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08-18-2005, 03:50 PM
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| | Fire Worm
Join Date: Aug 2005
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 |  Newbie with new tank
OK, I finally got my tank last night--still need to clean it out well but thought I would post some info anyway.
My tank is 47.4 gallons and it came with a Aquatech 20-40 120vAC .17amp 60Hz filter.
This filter was used for FWF and I am assuming that a new system will need to be bought.
Please keep in mind that, with the exception of size, this is strictly a beginner tank. No drilling, overflows, refugiums, etc. I barely have room for the tank!
I only plan to keep 2-3 soft corals, 2-3 LPSs, 3-4 fish, clean up critters galore. Eventually would like to get a clam and a sea cucumber to help with the sand issues.
I have figured out a few shortcuts, but those mostly deal with getting the LR and LS. Below is equipment need list and if somebody has some of it that has been lying around for a while and is willing to part with it cheap, please pm me. I don't need or want high end high dollar equipment-if there is a cheap knock off that works as well as the original that is good enough for me. OK, here it goes
Hood with reef lighting capabilities that is 48 inches long (from inside)
Heaters
Skimmer
Pump
Filter
I would rather try to buy used stuff before buying new stuff so that the other does not eventually wind up in landfills. The only stipulation is that the equipment needs to be in good working order still (your tank outgrew the current equipment).
Hope all of this makes sense.
Anne | 
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08-20-2005, 04:16 AM
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| | Feather Duster
Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: oakley, CA,California
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| Re: Newbie with new tank
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300 tank 2x40gl sumps protein skimmer euro-reef , sea swirl 4 -1700rio with red sea wave maker. mag 9.5 and mag18.lights 20,000k 3 400w mh x 2-196w vho by Hamilton 72in.. | |
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08-20-2005, 07:02 AM
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| | Whip-Lash Squid
Join Date: May 2004 Location: PhillySuburbs, Pennsylvania Age: 41
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| Re: Newbie with new tank
 Welcome to 3 Reef Anne! Where do you hail from? Perhaps I can find your local reef club. They are goldmines for used equipment and such (plus no shipping charges!) _________  I Love My Sig By John Hawkins!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date Started 9/04 58 gallon Oceanic Tank, 20 gal DIY sump/fuge w/ Kent Marine Auto top-off, Air Water Ice RO/DI, 10,000 K 175 W MH, 2 VHO 03's 96W each, AquaC EV 120 Skimmer
80 lbs LR, DSB in FUGE, 1 - 2 " LS in tank
Black Brittle Star, Chevron Tang, Crocea Clam, red & green Lobophyllia, Frogspawn, Porites Frag, Caulastrea Frag, Green Ricordia, Asst. Zoas, hermits, astreas, stomatellas, fighting conch | |
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08-21-2005, 07:13 PM
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| | 3reef Sponsor
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Age: 32
Posts: 334
   | Re: Newbie with new tank
Welcome to 3Reef Anne, Good luck with the setup!!! _________ Your #1 Source for Fauna Marin, GHL/Profilux, ZEOvit & Hagen Products!
Specializing in Rare & Exotic Animals "Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true." -Leon J. Suenes | |
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01-29-2006, 11:42 AM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 43
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How'd you make out with the tank and all the equipment you needed? Did you stock it yet? What do you have? | |
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01-31-2006, 05:35 AM
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| | Feather Duster
Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: oakley, CA,California
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 no pictures yet???? | |
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well good luck anne. 
post some pictures when you set up the tank 
