends I haven't gone through yet, but that should be the majority of what I have. |
Kristine Woolsey wrote:Posted By: pilot_172
Date Posted: June 09 2011 at 12:07pm
| does the tank have an overflow? I think most people would recommend that you set up a sump and then depending on what you want to keep (fish/corals) you will need to consider you lights. lots of useful info here and also some bargains on stuff if you look |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: June 09 2011 at 12:28pm
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^are you on utahnissans? I have been looking into setting up the sump as well. |
Posted By: hydro phoenix
Date Posted: June 09 2011 at 5:14pm
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protein skimmer, and if you list all the things you have we can help you figure out the rest. Try going to The Aquarium for things you can't get from someone here. It's on 700east and 9100s. ------------- recent absurdity..Unicorns have rabies |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: June 10 2011 at 10:03am
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So I went through everything. I also measured the tank. Buying used I decided I would like to know for myself the exact gallons. I was told it was an 85, and though I didn't think it looked to be an 85, I was content with it, as it looked big enough for me. I measured the tank and did the math, and I have it coming out to be a 75 gallon, unless I am bad at math. Here is what the tank ended up coming with: 2-ZOO-Med Power Sweep 228 PS40 Fluval 304 Canister Filter Tank Thermometer Lights |
Posted By: Brandon1985
Date Posted: June 10 2011 at 4:29pm
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Had a Heater, but the seller dropped it and broke it right in front of me :( Thats a good thing buy a BRAND new one lol I hate heaters "Get the best you can buy" ------------- 24G JBJ Nano with LEDS |
Posted By: hydro phoenix
Date Posted: June 12 2011 at 8:49am
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eheim jager heaters are awesome, fully submersible and the core of the heat is at the bottom.So if your water is low it wont blow the heater. I'd go with that one. ------------- recent absurdity..Unicorns have rabies |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: June 12 2011 at 8:15pm
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Welcome to WMAS. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask, we're here to help! ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: June 13 2011 at 2:29pm
| Thanks for the warm welcome! I am actually surprised at how quick I got my stuff cycling. I am pretty excited to go home and check it out. Also excited to set up my sump tonight as well! |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: June 13 2011 at 4:29pm
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Great to have you here! Can't wait to see you around.
Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: TSUNAMI
Date Posted: June 24 2011 at 10:46pm
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Welcome!
------------- 135 Reef Vortech mp40w & mp60 40 SPS w Maxspect-Ps & MP10w http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56288&title=new-220-build" rel="nofollow - 220 Build in progress :) |
Posted By: Turbostud653
Date Posted: June 27 2011 at 1:59pm
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Welcome to a wonderful club! ------------- Here is what a customer said while on hold Oh my gosh! Did you open the door? I told you not to open the door. Dre is in here completely naked and he's got freak'n Macaroni and Cheese in his hands. |
Posted By: Quickness
Date Posted: July 14 2011 at 4:35am
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Hey man it's trollin240. Your thread made me finally decide to make the plunge and will soon have a setup. Hoping this weekend or next :) The g35 has now been placed on the back burner and time for a hobby I have always wanted to start. ------------- Molon Labe Si vis pacem, para bellum |