Wanted: Items to start my first reef tank (Tank/Stand/Equipment/ect)

Nataliek2270 · 07/13/2009, 03:37 PM

Hey all! Wanted to start acquiring everything I need for my first reef tank. Thanks to everyone who has helped enable me

I have someone who has tons of great stuff but of course he is 2 hours away

I want to start with a 55 gallon but if anyone has a set up thats a bit bigger or smaller let me know. I already have lights but I have literally nothing else! Send me a pm or post what you have that you would like to get rid of, thanks!

Natalie

NeveSSL · 07/13/2009, 03:47 PM

There was a guy selling a 58g for a good price. Can't remember his name, but it should be just a page or two back. I would HIGHLY recommend the 58 over the 55 because the 55 is only 12.5" deep, which trust me, makes it a pain to aquascape!

Brandon

james3370 · 07/13/2009, 03:53 PM

not to mention that the majority of 55s are tempered on all sides so drilling for overflow & such can't be done.

if ya need 3/4" ball valves, i have 6 laying around i'm not gonna use

commonstranger · 07/13/2009, 04:48 PM

Natalie trust me and watch how many people will agree with me when I say : Get a reef ready tank. I would buy the biggest tank I could comfortably afford. A larger water volume is easy to manitain and you will thank yourself later. I will be selling some rock soon I guess thats about all I could help with besides livestock and you probably need to let your tank mature before you put SPS in IMO.

andywe · 07/13/2009, 05:06 PM

Well, RR is some peoples opinion. I ,like RR for large tnaks, but small ones doesn't really matter. RR is a more expensive way for a small tank. It depends on your budget and preference. I just took down a tank an now have an external overflow, and a sump large enough to handle a 55. I also, happen to have a 55 lying on the floor in my garage empty. So let me see..I have a 55 gal tank, reeflo overflow, sump w/built in skimmer that does a pretty darn good job, return pump....hmmm..

let me know if your interested.

Nataliek2270 · 07/13/2009, 05:07 PM

You are definitly right about waiting on livestock commonstranger, I want to have the tank running for a while before I start throwing in my new inhabitants.

NeveSSL, thanks for the info about the 58G- I had looked at that too but alas, it has been sold.

James, thanks for the offer, and as soon as I figure out what I would use them for, I will let you know if I need one! I feel totally clueless and that made me laugh for a good while

Thanks all!

Natalie

Nataliek2270 · 07/13/2009, 05:09 PM

I'll send you a pm andywe

andywe · 07/13/2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally posted by Nataliek2270
I'll send you a pm andywe

I will look for it Natalie.

Ya see James!! good things come from when I swap one tank for another. BTW, the 24 I bought last night is already up, running, and pupulated LOL...and before you yell, I used the sand, rock, and water from my 20L frag tank which I replaced with the 24 nanocube.

james3370 · 07/13/2009, 05:18 PM

yeah, sooooo tempted to buy one of those 24 barebones...if only i had dimensions from somebody to see what i need for the led fixture

LOL

andywe · 07/13/2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally posted by james3370
yeah, sooooo tempted to buy one of those 24 barebones...if only i had dimensions from somebody to see what i need for the led fixture
LOL

You lil S__T! I was jsut typing those into a PM for you but now I am gonna make you wait! HAH!

james3370 · 07/13/2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by Nataliek2270
James, thanks for the offer, and as soon as I figure out what I would use them for, I will let you know if I need one! I feel totally clueless and that made me laugh for a good while

Thanks all!

Natalie

the 3/4" ball valves would be used in any 3/4" pvc that you would either need to control the amount of flow thru (reactors etc) or turn off/on completely (pumps)

typically 3/4 is an average size used on return lines to the tank on average sized tanks. the ball valves i have run about $6/each at lowes & i have 6 of them....but no need for them or receipt to return so they can be had for cheap if ya need 'em LOL

james3370 · 07/13/2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by andywe
You lil S__T! I was jsut typing those into a PM for you but now I am gonna make you wait! HAH!

gsusfreak · 07/13/2009, 07:42 PM

natalie, would you be interested in a 90 gallon setup?...im gonna be moving soon, probably in the next few weeks....but haven't made up my mine if i want to get out of the hobby for now.....i'll be posting more info soon, so keep an eye out

skirossi · 07/13/2009, 07:54 PM

Would you be interested in a 40 breeder? It has a custom built stand and hood, and has a 20 gallon (IIRC) sump.

Nataliek2270 · 07/13/2009, 08:26 PM

I'll pm you here in just a second skirossi for more info...

I will keep my eye out gsusfreak, I know I would love a 90, but budgets are tight and I'm saving up without the husbands help

Thanks for the heads up!

TitansFan · 07/13/2009, 09:46 PM

I have a 65 gallon reef ready with sump, plumbing, stand, and canopy for $200.

james3370 · 07/13/2009, 09:51 PM

apparantly, it's a buyers market

LOL

Nataliek2270 · 07/13/2009, 10:11 PM

I know James, but then again, I think that with this obsession everyone has smaller unused tanks and equipment because when the bug hits you, it hits you HARD

You quickly find yourself with a 200 gallon deluxe setup with half of the caribbean in your living room! And it seems that everyone in this passion is very understanding because we all were newbies just like I am right now. I am getting way too philosophical for my own good, that's the whisky and coke talking. Have to have my night cap on mondays

Anywho, you all are great, I sure am glad I married someone from Nashville, cuz memphis is the pits compared to this place!

Natalie

andywe · 07/13/2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by Nataliek2270
You quickly find yourself with a 200 gallon deluxe setup with half of the caribbean in your living room!

Natalie

Someone called my name..Nat, I ahve 8 tanks..2 of which are 180's. Some it hits hard..others....it sends to another planet

Let me know if you are interested in what I ahve got for you. Pricing is reasonable.

MVlk · 07/13/2009, 10:36 PM

Natalie, Nashville is definitely a great place to start in reefing. Great club as you can see here. My first Reef tank has been up for 9 months and it is filling out nicely... mostly due to the generosity of our club members.

Stay away from Andywe though... he has a bad case of 'more tank-itis' and it may be contagious.

I hang with him a lot and have found myself thinking a nano or two would be nice.

james3370 · 07/13/2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally posted by Nataliek2270
Anywho, you all are great, I sure am glad I married someone from Nashville, cuz memphis is the pits compared to this place!

Natalie

i remember somebody (can't remember where) called memphis the "armpit of TN...."

LOL

Nataliek2270 · 07/13/2009, 11:00 PM

haha that is so true Michael! I was just thinking about a nano for the kitchen in addition to my original ideas of a 55Gal, I will try to resist! Andywe must have the reefing version of swine flu! Anyone who comes in contact with him will immediately buy a fish tank

James, I believe the person who called memphis the armpit of tn was a wise and brilliant person, maybe confucius or einstein. I have to say I agree with these conclusions!

Mikeyjer · 07/14/2009, 01:09 AM

I've got a 55g for a reef, would I do it again in a 55? NO! It's just not wide enough!!!!! That's why I'll be taking it down next year. It's good depending on what you want in there, but for what I want, it does not work. It's only good if you just doing some LPS, zoas, or some softies. Not much more then that.....

supertech99 · 07/14/2009, 07:25 AM

Titans fan! thats an amazing deal! wow!

shanealanbeaty · 07/14/2009, 08:52 AM

If you decide to go 55, I have a canopy top in excellent condtion that I would part with very reasonably.

07/13/2009, 03:37 PM	#1
Nataliek2270 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 100	Wanted: Items to start my first reef tank (Tank/Stand/Equipment/ect) Hey all! Wanted to start acquiring everything I need for my first reef tank. Thanks to everyone who has helped enable me I have someone who has tons of great stuff but of course he is 2 hours away I want to start with a 55 gallon but if anyone has a set up thats a bit bigger or smaller let me know. I already have lights but I have literally nothing else! Send me a pm or post what you have that you would like to get rid of, thanks! Natalie

07/13/2009, 03:47 PM	#2
NeveSSL Got tubes? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 7,250	There was a guy selling a 58g for a good price. Can't remember his name, but it should be just a page or two back. I would HIGHLY recommend the 58 over the 55 because the 55 is only 12.5" deep, which trust me, makes it a pain to aquascape! Brandon __________________ I am proof that post count is not directly proportional to "reef IQ". Zip Ties = Reef Duck Tape Geek it till it MHz!!! Current Tank Info: Currently tankless.

07/13/2009, 03:53 PM	#3
james3370 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: US ARMY - El Paso TX Posts: 3,688	not to mention that the majority of 55s are tempered on all sides so drilling for overflow & such can't be done. if ya need 3/4" ball valves, i have 6 laying around i'm not gonna use __________________ Yes I hear voices in my head, but they speak spanish so I can't understand anything they say. there's no place like 127.0.0.1 It's a shame that stupidity isn't painful.... Current Tank Info: currently tankless....but planning an AIO

07/13/2009, 04:48 PM	#4
commonstranger Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 1,333	Natalie trust me and watch how many people will agree with me when I say : Get a reef ready tank. I would buy the biggest tank I could comfortably afford. A larger water volume is easy to manitain and you will thank yourself later. I will be selling some rock soon I guess thats about all I could help with besides livestock and you probably need to let your tank mature before you put SPS in IMO. __________________ My drug dog is smarter than your honor student. I'll keep my Guns,Money and Freedom. You can keep the "Change". Current Tank Info: New 180 in building stages

07/13/2009, 05:18 PM	#9
james3370 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: US ARMY - El Paso TX Posts: 3,688	yeah, sooooo tempted to buy one of those 24 barebones...if only i had dimensions from somebody to see what i need for the led fixture LOL __________________ Yes I hear voices in my head, but they speak spanish so I can't understand anything they say. there's no place like 127.0.0.1 It's a shame that stupidity isn't painful.... Current Tank Info: currently tankless....but planning an AIO

07/13/2009, 05:06 PM	#5
andywe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mt Juliet, TN Posts: 2,561	Well, RR is some peoples opinion. I ,like RR for large tnaks, but small ones doesn't really matter. RR is a more expensive way for a small tank. It depends on your budget and preference. I just took down a tank an now have an external overflow, and a sump large enough to handle a 55. I also, happen to have a 55 lying on the floor in my garage empty. So let me see..I have a 55 gal tank, reeflo overflow, sump w/built in skimmer that does a pretty darn good job, return pump....hmmm.. let me know if your interested.

07/13/2009, 05:07 PM	#6
Nataliek2270 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 100	You are definitly right about waiting on livestock commonstranger, I want to have the tank running for a while before I start throwing in my new inhabitants. NeveSSL, thanks for the info about the 58G- I had looked at that too but alas, it has been sold. James, thanks for the offer, and as soon as I figure out what I would use them for, I will let you know if I need one! I feel totally clueless and that made me laugh for a good while Thanks all! Natalie

07/13/2009, 05:09 PM	#7
Nataliek2270 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 100	I'll send you a pm andywe

07/13/2009, 07:42 PM	#13
gsusfreak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: antioch Posts: 1,460	natalie, would you be interested in a 90 gallon setup?...im gonna be moving soon, probably in the next few weeks....but haven't made up my mine if i want to get out of the hobby for now.....i'll be posting more info soon, so keep an eye out __________________ -john Current Tank Info: 90 gal reef, 33 gal dart frog tank, and a bunch of empty nano tanks in the garage

07/13/2009, 07:54 PM	#14
skirossi Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brunswick, Maine Posts: 118	Would you be interested in a 40 breeder? It has a custom built stand and hood, and has a 20 gallon (IIRC) sump.

07/13/2009, 08:26 PM	#15
Nataliek2270 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 100	I'll pm you here in just a second skirossi for more info... I will keep my eye out gsusfreak, I know I would love a 90, but budgets are tight and I'm saving up without the husbands help Thanks for the heads up!

07/13/2009, 09:46 PM	#16
TitansFan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 1,362	I have a 65 gallon reef ready with sump, plumbing, stand, and canopy for $200.

07/13/2009, 09:51 PM	#17
james3370 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: US ARMY - El Paso TX Posts: 3,688	apparantly, it's a buyers market LOL __________________ Yes I hear voices in my head, but they speak spanish so I can't understand anything they say. there's no place like 127.0.0.1 It's a shame that stupidity isn't painful.... Current Tank Info: currently tankless....but planning an AIO

07/13/2009, 10:11 PM	#18
Nataliek2270 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 100	I know James, but then again, I think that with this obsession everyone has smaller unused tanks and equipment because when the bug hits you, it hits you HARD You quickly find yourself with a 200 gallon deluxe setup with half of the caribbean in your living room! And it seems that everyone in this passion is very understanding because we all were newbies just like I am right now. I am getting way too philosophical for my own good, that's the whisky and coke talking. Have to have my night cap on mondays Anywho, you all are great, I sure am glad I married someone from Nashville, cuz memphis is the pits compared to this place! Natalie Last edited by Nataliek2270; 07/13/2009 at 10:21 PM.

07/13/2009, 10:36 PM	#20
MVlk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mount Juliet, TN Posts: 1,531	Natalie, Nashville is definitely a great place to start in reefing. Great club as you can see here. My first Reef tank has been up for 9 months and it is filling out nicely... mostly due to the generosity of our club members. Stay away from Andywe though... he has a bad case of 'more tank-itis' and it may be contagious. I hang with him a lot and have found myself thinking a nano or two would be nice. __________________ Michael Visit my homepage for my build thread. Hey.. it's just my opinion... I could be wrong... Current Tank Info: None

07/13/2009, 11:00 PM	#22
Nataliek2270 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 100	haha that is so true Michael! I was just thinking about a nano for the kitchen in addition to my original ideas of a 55Gal, I will try to resist! Andywe must have the reefing version of swine flu! Anyone who comes in contact with him will immediately buy a fish tank James, I believe the person who called memphis the armpit of tn was a wise and brilliant person, maybe confucius or einstein. I have to say I agree with these conclusions!

07/14/2009, 01:09 AM	#23
Mikeyjer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Antioch, TN Posts: 2,038	I've got a 55g for a reef, would I do it again in a 55? NO! It's just not wide enough!!!!! That's why I'll be taking it down next year. It's good depending on what you want in there, but for what I want, it does not work. It's only good if you just doing some LPS, zoas, or some softies. Not much more then that..... __________________ Michael Current Tank Info: I have a 75g FW, 55g Reef, 90g RR bowfront Reef. Also shopping for a bigger tank for upgrades....

07/14/2009, 07:25 AM	#24
supertech99 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: M'boro, TN Posts: 806	Titans fan! thats an amazing deal! wow! __________________ "I dId'nt mE*an to hy$jaCk yoUr thRead, I'm juSt rA.nDom" Current Tank Info: Oceanic RR 75gal mixed reef, asm skimmer, 8xT5 HO, Mag 5 return, K4/K1, jbj auto top off, 20L sump w/Fuge BRS media reactor & RKL

07/14/2009, 08:52 AM	#25
shanealanbeaty Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 184	If you decide to go 55, I have a canopy top in excellent condtion that I would part with very reasonably.