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06-09-2007, 09:06 PM
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| Child of the Sea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Afton, New York
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I relize this and this would be my first "reef" tank but won't be my first saltwater. Right now I have a 20 gal with a tomato clown and a feather duster after reading on how hard it would be to take care of I might go with a smaller 54 gal. corner tank to start with. Money is not an issue as I am willing to do things right the first time. thanks for all the info it was great and I hope to get more from this site. =] -Kevin |
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06-09-2007, 10:49 PM
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| Mima  Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far Rockaway
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Wow! Wish I could say that. 
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06-11-2007, 09:15 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC
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Kevin, I'd suggest starting with a 120 gallon. It's a great size for a reef, and not so big that you'll kill yourself trying to take care of it. Think of it as a tank to learn on. You can alway upgrade to a larger tank and keep the pieces you have grown out. the equipment list deepwater gave will be about the same on a well set up 120. my list would be, 2 250watt de or se MH bulbs in luminarc reflectors 2 6000 tunzes on a contoller sump with a decent skimmer (there are many to choose from now) a return pump, also many more to choose from. 1/3 hp chiller or to be really cool (  )one of these,http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/cat...Path=40_43_205 a doser for two part additives (b-ionic) either the aquamedic or liter meter a full set of salifert test kits some good books, reef volume 3 is a great start. these are just the basics to get started off in the right direction. |
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06-12-2007, 05:52 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upper east
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How in the world does a 15 y/o say "money is not an issue?" Or even think about a tank that big? What do you do for a living kid, and are they hiring? My 34g easily took over 2 grand just to get it cycling. |
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06-14-2007, 10:10 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: middletown, orange county
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Kevin, welcome to MR. Its nice to see the youger genoration getting into the hobby. Remember reading and patience is the key to success in this hobby. As Jahle responded a 120 is a nice size and you could get some cool fish in there as well. I wish good luck w/ your venture. With money not bieng and issue are your parents willing to adopt ? I am house broken and I could probably do some tricks if I ttried lol j/k Good luck !!!!!!!!!!!!! and keep us updated.
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