Author Topic: New to Salt water (Read 4402 times)

harleyrider · « **on:** March 19, 2009, 10:23:47 »

Hi, Im new to saltwater, ive so far got a 55 gallon tank filled with live sand and a few little pieces of live rock, had water tested and said it was great, but im taking it slow, as i need a better filter and lighting, any help would be greatly appreciated, doing this on a poor mans pay lol Thanks

micki · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:45:15 »

Hi there welcome aboard! What do you want to have in your tank? Reef or fish only etc. What kind of lighting do you have? What area do you live in?

Viggen · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2009, 11:39:28 »

yea, need more info & also some pics so we know what you have

also.... what harley do you have? Good to know I am not the only harley rider here

harleyrider · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2009, 11:45:58 »

HI, Ive got a 2004 Deuce Scremin eagle, right now im running my old lites off my old tropical setup, and to big aqua clear filters, and im from the Centerville area

micki · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2009, 11:48:40 »

What kind of tank are you going for? Reef (LPS, SPS), Fish Only? What lights do you have? PC, MH, NF? Just trying to help you along...

harleyrider · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2009, 11:50:13 »

id really like a mixture of both right now all i have is live sand and a few litlle peices of live rock

Bigmoo · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2009, 11:53:20 »

Welcome aboard. Bet you didn't think you would be answering a million questions today huh? We look forward to meeting you and helping how and when we can.

harleyrider · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2009, 11:55:31 »

Thanks, i dont mind the questions at all , thats how i learn right. i need all the help i can get lol

harleyrider · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2009, 11:58:52 »

If anyone knows of anyone with filters, or lighting, i have a couple guitars, dig camera, playstation, for trade if you know anyone interested, trying to start this on unemployment little tight right now.

Blown76mav · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:16:53 »

Welcome

harleyrider · « **Reply #10 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:18:11 »

Thanks, happy to have found this site

jjw2121 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2009, 13:15:34 »

Welcome

Joel · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2009, 13:40:52 »

Hey there, I'm assuming your the fella I spoke with at my shop the other Saturday. Glad to see you here. Try and make it to the meeting if you can, it's in centerville off paragon road. Might be helpful with filtration ideas.

What model, year etc guitars you offering up for trade?

Joel

harleyrider · « **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2009, 13:49:16 »

ive got an older 12 harmony acustic excellent condition, a black Austin Strat, well used but still plays good, a Fuji digital camera 3.2 pix, playstation etc. if your interested i can give number

Viggen · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2009, 16:02:21 »

dam... I just threw away a 29g that I made as a fuge. It went out with the trash last week, would of worked great for your setup!

Definantly try to come to the meeting this saturday especially since it's topic is filtration!

harleyrider · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2009, 16:04:52 »

Story of my life, a day late and a dollar short huh lol, thanks anyway, i am going to try and attend the meeting

harleyrider · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2009, 16:05:52 »

i thought the meeting was the 28th is that not right

MechanicalEngineer · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2009, 16:13:24 »

Welcome to the site and hobby! Believe me, I know all about doing this hobby the poor (wo)man's way (I started this hobby in college...so it was ramen noodles and reef tanks for me!)

You'll often find a good bit of free stuff on this website. I've seen a few tanks, tons of sand, and even a few corals and fish. You just have to get to it first.

Definitely try to come to a few meetings so you can learn a bit...then I'd recommend hosting a meeting so we can help you with your setup. Please feel free to ask any questions...we sure will!

Nikki

verper · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2009, 16:25:34 »

Quote from: harleyrider on March 19, 2009, 16:05:52

i thought the meeting was the 28th is that not right

You are correct.

Viggen · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2009, 16:52:25 »

yea.... oops... I meant next saturday not this saturday

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Author Topic: New to Salt water (Read 4402 times)

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