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Posted: January 19 2010 at 8:52pm |
Hello everyone, I thought I would introduce myself and say what a great site this is. I have been doing freshwater tanks for many years now, and have always wanted to do a reef tank. I have been very intimidated by salt water for some time, but reading what seems to be every page on here and doing research I have finally decided to go for it. From what I understand smaller tanks are more challenging, but I'm up to it (I hope). I'm going to start with a 10 gallon I had collecting dust, a rio 200 power head, a heater, and a marine land 150 power filter. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do about lighting yet, I have a few ideas just no decisions right now. Ok now for my question should I make up some water for my tank before I add sand/rock or just wait until I have the sand/rock installed? I'm assuming that live rock/sand can't be out of the water for very long is this correct? also is there any books you would suggest as good beginner books? Thanks again for having such a great site with what I can tell are great people!!
Nick
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Posted: January 19 2010 at 9:26pm |
Nick,
First off, Welcome!
You should be able to put together a decent little tank with the equipment you've listed. You will want to find a quality light (T5 or power compacts).
When you get ready to set up your tank, I suggest you find someone local to you that will be doing a water change. Coordinate a time when you can pick up their "waste" water and use that to fill your tank. You should be able to get 10 gallons without much problem.
Then - go slow. Test often and watch your new tank take off!
Good luck!
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Posted: January 19 2010 at 9:32pm |
Thanks for the tip I'll have to do that!!
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Posted: January 19 2010 at 9:53pm |
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getting small cup of sand from some body will help to if u were closer you could have some of mine i would give you the water to. read mark peterson posts they will help out alot. good luck just go slow
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day light scares me im going back under
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Posted: January 19 2010 at 9:59pm |
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Welcome! If there's anything you need help with don't hesitate to ask. You really have found the best place on the web to ask and find answers.
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Posted: January 19 2010 at 10:00pm |
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Yeah I've read a lot of the posts by him its very very helpfull, and a lot of good information!!
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Posted: January 19 2010 at 11:49pm |
Thanks for the kind words.
And here is one of my small tanks, this was a 10 gal. Two powerheads, one 36W helios pink-blue PC, Utah Rock and a lot of coral frags made this worth about $300. 
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Posted: January 20 2010 at 7:01am |
Welcome Nick,
If your interested in setting up a 10 Gallon your welcome to come take a look at my 10 Gallon Clown tank and I can give you some live sand from another system as well. Here are some resources you may find intresting if you haven't seen them already.
Edited by bfessler - January 20 2010 at 7:01am
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