Hello 3Reefers!

I am an aspiring marine hobbyist. I do not yet have an aquarium, BUT I really want to start one soon. I figured I would catch up and learn all I can before I start! ;D

 

Welcome to 3Reef>>>> you came to the right place...

 

Welcome to 3reef, glad to have you aboard.

 

welcome, planning ahead will definatly save you some time and money when it comes time to get your tank, just listen to some of these wise guys here and youll be aok

 

Att. all.

I think marine mushrooms are really coool.

im not implying on anything with the name.. ;DExcept that i really like the frilly little boogers!

Thanks for your acceptance and support!!

 

Welcome aboard

 

Welcome!!! If you keep the mentality of learning before you do anything, your aquarium will be a success!!

 

To 3Reef!!! ​

Salutations! Glad to see you found way here!

Congrats on deciding to join us in this great adventure.

3Reef is a great place to learn up from...reading past posts will keep you busy a good while.

Some other links that you might find helpful below.

See ya around!



"Om"

"Reef on"​

The Tao of Marine Aquaria
Tips for Our Hobby and Life

© 1997 Adam H. Whitlock
Edited By Elizabeth M. Lukan 11/25/00
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Knowing How to Set Up a Marine Aquarium, Adam Blundell M.S.

Your First Reef aquarium: How to Create a Miniature Coral Reef System at Home.
by J. Charles Delbeek B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc.

About.com - Saltwater Aquariums 101 "Getting Started" FREE Email Course

Thinking about setting up a saltwater aquarium? (melevsreef.com)

An Introduction to the Marine Aquarium Hobby (Part 1) - Associated Content (Parrothead)

An Introduction to the Marine Aquarium Hobby (Part 2) - Associated Content (Parrothead)

"Getting Started" - Mike Paletta

A List Of Good Beginner Fish

Fish To Be Avoided - I

Fish To Be Avoided - II

Your Aquarium Cleanup Crew

Corals

What They Are and How They Live​

by J. Charles Delbeek​

"They are mysterious guests from an exotic world. Unlike anything else we keep in an aquarium, they represent the essence of the coral reefs that we try to duplicate in our living rooms. Our success at this effort depends greatly on how well we understand these unusual life forms.

Unfortunately, for the average hobbyist, the increased availability of these animals is not matched by the information available concerning their biology and care. Too often, hobbyists know more about who manufactures their aquarium equipment than basic biological information, or proper identification of the animals they are striving to keep. And yet, without this information it is difficult to provide the optimum conditions that will allow them to grow and reproduce."

Answers to Everything!​

Marine Aquarium Articles and FAQ's
WebMedia.com​

Learn to Live With It
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Adam Blundell M.S. ​

"...As surprising as it may seem your tank will look ugly at first. This happens to all new marine aquariums as they cycle through their initial filtration phase. Your tank may go brown, and then green, and then red, and then just look junky. It happens. Consequently the one coral you really want to keep may not live. You may struggle to raise the prize fish you originally intended to acquire. It's okay; just learn to love whatever is working for you. Remember, not only is this a hobby, but we are keeping living ecosystems. Special efforts should be put forth to enjoy and appreciate what we are keeping, whatever it may be. It takes time and patience to turn a glass box full of rock into a beautiful, thriving reef tank..."



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Ok, I'm not really sure on what size is the most "noob-friendly".

I've looked at nanos, and other sizes. i like the concept of nanos(i guess 3-5 gallons), but wouldnt such a small system be more difficult for me to reach maturity with? I heard that mushrooms like low-light(like at the bottom of a 16"tall tank) and low-water flow areas, i guess a nano would be too close to the light to flurish?

 

No "Nano's" are "noob-friendly" - in fact just opposite.

3-5 gallons you are talking "pico" -- which are really a superchallenge even for most experienced reefers to keep. Besides you barely have room for a single fish.

55 gal. is good size "starter" tank. But anything much less is going to present some serious challenges that may be difficult for a "noob" to deal with, IMHO.

Good Luck on whatever you decide on. Keep us posted.