Ultimate Newbie Guide

Discussion in 'New To The Hobby' started by anpgp, Apr 3, 2010.

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  1. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    I'm glad there are still people getting some good use out of this write-up.
     
    anpgp, Dec 3, 2011
    anpgp, Dec 3, 2011
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  2. 20ducks

    20ducks Astrea Snail

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    I'm a sponge for knowledge....your post has helped a newbie: me! Thank you
     
    20ducks, Dec 18, 2011
    20ducks, Dec 18, 2011
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  3. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    Awsome Awsome Awsome. This has all the basic information to get started!
     
    Mawnkey, Dec 18, 2011
    Mawnkey, Dec 18, 2011
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  4. Destimondia

    Destimondia Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    wait, i'm a really stupid newbie, but do you have to run a regular filter with the skimmer? and the beginning cycle, do you still need a filter running???
     
    Destimondia, Dec 28, 2011
    Destimondia, Dec 28, 2011
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  5. SnooknRedz

    SnooknRedz Vlamingii Tang

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    Not sure what a "regular" filter is. If by something with HOB, no, thats what the sump takes care of. All your filtration needs.
     
    SnooknRedz, Dec 28, 2011
    SnooknRedz, Dec 28, 2011
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  6. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    May i politely suggest, after reading some issues the past few days, that one of the first things you buy for a tank is a heater, or two, and at least 2 thermometers! And that when issues arise, the thermometer should be the first thing checked!
     
    cosmo, Jan 12, 2012
    cosmo, Jan 12, 2012
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  7. NanoMano

    NanoMano Gigas Clam

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    I agree I just spent the last 2 days with a few other users on another forum trying to aid someone with issues and today finally they checked and found they're heaters werent working. could have lost a lot less stock if it had been check to begin with
     
    NanoMano, Jan 12, 2012
    NanoMano, Jan 12, 2012
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  8. jmann124

    jmann124 Feather Duster

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    Great write up. I'm nearing the time to add water and start cycling myself and this helps so much. If anyone has a moment, you can check out my build thread here and give any advice or correct any issues you see.
     
    jmann124, Apr 23, 2012
    jmann124, Apr 23, 2012
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  9. TheFreediver

    TheFreediver Plankton

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    very helpful for all of us the newbies

    Very helpful
    Just learning all the SWFT
    will be installing my first during the next couple of weeks
    an I'm already addicted.
    Can stop reading
    Best
    Ed
     
    TheFreediver, May 26, 2012
    TheFreediver, May 26, 2012
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  10. Ryan Duchatel

    Ryan Duchatel Millepora

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    I am new to salt water and I will definately benefit from this thread. Thanks for putting in the time and effort to make the hobby alot easier for beginners. I definately appreciate it!
     
    Ryan Duchatel, Jun 11, 2012
    Ryan Duchatel, Jun 11, 2012
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