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07-08-2008, 06:45 PM
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| | Plankton
Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 28
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 |  Hi, A Newbie
Hello,
My name is Chadwick...I am a student living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am a 100% newbie when it comes to salt-water fish. I currently own nothing...so I am hear to learn as much as I can about the subject, recommendation for equipment, species, feeding, etc. I spent a little bit of time talking to my mom's boyfriend about the salt-water aquarium he had several years ago and it peaked my interest. Hope to meet some new people...possibly from the Pittsburgh area.
Thanks,
Chadwick  | 
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07-08-2008, 06:48 PM
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| | Montipora Capricornis
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Chester, Pa Age: 23
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i live in the philadelphia area. Just like you I knew nothing back in January. I did a lot of research and asked a lot of questions. Now I have a nice 55 gallon set up going with some corals and fish. Everything will seem overwhelming right now, but learn and heed advice. You will begin to understand things pretty soon. You biggest decision will be lighting, it depends on what you want in your tank, but that comes later. if you have any questions just ask, if you want info on my setup and what mistakes i did feel free to message me. Welcome!
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Equipment: 55 gal, Remora Skimmer w/ maxi jet 1200 pump, 4x54w T5 lighting, 2 super actinics, 2 12,000K actinic white bulbs, 55+ lbs fiji live rock...
Inhabitants: Ocellaris Clownfish, Yellow Tailed Damsel, Six Line Wrasse, Yellow Watchman Goby, 3 Chromis, Crocea Clam, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Corals: Zoas, Yellow Fiji Leather, Pineapple Brain, Frogspawn, Pearl Bubble, Blastomussa Merleti, Monti, GSP, Green Psammacora | |
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07-08-2008, 06:49 PM
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| | Montipora Capricornis
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Chester, Pa Age: 23
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I should say in my opinion lighting is the biggest choice | |
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07-08-2008, 06:49 PM
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| | Fire Shrimp
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Modesto,Cali Age: 29
Posts: 304
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aeboi80  Hello,
My name is Chadwick...I am a student living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am a 100% newbie when it comes to salt-water fish. I currently own nothing...so I am hear to learn as much as I can about the subject, recommendation for equipment, species, feeding, etc. I spent a little bit of time talking to my mom's boyfriend about the salt-water aquarium he had several years ago and it peaked my interest. Hope to meet some new people...possibly from the Pittsburgh area.
Thanks,
Chadwick | Well Chadwick not from the Pa , but welcome. You found the right spot to learn. EVERYONE here is super cool. no jerks here. Read, Read , and read some more. I'm sure Omard will show up with his normal welcome post. VERY helpful he is. Anyways good luck. | |
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07-08-2008, 06:53 PM
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| | Fire Goby
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Garden Creek,VA
Posts: 1,331
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Howdy and welcome to 3Reef! | |
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07-08-2008, 06:54 PM
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| | Gnarly Old Codfish
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Silverdale, Washington Age: 59
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_________ AG "125," AquaC EV 180, 30 gal sump, "SCWD", 80 lbs LR, CoralSeaLife "Moonlite" Hood, PFO 250W HQI Mini-Pendant (SPS HQI 14000k bulb)
12 Gallon NanoCube - 24w stock PC 50/50 light "...nothing good ever happens fast in a reef tank, only bad things happen fast..."
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07-08-2008, 07:15 PM
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| | Fire Shrimp
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Modesto,Cali Age: 29
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See there he is. Good luck again. | |
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07-08-2008, 07:33 PM
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| | Feather Duster
Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 207
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welcome | |
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07-08-2008, 11:41 PM
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| | Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone
Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Redmond OR Age: 35
Posts: 728
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I will say being a very big newbie also only having my tank for 1 month. Find someone in your area that can help you make big decissions because if you have someone to help you it makes it a lot easier. This group of people is very helpful but not all of us can go to the store with you. Also make friends with your LFS....they will be a great help to but find a store that you like. There are many stores but if you find one you trust that is very helpful also!  Sorry for spelling errors...spell check isn't working for me right now! | 
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