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Posted: January 09 2010 at 11:29pm |
Ok. I am young and want to get into a saltwater tank. I would like to go to someone's house and look at theirs, but that would be... awkward. So... does anyone in logan have any 9th graders that go to North Cache? Then it could just be a visit to a friends house, rather than an awkward visit just to see a tank.
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 11:51pm |
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Honestly, anyone would probably more than willing to let you come see their tank. Don't be shy! Take them up on the offer! I am not in Logan, but there are some that are. That is great that you are getting into it so young. Wish I did.
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 11:53pm |
Welcome to the WMAS,
That's not awkward at all. We do it all the time. The best way to start finding out what you want and how to do it is to ask here. Go back and edit your topic heading. Say "Reef aquariums in Logan?" and you will get several offers. Honestly, this is how we do it all the time.
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 11:58pm |
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I know it wouldn't be awkward for you guys, but I don't think my parents would be overly excited about driving me to a strangers house just to look at the tank.
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 12:13am |
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Maybe we can find someone in Logan that has something that they can donate towards you getting started...then you have a better excuse to have your parents take you.
Looking at tanks is more fun that you would think...even if you aren't into fish.
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 12:17am |
mermaidcamille: Brilliant. First, I will have to convince them to get the tank. Then maybe someone could offer a piece of live rock or a cup of live sand or something, it would be great!
I have another question: Is live rock ok to put in a cycling tank?
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 12:23am |
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Do you have a fresh water tank right now? If so we can take little steps to change it over (when you are ready.) It is going to take some time to cycle anyway. I did that with my freshwater tank and the $$$ wasn't too bad. Another thing to think about is how to pay to maintain the tank.
Yes, you want live rock in a cycling tank.
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 12:43am |
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No, I don't. But I did when I was younger!
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 12:59am |
Don't be shy, anyone on this website would love to show you thier tank and tell you exactly how you should set-up your tank...  But really these are great people and are very helpfull. If you are ever in Tooele you have a standing invitation to see our tanks. Glen and Janett.
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 1:03am |
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Hey bud. If your up for a drive you can come down and see mine. If you want a starter tank I have a couple in storage that I would gladly give you one to get you started. They are not drilled but for starting out it would be a great tank.
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 1:52am |
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My tank is at my office so I don't think that would be too awkward to come see. That's why I have it. I also know that skimace's (Mason) tank is at his office and I'm sure he'd be glad to show you his tank as well. He works at Cache Title Company.
Also, I just emptied my 54g corner that I can show you. I'll probably be selling it once I get it cleaned up.
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 1:56am |
 UtahnBirder wrote:
I know it wouldn't be awkward for you guys, but I don't think my parents would be overly excited about driving me to a strangers house just to look at the tank. |
If your parents are anything like mine were at your age, you'd be surprised what they will do to support your interests, especially ones that will keep you occupied and out of trouble..... Oops, the occupied part definitely, but the second you head to Dion's... here comes trouble  But in all seriousness I totally agree w/ everyone else. Go see some established tanks, and fins out what it takes to make them work. You'll really benefit from it.
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 1:58am |
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What???? You think getting him hooked on 200g at a time is bad????
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 1:59am |
Your right, it might scare the heck out of them
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 9:51am |
Ok, alright. I'll ask my parents about these when a good time comes up. Where is this body-balance chiropractic place?
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 1:55pm |
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My office is on the south end of town by Big 5 Sports, Old Grist Mill, etc.
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 2:10pm |
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When I first got into Saltwater I saw a house with a really bright room and thought 'That has got to be a saltwater fish tank" and I knocked on their door and asked if I could see it. They were happy to show it off and explained that people use their house as a land mark when giving directions. "Turn at the house with the really bright front room." Good luck and happy reefing!
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 2:41pm |
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O.K., I finally got my mom to warm up to the idea, and my dad might actually start getting into this. If we get a tank we will probably go to Aquatic Dreams (Does anyone have anything to say about this place), and get a tank. We might stop at body balance on the way.
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 2:50pm |
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Aquatic Dreams is a good place to do business at. Become a paid member here and get 10% off there and many other fish stores too. Starting up a fish tank and getting 10% off, you will end up saving lots of money.
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 4:33pm |
Aquatic Dreams Web site is www.aquaticdreamer.com. Ryan is the owner and he or Ben (Or any of the other fine staff) can and will get you set up with what ever you need.
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