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10/12/2003, 07:42 PM
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Day by day log of a newbies 30 gallon, TBS startup tank
I am starting up a 30 gallon reef tank using the TBS "package". It thought it might be nice to document my progress. Here is my first picture. All I have right now is my tank, heater, and light. I have an Aqau-C remora on the way, 2 Maxijet 900's, and an assortment of tests, and other misc items. All this should arrive Wed, or Thur. I am planning on having the TBS "package" delivered Sat. if all goes well.
 
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10/12/2003, 07:47 PM
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Everyone has to start from the beginning. Sounds like you have done some research, that's good. I'll keep watching your thread for updates
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#3
10/12/2003, 08:51 PM
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Nicely done and the correct way to start. Mine was kinda diaster. Started the tank with salt water and sand, next day, 12lbs of rocks and two clowns at the same time. You can obviuosly guess what happen to them.
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#4
10/12/2003, 08:54 PM
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I forgot to mention the light is that 59.00 Jebo 2x55 PC lamp. It is actually quite nice for the money.
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#5
10/17/2003, 02:24 PM
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The rock is here. More pictures to follow shortly!
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10/17/2003, 05:11 PM
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I have the 220 watt JEBO... You cant beat that price for $79.99 with the 4 55watt bulbs of your choice!!
 Ebay rocks! PS> The tank looks awesome! |
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#7
10/17/2003, 05:50 PM
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Your setup is almost similar to mine ... can't wait for more update on your progress
I can't wait myself, to finally get started ... how was your TBS rock? Did you get any hitchhikers?
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10/17/2003, 06:14 PM
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Ok, here we go. The pictures follow. I have arranged the rock in the final picture. There are so many hitchhikers it is nuts. I hate to imagine how I am going to figure out how to put the last 30 pounds in without damaging anything!!!
    
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#10
10/17/2003, 06:59 PM
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Looks great! I need some of those lights. Where did you get them. Your rock was TBS right? Looks good as well. Nice stuff on the rock.
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10/17/2003, 07:08 PM
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You got some very nice rock there! Congrats, you're on your way to being a reefer!!!!
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10/17/2003, 11:42 PM
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Sorry I'm not trying to hijack your thread I love my TBS rock.
I have few different types of rock in my system and the TBS rock is may favorite. I might even setup a tank with just TBS rock and fish that are native to the area. Here's a few pic's of some of my TBS rock. Wooglin I spent hours day after day just looking for new stuff that I haven't found yet. The last batch has been in the tank since January of this year and I'm still finding new stuff, I don't sit in the dark with a flashlight as often anymore, I think it's time to place another order    
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10/18/2003, 12:11 AM
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Hey on that last pic, is that sponge dying? Do I need to remove it?
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10/18/2003, 12:33 AM
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You might give it a couple days and see if it looks any better, I had some that died of that looked fine and others that didn't look so well are still alive today.
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10/18/2003, 03:26 AM
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Your idea about posting your progress is awesome! Seeing how your going about your setup great. Reef Central has been an eye opener. Good luck with your reef, and thanks! Keep the pictures and reef status coming.
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#21
10/18/2003, 07:45 AM
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Hey aquagirl360,
I noticed that was your first post here, [welcome]
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10/20/2003, 11:33 AM
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It is going well. My cycle is moving fast. I am worried due to the speed. Lots of life!!! I do have a large mantis hitchhiker I need to catch!
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#24
10/20/2003, 07:13 PM
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Quote:
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10/20/2003, 07:27 PM
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Yea you will be truely amazed at how much life lives. I haven't lost a piece of sponge since I introduced my second batch. My first trial went nuts when I didn't know much. After coming here, they were kind of enough to swap out my dead rock for more live rock and critters free of charge. I'm going to take pictures tommorrow.
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