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  1. Executivelevel

    Executivelevel Peppermint Shrimp

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    welcome to 3reef, you'll like it here!!
     
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  3. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3reef. Glad to have you aboard.
     
  4. jimw369

    jimw369 Fire Shrimp

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    Hey Mucci!

    How ya doing? Good to see you join us. Plenty of people here to help you out.

    Watch out for this guy called Tangster. Has fangs 2 feet long and trys to over simplify everything. Takes all the fun out of the hobby.;)
     
  5. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Tony,

    Here are some links to study up on while waiting for tank startup...

    Looks overwhelming...but lots of repetition and pretty simple once you see through it all.






    Knowing How to Set Up a Marine Aquarium, Adam Blundell M.S.

    Your First Reef aquarium: How to Create a Miniature Coral Reef System at Home.
    by J. Charles Delbeek B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc.

    About.com - Saltwater Aquariums 101 "Getting Started" FREE Email Course

    Thinking about setting up a saltwater aquarium? (melevsreef.com)

    An Introduction to the Marine Aquarium Hobby (Part 1) - Associated Content (Parrothead)

    An Introduction to the Marine Aquarium Hobby (Part 2) - Associated Content (Parrothead)

    "Getting Started" - Mike Paletta

    A List Of Good Beginner Fish

    Fish To Be Avoided - I

    Fish To Be Avoided - II

    Your Aquarium Cleanup Crew






    by J. Charles Delbeek​


    "They are mysterious guests from an exotic world. Unlike anything else we keep in an aquarium, they represent the essence of the coral reefs that we try to duplicate in our living rooms. Our success at this effort depends greatly on how well we understand these unusual life forms.

    Unfortunately, for the average hobbyist, the increased availability of these animals is not matched by the information available concerning their biology and care. Too often, hobbyists know more about who manufactures their aquarium equipment than basic biological information, or proper identification of the animals they are striving to keep. And yet, without this information it is difficult to provide the optimum conditions that will allow them to grow and reproduce."



    Answers to Everything!




    Learn to Live With It

    Adam Blundell M.S. ​


    "...As surprising as it may seem your tank will look ugly at first. This happens to all new marine aquariums as they cycle through their initial filtration phase. Your tank may go brown, and then green, and then red, and then just look junky. It happens. Consequently the one coral you really want to keep may not live. You may struggle to raise the prize fish you originally intended to acquire. It's okay; just learn to love whatever is working for you. Remember, not only is this a hobby, but we are keeping living ecosystems. Special efforts should be put forth to enjoy and appreciate what we are keeping, whatever it may be. It takes time and patience to turn a glass box full of rock into a beautiful, thriving reef tank..."




    ;D​




    Good Luck!

    Scott
     
  6. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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  7. glampka

    glampka Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Mooch, you just can't sit still can you??
    Welcome buddy!