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Unread 04/30/2009, 05:23 PM   #176
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yea i was gonna go with a 29 with 20 as a sump but i think i better get some time in be for i try small tanks bigger is better
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that 125 gal you have listed would be an ideal tank to start with

I had plenty of years experinece with fresh water-- and I believe the largest tank I ever owned was 60 gals.
When I started salt water I started out with a 110gal and thought-- this is a pretty big tank---I hope I know what I am getting into here---at least that is what my wife said
The 110gal is too small now for my tangs--and hindsight I wish I had bought a 220g or even a 280gal. It would have been cheaper at that time rather then now with a complete upgrade.


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Unread 04/30/2009, 05:23 PM   #177
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Probably looking at a fish only with live rock no corals


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Unread 04/30/2009, 05:38 PM   #178
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Probably looking at a fish only with live rock no corals
I believe your question was about limitations with a 90 gal

You do have a lot of possiblities with angels, butterfly fish and anthias cardinals bartletts, ect ect.

As far as tangs go you would be able to have a small yellow tang and a few of the other species that in adult size only reach 7-9 inches.


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Unread 04/30/2009, 05:42 PM   #179
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I really would like to have an eel in there as far as what eel im looking at getting im not sure yet im a big fan of a yellow headed morray but I dont really know what other fish can go with him


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Unread 04/30/2009, 05:50 PM   #180
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I really would like to have an eel in there as far as what eel im looking at getting im not sure yet im a big fan of a yellow headed morray but I dont really know what other fish can go with him
I'm not sure but that is a pretty big predator of fish.

Here is a great idea for you to start your first thread---in the new to the reef forum ask the question
What other kinds of fish can I keep with a yellow headed morray

I be interested in the answers you get too

(mention that it is a 90gal fowlr tank)


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Unread 04/30/2009, 05:53 PM   #181
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Thanks capn youve been really helpful ill keep you posted


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Unread 04/30/2009, 06:04 PM   #182
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Thanks capn youve been really helpful ill keep you posted



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Unread 04/30/2009, 06:09 PM   #183
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yea i really want to use the 125 gal tank but my oscars are in there and ive had them for so long there like my kids


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Unread 04/30/2009, 06:22 PM   #184
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yea i really want to use the 125 gal tank but my oscars are in there and ive had them for so long there like my kids
kids, grand kids and loved partners---boy they sure can put the brakes on our hobby


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Unread 04/30/2009, 06:51 PM   #185
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yea thats for sure i was just looking at a 220 online man the wife will kill with the budget and all


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Unread 04/30/2009, 10:06 PM   #186
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hello, my names wil, and i have a 20g aqua euro usa nano tank.


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Unread 04/30/2009, 10:19 PM   #187
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hello, my names wil, and i have a 20g aqua euro usa nano tank.

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Unread 05/01/2009, 02:47 PM   #188
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Not sure if I am new here or not, but in any event, it's been a long time since I've read or posted on the board. Been keeping aquariums on and off since I was 8 or 9. First tank was a 5 1/2 gallon guppy tank that my dad killed off when he decided to use some industrial cleaner on it.

After college went the salt water route for 6-8 years and progressed to larger tanks. After I was married had a 200 gallon reef for a while. Moved and sold that one and went with Freshwater planted and discuss for about five years. That went away when I was divorced a few years ago. Just getting back into the hobby. A little more financially stable now so I'm going for all the bells and whistles this time around. Rimless reef, ACIII, T-5s, Vortechs.

Hobby has changed a good amount in the 10 years I've been away (no bio-balls). Never made sense to me anyway given all the surface area on the rock.

Looking forward to learning more. More of a lurker than a poster.


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Unread 05/01/2009, 02:52 PM   #189
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Glad your back posting here---your years of experience will be valuable asset for us all.


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Unread 05/01/2009, 03:22 PM   #190
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Hi, my name is Chris and I'm from Pennsylvania. I have a new 70 gallon tank and I'm just starting off. Looking forward to having some fun here and picking up advice.


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Unread 05/01/2009, 09:43 PM   #191
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Hi, my name is Chris and I'm from Pennsylvania. I have a new 70 gallon tank and I'm just starting off. Looking forward to having some fun here and picking up advice.

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We are looking forward to seeing pictures of your progress


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Unread 05/02/2009, 02:48 PM   #192
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Unread 05/02/2009, 03:25 PM   #193
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Thank you!
oh your very welcome
Seriously, you might consider starting your own tank build thread on here as soon as you can. That way it becomes an excellent reference for you as the hobby continues for you.


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Unread 05/02/2009, 04:38 PM   #194
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Newbie

Hello everyone,
I have had freshwater fish since I was a wee small lad, now I have made the giant ( money) leap to Saltwater fish.

I have always wanted to do saltwater but heard that it was very difficult and time consuming. Now that I am older I find that it is very difficult and time consuming AND expeisive to boot lol...

Anyway... my name is mark I live in Indiana and have had a 55 gallon reef tank up for about 3 months now. I have found some great information on this site and hope someday to be able to return the favor and help others out.




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Unread 05/02/2009, 04:54 PM   #195
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Mark--you already are returning the favour by becoming proactive and posting here


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Unread 05/02/2009, 10:02 PM   #196
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lol,
I am going to try and post instead of lurking like I have been for the past couple of months, there is just so much information here it takes a while to sort through it.

Tthere seems to be a lot, of really smart people here with years of experience in this hobby. will be kind of hard to compete with that

And thanks for the welcome


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Unread 05/03/2009, 12:21 AM   #197
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Can you post some pictures?

Thank you. i should have some pics up soon...


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Unread 05/03/2009, 12:39 AM   #198
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Hello everyone,
I have had freshwater fish since I was a wee small lad, now I have made the giant ( money) leap to Saltwater fish.

I have always wanted to do saltwater but heard that it was very difficult and time consuming. Now that I am older I find that it is very difficult and time consuming AND expeisive to boot lol...

Anyway... my name is mark I live in Indiana and have had a 55 gallon reef tank up for about 3 months now. I have found some great information on this site and hope someday to be able to return the favor and help others out.

hello mark nice to see you here on the forum


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Unread 05/03/2009, 08:05 AM   #199
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You might enjoy the discussion on this thread:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1630417


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Unread 05/03/2009, 08:20 AM   #200
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thanks for the link scott, certainely a very interesting subject thats for sure


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