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reef17
06/10/2011, 07:13 PM
hey I am very new to all this and have almost no knowledge on how to set up a tank and was wandering where you got all your knowledge from and what i need to set a tank up.

Sk8r
06/10/2011, 07:20 PM
[welcome]
This is actually an easy question: we have it all written out for you. Read all the sticky notes above that are marked with a ***, and then ask anything that doesn't make sense to you.

thebkramer
06/10/2011, 07:25 PM
:bounce3: WELCOME TO RC & THE ADDICTION!! :bounce3:

as Sk8r said..
and here are my favs to give to "newbies"

New to RC
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1031074
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1696795
Capn's Log
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1786183
Sk8r's Blogs
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/blog.php?u=116634

Lots and Lots of Research is step one :)
it gives you a better idea on what you may want.. looking & reading reefers build threads can also be great with learning.. start making lists.. and above all Have Patience!!
and as always.. The RC family is always here for ya!! :bounce3:

reef17
06/10/2011, 08:28 PM
thank you for your help

OregonReefer
06/10/2011, 08:37 PM
To add to the above...

Most of us spend way too many hours reading here. Somehow, even for me, it starts to sink in ;)

dzfish17
06/10/2011, 08:53 PM
There is also a good book for beginners by Michael S. Paletta... The New Marine Aquarium. The book has some good stocking advice for newbies too.

wizzbane15
06/10/2011, 11:46 PM
...so, how robust is your bank account>? You could probably save money by picking up a drug habit instead.

j/k on the drug habit thing.... In the immortal words of Alice Cooper, welcome to our nightmare

Lynnmw1208
06/11/2011, 08:58 AM
Definitely use the search function as you'll find answers to specific topics you want to learn about. Before I started, I read for hours and hours on this forum learning about mistakes others have made and certain things I should do. I must have spent about 3-4 months before I even set up my tank reading. Definitely a good thing that you are here! :)

Michael
06/11/2011, 09:06 AM
To add to the above...

Most of us spend way too many hours reading here. ;)



:lol: yup your 100% there hehe

mike5051
06/11/2011, 10:07 PM
...so, how robust is your bank account>? You could probably save money by picking up a drug habit instead.

j/k on the drug habit thing.... In the immortal words of Alice Cooper, welcome to our nightmare

LOL, I have to drink so that I can get some sleep without thinking about the tank.:)

Ducati 911
06/12/2011, 01:28 PM
LOL, I have to drink so that I can get some sleep without thinking about the tank.:)

hahaha ^^^

Seahorse NJRC
06/12/2011, 01:38 PM
I read the Conscientious Marine Aquarist and got 101 Marine Fishes.