Getting Started
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Topic: Getting Started
Posted By: sleepingdeep
Subject: Getting Started
Date Posted: November 17 2014 at 11:17am
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Hi, my name is Derek Saunders, and currently I live in Logan while attending USU. I don't know if i would say i was new here as i've been lurking for quite a while, but i officially sold my freshwater tanks yesterday and bought a 29 gallon Full SW setup a week or so ago and am getting started. I just ordered 30 lbs of rock from reef cleaners today and sand as well. I just need to purchase an RODI unit in the next couple weeks and i should be set! Cant wait to get setup and started. Thanks for having me here, and i've loved seeing everyones tanks set up.
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Posted By: jdinchak
Date Posted: November 17 2014 at 11:34am
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Welcome ------------- 180G Mixed Reef Tank 170G Dart Frog Tank |
Posted By: Krazie4Acans
Date Posted: November 17 2014 at 11:35am
Welcome Derek! Hope you get that new one up and running smoothly. Can't wait to see some of your questions and posts that come from your new adventure. Starting a build thread is a great way to show progress and track the system over time. Have you thought about starting one for your tank? Krazie  ------------- My ocean. 90g (yup, won it!), 40g, 28g, & 10g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63568&title=krazies-nano-paradise" rel="nofollow - Tank Thread: |
Posted By: sleepingdeep
Date Posted: November 17 2014 at 11:37am
| i haven't but i probably should now that you mention it. luckily my set up came with nearly everything so that started me off on the right foot i think. I also know a couple people (also forum members) that live nearby should i need immediate help. once i get my rock and other bare bones basics i'll start that build thread. thanks! |
Posted By: JohnnyHeavens
Date Posted: November 17 2014 at 11:38am
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Welcome aboard sleepingdeep! Lurkers are welcome ------------- @Home 300g System 150g-Cube Reef+60g Frag+WaterChange 150g Tall FOWLR RIP @Work RSM 130D w/LEDs txt anytime @ eightO1-seven5five-eighteen99 Scuba! PADI Pro DM/AI/TecDeep NSS/CDS-Full Cave Diver |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: November 17 2014 at 7:05pm
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Welcome Derek! -------------  |
Posted By: colesnwbds
Date Posted: November 17 2014 at 7:33pm
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Welcome. I hAve a 29 gallon myself. Enjoy! ------------- "Fishes live in the sea, as men do a-land; the great ones eat up the little ones." � William Shakespeare |
Posted By: faviasteve
Date Posted: November 19 2014 at 10:57am
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Hi Derek. I live in Logan by the temple. My tank isn't much to look at yet but I'm happy to give advice or help out in an emergency. Have you seen the tank at the title company's office? It cheers me up to look at it when I'm having a bad day and my tank isn't progressing very fast. Steve ------------- Steve Burton Logan, Utah |
Posted By: Fatman
Date Posted: November 19 2014 at 2:52pm
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Welcome and "Go Aggies!!" ------------- February 4: Winter Banquet at the Living Planet Aquarium Tickets: http://utahreefs.com/store/index.php?route=product/category&path=36 |
Posted By: Reefer4Ever
Date Posted: November 19 2014 at 4:38pm
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Congrats on the move from lurker to speaker. Good to have you on board. ------------- 90 gal reef w/refugium 24 gal softie tank 11 gal nano anemone tank 5 gal fresh water |
Posted By: sleepingdeep
Date Posted: November 20 2014 at 12:14pm
| Im surprised how many Logan reefers there are. i mean we're no where near the number further south, but its nice to know others exist. Rock should be here next friday so im getting excited to build. |
Posted By: Fatman
Date Posted: November 20 2014 at 2:01pm
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If you get down to the Ogden area soon let me know and I'll give you a few coral to get you started. Fat ------------- February 4: Winter Banquet at the Living Planet Aquarium Tickets: http://utahreefs.com/store/index.php?route=product/category&path=36 |
Posted By: sleepingdeep
Date Posted: November 20 2014 at 2:37pm
| My parents live in Ogden, so I'll be sure to take you up on that Fatman. Thanks! |
Posted By: backwards32
Date Posted: November 20 2014 at 2:49pm
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Hey Derek. I didn't know you were into fish stuff. this is mitch lilywhite. I supply a lot of fish food to the club. if you are down Kaysville way I have some frozen food for you to get you started. ------------- Fish Food Direct Great Food for half the price 801-721-0671 call or text me anytime |
Posted By: sleepingdeep
Date Posted: November 20 2014 at 5:17pm
| Thanks! Everyone here is so great. |