WMAS Discussion Forum : Hello http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:09:37 +0000 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:33:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=51472 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Hello : AwesomeYes, that&#039;s correct....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=445696&title=hello#445696 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 51472
Posted: January 07 2012 at 5:33pm

AwesomeThumbs Up
Yes, that's correct. It gets the best response from many of us here if you ask specific questions in a specific Topic. I spend a lot of time answering questions, so I look for the questions in the Topic heading. Sorry, but I just don't have the time to read and follow along with every Build Thread. It is unusual for me to have clicked here on this 2 page "Hello" thread, Embarrassed but I'm glad I did.
]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:33:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=445696&title=hello#445696 <![CDATA[Hello : Update:Thanks for all the welcomes...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=445669&title=hello#445669 Author: wick246
Subject: 51472
Posted: January 07 2012 at 2:09pm

Update:

Thanks for all the welcomes and advice. So Oct. 9th our son Teagan arrived and made us very happy parents!



I attended the reef fest and while I didn't do a very good job of meeting people I had a great time learning from the excellent speakers and observing the vendors. Didn't get lucky in the auction but of course had fun hoping. My wife and I visited a couple of lfs's and priced tanks and stands, we realized new ones cost more than we could offer for quite awhile so I tried to put fish tanks out of my head. After that I spent my time with the family and there was lots to do with the holidays. A couple of weeks ago my wife made a couple of comments about us getting an aquarium. It doesn't take much encouragement for me to look for things on KSL to buy. I found a nice 120 gallon tank with alder stand and sump listed. It was my favorite size tank and came with my favorite knotty alder stand. We talked about it for a couple of days and after it didn't sell and the price dropped a little we agreed it could be part of my Christmas and my birthday present. So here is what I got:

120 Gallon tank with alder stand and canopy








It came with a 50 gallon sump and a return pump:



175 watt metal halid lamps with an older ballast







So here is my starting point. Lots to learn and I already have lots of questions. Maybe I should start a new tank thread?

]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:09:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=445669&title=hello#445669 <![CDATA[Hello : Thats awesome, Good Job! ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=436074&title=hello#436074 Author: Turbostud653
Subject: 51472
Posted: October 17 2011 at 8:26am

Thats awesome, Good Job!]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:26:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=436074&title=hello#436074 <![CDATA[Hello : Wow, yeah. Score! Great starting...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434958&title=hello#434958 Author: MIK3B
Subject: 51472
Posted: October 07 2011 at 11:45am

Wow, yeah. Score! Great starting point IMO]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:45:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434958&title=hello#434958 <![CDATA[Hello : $60? Looks like a pretty good...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434943&title=hello#434943 Author: BobC63
Subject: 51472
Posted: October 07 2011 at 10:21am

$60?

Looks like a pretty good deal to me! Thumbs Up

 

]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:21:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434943&title=hello#434943 <![CDATA[Hello : $60? Looks like a pretty good...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434942&title=hello#434942 Author: BobC63
Subject: 51472
Posted: October 07 2011 at 10:20am

$60?

 
Looks like a pretty good deal to me! Thumbs Up
]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:20:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434942&title=hello#434942 <![CDATA[Hello : Thanks MIK3B,So I found this tank...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434934&title=hello#434934 Author: wick246
Subject: 51472
Posted: October 07 2011 at 9:07am

Thanks MIK3B,

So I found this tank with stand on KSL for $60:



It's a little rougher than I had hoped but hopefully a good place to start for the price. It has an overflow in the back and plumbing for a sump in the cabinet (no sump or pump yet). It has a light fixture in the hood but it's a fresh water setup with longish skinny bulbs with normal light bulb screw in bases. Supposed to be 30 - 35 gallons but I'll have to measure to make sure. Will need some scratches and hazing removed from the acrylic and possibly some re-sealing of the joints. Is this a good starting point? Did I screw up?
]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:07:49 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434934&title=hello#434934 <![CDATA[Hello : I&#039;ve run several tanks with...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434589&title=hello#434589 Author: MIK3B
Subject: 51472
Posted: October 03 2011 at 11:03am

I've run several tanks with and without sumps/fuges over the years but IME the ones with are seem to have better water quality and are also more convenient/clean looking since you can hide your heater, skimmer, macro etc and add supplements to the sump so they'll mix before getting back up to the display tank.

The hobby(obsession) has come a long way since I started...it used to be bigger was better. I've seen some amazing nano and small tanks recently though so it's surely possible to run sumpless but I personally prefer a slightly larger system with a sump and fuge.

Pretty much everything except livestock in my current setup was purchased used, from here. There's always good deals and people willing to help, frag and spread knowledge!

]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:03:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434589&title=hello#434589 <![CDATA[Hello : Thanks MIK3B!What about sumps...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434586&title=hello#434586 Author: wick246
Subject: 51472
Posted: October 03 2011 at 10:40am

Thanks MIK3B!

What about sumps and refuges for a 25 gallon tank? With no sump how would there be enough filtration for the tank?
]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:40:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434586&title=hello#434586 <![CDATA[Hello : Welcome to your new addiction!...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434422&title=hello#434422 Author: MIK3B
Subject: 51472
Posted: October 01 2011 at 1:35pm

Welcome to your new addiction! I don't think a MJ1200 is too big, you can always deflect the current and point it away from corals if needed.

The Maxi Jet 1200 is my favorite PH, versatile, nearly bulletproof and you can move it to your new tank when you upgrade ]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:35:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51472&PID=434422&title=hello#434422