how do you do it

[Anonymous]

I second the LFS job thing. I got my first completely set up 125 with all eqipment, rocks, the whole shebang for 400 bucks because some guy had to move the next day. Two years later I'm running both stores. Go figure.

Glenn

 

[Lunchbucket]

don't worry about doing a big tank. i had a 55gal but tore it down because of college and moving. i now have a 10gal, and it isn't hard at all. just feed dayly, and change 2gals/week. nothing to it.

make sure you know your stuff because i am sure you could mess it up real easy. i have never had a problem and i am confident i won't have a major one either.

any ?'s on nano's just go to www.nano-reef.com
later
Lunchbucket

 

[naesco]

SPC
Do you mean we can actually post a message on the same thread without the shegoat surfacing?

 

[whirley]

If you have to buy, buy ONLINE.

If you can, DIY.

Dump the core $$$ into lights, and a good RO unit.

Buy Used.. I just bought a 75 gallon tank for $50!

That's my advice..

Goto College, get a degree that's worth something...(like computers... ;-) )
and make $$$.

Watch out for the marriage/kids factor!!! That'll suck everything down the drain..

whirley

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[Anonymous]

naesco - You're lucky I don't have the pic. All praise the all powerful She-Goat.

 

[bigtank]

I am 17 and have a 70 gallon reef. It has cost over 3 grand, all out of my own pocket (thanks Albertsons). This is a very expensive hobby and it does take a lot of research and effort to get going and be successful. Some advice:

1. Get quality equipment. Please. You will save tons of money in the long run. This is especially true with lighting and skimmers.

2. Ask lots of questions and most importantly, read, read, read. The people on this board have nothing to gain from giving advice. You will learn a whole lot on message boards.

3. Don't believe everything you read. For example, Marc Weiss products are worthless despite the fancy advertising.

I got my tank almost a year ago, after months of planning and saving up for it. I have purchased most of the livestock at the LFS, but most of the dry goods and equipment online because it is much cheaper.

It is almost impossible to have a reef, or even a fish only setup, without a job. Work hard and you will reap the rewards.

 

[MarkS]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by bigtank:
<strong>2. Ask lots of questions and most importantly, read, read, read. The people on this board have nothing to gain from giving advice. You will learn a whole lot on message boards.

3. Don't believe everything you read. For example, Marc Weiss products are worthless despite the fancy advertising.
</strong><hr></blockquote>

And don't get #2 and #3 confused. What you read here, you can believe. What you read "out there" you need to be cautious of.

Mark