my first aquarium (55 gallon)

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  1. Indiana Boy

    Indiana Boy Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Hi, i am a new 3reef user. this is my first saltwater aquarium. its a 55 gallon with about 80-90 lbs of live rock. i am using an odyssea t5 fixture, and a Rena canister filter along with a hang on proein skimmer. i am excited for my tank to finish cycling so i can begin reefing. please let me know what you think.
    thanks,
    JP
     

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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Looking good Indiana boy

    aquascaping looks very natural - is it all live rock?
    how long has it been set up now?

    Steve
     
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  3. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    In your immediate reefing future, I for see lots and lots of corals. Hello and welcome to the 3reef fam.
     
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  4. Jim522

    Jim522 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Looks like your off to a good start. Take your time and ask lots of questions.
    And welcome to 3reef!
     
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  5. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    I love all that rock.
     
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  6. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    Your off to a good start! What do you have in their for flow?
     
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  7. Indiana Boy

    Indiana Boy Coral Banded Shrimp

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    thank you all for your comments. i have about 80 lbs of rock. around 60 of it is live rock. i currently have one powerhead and the output from my canister filter (350gph). its been going for two weeks now and i have a clean up crew. 3 turbo snails. 10 red legs, 10 nasarrius (SP??) snails
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  8. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    looking good. glad you joined and welcome to 3 reef :)
     
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  9. Big Red

    Big Red Plankton

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    Hello and Welcome to 3 reef. Looks great! Any ideas on what you are going to buy once you finish cycling?
     
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  10. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    The tank looks good. be sure to attach (cement/glue) any smaller corals that you add. Those turbo snails will knock them over.
     
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