[Michael]

Originally posted by OSUALUM78
Hello all

Newbie here

I currently work at Petco (a national pet store retailer in the States for those outside of the great USA), so I have very limited knowledge into the aquatic world. I'd quantify myself as a novice at best I guess (comparatively speaking to those whom have PHDs and what not).

Anyways, the wife wanted a small dog but changed her mind for a tank.

On order is a AGA (aka Aqueon) 75G single overflow (http://www.aqueonproducts.com/produc...w-overflow.htm)(48x18x20), with model 3 sump system, and sump overflow acc kit, stand, and I've got one set of versa glass top and another on the way too.

I initially would have done a 210G aggressive setup but have since decided that size is too much for me to deal with, especially if we ever have to move. In that setup I would have done a Humu (Picasso trigger), a Snowflake eel, a Volitan lion, maybe an angler, and maybe pink tail trigger or box puffer or something. Whatever. Moot point now. Not going to go that big (eventhough my store just clearanced the 210G dual overflow from $950 to $300 (tank, stand, glass, model 4 sump, 2 sump acc kits, and sales tax = just over $1300 for the initial 210G setup = enticing )

So you see above what I got on order and can't wait to get my reef setup going. Going for a community peaceful/possible semi-aggressive fish, and some anemone, LPS, SPS, brain corals, mushrooms, zoanthids, and or other polyps and corals. Just not really fond of leathers. Some stars and a LSB urchin may find its way in. Not decided on a cleanup crew yet, but will probably consist of some cleaner and sexy shrimp among them.

I am getting the 75G overflow tank for $200, the stand for $52, the glass for $3 per set, the sump for $415, and the sump acc kit for $77. Not a bad deal I guess.


Will need help with other "hardware" in getting my setup going for proper reef keeping, and I'm sure I'm going to have various other questions along the way. I am not trying to break the bank in doing this, which I guess is a not the right hobby or lifestyle to get into; and one would say why are you doing this then? My answer: because you only live this life once.

My list of books to help me along the way include (not buying from here, just examples of the books I know I will need among them):

http://www.amazon.com/PocketExpert-G.../dp/1890087386 (we rely on this one at work for us and for the customers' sake)

http://www.amazon.com/PocketExpert-G...ref=pd_sim_b_7 (we also use this one at work too)

http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Coral...sxp_grid_i_0_0

http://www.amazon.com/Corals-Quick-R...ref=pd_sxp_f_i

Any input on what I've got going so far is greatly appreciated

well im not familliar with the tank, perhaps waterkeeper or the capn can comment on it, however i think a 75 gallon tank is a good size, as for stock, well id slow down there, just take your time, forget about an anemone for a long time as well, i personally think 2 or 3 small peaceful fish and a nice selection of easier to keep corals would be a nice looking tank for you and its easy to maintain especially as your a novice, just add any stock slowly and dont rush it, it can take months to get a decent amount of stock in, hope you keep us informed of the progress and nice to see you here



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