http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/-t1.htm We have all been there and there are no stupid questions feel free to ask. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:50:26 GMT 10 http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/12/09/56/90/nmrcsb14.jpg http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/-t1.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/setting-up-my-first-tank-t1545.htm TMF89 Alright guys, I've decided to jump into the saltwater hobby! I've purchased a 29 gallon Eclipse aquarium, and I have lighting (two 24" T8s/T12s, was told with one 20k and one actenic that would be enough for hard corals), filtration (biowheel with live rock when I get it, and probably a skimmer), and a heater (150 glass). Oh and 30lbs dry sand. I plan on getting a powerhead, and live rock, obviously. I'm waiting until I move up to BSU to my house for school to stock it though. So ... New to the Hobby Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:50:26 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/setting-up-my-first-tank-t1545.htm#13790 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/setting-up-my-first-tank-t1545.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/kalk-question-t744.htm tinkerman mn reef crzy thanks for the links a couple other questions I haven't found the answer to yet. Ok after the read I decided to do a kalk drip as it would save some money and didn't seem to be any more work than I was used to with my old planted tank. I built a kalk dripper for $15 whioch is a jug, air valve, jg fitting, and 1 lb of mrs wages pickleing lime. I am starting with 1 gal water and 1 tsp kalk is this sound like a good starting point and up weekly till is where it needs to be? I seen the ... New to the Hobby Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:18:51 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/kalk-question-t744.htm#6004 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/kalk-question-t744.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/water-movement-t1200.htm Nannook I see many descriptions of requirements talk about water movement. So how can you tell? I have run my tank with my Koralia in various positions. I wish it was variable speed. New to the Hobby Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:05:57 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/water-movement-t1200.htm#10505 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/water-movement-t1200.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/how-to-get-rid-of-green-alge-t1176.htm chefb_5 i was just woundering how and if any one has this problem even u bigger reefrs!! do u all get this alge stuff all over ur glass?? how common is that? and how can i get rid of it because the magnet doesnt work and i dont whan't to always use my stick scraper??? New to the Hobby Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:18:30 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/how-to-get-rid-of-green-alge-t1176.htm#10266 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/how-to-get-rid-of-green-alge-t1176.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/algae-magnets-t1077.htm Patriot54 can you use any magnet for in side the tank use? New to the Hobby Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:01:59 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/algae-magnets-t1077.htm#9307 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/algae-magnets-t1077.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/new-tank-set-up-t1066.htm Coldwave21 So I have lights on the way! I got t5 metal halide lights with lunar leds for night... It is 406Watts for a 58 gallon tank... Hope this is good 1x MH 250W 15000K 4x 39W T5 HO Actinic Blue 4x Dual LED Now that I have lights covered and my sump is built I need some plants for the sump and some live rock up top to start to aquascape my tank alittle... Kinda boring with just water and salt! ha... Any ideas on rock? Any ways better than others to aquascape? rock first then sand correct? ... New to the Hobby Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:10:00 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/new-tank-set-up-t1066.htm#9197 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/new-tank-set-up-t1066.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/test-kits-t1071.htm Coldwave21 Which are important tests to run as new tank set-up? Any brands better than others? Also still have about 150+ lbs of rock... will let it go pretty cheap or trade for stuff I might need! New to the Hobby Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:08:44 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/test-kits-t1071.htm#9251 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/test-kits-t1071.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/cure-live-rock-t1069.htm Coldwave21 Can you put dry rock in your tank and let it sit to turn into live rock? Or do you need to add something to make it "live"? Prob a dumb question but curious... New to the Hobby Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:53:30 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/cure-live-rock-t1069.htm#9234 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/cure-live-rock-t1069.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/bio-balls-t1043.htm Nannook I have a 29g Biocube and it comes with a small sump the majority (2nd area) filled with bio-balls. The purpose of these are supposed to provide a bazillion surfaces for water to trickle over and oxegenate and get ride of bad. Question: do they work? Is there a down side? Is there a better way? My next project is to try to build an ATS (algae scrubber) to help me control that growth in my tank. I am in the planning stages now trying to figure out should I build a full blown fuge ... New to the Hobby Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:51:51 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/bio-balls-t1043.htm#8989 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/bio-balls-t1043.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/how-do-you-know-if-you-have-your-protien-skimmer-set-right-t853.htm Jamesmreef I bought a sea clone 100 and of course the instructions are written in Sanscrit. how much air flow should I set it at to collect the most protien? New to the Hobby Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:51:40 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/how-do-you-know-if-you-have-your-protien-skimmer-set-right-t853.htm#6956 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/how-do-you-know-if-you-have-your-protien-skimmer-set-right-t853.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/reading-materials-t1000.htm HSCmember I ordered 8 different back issues of Coral Magazine. I will bring them to the meetings if anyone is interested in reading them. CORAL Shrimp Gobies CORAL Large Reef Aquariums CORAL Anemonefishes CORAL Sturgeonfishes CORAL Sea Urchins CORAL Octopuses CORAL Pygmy Angelfishes CORAL Triggerfishes I also have Leather Corals, Sand Bed Filters,Hawkfishes,Corals:Sexual Propagation in the Aquarium, & Damselfishes issues. I may not have my own tank but I am compiling ... New to the Hobby Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:31:19 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/reading-materials-t1000.htm#8478 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/reading-materials-t1000.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/salinity-question-t890.htm Reefer My salinity is at 1.019 how much salt do se anyone suggest to add to get it up to 1.026? It is a 75 with 20 gal sump and there are fish in it. New to the Hobby Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:30:17 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/salinity-question-t890.htm#7264 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/salinity-question-t890.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/recommended-books-t844.htm HSCmember
I know there are many books out there, but not all are created equal. I'm trying to understand the processes so we can make a display board for people to read as they see the 210 at the Science Center.]]> New to the Hobby Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:03:17 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/recommended-books-t844.htm#6851 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/recommended-books-t844.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/biotope-aquarium-t838.htm HSCmember
Obviously more expensive and perhaps less glamorous, but certainly more unusual.]]> New to the Hobby Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:04:33 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/biotope-aquarium-t838.htm#6816 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/biotope-aquarium-t838.htm http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/i-love-this-hobby-t821.htm Jamesmreef I was looking at my tank after my sons birthday party and noticed a new addition to my small aquadic family. To add to the one brown polyp and one button mushroom I have. The tank has began to sprout 3 feather dusters. The amazement and wonder in my kids eyes when they saw them for the first time was priceless. This tank has been the best investment for my family I have made in a long time. I wish everyone could experience this hobby. New to the Hobby Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:42:45 GMT http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/i-love-this-hobby-t821.htm#6644 http://www.frozenocean.org/new-to-the-hobby-f4/i-love-this-hobby-t821.htm