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  1. coolridernum1

    coolridernum1 Feather Duster

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    Hello To All!

    I live in Wy and have been setting up my system for about 6 months now!

    I must say wow this is really a hardcore hobby i hope i can last so far so good.

    Ok the specs...

    *75 Gal. glass tank w/stand brand=Unknown
    *12est. Gal. Sump tank w/bio balls+filter media "filter 5pack brand=Odyssea"
    *Tiny skimmer "in sump" brand=Unknown
    *1325gph sump pump "est.700gph" brand=Odyssea
    *perm plumbing "in&out" brand=Lowe's
    *1200gal Overflow box brand=Odyssea
    *est. 40lbs of rock brand=Unknown
    *est. 120lbs of sand+crushed coral brand=Unknown
    *260 watts of power compact lighting w/blue LED's 2 12k+2 blue Actinic brand=Odyssea
    *1 1200power head brand=Aquarium systems
    *1 300gph est. in tank pump brand=Unknown
    *400 watt in tank heater brand=Unknown
    *1500 canister filter brand=PennPlax

    I think that's it.

    I've started getting this stuff at 09/15/08 and at 04/01/09 I filled it with water+salt...it's getting brownish/yellowish and starting to get green.

    I've never ever had a salt water tank let-a-lone any tank. I work part time making min-wage so I think I'm doing great!!
    I've read a few books about reefs and talked to a few people about it.
    That's a little about me :) and where I'm coming from.

    Thanks for reading,take care
    Mike
     
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  2. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    welcome to 3reef coolrider. im new also and this place is awesome. all your questions answered and help given by a whole wack of knowledgable aquarists here. lots of sound advice. good luck
     
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  3. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    Welcome to 3 reef!!! make sure you dont use tap water.
     
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  4. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    welcome to 3reef
     
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  5. accentstencil

    accentstencil Bristle Worm

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    Welcome, you've come to the right place, I've learned so much in my short time here.
     
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  6. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    Welcome to the site.
    Welcome to the hobby.
     
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  7. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Welcome to 3reef!
     
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  8. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    Welcome, If you are handy with tools you can save cash with the "I made this" section.
     
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  9. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    welcome to 3 reef

    Steve
     
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    kingterra Skunk Shrimp

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    welcome to the reef
     
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