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04-27-2008, 07:43 PM
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| | Plankton
Join Date: Apr 2008
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 |  would like to start a saltwater tank
Hey all, i have a couple tanks that are all fresh water... well i thinks its time that i venture into the world of saltwater, so i was jus wondering if anyone could help me with what i need to set it up.. i have a brand new 29 gallon tank that i am wanting to set up with salt i think i want to do a couple of fish and alot of soft corals to start... so if anyone could give me a list of everything i need an a rough estimate of what everything would cost i already have a light setup its a 4 bulb t5 flouresence light.. help please... | 
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04-27-2008, 07:49 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ohio Age: 32
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Welcome to 3Reef>>>>>>
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04-27-2008, 07:53 PM
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| | Peppermint Shrimp
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Seattle area Age: 36
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Your lights are probably good, but posting about what you need to do is an exhaustive process. There is a lot you need to learn in a short time to assure the best start for your tank. I suggest reading this 3reef article first. It may give you a jump start to a successful salt water aquarium. 3reef.com - Forums for coral reef aquariums, salt water fish, corals, inverts, protein skimmers, aquarium lighting and more! - 3reef Articles - Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's - How to set up your very own saltwater aquarium in six pages
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04-27-2008, 07:58 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Age: 39
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Or/and try this web site, Saltwater Aquarium Setup Guide Welcome aboard. Luna _________ 9YR OLD 90G 30G w/d Mag18 150G skimmer 692w MH,yel&kole tang,foxface,midas&convict blenny,B&G chromies,Blk/yel fin chromie blackcap,nemo,neon goby,6line; Blastomussa Merleti,Acan ,BUBBLE,Torch,LTA, Goniopora(2), Acropora(2),Brain, Moon, assort zoas, yel& G star polyps, R&G open brain, P&B ricordia, montiporas, cup&candy corals, enias,B/G mush,flower ane(2), cherry red mussa, dusters,cleaning crew  | |
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04-27-2008, 08:38 PM
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| | Gigas Clam
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rocklin
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welcome, yeah i would suggest just looking at websites and learning alot, then posting threads of specific questions so that we can help you easier! | |
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04-27-2008, 08:42 PM
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| | Teardrop Maxima Clam
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Garden Creek,VA
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Welcome to 3Reef!
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04-27-2008, 08:59 PM
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| | Gnarly Old Codfish
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Silverdale, Washington Age: 58
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04-29-2008, 07:01 PM
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| | Sea Dragon
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Parma Ohio Age: 27
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welcome and good luck, my first saltwater was a 29. My only regret was not getting the 40 breeder. More depth space...might wanna consider upgrading already, lol. | |
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